OESA News 2017 First Quarter, Edition 1

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Original Equipment Suppliers Association

2017 First Quarter │ Edition 1

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The Suppliers' Voice

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Upcoming Events

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New Trump Administration

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Voice

The Suppliers’

Julie A. Fream

President and CEO

Happy New Year!

As we begin to execute our strategic plans for 2017, I first want to thank our members, industry thought leaders, analysts and guests that engaged with us in 2016. Whether you attended a town hall meeting, presented at one of our 29 topical events, participated on one of our peer group councils, or downloaded our industry research, I hope you received actionable information and made important connections that helped you advance your organization. Our mission to champion the interests of the automotive supplier community continues to be the driving force in everything we do throughout the supply chain and in Washington, D.C. For 2017, we will continue our strategic focus on the game-changing shifts in today’s automotive industry: • Be a resource on advanced vehicle technology - better understand and present opportunities and challenges for the supplier industry • Advance the interests of suppliers on a global scale - keep our members abreast of relevant international information • Command a seat of influence on legislative and regulatory issues and educate the new administration on the needs of the supplier community OESA is your resource for global connections, OEM access, a robust supplier-tosupplier network, valuable research and relevant industry events. If you haven’t yet joined a council, “test drive” a quarterly meeting to learn the industry’s best practices for addressing the common goals of the supplier base and participate in a roundtable on “what keeps you up at night.” We also invite you to come to a Government Affairs Committee (GAC) meeting to give your company a voice in our policy efforts through our parent company, MEMA. My team and I look forward to the new year and the opportunity to further advance your business interests. As always, please feel free to contact me at 248.430.5963 or jfream@oesa.org.

Visit the OESA website or contact any team member to learn more about • OESA Industry Events and OEM Town Halls • Industry Trends and 3rd Party Research • Peer Group Councils • Advocacy Initiatives and the GAC • Global Connections and much more! oesa.org | 248.952.6401 | info@oesa.org OESA News - 2017 First Quarter

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OESA EVENTS 2016-17 OESA Board of Directors Chairman of the Board Mike Mansuetti* President Robert Bosch LLC Immediate Past Chair Samir Salman* CEO NA Region Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. Vice Chairman Michael E. Martini* President Consumer OE Bridgestone Americas Vice Chairman Ramzi Hermiz* President and CEO Shiloh Industries Officer Julie A. Fream* President and CEO Original Equipment Suppliers Association Officer Steve Handschuh* President and CEO Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association *Executive Committee

OESA AND IHS MARKIT: 2017 NAIAS VEHICLE TOURS | JAN. 11-12 Exclusively for OESA Supplier Member Company Executives. OESA invites senior executives from OESA supplier member companies to experience guided tours of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) with IHS Markit on Jan. 11 and 12, 2017. Participants will learn how future production vehicles and design concepts impact the supply base from a technology, procurement and global ER&D perspective.

Top industry analysts from IHS Markit will lead 90-minute tours identifying strengths and weaknesses of OEM product strategies and platforms. These private tours offer a unique opportunity for candid discussions on vehicles launched at the show and the business impact on the industry. The tours also enable OESA members to better focus on OEM product goals and objectives. Each tour will be conducted by vehicle and powertrain experts from IHS Markit. Headphones will be provided to ensure members can easily hear presenters throughout the tour.

OESA encourages members to register as soon as possible as space is limited. An e-mail will be sent to participants prior to the event confirming tour time. OESA members may register in the events section of www.oesa.org. ► SUPPORTING PARTNERS

Directors Oscar Albin Executive President INA, Industria Nacional de Autopartes A.C. Paul Barnett President Principal Manufacturing James Bradbury President Grand Rapids Controls Company LLC Françoise Colpron Group President Valeo North America Frederick Cartwright Executive Director Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) David C. Dauch Chairman and CEO American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM) (Continued on page 5)

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OESA COMMODITY MATERIALS AND PRICING CONFERENCE | JAN. 24 OESA is hosting an Automotive Commodity Materials and Pricing Conference on Jan. 24, 2017, at the MSU Management Education Center, Troy, Mich. The conference is structured to provide suppliers with a broad materials market outlook, an OEM customer price reduction perspective and material cost management strategies.

The conference features industry insiders including Jon Efken, director, GCB head of commodities sales, Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Efken will provide an overview and analysis of the current commodity pricing environment, the latest forecast and how changes could impact automotive suppliers. Jeoff Burris, founder and principal, Advanced Purchasing Dynamics, will present best practices and current trends in raw material procurement in the tiered supply base.

