OESA News - 2016 Second Quarter, Edition 1

NEWS

Original Equipment Suppliers Association

2016 Second Quarter │ Edition 1

Front row, from left, Dave DeGraaf, Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies; Keri Westbrooke, Federal-Mogul; Yuji Yokoya, Koito Manufacturing; Charles Sagna, Valeo; Tony Kmeid, Faurecia Automotive Seating; Chris Reider , Delphi Automotive; William Fabre, Valeo; Randy Miller, EY; and Jeff Sprague, TRC Inc. Back row, from left J Ferron; Steve Downing, Gentex; Francesco Cumbo, Magna Closures; Kevin O’Keefe, Robert Bosch; Uwe Krueger, FTE Automotive; Ali Ordoobadi, Ichikoh; Ray Kuczera, GKN Driveline; Jason Stein Photo by Joe Wilssens.

IN THIS ISSUE...

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Suppliers' Voice OESA Events Legislative Update

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Supplier Barometer OESA Councils Legal Corner

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Carla Bailo, SAE vice president of automotive and former r&d head at Nissan in North America, says cars still need to go on a serious diet.

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novation Suppliers Setting the PACE in Automotive Innovation

Congratulations to the winners and nominees of the 2016 Automotive News PACE Awards. This annual event recognizes excellence in automotive supplier innovations nt row, from left, Dave DeGraaf, Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies; Keri – in both product design and new technology. gul; Yuji Yokoya, Koito Manufacturing; Charles Sagna, Valeo; Tony Kmeid, Faurecia

s Reider, Delphi Automotive; William Fabre, Valeo; Randy Miller, EY; and Jeff Sprague, With developments in light-weighting, safety, eft, J Ferron; Steveoutstanding Downing, Gentex; Francesco Cumbo, Magna Closures; Kevin O’Keefe, ger, FTE Automotive; Ali Ordoobadi, Ichikoh; Ray and Kuczera, GKN Driveline; Jasonall Stein performance, sustainability simplified design,

winning supplier organizations have finished products “on the road” that deliver real-world and direct benefits to the global marketplace.

As a proud sponsor of the annual PACE Awards, it’s an honor to support the game-changing innovations of the automotive supplier community.

WINNERS CIRCLE: Above left, Ray Kuczera, vice president global Photo by of Joe Wilssens product technology at GKN Driveline, shows off his company’s award. Above, Thank you Automotive News Tony for recognizing the of Faurecia Kmeid, vice president Automotive Seating, celebrates achievements of the automotive OE supplier industry. And Automotive NewsOESA Publisher a special thanks to the many alongside suppliers that allow to and Editor Jason Stein. Left, Peter represent their voice and champion their interests.

Moelgg, GKN Driveline president of engineering, and Chuck Gray, Ford As always, please feel free toMotor contact me with comments Co. director of transmission and driveline engineering, are congratulated and questions at 248.430.5963 or jfream@oesa.org.

by J Ferron, director of judging for the PACE Awards.

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PACE AWARDS The PACE Award winners by category

PRODUCT ● Bosch, Farmington Hills, Mich.: Linear force solenoid ● Delphi Automotive, Auburn Hills, Mich.: Dual role hub ● Faurecia Automotive Seating, Nanterre, France: Cover carving technology ● Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, Columbus, Ind.: Exhaust system adaptive valve ● Federal-Mogul, Nuremberg, Germany: Hybrid induction welding for steel pistons ● FTE Automotive, Ebern, Germany: Low-pressure oil pump assembly for transmission dry-sump lubrication ● Gentex Corp., Zeeland, Mich.: Full display mirror ● GKN Driveline, Redditch, England: Premium sideshaft technology ● Ichikoh: Isehara, Japan: LED light source module ● Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Shizuoka, Japan: Single LED bi-functional projector headlamp ● Magna Closures, Newmarket, Ontario: SMARTLATCH ● Valeo, Cergy-Pontoise, France: Electric supercharger ● Valeo, La Verriere, France: Water-cooled condenser

INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIP WINNERS Three automakers were awarded for fostering innovation through partnerships with suppliers: ● Audi AG, for the low-pressure oil pump assembly for transmission dry-sump lubrication with FTE automotive and the oil distribution system with Roechling Automotive ● Ford Motor Co., for the Twinster all-wheel drive system with GKN Driveline ● Honda R&D Americas Inc., for the bidirectional long-range communications system with Continental

In the Product Category, 11 of the 12 awardees are OESA members. All of the winners in the Innovative Partnership Category are OESA members.

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OESA EVENTS

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA TOWN HALL │ MAY 4 PLEASE NOTE: Attendees should plan to arrive early as networking with Nissan executives will be open prior to the town hall meeting from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Nissan will also have specific areas dedicated to discuss supplier diversity and their vehicle purchase program.

OESA members are invited to attend the Nissan North America town hall meeting on May 4, 2016, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Mich. Suppliers will have the opportunity to meet a cross-functional team of Nissan executives representing purchasing, manufacturing, design and marketing.

After the morning networking session, Hiroki Hasegawa, vice president, purchasing, Nissan North America, Inc., Renault Nissan Purchasing Organization (RNPO), will open the meeting with a profile on being a top supplier to Nissan. Hasegawa-san oversees all purchasing activities for parts, materials, vendor tooling, logistics, services, machinery and equipment, media, aftersales and accessories for Nissan’s operations in the North American region.

The agenda for the meeting promises to address many of the questions suppliers are asking about the direction of the organization. Hasegawa-san and his team will deliver the following agenda: 11 a.m.

Registration, Light Lunch and Networking

12:30 p.m.

Welcome and Introductions

Julie A. Fream, President and CEO, OESA

12:45 p.m.

Profile of a Top Supplier to Nissan Hiroki Hasegawa, Vice President, Purchasing, Nissan North America, Inc., Renault Nissan Purchasing Organization (RNPO) Nissan Manufacturing Strategy John Martin, Senior Vice President, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management and Purchasing, Nissan North America, Inc. Quality Emphasis Chris Reed, Vice President, Components Engineering, Nissan Technical Center North America, Nissan North America, Inc. Truck & LCV Plans Fred Diaz, Division Vice President and General Manager, North America Trucks and Light Commercial Vehicles, Nissan North America, Inc. Speaker Question-and-Answer Session Moderator: Julie A. Fream, President and CEO, OESA

2:25 p.m.

