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Safety is a team effort
June may be National Safety Month, but Faurecia focuses on keeping employees safe in the workplace everyday. There are many rules to follow and tools available through the
Faurecia Excellence System to make safety second nature. The Group is in the midst of a worldwide effort to further improve and standardize safety and safety rules at each
site. As Faurecia Chairman and CEO Yann Delabrière believes, safety is a mindset which must take root in each employee.
Inside this issue you’ll find that the safety mindset is taking root and spreading at our sites. Find out what employees say keeps them safe everyday. Also, find answers to
your questions about why Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is one of the most important safety tools around.
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New global R&D center
in Bavans
3
Gladstone celebrates
success of partnership
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Chevrolet Cruze:
challenging
preconceived notions
2 Group News
New global R&D center in Bavans
Modernized and expanded, the Bavans center is
to become the global R&D center for Faurecia
Emissions Control Technologies
N
ow No. 1 in the world for
emissions control technologies
with the acquisition of EMCON
Technologies, today Faurecia has the
means to broaden its R&D capacity with
the introduction of its new global center
located in Bavans, France.
The inauguration ceremony, led by
Yann Delabrière, Chairman and CEO of
Faurecia, took place in the presence of
several local and regional elected officials
and representatives. After the ribbon
cutting, guests were able to visit the site
where 26 programs related to new vehicles
and around 20 innovation programs are
already currently in development.
The new center is designed to develop
tomorrow’s emissions control technologies
and contribute to the design of a new
generation of cleaner cars. Its four main
pillars of innovation are environmental
remediation solutions for gasoline and
diesel engines, improving engine efficiency,
recovering energy and acoustic solution
design. The products involved include
the complete exhaust system; specifically
the manifold, catalytic convertor, diesel
particulate filter, exhaust heat recovery
system and muffler.
Faurecia Automotive Exteriors: No. 1 in Europe
W
ith the acquisition of Plastal’s
activities in Germany,
FAE becomes No. 1 in Europe for
exterior automotive components.
With its four product lines (frontend modules, front-end carriers,
bumpers and engine cooling
systems) and with a market share
of 22 percent, FAE eclipses its main
competitors: Plastic Omnium, Magna
and Peguform. Beyond the European
market, FAE aims to pursue its main
development in China and the United
States, spurred on by high demand
from its main German clients.
FAE now has 4,500 employees
working in 21 factories and four
R&D centers in six countries.
Product sales for Q1 up by 41 percent
F
aurecia’s sales for the first quarter of 2010 have soared to
3.2 billion euros, 533 million of which are from EMCON. This
represents an increase of 59.5 percent compared with the same
period in 2009. For a fixed area and exchange rate, quarterly growth
Asia +
92%
North America +
68%
is 32.2 percent. Product sales (deliveries of components and parts to
manufacturers, excluding monoliths, equipment and development for
third parties) have increased by 40.7 percent.
South America +
40%
Europe +
31%
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Site Life
Alabama welcomes Faurecia
to Cottondale
Leroy named CFO for
North America
On March 29, Faurecia appointed Vincent Leroy as
new Chief Financial Officer for North America. He
will promote the use of Shared Services accounting
platforms and will have responsibility for all tax
and banking relations. He will work closely with the
Divisions’ controllers and IT organization to improve
finance processes and internal controls.
Leroy remains the North American Division
Controller for FIS and is based in Auburn Hills, Mich.
‘Company of the Year’ award
presented by FACC
O
n April 8, Faurecia hosted a celebration of its Cottondale, Ala. Plant (FAS), to thank state and
local governments and community organizations, as well as other partners, for their support of
the project.
Construction of the new FAS just-in-time plant began in February and will be completed early this fall. The
facility will supply complete seats for Mercedes-Benz vehicles produced in nearby Vance, Ala., starting next year.
At full production, the Cottondale plant will have nearly 200 employees and will produce more than 500 seats
per day.
More than 60 people attended the event, including Alabama Gov. Bob Riley, who presented Faurecia with
the State Seal.