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OESA EVENTS (Continuation from page 4) Dan Sharkey, partner and co-founder of Brooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco PLLC, will share results from a recent supplier survey indicating past supplier pricing concessions and discuss contractual obligations as a buyer and/or seller of automotive components and materials. ► SUPPORTING PARTNERS

2016-17 OESA Directors (Continued from page 4) Jacqui Dedo Co-Founder Aware Mobility, llc Paul Doyle CEO Coastal Automotive John Dunn President and CEO, The Americas, Plastic Omnium Auto Inergy Division Douglas J. Grimm President and COO MPG

THE AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIER’S GUIDE TO 2017: LEGAL TRENDS & INSIGHT | FEB. 2 On Feb. 2, 2017, Warner Norcross & Judd LLP (WNJ) will present “The Automotive Supplier’s Guide to 2017: Legal Trends and Insight for the New Year,” at the MSU Management Education Center in Troy, Mich. This session will shed light on trends that automotive supplier attorneys should understand and prepare for as 2017 gets underway.

With a new presidential administration, there are still many unanswered questions, but in a pro-business environment focused on jobs and growth, suppliers stand ready to benefit from reform. At the same time, a president who has promised to be a law and order commander in chief will undoubtedly be holding businesses to a high standard of compliance.

Navigating these challenges make business planning and risk management a priority for the year ahead.

WNJ attorneys will share information and insight on legal trends impacting the industry, including: • Economic Incentives • Export Controls • Autonomous and Connected Vehicle Regulation • Possible Trump Administration Scenarios • Safety and Recall Policy • OESA Legal Issues Council Identified Issues Attendees can expect to leave the meeting better prepared to help shape their respective companies’ strategies to make 2017 a successful and profitable year. ► SUPPORTING PARTNER

Michael Haughey President North American Stamping Group, LLC Ken Hopkins President and CEO Neapco Holdings, LLC Don Manvel Chairman AVL Americas Chris Obey President, Automotive Flex Lon Offenbacher President and CEO Inteva Products Michael Rayhill President Jiffy-Tite Company, Inc. Michael Robinet Managing Director Automotive Advisory Services IHS Markit Dan Sceli President and CEO Peterson American Corporation Wes Smith President and CEO E & E Manufacturing Co., Inc. Armando Tamez CEO Nemak Jim Teets President and CEO ADAC Automotive James Verrier President and CEO BorgWarner Inc.

Register in the events section of www.oesa.org. For additional information, contact OESA at 248.952.6401 or info@oesa.org.

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

HOW WILL TRADE IMPACT SUPPLIERS IN A TRUMP ADMINISTRATION? YOUR VOICE MATTERS The new Trump administration has indicated it may take a significantly different approach to trade and trade agreements, particularly NAFTA and China.

Given that the vehicle industry has one of the most regionally and globally interlinked supply chains, changes in trade policy could have a transformative effect on supplier investment, locations and business models which are often based on free trade.

Member Feedback Needed Our parent company and advocacy team, MEMA, is seeking feedback from OESA on a wide range of trade issues, including China and NAFTA. The MEMA trade policy survey takes a few minutes to complete; member responses are critical as MEMA formulates strategies and action plans for the industry.

The survey is available here and it closes on Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Contact Ann Wilson at awilson@mema.org with any questions.

MEMA’s Trade Webinar MEMA will host a Trade Webinar for members at 3 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Confirmed panelists include Eric Farnsworth of Council of the Americas, Michael Robinet of IHS and David Hamill of Arent Fox. These experts will review economic information about the supplier industry and NAFTA, and discuss some of the steps involved in a potential renegotiation of NAFTA, followed by time for discussion and questions.

The webinar is free but pre-registration is required here to receive call-in information. For more information, contact Tom Lehner at tlehner@mema.org .

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OESA EVENTS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS Jan.

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OESA and IHS Markit: 2017 NAIAS Vehicle Tours Cobo Center Detroit, MI OESA Commodity Materials and Pricing Conference MSU Management Education Center Troy, MI

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Legal Trends and Insight for the New Year MSU Management Education Center Troy, MI SAVE THE DATE! GM Town Hall Information coming soon

UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS* Jan.

Chief Executives Officers Council Cobo Hall Detroit, MI

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Legal Issues Council OESA Conference Center Southfield, MI

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Chief Purchasing Officers Council OESA Conference Center Southfield, MI

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Automotive Public Relations Council and Communications Executives Council OESA Conference Center Southfield, MI Human Resources Council OESA Conference Center Southfield, MI

*Open to council members & invited guests.

For more information and to register for events and council meetings, visit oesa.org, or call OESA at 248.952.6401.

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