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Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) is an innovative partnership between automobile original equipment manufacturers and their suppliers and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). SP addresses the goals of the membership by creating new and innovative business-centered approaches to environmental protection that improve the environment while providing value throughout the automobile supply chain. SP provides a forum for small, mid-sized and large automotive and vehicle suppliers to work together, learn from each other and share environmental best practices.

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SP 3rd Quarter Meeting on August 11, 2010 Hosted by Johnson Controls

 

Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP)
3rd Quarter Membership Meeting

 

On August 11, 2010, SP held its 3rd Quarter Membership Meeting at the Johnson Controls Holland Technology Center in Holland, MI. Special thanks to Randy Leslie, Fran Elenbaas and Robin You, Johnson Controls for their efforts in organizing and hosting this meeting.

 

The meeting opened with a presentation from Jennifer Johnson and James Bos, JCI on one of the company's environmental sustainability initiatives. The meeting also featured guest presentations from: Brad Cumming, Environment Canada, on "Canada’s Chemicals Management Plan and its Impact on the Automotive Sector"; and, John Mizroch, Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati, on "Government Funding Opportunities for Sustainable Technology Development & Manufacturing".

 

In addition, the meeting included updates from SP's Chemical Issues, Energy, Materials Efficiency and Technology & Networking Work Groups, as well as a roundtable on current and emerging issues in the automotive industry.

 

Presentations from the meeting are now available on the SP Members Only website.

 

 

John Mizroch, WSGR and Sam Cremin, Green Tree Products and Technology

SP's Vice Chair Russell Brynolf, FTS Technologies and Brad Cumming, Environment Canada

 

 

SP Breakfast Meeting: June 23, 2010


"What Public Resources are Available to Manufacturing and How to Access Them?"

     
Pictured (From Left): Adam Westerdale, GOC, welcomes attendees to the SP Breakfast Meeting; Tom Murray, EPA, discusses Federal Resources for Manufacturing; Dr. David Meade, WMU provides an overview of the GMIC.

On June 23, 2010, SP hosted an open breakfast meeting focused on "What Public Resources are Available to Manufacturing and How to Access Them?" at the General Motors Warren Tech Center Vehicle Engineering Building (VEC). Many thanks to SP's Membership Development Co-Chairs Adam Westerdale, General Oil Company and Robin Richey, General Motors, for their efforts in organizing this meeting.

At this complimentary breakfast meeting, representatives from both the Federal and State Government informed participants of what programs are available for manufacturers and how to use them. The meeting featured presentations from:

For more information on SP and how to join, please click here.

Pictured Right: Laura Rauwerda, Michigan DNRE discusses Michigan Assistance Programs

 

SP 2nd Quarter Meeting on April 28, 2010 Hosted by VMX International and RTI Laboratories

 

Fred Hoffman, State of Michigan, discusses Governor Granholm's Economic Development Activities

Gage Products Receives GM's Environmental Excellence Award. Pictured from left to right: Joe Porco, Gage; Mark Wiseman, Gage; David Olejnik, GM; Sharon Stahl, Gage; and, Lee Hachigian, GM.

 

 

   

Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP)
2nd Quarter Membership Meeting

On April 28, 2010, SP held its 2nd Quarter Membership Meeting at the General Motors Knowledge Center in Warren, MI. Special thanks to Vickie Lewis, VMX International, Jerry Singh, RTI Laboratories and Robin Richey, GM for their efforts in organizing and hosting this meeting.

The meeting opened with a presentation from Fred Hoffman, Special Advisory to the Governor for Economic Development and Special Projects, on Governor Granholm's Economic Development Activities. The meeting also included updates from SP's Work Groups and presentations from SP member companies VMX International, RTI Laboratories, Green Tree Products & Technologies and the State Government of Victoria (Australia).

In addition, General Motors presented its 5th annual Environmental Excellence Award to Gage Products, a founding member of SP. Gage was recognized for its work with GM to recycle and reuse purge solvent and the company's commitment to help "green" the automotive supply chain.

Presentations from the meeting are now available on the SP Members Only website.

 

SP Adds 5 New Member Companies To Its Membership


SP Adds 5 New Member Companies To Its Membership

The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) announced that five companies have joined the organization: AGS Technology Inc., Arcalis Scientific, LLC, Green Tree Products & Technologies LLC, Lear Corporation and TestAmerica Laboratories, Inc. In addition, the State Government of Victoria, Australia, has joined SP as a liaison member.

View the full press release here.

 

 

SP News: March 2010


SP News: March 2010

On March 3, SAE held a "Green Engineering and Technology Transfer Workshop" which featured several SP members as speakers, including: Pat Beattie, Arcalis Scientific; John Bradburn, GM; Dave O'Ryan, Asset Recovery; Tom Murray, EPA; and, Andy Hobbs, Ford. The workshop examined existing "green" centers that might serve as models for a Michigan Green Innovation & Technology Transfer Center and explored several areas that could be the focus of a green center for the automotive industry. SP's Executive Director, Steve Hellem attended the workshop on behalf of SP.

Read SP News: March 2010

 

Pictured: Steve Hellem, SP, Bill Wagner, SAE, Adam Westerdale, General Oil and John Bradburn, GM

 

SP Announces 2010 Executive Committee


SP Announces 2010 Executive Committee: SP to be Led by Randy Leslie, Johnson Controls, Inc.

The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) has announced its new Executive Committee for 2010. Chairing the SP Executive Committee for 2010 will be Randy Leslie, Vice President and General Manager, Johnson Controls, Inc, Automotive Experience. "I am pleased that the SP membership has selected me to serve as the Chair of the Executive Committee. SP is a progressive partnership that brings together environmentally-minded companies in an effort to improve environmental sustainability. SP will continue to be an innovator in the automobile industry, and I am honored to be selected to help lead SP in 2010" stated Leslie.

View the full press release here.

 

 

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