Concluding Remarks

Julie A. Fream, President and CEO, OESA

2:30 p.m. Adjournment

For more information and to register to attend the Nissan Town Hall, visit oesa.org, contact OESA at 248-952-6401 or email inquiries to info@oesa.org.

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OESA EVENTS

OESA TO HOST CYBERLIABILITY EVENT FOR SUPPLIERS JUNE 2 OESA, Dawda Mann, Plante Moran and Willis Towers Watson will host an executive breakfast briefing on cybersecurity and cyberliability The event, geared towards senior-level supplier executives, “Understanding Risk & Strategic Direction for Board Members and Executive Officers,” will be held on June 2, 2016, at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, Mich.

Brian Balow, member, Dawda Mann Mulcahy & Sadler PLC, will help define the potential issues suppliers may face with regard to cyberliability including loss of critical assets, damages/injuries to third parties, legal and regulatory violations, reputational damage, response costs and other areas that may impact an organization’s bottom line.

Bill Rosin, member, Dawda Mann Mulcahy & Sadler PLC, will discuss the roles and obligations of board members and senior officers when it comes to cyberliability, including understanding the risks, developing the organization’s strategic direction as well as response and rectification.

Scott Petree, senior manager, cybersecurity, management consulting, Plante Moran, PLLC, will address how suppliers can conduct cybersecurity evaluations to assess organizational risk.

Following Petree, Brian Warszona, assistant vice president, FINEX North America, and Duncan Ashurst, managing director, Willis Towers Watson, will discuss how insurance can be used to mitigate risk. Brian Balow will also share risk mitigation strategies including contractual risk allocation, information management policies and procedures, and crisis response and communication. ► SUPPORTING PARTNERS

OESA 2016 ALIXPARTNERS GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE OUTLOOK EXECUTIVE BREAKFAST BRIEFING │ JUNE 23 OESA supplier members are invited to attend the 2016 AlixPartners Global Automotive Outlook® Executive Breakfast Briefing with John Hoffecker, global vice chairman-operations, and Mark Wakefield, Americas leader-automotive, AlixPartners LLP. The event will be held on June 23, 2016, at The Townsend Hotel, Birmingham, Mich. Based on AlixPartners’ in-depth analysis of the financials and operations of more than 150 global suppliers and 50 automakers, this executive breakfast briefing will provide the analysis of key trends likely to structurally impact the industry over the next ten years.

The 2016 report is the 21st edition of the AlixPartners study and includes a deep-dive analysis on North America, Europe, Japan/Korea and China. Hoffecker and Wakefield will also discuss structural changes affecting the supply base and operational actions the best suppliers take to improve their competitive position.

For more information and to register, visit oesa.org, contact OESA at 248-952-6401 or email inquiries to info@oesa.org.

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

2016 MEMA LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT AND RIDE & DRIVE │MAY 17-18 On May 17-18, 2016, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) will hold its annual Legislative Summit in conjunction with a Ride & Drive technology demonstration in Washington, D.C. This must-attend event unites the leaders in the motor vehicle supplier industry, allowing them to collectively advocate on behalf of all suppliers and educate policy makers on the challenges and opportunities facing our industry.

OESA members are encouraged to register and participate in the MEMA Legislative Summit. This event will provide an opportunity to hear from experts on critical policy issues, network with key members of Congress, congressional and regulatory staff during a reception at the Ride & Drive, and actively participate in the democratic process by personally meeting with Senators, Representatives and their staffs. Supplier participation DOES make a difference. Consider some of the successes MEMA achieved in 2015, in part from Summit attendance by member company executives: ■ Legislation was signed into law that enhanced the New Car Assessment Program to require inclusion of crash avoidance technology on the Monroney Label along with crash worthiness information ■ This legislation also included language that encourages commercial truck fleet owners to install advanced safety technology by providing regulatory credit through improved Compliance, Safety, Accountability scores going beyond the minimum requirements ■ Separate legislation was signed into law that encourages federal agencies to use remanufactured parts and components when federal fleet vehicles are undergoing repairs ■ The U.S. House of Representatives passed chemical management reform legislation and similar legislation is pending in the Senate ■ Suppliers have held tours of their local facilities with their elected representatives, helping to further educate Congress on the supplier industry Information and registration can be found at http://www.mema.org/dcsummit.

For more information regarding the Legislative Summit or Ride & Drive contact: Briana Huxley at 202.312.9242 or bhuxley@mema.org.

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SUPPLIER BAROMETER

IMPROVED SUPPLIER OUTLOOK FUELED BY NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND GLOBAL MARKETS

The April 2016 OESA Automotive Supplier Barometer theme was centered around globalization and supply chain issues.

The Supplier Sentiment Index (SSI) remains in positive territory with an index result of 55, up two points from January.

Business opportunities, improving global markets and strong automotive sales fuel the improved outlook. However, suppliers are seeing a leveling off in production volumes.

As was the case in 2015, absolute growth continues in all global regions with the exception of South America.

However, the rate of growth across all regions is slowing with the exception of Mexico, where a slight increase is shown. Mexico continues to remain the strongest growth region, followed by the U.S. and China. South America continues to contract this year at a higher rate than 2015. Overall, macro-economics and labor/talent availability are the predominant hurdles that suppliers face in meeting their 2020 growth targets.

In Europe, economics are improving while managerial direction and oversight are more of a concern. Though in China, labor costs seem to be improving.

Managerial direction and oversight are

improving factors in regional growth.

The majority (75 percent) of products produced in North America still come from the United States and this year more than last. Mexico and Canada average 20 percent and five percent of manufacturing respectively. Based on comments received from respondents, Mexico remains a growth region, with increasing production at existing facilities and plans for adding capacity to the region.

