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SPE Detroit Section Automotive TPO Global Conference

12th-Annual SPE Automotive TPO Global Conference

The World's Leading Automotive Olefins Forum

Learn How to Design Lighter, Less Costly Automotive Components

Date: October 3-6, 2010

Location: Best Western Sterling Inn, Sterling Heights (Detroit Suburbs), Michigan. U.S.A.

For More Information, see www.auto-tpo.com

2010 Press Updates

Twelfth SPE TPO Conference Returns with Strong Technical Program
SPE TPO Keynotes Highlight Changing Industry

About the Conference

The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), leading global OEMs and Tier I and TPO suppliers have again pooled their resources to create "SPE Automotive TPO Global Conference 2010," a dynamic, interactive, and cost-effective learning experience. Over 430 key decision makers attended last year and this year's conference is shaping up to be even more exciting. The program features some of the world's foremost authorities on TPO applications, economics, and market trends. You can make sure you're a part of this unique event by registering to attend.

A variety of sponsorship packages, including tabletop displays, advertising and publicity, tickets, and other promotional items are available. Companies interested in exhibiting at or sponsoring the event should contact:

Tom Pickett, Phone: +1.586.492.2454

Planning Committee

Conference Co-Chairs:
Bill Windscheif, Advanced Innovative Solutions, Ltd.
Ph: +1.248.375.5055
Dr. Norm Kakarala, Inteva Products
Ph: +1.248.655.8483

Sponsorship Chair:
Tom Pickett, General Motors Co.
Ph: +1.586.492.2454

Technical Program Chair:
Dr. Norm Kakarala, Inteva Products
Ph: +1.248.655.8483

Conference Registration:
Pat Levine, SPE
eMail: SPE_automotive_Detroit@speautomotive.com
Ph: +1.248.244.8993

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Plenary / Keynote Speakers

Speaker, Title, & Organization	Timeslot	Tentative Title
Debbie Mielewski, Technical Leader-Plastics Research, Ford Motor Co.	8:45-9:15 a.m., Monday, October 4	Greening the Blue Oval: Ford's Vision for a Sustainable Automotive Industry
Robert Nadin, Vice-President-Innovation & Technology, Braskem SA	1:00-1:30 p.m., Monday, October 4	Braskem, A Continued Commitment to the TPO Marketplace
Dietmar Ostermann, Director-Global Automotive Practice, PRTM Management Consultants	8:00-8:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 5	Bankruptcy & Consolidation in the Global Automotive Supply Industry
Bryan W. Milton, Vice-President, Basic Chemical Global Business Unit, ExxonMobil Corp.	8:00-8:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 6	Feedstock Drivers & Their Impact on Automotive Plastics

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Executive Management Panel Discussion: The "New Normal" -- Challenges & Opportunities

Participant	Organization
Simon Holmes	ExxonMobil Corp.
Kathy Minnich	Ford Motor Co.
Rose Ryntz	International Automotive Components Group
Larry Sak	Chrysler Group LLC
Dale Gerard	General Motors Co.
Ron Price	Global Polymer Solutions
Bob Eller	Robert Eller Associates LLC

2010 Sponsors

This event would not be possible without the continued support of our sponsors.

Sponsorship Level	Organization	Logo (Links to sponsor website)
Platinum Sponsor & Exhibitor	ExxonMobil Chemical Co.
Platinum Sponsor & Exhibitor	SABIC Innovative Plastics
Gold Sponsor & Exhibitor	Advanced Composites
Gold Sponsor	Inteva Products LLC
Gold Sponsor & Exhibitor	LyondellBasell Industries
Gold Sponsor & Exhibitor	Rio Tinto Minerals
Gold Sponsor & Exhibitor	Robert Eller Associates
Gold Sponsor & Exhibitor	Milliken & Co.
Gold Sponsor & Exhibitor	Nyco Minerals
Gold Sponsor & Exhibitor	Mitsui Plastics, Inc.
Gold Sponsor & Exhibitor	The Dow Chemical Co.
Gold Sponsor & Exhibitor	Specialty Minerals
Gold Sponsor & Exhibitor	Sumitomo Chemical America, Inc.
Gold Sponsor & Exhibitor	Washington Penn
Gold Sponsor & Exhibitor	Mytex Polymers US Corp.
Exhibitor	Flint Hills Resources
Exhibitor	Advanced Plastics Consultants
Exhibitor	BASF
Exhibitor	IMI Fabi LLC
Exhibitor	Techmer PM
Exhibitor	Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc.
Exhibitor	Nobel Polymers
Exhibitor	Honam Petrochemical Corp.
Exhibitor	Americhem,Inc.
Exhibitor	Sarlink Thermoplastic Elastomers
Exhibitor	A. Schulman
Exhibitor	Adchem Corp.
Exhibitor	Reliable Analysis, Inc.
Exhibitor	Axel Plastics
Exhibitor	Macro-M
Exhibitor	Brentwood Industries, Inc.
Exhibitor	Detroit Testing Laboratory, Inc.
Exhibitor	Surface Machine Systems, LLC
Exhibitor	Addcomp North America, Inc.
Media / Association	Automotive NewsWire Magazine
Media & Association	Ward's AutoWorld Magazine
Media & Association	WardsAuto.com
Media & Association	Plastics Technology Magazine
Media & Association	Plaspec Global Plastics Selector
Media & Association	Plastics Engineering Magazine
Media & Association	Polymotive Magazine
Media & Association	Journal of Automobile Engineering
Media & Association	Rubber World Magazine
Media & Association	Automotive Design & Production Magazine
Media / Association	China Plastics & Rubber Journal
Media / Association	China Plastics & Rubber Journal International
Media / Association	TPE Magazine