Gladstone celebrates success of
partnership with Cummins
On April 12, employees from the Gladstone Plant in Columbus, Ind. (FECT) and Cummins Emission Solutions gathered to
celebrate the success of the EPA 2010 diesel particulate filter (DPF) program. About 100 people attended the lunch.
The partnership was formed in January 2009, with limited production of the DPF starting up in October. Full production
was accomplished on January 4, 2010. As of April, more than 7,000 DPFs have been shipped with no quality complaints
from customers and without exceeding cost.
“The proof of the partnership is evident in the extraordinary results delivered by the CES/Faurecia team in starting
full production just 11 months after the announcement,” said Dan Davis, Cummins General Manager of Advanced
Emissions Business.
Cummins reported that the technology leadership of Cummins Emission Solutions combined with the world-class
manufacturing capability of Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies enable the alliance to deliver competitive marketleading after-treatment systems to meet increasingly stringent emissions regulations globally.
The French-American Chamber of Commerce,
Michigan Chapter (FACC) named Faurecia
its “Company of the Year” for its role in the
advancement of French-American business relations.
The award was presented during the FACC’s
annual gala on April 30 in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. The
gala celebrated the Belle Epoque, an Era of Progress
and Optimism, and benefited Doctors Without
Borders. Each year, the Michigan Chapter names
one France-based and one America-based business,
“Company of the Year.” Faurecia, headquartered in
Nanterre, France, won the award for its significant
contribution to French-U.S. trade and commerce.
BorgWarner Inc. was honored for its role in creating
a more diverse business community.
“It is an honor to be recognized for our
commitment to French-American relations, which
are so important to international business,” said
Mike Heneka, President of Faurecia North America.
“The active involvement and leadership roles that
Faurecia commits to the FACC are reflective of the
importance we feel the organization has in helping to
continuously improve relations between French and
American businesses.”
As a non-profit, non-political organization, the
FACC is dedicated to the development of commercial
relations between French and American businesses.
Welcome Faurecia Tuscaloosa
On April 30, Faurecia Interior Systems acquired a
new facility in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The plant, formerly
owned by Visteon and then Nissan, produces various
interior components including instrument panels. The
105,000 sq. ft. facility employs 88 people and allows
Faurecia to expand its customer base and footprint
in the southeast United States. Vehicles supplied
from Tuscaloosa include the Nissan Armada, Frontier,
Pathfinder, Titan and Xterra. faurecia
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Safety is no accident
Protect yourself by using PPE everyday
Continued from page 1
PPE is designed to protect employees from serious workplace injuries
or illnesses resulting from contact with chemical, physical, electrical,
mechanical or other hazards. Besides face shields, safety glasses, hard hats
and safety shoes, PPE includes a variety of devices and pieces to wear, such
as goggles, coveralls, gloves, vests, earplugs and respirators.
Each Faurecia site has rules about what PPE is required for employees
and visitors to the site. If you don’t know what the guidelines are, ask your
site HSE coordinator.
Here are a few frequently asked questions about why PPE is important,
from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). For
more information, go online to www.osha.gov. Or go to www.canoshweb.org
for the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.
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Taking responsibility for my own safety. Recognizing the hazards
associated with my tasks and those around me. Implementing safe
working procedures and encouraging safety by following all safety rules
and procedures to help me prevent near misses and injuries.
– Nikkia Warner, Troy Plant
Watch what you’re doing; if there’s water on the floor mop it up dry; make
sure you bend your legs; don’t over lift totes that are too heavy.
– Katha Collins, Franklin Plant
Jeremy Flory reminds us to pay attention
during safety chats or during Top 5s when
safety is addressed.
Other associates and myself following safety rules, core team audits
and management providing us with safe equipment to work with keeps
us safe on the job everyday.
– Pat Childress, Fountain Inn, S.C.
On the cover:
When it comes to
our sites, safety is
no accident. Some
of the important
ways our employees
recommend to stay
safe are to follow
standardized work
rules; keep areas
clear of debris;
be aware of your
surroundings; and
follow the proper way
to operate machines.