When considering export/import balance of U.S. produced parts, the median value of exported parts to other regions is 15 percent, with an upper quartile of 25 percent and a lower quartile of five percent. The primary receiving region of the exported product is Mexico, followed

by Canada and Japan/Korea. Localization was the primary factor in export decisions. An estimated 20 percent of material costs for U.S. production is purchased outside of the United States; primarily coming from Japan/Korea and China. Increasing buys from Mexico were indicated and localization was a common theme in responses.

Supply chain constraints continue to be watched. The percent of respondents reporting that they do not have supply chain constraints improved from 41

percent in 2015 to 56 percent this year.

For suppliers still seeing possible supply constraints, they are concentrated in the critical areas of powertrain and electrical. Chassis systems and component concerns improved.

As suppliers look at increasing sub-tier capacity or capabilities, the focus tends to be on identifying and growing global suppliers, tooling and die companies and suppliers in Mexico.

About the OESA Automotive Supplier Barometer: The OESA Automotive Supplier Barometer takes the pulse of OESA regular members and provides a snapshot of the business environment, commercial issues and supplier strategies.

For more on the OESA Automotive Supplier Barometer: www.oesa.org/resource/oesa-automotive-supplier-barometer-studies Kathy Reiss Director, Research and Industry Analysis 248.430.5960 kreiss@oesa.org

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COUNCILS OESA Board of Directors Chairman of the Board Samir Salman* CEO NAFTA Region Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.

YOUNG LEADERSHIP COUNCIL (YLC5)

Immediate Past Chairman Daniel E. Sceli* President and CEO Peterson American Corporation Vice Chairman Mike Mansuetti* President Robert Bosch LLC Vice Chairman Michael E. Martini* President, Consumer OE Bridgestone Americas Officer Julie A. Fream* President and CEO Officer Steve Handschuh* President and CEO Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association *Executive Committee

Directors Oscar Albin Executive President INA, National Association of Automotive Parts Manufacturers in Mexico Paul Barnett President Principal Manufacturing James Bradbury President Grand Rapids Controls Company LLC Laurent Bresson President and Global CEO Nexteer Françoise Colpron CEO North America Valeo David C. Dauch Chairman and Chief Executive Officer American Axle & Manufacturing Jacqui Dedo Industry Advisor Paul Doyle CEO Coastal Automotive John Dunn President and CEO The Americas Plastic Omnium Auto Inergy (Continued on page 19)

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Attracting and retaining key talent remains a top strategic challenge at most OESA member companies. OESA created the Young Leadership Council (YLC) to assist member companies in retaining key employees and provide a forum to develop those employees.

OESA is pleased to announce the formation of the fifth Young Leadership Council (YLC5) for 2016-2018. This council is open to OESA supplierand affiliate member companies and provides a forum to develop and retain key personnel on a management track or otherwise considered to be a high potential employee.

YLC5 nominees should be management staff from an OESA member company, on an “executive track,” and generally 38 years of age or under. Nominees may come from any functional area including finance, sales, marketing, manufacturing, human resources, purchasing, logistics, communications or engineering.

Through presentations from thought leaders in such areas as negotiation, customer service and leadership, and through opportunities to share best practices and experiences, YLC members can expect to leave the two-year program well-rounded, prepared for increased responsibility, and equipped for the next step in their career with the member company.

OESA invites executives to nominate candidates for the Young Leadership Council. Nominees and nominators may complete the nomination form together. Additional information, such as resume, CV or award recognition or achievements, are welcome and can be submitted with the nomination form.

Nominees will be evaluated on their range and depth of experience, level of responsibility and how they would contribute diverse and informed opinions to council discussions. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance to the council on a rolling basis. The dues for this two-year program are $3,000 per individual council member and are invoiced to the council member upon acceptance.

The first meeting of the YLC5 will take place on October 20, 2016. Early nominations are encouraged.

Member organizations are also able to sponsor YLC5. For more information on the OESA Young Leadership Council, contact: Ginger Juncker Executive Director, Councils and Member Programs 248.430.5953 gjuncker@oesa.org Keiyania Mann Manager, Council Planning and Communications 248.430.5952 kmann@oesa.org

LEGAL CORNER

DOJ’S NEW FCPA GUIDANCE

AND PILOT PROGRAM RAISE THE STAKES FOR AUTO SUPPLIERS The automotive industry has been the subject of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) enforcement actions and now the stakes are even higher. On April 5, 2016, DOJ issued its “FCPA Enforcement Plan and Guidance” identifying three steps to enhance its enforcement strategy: (I) intensifying investigative and prosecutorial efforts by adding ten prosecutors to its FCPA unit; (II) strengthening and enhancing coordination with foreign law enforcement; and (III) implementation of a one year FCPA enforcement Pilot Program.

Under the Pilot Program companies can receive mitigation credit if they meet three factors: (1) voluntary disclosure; (2) full cooperation; and (3) remediation. Disgorgement of all profits from the FCPA violation is also required. Companies may obtain up to a 50 percent reduction off the bottom end of fine range and not avoid appointment of a monitor if the company has implemented an effective compliance program.

Furthermore, DOJ will consider a declination of prosecution.

Companies that do not self-report, but meet all the other criteria may obtain up to a 25 percent reduction off the fine range.

To satisfy these three factors, automotive suppliers must meet the following requirements:

1. VOLUNTARY SELF-DISCLOSURE Voluntary disclosure must be a truly voluntary disclosure and not one that is required.

The disclosure must occur: • Prior to an imminent threat of disclosure or government investigation • Within a reasonably prompt time after becoming aware of the offense • Include all relevant facts, including facts about the individuals involved in any FCPA violation

2. FULL COOPERATION In addition to the requirements under the Principles of Federal Prosecution of Business Organizations, the following items are required to receive full mitigation credit: • Timely disclosure of all facts relevant to the wrongdoing, including all facts related to officers, employees or agents • “Proactive cooperation” • All relevant documents are expected to be preserved collected and disclosed

