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A f te rm a rke t D a i l y N e ws 5 5 Tu e s d a y, N o ve m b e r 4 , 2 0 1 4 INAUGURAL AUTOMOTIVE PLASTICS CONFERENCE FOCUSED ON NEW DEVELOPMENTS TO LAUNCH IN JANUARY IN DETROIT New opportunities are on the way for plastics, especially in the automotive industry. As more automakers turn to new material choices to reduce the weight of their vehicles and to maximize fuel efficiency, innovations in plastics are driving the development of new vehi- cles that will spur further growth. Meanwhile, such issues as CAFE stan- dards and the use of composite struc- tures provide grounds for further dis- cussion. Plastics News will present a new conference, Plastics In Automotive: Building Tomorrow's Car, that will explore many of these topics. The con- ference will be presented during Industry Preview Days at the North American International Auto Show and will feature numerous presentations and panels features leading OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and other experts on the development of automotive plastics. The conference will explore how plastics can play a major role as a go- to material for building vehicles that are powerful, safe, comfortable and affordable and feature advancements, growth opportunities and success sto- ries in automotive plastics. Featured topics include panel discussions on autonomous vehicles, material innova- tions, and the implementation of CAFE standards that will affect automotive development. "Plastics is an enabler for future automotive development, with com- posite materials, lightweighting and self-driving vehicles representing some of the key vehicle trends that engage the use of material and process innovations," said Plastics News Conference Director Joseph Pryweller. "This inaugural event will explore many of these key areas and provide a vision for the near future." Attendees will hear a keynote address from Frank Macher, chair- man/CEO of Continental Structural Plastics, providing insights on the use of automotive plastics in today's vehi- cles and beyond. Macher spent 30 years at Ford Motor Co., including leadership as vice president of Ford's Automotive Components Group, and also was CEO at automotive supplier Collins & Aikman, chairman and CEO of Federal-Mogul Corporation, and CEO of ITT Automotive. The conference also will include a keynote panel discussion on automotive composites featuring Ellen Lee, team leader in plastics research at Ford Motor Company. The use of composites and carbon fibers also will be addressed dur- ing panel presentations on the BMW i3, which features a pioneering use of auto- motive plastics, led by renowned auto- motive engineer Sandy Munro, and a special presentation by William Harney, global director of interiors and exteriors at Magna International Inc. The emergence of autonomous vehicles – and the role of plastics – also will be primary attractions. An afternoon session will include presen- tations from David Muyre, executive director of global product innovation at Johnson Controls Inc. and noted automotive designer Austen Angell, who also is chairman of the International Designers Society of America (IDSA). A tentative presenta- tion on regulatory hurdles involving automotive vehicles will be led by Don Parshall, senior counsel at Nissan North America, Inc. Other sessions include forecasts for plastics resins used in automotive from Paul Blanchard, director of engi- neering resins for IHS Inc.; a look at innovations for automotive plastics from Jeff Sternberg, global automotive technology director at DuPont; and a special materials innovations panel. Plastics in Automotive attendees will also receive an exclusive opportu- nity to register to attend the Automotive News World Congress net- working dinners with keynote address- es from Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors Corp. and Sergio Marchionne, chairman and CEO of Chrysler Group LLC and CEO of Fiat S.p.A. In addition, attendees will be give free tickets to attend Industry Preview Days at the North American Auto Show. The conference, to be held January 13-14, 2015, will take place at the Westin Book Cadillac in Detroit. To reg- ister and to view a full list of speakers, visit www.plasticsnews.com/2015auto. ELIMINATE THE GUESS WORK WITH OE SPECIFIC COOLANTS Recochem Inc. has introduced a com- plete line of premium extended life antifreeze/coolants designed for cooling systems in Asian, European and North American automotive and light duty vehicles requiring specific technology engine coolants. OEM ® Premium Extended Life Antifreeze/Coolants are ethylene glycol based and formulated with key propri- etary color coolant technologies (OAT, HOAT) to meet the performance require- ments of the recommended vehicles. The product line benefits over 35 specific