MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers

Will we see you in Atlanta next week? It's last call for the Georgia Regional Supplier Meeting, presented by MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers and the Georgia Automotive Manufacturers Association. Automotive suppliers who do business in the south, specifically in Georgia, can benefit from this special session covering government updates and industry outlooks on Wednesday, March 26. Attendees will hear from executives at S&P Global Mobility, Georgia Power Company, Georgia Department of Economic Development, Warner Norcross + Judd, ZF Group, P3 and Blue Bird Corporation. Find the full agenda and register here:?https://lnkd.in/eWw-3SjX?

Want to learn how to optimize profit in a high-inflation automotive environment? Well, you're in luck. We're hosting our next Morning Grind on April 15 to chat about just that. Thank you to our sponsor MiNDCAN Inc. With its investment, this networking event is open to members and non-members at no cost. ?Save your seat: https://lnkd.in/e6hAGJpC

We're one month away from our members-only State of the Industry Briefing on Tuesday, April 22! This event brings together industry leaders and experts to discuss critical issues such as market development, consumer insights, supplier health and supplier perspective on the overall outlook. Take a peek at the agenda and register here ?? https://lnkd.in/eq8xJtU5

MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers is pleased to announce registration is now open for the 2025 General Motors Town Hall. For the first time, this event will be held at Huntington Place in Detroit?on Wednesday, June 18. This Town Hall will offer suppliers an exclusive opportunity to learn directly from GM executives. Also new this year, networking opportunities will take place before the formal session, beginning at 11 a.m. and continuing through lunch. The afternoon’s programming, which will begin at 1:15 p.m., features General Motors’ Jeffrey S Morrison, senior vice president global purchasing and supply chain, taking the stage to provide attendees with a business update, followed by a Q&A session. ??? Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eWNeENf3

Thomas Kowal, CEO of Leggera Technologies, LLC, shares how nearly 20 years of MEMA OE membership shaped his career and strengthened his company’s success. As an active member, he participates in several councils and leans on MEMA OE programming to stay informed about the ever-changing automotive landscape. Interested in accessing councils, Town Halls, exclusive industry data and more? Join MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers today. ??? https://lnkd.in/edKDSr7B #MEMAMemberMonday

Tune into a brand-new episode of MEMA’s Automotive Insiders, hosted by Jason Stein. ? Suppliers looking for a pathway to sustainability have much to consider, including environmental, social and governance issues. Discover the key to sustainable success as Jason Stein talks to Mitchell Zajac, shareholder at Butzel , about compliance programs, customer terms and best practices. ?? https://lnkd.in/g46cRQ9q

We're less than a month away from our members-only cost recovery event. If you haven't registered yet, we have a great lineup of speakers who will hit on a variety of topics across the automotive supply chain. - Andrew Fromm will lead the session, "Failed EV Launches, Unplanned ICE Extensions and Stranded Capital" - Jonathan Jorissen will take on, "Managing Unpredictable (and Plummeting) Volumes" - Andrew and Jonathan will be joined by T.L. Summerville for a panel, "Supplier-Customer Battles: Pricing, Tariffs and Debits" Lastly, Bert Donovan and Dan Sharkey will join their colleagues for a closing Q&A Panel Session. Thank you to our sponsor, Brooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco PLLC for its support of this event. Register ??

Attention all suppliers who do or want to do business in South Carolina: MEMA OE and the South Carolina Automotive Council have the perfect event for you on Thursday, May 15 at Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research.?You can look forward to: ?? An outlook presentation by Bill Rinna, director of Americas Vehicle Forecasts at GlobalData Plc. ??? Two live recordings of MEMA's podcast Automotive Insiders, hosted by industry expert Jason Stein,?on developing the talent pipeline and finding local resources ?? Panel discussions on legal challenges and workforce development...and more! Register today to save your seat ?? https://lnkd.in/eiuymz52

Big thanks to everyone who came out to wake up with MEMA OE at our March Morning Grind. We'd also like to thank today's sponsor Automated Logistics Systems, LLC. for helping us keep this event free for members and non-members alike. Details about the April Morning Grind are coming soon!

Our next Morning Grind is TOMORROW! These events provide FREE, casual networking opportunities for members and non-members alike, while discussing key industry topics. This time, we'll be talking about Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipping and how to optimize your network and stay ahead of any disruptions amid National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) changes. Special thanks to our sponsor, Automated Logistics Systems, LLC. for supporting the event. ? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gzJb_FGc