• Timely updates of company’s internal investigation and de-confliction of an internal investigation with the government investigation • All relevant facts regarding potential criminal conduct by all third-party companies and individuals • Make current officers and employees available for interviews, including, overseas officers and employees and former officers and employees (subject to Fifth Amendment rights) • Disclosure of all relevant facts gathered during a company’s investigation including attribution of facts that does not violate attorney client privilege, rather than a general narrative of facts • Disclosure of overseas documents, unless prevented by foreign law • Facilitate, unless prohibited by law, the third party production of documents and witnesses in foreign jurisdictions • Translations of relevant documents

3. REMEDIATION The following items are required to receive remediation credit.

• Implementation of an Effective Compliance and Ethics Program: The criteria will include: ◦ Establishing a “culture of compliance” ◦ Having sufficient compliance resources ◦ Employing qualified and experienced compliance personnel ◦ Independence of the compliance function ◦ Performing an effective risk assessment and tailoring the compliance program to that assessment ◦ Ensuring that compliance personnel compensation is comparble to other employees ◦ Auditing of program to assure effectiveness ◦ Having compliance personnel reporting within the company • Discipline of Culpable Employees: Companies must not only discipline culpable employees, but implement a system that provides for disciplining others with oversight of the responsible individuals • Acceptance of Responsibility: Demonstrate recognition of the seriousness of the misconduct, acceptance of responsibility for it, and implement reforms to identify and reduce the risk of repetition of such misconduct

Ted Planzos is an attorney with Clark Hill, PLC, representing corporate officers and corporations

before regulatory agencies on various white-collar matters including FCPA. If you have any questions, Ted can be reached at 202.572.8666.

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OESA MEMBERS

WELCOME NEW SUPPLIER MEMBERS A Berger

250 Campground Rd Spartanburg, SC 29303 Tel: (864) 595-1157 Ext. 207 www.aberger.com Member Rep: Michael Meints, General Manager

Advanced Technology Emission Solutions, Inc. 200 Longwood Road South Hamilton, ON CAN L8S 1S6 Tel: (905)580-2000 www.si-cat.com

A Berger is a worldwide leader in precision machined ready to assemble components and assemblies specializing in the automotive, transportation, medical, dental, commercial, aerospace, and power tool markets. It has locations in the USA, Canada (North American Headquarters), Germany (Worldwide Headquarters), China and Poland. Founded in 1955, A. Berger is a privately-owned company with over 2500 employees worldwide. All of its plants are TS-16949 certified.

A Berger prides itself on partnering with its customers during the development stage to overcome technical and cost constraints, and making recommendations to reduce cost and improve quality.

Its main area of expertise is manufacturing highly complex precision turned components with tight tolerances in small, medium to high volumes. It has the capability for many additional operations, including milling, broaching, grinding, honing and many types of deburring processes. It currently produces high precision, machined components and assemblies in various sizes and volumes.

Advanced Technology Emission Solutions (ATES) has developed a portfolio of patent-pending technology aimed at reducing overall emissions produced by all Internal Combustion Engines (ICE).

The focus of ATES’ solution is heat; rapid and efficient active thermal management of the ceramic emissions catalyst. This ensures optimal functional performance of the catalyst during real world driving conditions, particularly during cold starts. Test results show reductions in overall emissions of 40% during automotive-standard FTP75 testing using a PEMS gas analyzer. Unlike competing technologies, ATES’ active thermal management solution does not disrupt the supply chain, is easy to implement, cost effective and scalable.

Member Rep: Anthony Hardenne, CEO

BOS designs and produces innovative mechatronics, kinematics and plastic systems for the automotive industry that set the standard in convenience, safety, light weight construction and function.

BOS Automotive Products Inc. 2956 Waterview Drive Rochester Hills, MI 48309-3484 Tel: (248)267-4715 www.bos.de Member Rep: Russell Ketteringham

BUSCHE

1563 E. State Road 8 P.O. Box 77 Albion, IN 46701 Tel: (260)636-7030 www.busche-cnc.com Member Rep: Nick A. Busche, CEO and President

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The Busche-Shipston organization now has ten world class machining operations with locations in Northeast Indiana, Detroit, Michigan and Hartselle, Alabama. It specializes in medium to high volume production machining of prismatic casting and forgings. Busche has one premier work holding and fixturing facility, Busche Workholding, located in Albion, Indiana; it serves the machine tool industry with complex fixturing devices for machining and special equipment. Busche-Shipston also has two premier manufacturing facilities of premium grade safety critical aluminum automotive components utilizing squeeze casting and a proprietary VRC/PRC (vacuum/pressure riserless casting) process, providing high-performance castings found in the chassis, suspension, engine, and driveline systems of vehicles worldwide. The Shipston Aluminum Technologies plants are located in Franklin, Indiana and Fruitport, Michigan. This combination brings Busche-Shipston's employment to over 1500 and our total manufacturing area to over 1.3 million square feet. With Busche-Shipston's strong Engineering and Product Design capabilities, we are pleased to offer our customers a complete package from the raw aluminum casting to the machining and assemblies of safety critical and highly complex components.

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Datwyler Sealing Solutions 9012 Pennsauken Hwy Pennsauken, NJ 08110-1204 Tel: (865)663-2202 www.datwyler.com

The Datwyler Sealing Solutions Division is a leading supplier of sealing solutions to global markets.

Our solutions contribute to safety in four industries: Health Care, Automotive, Civil Engineering and Consumer Goods. It strongly builds on its core competencies in Engineering, Material & Simulation Expertise, and Processing Quality as well as on our worldwide presence with own production locations in Europe, NAFTA and Asia.

With sales in over 100 countries and more than 5’000 employees, the company generates an annual revenue in excess of 600 million Euro.

Member Rep: David Clark, Vice President of Operations, Americas

Excellence Opto 1663 West 2nd Street Pomona, CA 91766 Tel: (909) 784-3333 www.eoius.com

Member Rep: Allan Kuo

Excellence Opto, Inc. (EOI), located in Pomona, California, is a manufacturing company of solid state lighting energy saving products since 1995, specializing in LED components, LED traffic and pedestrian signals, LED industrial and outdoor lighting products and LED automotive lighting modules. With vertical integration of optical, mechanical, electrical and thermal design, EOI's solid-state lighting (SSL) solutions are proven for high-quality illumination with lower energy usage, cost-efficient, and ease of maintenance.

