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Membership Value Proposition Advancing the remanufacturing industry and the business interests of our members December 2016 MERA.org 25925 Telegraph Road, Suite 350, Southfield, MI 48033 | +1 248 750-1280 | [email protected] 26200 Lahser Rd, Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48033 | +1 248 750-1280 | [email protected] Table of Contents • MERA Strengths – Distinguished Board of Directors – Respected Member Companies – Affiliation with MEMA – “Rethink Reman” • Executive Councils and Committees • Leading Industry Events • Valuable MERA Member Discounts • Key Successes • Trusted Communications • Join MERA Today! Board of Directors CHAIRMAN DIRECTORS DIRECTORS (cont.) Peter M. Butterfield Jack Bowser Woody Knopf Chairman and CEO Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Omega Environmental Technologies Rebuilders Automotive Supply Co., Inc. Knopf Automotive, LLC VICE CHAIRMEN Michael Cardone III H. David Overbeeke Doug Wolma Executive Vice Chairman President and CEO Vice President, CARDONE Industries, Inc Brake Parts Inc. Global Aftermarket Operations Dana Holding Corporation Mark DiGiampietro Andreea Raaber Automotive Business Group Leader Vice President, Business Development Jack Vollbrecht Flight Systems Automotive Group LLC Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC Senior Vice President, Business Development Selwyn Joffe Paul Schuck Remy International, Inc. Chairman, President and CEO Managing Director Motorcar Parts of America Undercar Express LLC IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN Shawn K. Zwicker Sanjiv Khurana FOUNDING CHAIRMAN AND SPECIAL Global Operations Leader, President ADVISOR Remanufacturing Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing LLC Michael Cardone Jr. Cummins Inc. Director, Owner & Chief Strategy Officer CARDONE Industries, Inc OTHER OFFICERS John Chalifoux President and COO, MERA Steve Handschuh President and CEO, MEMA Strengths Respected Member Companies Membership classes • Remanufacturer o Remanufacturers in the motor vehicle parts industry • Cross-Industry Remanufacturer o Remanufacturers from other industry sectors, i.e., aerospace, medical equipment, etc. • Supplier o Core and component suppliers • Affiliate o Professional services firms, i.e., law firms, marketing firms, etc. • Associate o Universities, media companies, etc. *Refer to Appendix for a complete member list Strengths Affiliation with MEMA Rich trade association heritage (since 1904) Automotive Heavy Duty Automotive and Heavy Duty Automotive Aftermarket OE and Aftermarket Aftermarket OE MERA is one of four divisions of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA)—a 112-year-old trade group with a proven track record of advocacy for the motor vehicle parts supplier industry Strengths Affiliation with MEMA Strong advocacy in Washington, D.C. and beyond… MEMA Washington Office • Seven full-time government relations professionals • Leverages established relationships with key members of Congress and every relevant federal agency to advance the interests of MERA members • Assists members with meetings with legislators and regulators • Sets priorities based on input from member committees • Government Affairs Committee • Regulatory Affairs Committee MEMA Legislative Summit • Annual opportunity for MERA members to join AASA, HDMA and OESA members and seek action on important industry priorities. State Outreach • MEMA has established relationships in key states, and has experience and success promoting remanufacturing on the state level • MERA membership includes access to iStateLink—a state legislative monitoring service Global Outreach • MEMA works across the globe—with APMA, AIA, CLEPA, JAPIA, the United Nations, and more—to support the interests of automotive and commercial vehicle suppliers. “Rethink Reman” An Education and Awareness Campaign Manufactured Again® — part of the Rethink Reman program — emphasizes today’s advanced definition of remanufacturing: Remanufacturing is a standardized industrial process by which previously sold, worn or non- functional products are returned to same-as-new, or better, condition and performance. The process incorporates technical specifications, including engineering, quality, and testing standards to yield fully warranted products. Executive Councils Providing a forum for members to address issues of common interest, share best practices, and advance the remanufacturing industry MERA CEO Council • Peer Group: Presidents, CEOs, presidents and other senior leadership executives • Key topics: • Leadership speakers from member and outside companies • Roundtable discussion • C-Suite leadership challenges and opportunities • Meeting Frequency: 3-4 meetings per year MERA CFO Council • Peer Group: CFOs and other senior finance executives