Performing my daily safety checks to ensure all of my safety devices are
working properly.
– Sherman King, Louisville, Ky. Plant
Knowledge of equipment and knowing the proper way of performing my
job duties (standardized work).
– April Broughton, Louisville Plant
Safety first, always have an open mind. Think before your act. Watch out
for yourself and others. Always review your weekly Top 5 safety topic.
– Tammy Lewis, Troy, Ohio Plant
Knowing your surroundings, being aware of who and what is working
around you at all times of the day. The best safety precautions are
thinking and paying attention.
– Josh Hawes, Toledo, Ohio JIT Plant
The reminders of our safety chats, the constant visual displays of
potential hazards.
– Jeremy Flory, Franklin, Ohio Plant
Staying aware of my surroundings, common sense and Lockout/Tagout.
– Micah Adamson, Franklin Plant
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Can PPE protect employees from head injuries?
Yes. Hard hats can protect against head impact, penetration injuries and
electrical injuries such as those caused by falling or flying objects, fixed objects or
contact with electrical conductors. Also, OSHA regulations require employers to ensure
that employees cover and protect long hair to prevent it from getting caught in machine
parts such as belts and chains.
How can PPE protect workers from foot
and leg injuries?
In addition to foot guards and safety shoes, leggings (e.g., leather, aluminized rayon
or other appropriate material) can help prevent injuries by protecting employees from
hazards such as falling or rolling objects, sharp objects, wet and slippery surfaces,
molten metals, hot surfaces and electrical hazards.
What can PPE do to protect workers
from hearing loss?
Wearing earplugs or earmuffs can
help prevent damage to hearing.
Exposure to high noise levels can cause
irreversible hearing loss or impairment
as well as physical and psychological
stress. Earplugs made from foam,
waxed cotton or fiberglass wool are
self-forming and usually fit well. Clean
earplugs regularly and replace those
you cannot clean.
Does PPE help protect workers from eye
and face injuries?
Should workers wear
PPE to help prevent
hand injuries?
Yes. Besides spectacles and goggles, PPE such as special helmets or shields, spectacles
with side shields, and face shields can protect employees from the hazards of flying
fragments, large chips, hot sparks, optical radiation, splashes from molten metals, as well
as objects, particles, sand, dirt, mists, dusts and glare.
Yes. Workers exposed to harmful
substances through skin absorption, severe cuts or lacerations, severe abrasions,
chemical burns, thermal burns and harmful temperature extremes will benefit from
hand protection.
what keeps you safe on the job everyday?”
In Bradford, we believe in teamwork and “Everyone’s safety is everyone’s responsibility.”
To achieve this, there are three foundations for safety:
• Discipline: as a worker, I know my responsibilities and I make sure that I am fit to
work at all time so I can focus and be alert to everything I do.
• Respect: I respect and comply with all the safety rules and regulations of this plant. I do not engage into any unsafe activities that will affect my wellness and the safety of
my co-workers.
• Awareness: I’m always aware of all the risk that may occur around
my surroundings, such as tow motors, pedestrian walkways and following
standardized work.
- Laura Yourkin, Bradford, Ontario Plant
Keeping debris picked up from aisle ways. Always be aware of your surroundings
because they are always changing. Keep focused on the job that you are doing at the
present time.
– Justin Vorhees, Troy Plant
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Above all, my own awareness of parts/surrounding environment is what I trust most.
Light curtains, which prevent cycle starts while I’m in a machine. Automatic arc shields,
preventing flash. Maintenance practices. Good Lockout/Tagout procedures.
– James Bishop, Franklin Plant
The attention of the forklift drivers watching for pedestrians, especially at the
intersections. Also, the daily safety reminders that we go over and sign off keeps
all safety concerns in the forefront of your mind.
– Bob Jones, Franklin Plant
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most sites.
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Be aware of your surroundings. Make sure there are no trip hazards. Do not operate any
machine unless you have been properly trained.