Quality products are delivered to LED traffic signal lighting, automotive lighting, and general illumination lighting industries in North America, Europe, and Asia. EOI places great importance on the details to ensure that it offers quality products and services that enhance the lives of the people who use it.

Established in 1961, Flexfab specializes in the design of high performance hose, lightweight ducts, flexible connectors, boots, bellows, sleeves, special shaped aerospace products, and much more. It serves the automotive, heavy duty truck, aerospace, military and broad industrial sectors; as well as the food and dairy industries.

Flexfab, Inc.

1699 W M 43 Hwy Hastings, MI 49058-9285 Tel: (269) 948-4610 www.flexfab.com

Its highly-specialized and diverse staff includes facility workers, production management, supply chain, IT, HR, finance, quality, and engineers. Flexfab is third-party certified ISO 9001, ISO 14001, QS 9000, and AS 9100 and TS16949.

Member Rep: Kevin Church, Global Program Director – Truck

Flexitech, Inc.

1719 E Hamilton Road Bloomington, IL 61704 Tel: (734)551-9217 Fax:(734) 551-9159 www.flexitech.com Member Rep: Mike Lyle, Plant Manager and Global Director of Quality, CI & EHS

Flexitech is an international supplier of fluid handling systems, with a primary focus on hydraulic brake systems. Flexitech supplies the Automotive, Medium and Heavy Truck and the Motorcycle and ATV industry with innovative fluid handling products including; hydraulic brake hose, hose and tubing assembly, ESC and oil cooler hose, and low pressure air brake hoses. Flexitech uses world class systems such as hose routing simulation software, rapid prototyping, CAD, and laser dimensional scanning to ensure the highest quality designs and robust product applications.

Flexitech operates assembly and manufacturing facilities in 5 countries, employing over 1200 talented associates, and delivering more than 65 million brake hoses each year to nearly all of the automotive manufactures in the world. Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement are a key part of Flexitech’s culture and ensures that it provides the utmost customer satisfaction, safest working environments, and highest quality products.

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A recognized industry leader, Ghafari has been named the #1 designer of automotive plants in the U.S.

by Engineering News-Record six consecutive times. It provides a full range of architecture and engineering services for the planning and design of automotive facilities, including assembly and stamping plants, powertrain and components manufacturing facilities, and research and development centers.

Ghafari, Inc.

17101 Michigan Ave Dearborn, MI 48126-2736 Tel: (248) 760-6567 www.ghafari.com

Ghafari offers a seamless integration between facility design and productivity solutions consulting and equipment design services. As a result, it is able to optimize building design and manufacturing processes to improve our clients’ productivity and reduce bottom line costs.

Member Rep: Larry Denton, President

HRSflow's many years of experience as a supplier of plastic injection molds and hot runner systems for the automotive industry allow us to offer cutting-edge products characterized by continuously advancing technologies.

HRS Flow

920 74th Street Byron Center, MI 49315 Tel: (248)762-3710 www.hrsflow.com

Its product range comprises solutions for the lighting industry, as well as turnkey solutions for interior and exterior plastic components.

Member Rep: John Blundy, President

MIURA AMERICA CO, LTD. 2200 Steven B. Smith Blvd Rockmart, GA 30153 Tel: (888)309-5574 www.miuraboiler.com

MIURA was founded in Japan in 1927 and has grown to be one of the largest boiler manufacturers in the world. MIURA is known worldwide for its commitment to protecting the environment and innovative and efficient boiler designs. Its LOW NOx steam and hot water boilers meet and exceed current and proposed regulations for nitrogen oxide emissions levels, as low as 9ppm NOx at 3% corrected O2. All of our boilers can produce quality steam, from a cold start-up, in less than 5 minutes.

MIURA, which has consistently led in the development of technology that reduces oil and gas consumption, conserves natural resources, and minimizes emissions.

Member Rep: Doug MacMaster, Vice President of US Operations

Move Science offers the automotive industry staffing and training in engineering and product development. Whether a customer is in need of support on-site, offsite, or a blend of the two, Move Science can customize a solution. It also offers a flexible, variable resource model (providing in-house real time up-to-date training), through our sister company Design Engine.

Move Science

120 N Green St Unit 605 Chicago, IL 60607-2319 Tel: (248)408-9618 www.movescience.com Member Rep: Paul Buford, President

Design Engine combined with MoveScience allows prompt response, where other complex staffing firms miss the target. While many of competitors strive to submit as many resumes as possible through MSP’s and red tape in the bureaucratic method; Move Science strives to partner and will even train candidates on the latest software. This allows for shorter ramp-up time for engineering managers who need associates to help during peak times.

For more information, visit movescience.com or contact the company directly.

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NMB Technologies

39830 Grand River Avenue Novi, MI 48375 Tel: (248)919-2248 www.nmbtc.com Member Rep: Christian Voegerl, Business Development Manager – Automotive

Phillips Tube Group

NMB, a Minebea Group Company, is the world’s largest manufacturer of miniature precision ball bearings and a volume leader in the design and manufacturing of precision electro-mechanical components. NMB products can be found in the automotive, personal computing, networking, telecommunications, home entertainment, home electronics, medical and industrial markets.

Automotive products include ball bearings, actuators, BLDC motors, cooling fans and blowers, precision small DC and stepper motors, resolvers, precision machined components as well as a total solution of backlight and LED lighting products.

For more information on NMB Technologies Corporation visit: http://www.nmbtc.com or contact the organization directly.

WBENC certified manufacturer of low carbon and Stainless steel tube for all of automotive applications!

It offers many different products for interior, exterior, fluid systems, structural and safety components.

From exhaust hangers to Instrument Panel support to fuel filler tubes, it has extensive experience in meeting the high demands of automotive applications. TS 16949 and ISO 9001 certified.

Corporate Office 2201 Trine Street Middletown, OH 45044 Tel: (800) 841-4207 www.middletowntube.com

Member Rep: Angela Phillips, President and CEO

A world class caster of multi-ferrous metals, recognized for its high quality castings and reliable service.