from remanufacturer and supplier member companies • Key Topics: • Member Series: “Core Accounting” • Leadership and Business Challenges • Member Roundtable Discussion • Meeting Frequency: 3-4 meetings per year MERA Sales & Marketing Council • Peer Group: Senior executives from remanufacturer and supplier member companies responsible for sales and marketing • Key topics: • Member Series: “Remanufacturing Standards” • Customer Series: “ The Importance of Remanufacturing” • Member Roundtable Discussion • Meeting Frequency: 3-4 meetings per year Committees MERA members may participate in MEMA committees MEMA Government Affairs Committee o Peer Group: Leaders interested in setting the state and federal legislative priorities of MEMA o Meeting Frequency: Quarterly—usually in Washington, D.C. or Detroit MEMA Regulatory Affairs Committee o Peer Group: Regulatory compliance executives interested in influencing MEMA outreach and written comments to key federal agencies o Meeting Frequency: Semi-annual—usually in Washington, D.C. or Detroit MEMA Brand Protection Committee o Peer Group: Executives responsible for IP protection o Meeting Frequency: Annual with regular conference calls * MEMA committee participation is included with MERA membership; Council participation requires an annual registration fee Leading Industry Events A few of the events that we participate in, or host MEMA-Golisano Remanufacturing And Sustainability Conference This annual event – which grew out of the 2011 Remanufacturing Legistlative Summit – is co-hosted by MERA and the Galisano Institute for Sustainability. Prior keynote speakers include: o Duncan Niederayer, former CEO New York Stock Exchange o The honorable Debbie Stabenow, United States Senator, Michigan o Richard Freeland, COO, Cummins Inc. o Robert Wagman, President and CEO, LKQ Corporation MERA Technology Forum This Forum offers attendees the opportunity to learn more about the advanced technologies currently utilized by the world's leading remanufacturers. The conference features sessions focusing on specific technologies, as well as panel discussions. MEMA Legislative Summit This event welcomes senior executives from the motor vehicle supplier industry to engage with policymakers and federal agency representatives and to gain political and economic insights from Washington experts on issues that affect your business. This year’s Summit will also include a Ride & Drive, giving suppliers a greater opportunity to showcase their product innovation and technologies. Valuable Member Discounts Automotive Aftermarket Product Expo (AAPEX) Discount for exhibit space Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) Discount for exhibit space PAACE Automechanika Discount for exhibit space OptiCat Data Solution Discount for data subscriptions Quality Management Training (Powered by AIAG) Special rates available to all MERA members And more… Contact Aimee Brennan for details. Key Successes 2011-2015 In legislation MERA has… • Co-hosted the 2011 Remanufacturing Legislative Summit in Washington D.C. with the Remanufacturing Industries Council. • Built bipartisan support for the Government Accountability Office study of remanufacturing in the U.S. government vehicle fleet. On Oct. 7, 2015, President Obama signed S. 565, The Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act of 2015. Remanufacturing legislation is now law. The new law requires federal agencies to encourage the use of remanufactured parts in federal vehicle repairs when doing so lowers costs, maintains quality and performance, and does not compromise safety. The bipartisan legislation was introduced by Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) in February 2015. One month later, in March, Congressman Bill Huizenga (D-Mich.) introduced the companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and its remanufacturing division the Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA) applaud the efforts of policymakers and industry members for pursuing this effort. Click here to learn more about The Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act of 2015 and what it means for you. Trusted Communications MERA keeps members and others interested in the manufacturing industry informed via a number of communication vehicles MERA Remanufacturing News • Leading weekly resource for the latest news – from Washington, MERA members and beyond – that impacts the remanufacturing industry. Other MEMA publications • MERA members can receive MEMA Industry News, MEMA Washington Insider, members-only briefing documents, and more. MERA.org • Industry site that includes an expanding library of members-only resources. Experience the Value of MERA Membership Influence legislative and regulatory decisions in the U.S. and beyond! Network with the industry leaders and make better business decisions!