vehicle-makes, including older and newer model cars and other automo- tive and light duty gasoline and diesel powered vehicles. Each coolant meets or exceeds the performance requirements of certain industry specifications. OEM Premium antifreeze/coolants provide extended protection against rust and corrosion and promote excellent high temperature aluminum protection. They are performance rated at 150,000 miles or five years service for extended protec- tion beyond the lifetime of traditional antifreeze/coolants. Available in pre- diluted 50/50 or concentrate formula- tions. Compatible with factory-filled coolant, the specific vehicle- makes are listed on the color-coded product labels for an easy selec- tion process and 'worry- free' maintenance expe- rience. Recochem's new website APP – the AutoRAD Guide – quickly identifies the OE coolant recommended for your vehi- cle's cooling system based on the year, make and model. With over 6,000 vehi- cle-makes, models and year search com- binations, the app eliminates confusion – DIY with confidence! Visit AAPEX booth #2675 to try the new app and enter for a chance to win a $1,000 AMEX gift card. About Recochem With over 60 years in busi- ness, Recochem operates as a producer, formulator, contract packager, and wholesale dis- tributor of industrial and con- sumer chemical products. With operations in Canada, North America, Europe, Australia, and the Asia Pacific, the company manufac- tures automotive liquids, household sol- vents, green products, cleaners, wood preservatives, moth preventatives, out- door and indoor living products, and heat transfer fluids. For more information, visit www.recochem.com and www.coolant experts.com or stop by booth #2675 at the AAPEX Show. AEROMOTIVE RELEASES DUAL PHANTOM The next generation of fuel systems started with the release of the Aeromotive Phantom Fuel System a couple years ago. It caught on quickly, fueling everything from street rods to trophy trucks, and has even won the SEMA Best New Street Rod/Custom Car Product in 2013. It has since taken it to the next level with a whole new line of Phantom systems. These new systems are anchored by the new Phantom 450 (P/N 18310) and the flagship Dual Phantom (P/N 18309), which features twin 340 lph fuel pumps. The Phantom is unique because it is the first fuel system on the market to address the four major issues that plague performance fuel systems: (1) It features an innovative baffle and basket that reduces fuel slosh. (2) It places a high performance fuel pump in a cool and quiet environment: the tank. (3) It solves hot fuel handling issues like cavitation and vapor-lock, which gives you more reliability and better per- formance. (4) It can be retro-fitted into almost any kind of fuel tank. This ver- satility makes it truly a universal solu- tion, whether it's an original tank from a classic, new fabricated tank, or even a composite fuel cell. The new Phantom 450 and Dual Phantom Kit also have the capability to support big horsepower. The Dual Phantom is almost double the flow rate of a Phantom 340. It has up to 2,000 HP car- bureted and up to 1,700 HP EFI. However, horsepower is only one of the advantages. Another benefit of the Dual Phantom is that it offers separate outlet ports for each fuel pump, as well as inde- pendent electrical bulkheads and wiring. This gives you endless configurations. It insists on its time- worn testing program to ensure that its products are made with the quality that people have come to expect from Aeromotive Fuel Systems. Many peo- ple have helped with its research and develop- ment on its new Phantoms, most notably: Barry Yoast with Yoast Autosports, Brandon Arthur, KC Mathieu with Gas Monkey Garage, Casey Currie, Kyle Lucas, Larry Larson, and Tony Pellegrino with GenRight Off Road. The company greatly appreciates their help and support. Aeromotive Inc. is a true high per- formance aftermarket manufacturer spe- cializing in fuel delivery and fuel deliv- ery components. Utilizing aerospace tol- erances and procedures, three genera- tions of track experience and a meticulous approach to engi- neering, Aeromotive Fuel Systems has become the absolute pinnacle of perform- ance fuel delivery. Its line of fuel systems has fueled more winners in more classes than any other fuel system manufacturer. It is this success and innovation at the race track that has led the way for a complete line of high per- formance fuel systems for street rods, muscle cars and late model performance vehicles. Aeromotive now offers more fuel system options for more applications than any- one has before. It is this broad and diverse line-up of applications that has thrust Aeromotive into the position of leadership when it comes to innovation and performance in this industry. For more information, visit www.aero motiveinc.com or stop by booth #23621.