FORD, CHRYSLER & GM ADDED TO SPEAKER LIST!

In 2008, AMM Events is proud to bring its Automotive Metals Conference to the Motor City of Detroit, Michigan!

This year’s event will drive home the importance of examining supply trends in the new world that is cutting across the auto industry. Seasoned executives and industry experts from the auto and metals industries will examine their changing business environment and speak about strategies, trends and the battle for market share in this dynamic business.

As one of the most important markets to the metals business, this event will examine the changing trends in the automotive sector and its inevitable impact on steel, aluminum and magnesium. As cars are smaller, greener and more fuel efficient, suppliers and consumers are facing changes. Join AMM in downtown Detroit to hear from the metals and auto elite who are facing auto’s new world.

TOPICS

Topics covered include:
- Auto and metals purchasing strategies and trends
- North American and international auto industry outlook
- Raw materials forecast and impact
- The move toward greener, more efficient vehicles
- The battle for market share among the various metals 
 

SPEAKERS

Confirmed Speakers:

Brian E. Aranha, Vice President NAFTA Region Automotive Sales & Marketing, ArcelorMittal
Michael Bull, Director, Automotive Technology, Novelis Corp.
Dr. Subodh Das, President and Chief Executive Officer, Secat Inc.
Ladd Hall, Executive Vice President, Sheet Mill Group, Nucor Corp.
David Hodory, Director, Marketing & Communications, The David J. Joseph Company
Dr. Jennifer Jackman, Director General, CANMET Materials Technology
Udesh Kaul, Category Director of Metallic, Delphi Corp.
Rama Koganti, Manufacturing Body Supervisor, Ford Motor Co.
Kim Korth, President, IRN Inc.
Ken Martchek, Manager – Life Cycle & Environmental Sustainability, Alcoa Inc
Dave Mattis, Director of Materials and Corrosion Engineering, General Motors Corp.
Shawn Morgans, Body Structure Technical Leader, Ford Motor Co.
Edward G. Opbroek, Director, WorldAutoSteel
Michael Robinet, Vice President-Global Vehicle Forecasts, CSM Worldwide
Randall Scheps, Director of Ground Transportation, Alcoa Inc.
Susan Slade, Marketing Executive, US Magnesium LLC
Scott Thiele, Director, Chrysler LLC
Scott Ulnick, Chairman and Managing Partner, Ducker Worldwide
Dr. Markus Weber, Director, Automotive Applications Technology & Product Coordination, ThyssenKrupp Steel

TOUR

This year’s event will take registered delegates to Ford’s Rouge Factory!

See where the new Ford F-150s are assembled in a new lean and flexible manufacturing plant. Visitors will have the opportunity to view the final assembly process from an elevated walkway.

Space will be limited and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.