Society of Automotive Analysts to Delve Into Lightweighting at Upcoming Summit

Detroit, MI September 12, 2017; The Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA) will examine the latest trends, strategies and direction in terms of lightweighting programs including raw materials, recyclability, manufacturing and body design at its Second Automotive Lightweighting Summit. The event will take place Monday, September 25, 2017 at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Detroit Branch.

Achieving weight savings has become a top priority for vehicle manufacturers and parts and material suppliers in order to meet aggressive fuel economy goals. The Summit will feature industry executives representing vehicle manufacturers, parts suppliers, distributors and raw material mills.

Speakers include:

Abey Abraham, Managing Director, Ducker Worldwide
Laura Anderson, President and CEO, Aluminum Blanking Company, Inc.
Gary Gallo, Senior Manager, Automotive/OEM Recycling, Novelis
Paul Herbach, Director of Automotive Technology, Olympic Steel
Shawn Morgans, Global Vehicle Architecture Mgr., Product Development Center, Ford Motor Company
Rob Peckham, Technical Integration Engineer (TIE), Mass Strategy & Tools, General Motors
Brad Tolley, Senior Vice President, Business Development & Technology, Shiloh Industries
Dr. Blake Zuidema, Director, Product Applications, ArcelorMittal

In addition to hearing from lightweighting experts, Ford (Expedition and F-150) and General Motors (Chevrolet Traverse, Equinox and Bolt ) will be showcasing new 2018 vehicles in front of the Federal Reserve.

For more information and to register, go to www.SAAauto.com. (Note to the media: Working media can attend at no cost but on-line registration is required)

About SAA
The Society of Automotive Analysts' mission is to provide members timely access to automotive insights from a wide range of perspectives. The SAA aims to provide automotive professionals exclusive access to industry leaders, early insights and outstanding networking opportunities. SAA members include every automotive industry professional interested in timely and useful auto industry data, discussion and dissemination of ideas, concepts and solutions. For more information on the SAA, go to www.SAAauto.com.