Renaissance Manufacturing Group continues to invest in people and state-of-the-art equipment and metalcasting technologies. Its comprehensive quality program helps to provide competitive castings of the highest quality that exceed customer expectations.

Renaissance Manufacturing Group, LLC 1401 Perkins Avenue Waukesha, WI 53186 Tel: (262)781-0822 www.ren-mfg.com

Member Rep: Phil Knoebel, CEO

RJG provides comprehensive tools and training that allow molders to implement Scientific/Systematic Molding Techniques thus improving molding quality, productivity and profitability.

RJG, Inc.

3111 Park Drive Traverse City, MI 49686-4713 www.rjginc.com Tel: (231) 933-8121 Member Rep: Scott Van Hoven, Sales Manager

The RJG name is synonymous with advanced injection molding techniques and equipment: Scientific Molding/Systematic Molding, DECOUPLED MOLDINGSM, injection molding training, the eDART System™, the Master MolderSM, and Tryout Shop Certification programs, cavity pressure and temperature sensors, short shot elimination and more.

RJG has the tools to reduce and eliminate the most frustrating challenges for plastics parts processors, injection molding technicians, molders, part designers, quality engineers and quality managers.

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TREMEC Corporation 14700 Helm Ct Plymouth, MI 48170-6062 Tel: (734)456-3700 Fax:(734)456-3739 www.tremec.com

Member Rep: David Hadley, OE Sales Manager USA

TriMotive North America 47912 Halyard Dr Suite 100 Plymouth, MI 48170 Tel: (734)656-3000 www.cequentgroup.com

Member Rep: Mike Sislo, Vice President and General Manager

TREMEC specializes in the design and production of torque transfer solutions for the automotive, commercial vehicle, agricultural, industrial, and military industries. The portfolio of products includes manual transmissions, dual clutch transmissions, gears, shafts, clutches, friction materials, shift systems, synchronizers, mechatronic systems, transmission control units, and control software. When founded in 1964, the company focused on manufacturing robust manual transmissions for rear-wheel drive passenger cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles. Today, TREMEC is uniquely positioned to serve markets demanding innovative products with manual and automated transmissions for RWD and AWD architectures.

TREMEC’s products solve key challenges faced by the powertrain industry, including mandates for increased fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, lower weight, and compact size. Its technology addresses the industry’s stringent requirements for reliability, cost, and quality – while providing fun-to-drive characteristics.

TREMEC serves its global client base with over 1400 employees and operations in North America, Europe and Asia.

TriMotive is the leading global supplier of customer branded towing, external tubular, occupant safety, cargo management, structural chassis and electrical component products for original equipment applications. We supply original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s) that are seeking premium quality, highly engineered products, manufactured to standards that meet unique specifications.

With facilities located in key locations around the world, TriMotive offers truly global solutions tailored to individual needs.

TriMotive’s ‘think global, act local’ philosophy means that while it sets high global standards, it delivers solutions via market leading divisions located in North America, Europe, the UK, China, Australia, South East Asia and South Africa.

United produces die cut and fabricated products in four facilities serving a diverse global customer base. It converts a wide variety of raw materials for automotive applications including electronics, interiors, lighting, power train, thermal and acoustical barriers.

United Gasket Corporation 1633 S 55th Ave Cicero, IL 60804-1817 Tel: (708)656-3700 Fax:(708)656-6292 www.unitedgasket.com

United provides custom KIT services for OEM sequencing and the automotive and heavy duty aftermarket. With a focus on quality United’s relentless pursuit of continuous improvement keeps United Gasket ahead of the competition.

Member Rep: Mark Pahios, President

Established in 1970, Vickers has evolved into a world class Precision Machining Company. While experiencing compounding growth, Vickers has been able to maintain its core values: quality, reliability, outstanding people, and superior customer service.

Vickers Engineering, Inc. 3604 Glendora Road, PO 346 New Troy, MI 49119 Tel: (269)426-8545 Fax:(269)426-8494 www.vickerseng.com

Member Rep: Matthew S. Tyler, President/CEO

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Currently, the Vickers team consists of a broad range of talent, serving a diverse mix of industries and product lines. From machinists and quality engineers to customer specific program managers, the people of Vickers are always learning, and striving to raise the expectation level in the eyes of its customers.

With over 100 CNC Machining Centers and several automated machining cells housed in our two plants, totaling 170,000 sq ft, Vickers services the Automotive, Oil & Gas, Agriculture, Defense and Industrial markets.

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WELCOME NEW AFFILIATE MEMBERS Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG), an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, has operations in 31 countries and offers clientservice capabilities in more than 140 countries around the world through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. 30150 Telegraph Rd. Suite 408 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 Tel: (248)203-0626 www.ajg.com Member Rep: Nancy Snell, Area Vice President

Gallagher Automotive is the principal leader in automotive related risk management and insurance services in North America. Our team has over 50 years of experience in the automotive industry with specialists who have worked for manufacturing companies; public auto dealer businesses; specialty insurers and more. Its extensive and proprietary carrier relationships allow it to offer the best terms and conditions available and provide an array of products while closing deals quickly.

Gallagher Automotive brings unique knowledge and depth in the automotive space - from small, guaranteed cost programs to large, complex, loss-sensitive or self-insured models - and vast capabilities to serve all clients effectively.

Dawda Mann is a premier law firm providing services in all facets of business and commercial law.

Its clients include automotive OEM’s, Tier 1, Tier 2, and specialty automotive suppliers, and automobile dealerships, many of whom conduct business throughout the world.

Dawda Mann Mulcahy & Sadler PLC

39533 Woodward Ave Ste 200 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304-5103 Tel: (248)642-3700 Fax:(248)642-7791 www.dawdamann.com

Dawda Mann provides counsel on a wide range of legal issues, including cyberliability and data security matters, corporate organizational and governance issues, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, commercial agreements, contract negotiations, complex litigation, labor and employment matters, intellectual property protection and commercialization, and tax and economic incentives for business development.