– Ivan Tischendorf, Louisville Plant
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6 In Short
Franklin,
Hermosillo
Improvement
Ideas named
FECT best
O
n March 30, Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies North
America presented awards to two of its best implemented
Improvement Ideas at its semi-annual All-Employee Meeting.
Nominations were received from each of the FECT sites in the region
at the end of 2009. Each site submitted an II that it felt contributed
most to the improvement of the site’s Quality, Cost, Delivery and Safety
performance. During this meeting, they also presented a special award
for the best Quality II. All of the nominees were reviewed by the FECT
North American Division senior management team.
“If you truly believe in FES, you believe that improvements come
from the people who do the work,” said Mark Stidham, President of
FECT in North America. “For many of these nominees, it isn’t about the
cost savings. The success story is about the culture of improvement
we’re creating.”
Award winners were chosen from each category at the AllEmployee Meetings. The winners were:
Best Quality Idea
Larry Gauze, Franklin, Ohio
Gauze created a stand with a device that provides a visual and audio
signal for the operator. This device detects and signals an incorrect or
incomplete weld. The investment for this change was $1,000. Before
the installation of this device, there were three customer concerns
filed with the plant. Afterwards, zero concerns were reported,
improving customer satisfaction.
Best Overall Idea
Ricardo Leyva, Hermosillo, Mexico
Leyva revised the e-glass filling process to allow for more threads of
fiber to be filled into each bag without affecting texturing and quality.
E-glass is a packing material used in a muffler to insulate noise.
This new process, which required an investment of $10,000,
reduced overtime by 64 hours per week, saw $70,000 of equipment
cost avoidance, freed 200 square feet of floor space and is expected
to save $250,000 per year in total costs.
Fiat announces
its five-year plan,
future of the
Chrysler Group
Fiat is spinning off its industrial holdings from its automotive operations,
in a bold move that relies heavily on its partnership with Chrysler Group
to succeed.
“Today, Fiat enters a new chapter in its history and takes on a new
shape,” Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Chrysler Group and Fiat said. “The time
is now right to proceed with a spinoff.” Chrysler is along for the ride.
Marchionne stressed that the key synergies of savings, shared product
development, purchasing, manufacturing and sales were crucial to the
success of Fiat auto. Together, Fiat Auto and Chrysler revenues could reach
$139 billion by 2014.
Fiat will consist of automotive units: the Fiat, Lancia and Alfa
Romeo volume brands, luxury Ferrari and Maserati, powertrain and
components divisions. A new company, to be called Fiat Industrial,
will include the commercial and truck division and the agricultural and
construction equipment division. Marine and industrial powertrain work
will stay within this group.
Economies of scale will be realized as Fiat and Chrysler develop
families of vehicles in three segments: minicars, small cars and compacts.
Each segment will generate more than one million vehicle sales for Fiat and
Chrysler by 2014, said Harald Wester, head of Fiat engineering and design.
“Of 51 new products for Fiat in the next five years, one-third will come
from Chrysler,” Marchionne said. Many will be made in Chrysler plants. He
avoided specifics but said Alfa Romeo will become a full premium brand
and could source a sedan from Chrysler's Brampton, Ontario plant. Alfa's
return to the U.S. has been pushed back to 2012 and while some Alfas
could be sold in Maserati dealers, Marchionne expects Chrysler dealers to
be the main distribution network. The combining of the Chrysler and Lancia
brands in Europe will produce eight new products in the next five years –
six of them based on Chrysler models.
A plan to better utilize Fiat's plants in Italy calls for them to produce
one million vehicles annually by 2014 – 300,000 of them for export to
North America.
“Sharing development cost with Chrysler is crucial,” Wester said.
In return, Chrysler taps into Fiat's ability to develop a new vehicle in as
little as 15 months. Together they save $803 million in engineering costs
by 2014. Synergies with Chrysler are expected to amount to $2 billion in
savings by 2014.