Member Rep: William Rosin, Attorney

Directworks

6021 Wallace Road, Ste 300 Wexford, PA 15090 Tel: (412)933-1180 www.Directworks.com Member Rep: Lisa Kustra, Executive Vice President

Directworks provides a better way for manufacturers to work across teams and with suppliers to develop, launch and deliver more profitable products. Leading manufacturers use Directworks’ cloudbased platform to more effectively engage their stakeholders and suppliers at any stage of the product lifecycle to achieve greater product success. Directworks only serves discrete manufacturers. Its focus is a customer’s advantage. That means it delivers solutions that are purpose-built for the supplier engagement needs of product companies. Directworks focus on discrete manufacturing and direct materials provides customers with valuable capabilities not found in other one-size-fits-all supplier engagement solutions. Directworks enables a higher degree of stakeholder and supplier engagement that promotes valuable product innovation, speed to market and cost improvements. Customer teams become more productive by applying powerful automation to eliminate low-value activities and waste.

They improve product costs by using their time, and better information, to make smarter, data-driven supply decisions. The result is a direct materials supply chain that is cost competitive and delivers high quality parts and assemblies at lower risk. Directworks invites companies to see what it can do for them.

The FEV Group is an internationally-recognized powertrain and vehicle engineering company that supplies the global transportation industry.

FEV North America, Inc 4554 Glenmeade Ln Auburn Hills, MI 48326-1766 Tel: (248)373-6000 www.fev.com

Main Rep: Steve Kraemer, Director, Business Development

FEV offers a complete range of engineering services, providing support across the globe to customers in the design, analysis, prototyping, powertrain and transmission development, as well as vehicle integration, calibration and homologation for advanced internal combustion gasoline-, diesel-, and alternative-fueled powertrains. FEV also designs, develops and prototypes advanced vehicle / powertrain electronic control systems and hybrid-electric engine concepts that address future emission and fuel economy standards.

The company has expanded its engineering capabilities to include full vehicle systems and now offers broad expertise in electronics, telematics and infotainment system engineering. The FEV Test Systems division is a global supplier of advanced test cell, instrumentation and test equipment.

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Welcome to Mexico! EL GRANDE is an international business provider that offers Facilities and flexible Manufacturing Shelter Services (Intelligent Support Services) to manufacturers in Mexico. Its world class team and infrastructure will help promote significant productivity and profitability.

Grande Group

PARQUE INDUSTRIAL EL GRANDE Av. Asociacion de Industriales 102 Zona Industrial Poniente Apaseo El Grande, Guanajuato, C.P. 38160 Phone +52 461 175 0943 or +1 646 300 9401 www.grandegrp.com

El Grande knows that complete control of customers’ manufacturing Operations is important. From design of a product through all phases of production and final shipment, it works seamlessly with clients to ensure their focus can remain where it needs to be — on product and production.

El Grande’s expert staff provides ‘non-manufacturing’ but ESSENTIAL services needed for a successful operation.

Member Rep: Joe Castellanos, Vice President, Business Development

Patina works with clients to solve critical business issues. It provides experience and expert knowledge with speed and results. Consider Patina a high-impact partner; providing superior value with a team of industry experts to accelerate success and manage risk. Clients continually look to Patina to realize opportunities, improve results and support organizational initiatives.

Patina

39555 Orchard Hill Place Suite 150 Novi, MI 48375 (734) 212.2424 www.patinasolutions.com Member Rep: Andrew Bernhard, Managing Director

PR Law

Privada de los Industriales 110-A Suite 201-B COL. Jurica Queretaro, Queretaro, MEX 76100 Tel: +52.442.1990854 +52.442.1999002 www.prlrlaw.com

When customer partner with Patina they gain access to uniquely tailored solutions; focusing on practical, tangible returns.

Patina is Automotive Expertise On Demand Crisis Management – IT Implementation/Strategy - Launch Management - Manufacturing Operations Operational Risk - Organizational Transformations - Succession Planning - Supply Chain Its specialized skills, experience and competitive value allows Patina to support multiple business needs: Consulting – Interim Leadership – Mentoring – Projects - Transformation Patina Solutions has been included on the 2015 Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing, privately held companies

Paullada Rivera & Lopez Ramos is a boutique business law firm, designed to offer highly-specialized legal counsel in Mexico to multinational companies, focusing on the compliance, corporate, foreign investments and tax practices. Its partners and attorneys have advanced legal studies and certifications in the United States, and great experience counseling multinational companies. This international exposure has allowed it to gain a deep understanding of the business mindset, goals and corporate culture of its clients.

Member Rep: Leopoldo Paullada Rivera, Partner lprivera@priveralaw.com

Sales Coaches’ Corner

48380 Hilltop East Plymouth, MI 48170 Tel: (248)514-4282 www.salescoachescorner.com Member Rep: Dave Tear, Head Coach

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Whether a client company has a 5 person sales team or a 300 person National sales force Dave can Coach & Train them to be the best in their industry. He does it by helping his clients understand how their prospects buy their products or services. “If you don’t understand the strategy the prospect uses when deciding to purchase your products or services you will never be able to grow sales consistently,” Dave Tear says. He spends a great deal of time in his training helping his clients recreate the buyer’s strategy.

In addition, Dave focuses on setting appropriate expectations, asking the right questions (even the tough ones), prospecting, pre-qualified referrals, bonding & rapport & many other sales-related topics. - See more at: http://www.salescoachescorner.com/about-sales-coach/#sthash.qdugiQnP.dpuf

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Aggressive and attentive. Unwavering and understanding. Relentless and responsive. It’s a rare intersection of qualities that Sabrina Shaheen Cronin and The Cronin Law Firm offer their clients. But it’s why the firm has grown rapidly, establishing a reputation for having the depth and breadth of a large law firm, while offering a level of personal service found only at smaller firms.

The Cronin Law Firm, PLLC 21 East Long Lake Road, Suite 250 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 Tel: (248)258-3500 www.callcroninlaw.com Member Rep: Sabrina Shaheen Cronin, President

Wienner & Gould, P.C.

This accomplishment of scale is a result of Sabrina’s philosophy of service, which has been embraced across her entire team. At The Cronin Law Firm, exceptional service means calls are returned promptly, emails are answered thoroughly, and clients are listened to carefully and with compassion.

The Cronin Law Firm is a full service law firm, specializing in employment, human resources, business litigation, transactional, immigration, family law and other legal areas.

The attorneys at The Cronin Law Firm can handle all legal needs.

Wienner & Gould, P. C. is a litigation boutique with an emphasis on complex business litigation, primarily in the areas of automotive, bankruptcy, class action, contracts, employment, franchise, shareholder, trade secret, securities, and banking litigation. The firm has substantial experience representing large and small automotive suppliers. The firm’s attorneys are highly regarded as practical and creative trial and appellate specialists.

950 W. University, Suite 350 Rochester, MI 48307 Tel: (248) 841-9400 www.wiennergould.com

Member Rep: S. Thomas Wienner, Attorney

Discover the value of OESA Membership Join more than 430 member organizations that are represented by the leading association in the North American automotive supplier sector. Through advocacy initiatives, industry events, networking forums, global connections and the expertise of leading automotive thought leaders, OESA members stay abreast of the industry and have access to exclusive information to make critical business decisions.

INDUSTRY EVENTS: OESA industry events offer suppliercentric insight by authorities in the industry. Topics are member-driven and address today’s supplier interests and concerns.

TOWN HALL MEETINGS: OESA’s town hall meetings offer unparalleled access to OEM decision-makers in purchasing, engineering and the supply chain.

PEER GROUP COUNCILS: Ranked among the top benefits of OESA membership, OESA councils address issues of common interest for every functional area in a supplier organization.

ADVOCACY: MEMA’s government affairs team represents members of OESA on state and federal issues and works to protect the business interests of the supplier community.

MEMBER RESOURCES: OESA offers resources to capture the “pulse” of the supplier industry. Through industry analysis, forecasts, white papers and publications, OESA member resources provide members access to exclusive information.

INDUSTRY COMMUNICATIONS: OESA keeps the industry informed with a quarterly newsletter, weekly updates and event alerts.

To learn more, contact: Steve Horaney Vice President, Membership and Sales 248.430.5969 shoraney@oesa.org

Brenna McCann Senior Manager, Membership and Sales 248.430.5970 bmccann@oesa.org

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OESA EVENTS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS UPCOMING OESA EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES May

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OESA Nissan North America Town Hall Meeting* The Suburban Collection Showplace Novi, Mich.

Cyberliability: Understanding Risk & Strategic Direction For Board Members and Executive Officers The Townsend Hotel Birmingham, Mich.

AlixPartners Global Automotive Outlook Executive Briefing* The Townsend Hotel Birmingham, Mich.

OESA OEM TOWN HALLS SAVE THE DATE May

Nissan Town Hall Meeting Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, Mich.

July

Toyota Town Hall Meeting The Inn at St. John’s, Plymouth, Mich.

Oct.

FCA COBO Center, Detroit, Mich.

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Honda Town Hall Meeting Burton Manor, Livonia, Mich.

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Ford Town Hall Meeting Ford Headquarters, Dearborn, Mich.

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Chief Purchasing Officers Council Meeting* OESA Conference Center Southfield, Mich.

Young Leadership Council 3 Meeting* OESA Conference Center Southfield, Mich.

Environment, Health and Safety Council Meeting* OESA Conference Center Southfield, Mich.

*Open to council members & invited guests only.

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Tooling Council Mandarin Oriental Hotel, RFK Stadium, Washington, D.C.

Small & Medium Enterprise Presidents Council Meeting Location TBD

Warranty Management Council Meeting Location TBD

INSIDE OESA

OESA WELCOMES DAVID JOHNSON The Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) is pleased to welcome David Johnson as the new director of events and member programs. In this role, Johnson is responsible for executing major OESA events, implementing events standards and managing the annual events calendar.

David brings an extensive association background to OESA. Since 1999, he has worked at the Michigan Association of CPAs – a non-profit association that serves more than 18,000 Michigan CPAs, business professionals and students. Most recently, he was director, membership & academics. Prior to that, he held various management and core team roles in academics, business systems, career development, conferences and events, information systems and membership.

In 2014, David was recognized as an “Outstanding Accounting Academic Outreach Professional” by the American Institute of CPAs for his efforts to improve academic outreach to accounting students and educators.

David holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and History from Oakland University in Auburn Hills, Mich. He is currently pursuing Certification in Organizational Management from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute of Organizational Management.

“We are very excited to welcome David to our team,” said OESA President and CEO, Julie A. Fream. “His background and ‘member first’ attitude are great assets as OESA continues to develop events that address supplier-specific concerns in the marketplace.”

David Johnson can be reached at 248.430.5968 and djohnson@oesa.org.

OESA 2015-16 ANNUAL REPORT OESA has launched the 2015-16 Annual Report and Association Update. This year’s publication outlines OESA’s strategic initiatives for 2016 and beyond, as well as a provides a listing of industry-specific publications, online resources and a roster of OESA members as of April 2016. It features important 2015 association information on OESA’s key accomplishments, cornerstone events, advocacy initiatives with MEMA, and a financial summary.

It also includes a listing of OESA’s Board of Directors, staff, and a comprehensive list of OESA’s Peer Group Councils and global activities.

OESA Board of Directors (Continued on page 8)

Directors Douglas J. Grimm President & COO MPG Inc. Michael Haughey President North American Stamping Group Ramzi Hermiz President and CEO Shiloh Industries, Inc. Kazumasa Kimura President and COO DENSO International America Don Manvel Chairman and CEO AVL Americas Lon Offenbacher President and CEO Inteva Products Michael Robinet Managing Director IHS Automotive Wes Smith President and CEO E & E Manufacturing Co., Inc. Armando Tamez CEO Nemak Jim Teets President and CEO ADAC Automotive Nigel Thompson President and CEO Yazaki North America, Inc. James Verrier President and CEO BorgWarner Inc.

For a free copy of the 2015-16 Annual Report and Association Update, contact any member of OESA at 248-952.6401 or view it online at www.oesa.org/Publications/OESA-Annual-Report

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