Source: The Detroit News
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7
Industry News
2011 Chevrolet Cruze:
challenging ‘preconceived notions’ about
small cars
T
he 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is the first in a family of all-new Chevrolet small and compact cars designed
to offer excellent fuel economy, outstanding quality and top safety ratings. It offers the spaciousness
and amenities of a midsize car, combined with segment-leading features and details that challenge
preconceived notions about what a compact car should be in North America.
Leveraging Chevrolet’s design and engineering talent in Asia, Europe and North America, the Cruze brings a
progressive, globally influenced design complemented by exceptional levels of quietness, quality and attention to
detail – from precise tolerances between body panels to the use of premium materials throughout the interior.
Chevrolet engineers have already logged more than four million miles in quality and durability testing
worldwide, making the Cruze one of the most real-world-tested products prior to U.S. launch.
Faurecia will supply the catalytic converter for the exhaust system from the Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Plant (FECT), and the tracks for power seats from the San Luis Potosi, Mexico Plant (FAS). The Cruze will be in
showrooms in the fourth quarter.
Daimler, Nissan and Renault
join in small-car alliance
In April, Renault-Nissan and Daimler unveiled a
strategic partnership to share small-car technology
and powertrains. The move comes as automakers
are rapidly joining forces to cut costs.
The companies agreed to jointly develop
the next generation of Daimler’s smart cars and
Renault’s Twingo. The Renault-Nissan alliance will
provide diesel and gas engines for smart. Daimler
will provide engines for Infiniti, and Renault and
Nissan will provide diesel engines and transmissions
for the Mercedes-Benz Vito van. The companies
also said they would work together on electric cars,
an area in which Renault and Nissan have been
investing heavily.
The companies stressed that they had no
intention of pursuing a full merger. Daimler and
the Renault-Nissan alliance agreed to exchange
equity stakes, such that Nissan and Renault will
each hold 1.55 percent of Daimler’s shares and the
German company will hold 3.1 percent in each of its
new partners.
Source: The New York Times
Ward’s Auto names best
interiors
dimensions
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Length: 181 inches
Width: 74.4 inches
Height: 67.9 inches
Wheelbase: 106.3 inches
Cargo Volume: 34.2 cubic feet
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•
Engines
•
• 1.8-liter, DOHC I-4 engine that delivers 138 hp
and 125 lb.-ft. of torque
• 1.4-liter, turbocharged, DOHC I-4 engine that
delivers 138 hp and 148 lb.-ft. of torque
• Available in LS, LT, LTZ, RS and ECO models
•
EXTERIOR
• Design features a two-tier grille with the iconic
Bowtie logo; an arching roofline that connects
a steeply raked windshield and fast-sloping
rear pillars to give the car a sporty, coupe-like
proportion
• Wider and longer than most of its competitors;
it has taut, tightly drawn bodywork that
conveys solidity, while restrained use of exterior
trim enhances the high-quality feel
• 16", 17" and 18" tires available
INTERIOR
• All models share an interior characterized
by upscale materials and a lengthy roster of
equipment usually found in larger and more
expensive vehicles
The hallmark twin-cockpit motif is matched
with high-quality materials and exceptional
assembly tolerances
Grained, soft-touch components and lowgloss trim panels, which are uncommon in
the segment
A stereo system that includes MP3 playback
capability, six speakers and an auxiliary jack
for personal playback devices is standard
Available technologies include Bluetooth and a
navigation system
SAFETY
• 10 standard air bags including frontal, head
curtain side, front and outboard rear-seat sideimpact and new knee air bags
• StabiliTrak electronic stability control with
rollover sensing, traction control and
anti-lock brakes
• Collapsible pedal system, which allows the
pedals to detach during a crash to reduce the
risk of leg or ankle injuries
• Three-point seatbelts and adjustable head
restraints
• Tire pressure monitoring system is standard
• OnStar
• Strong, unitized body structure that
incorporates high-strength steel in key areas to
enhance strength and crash protection
Ward’s Auto announced its honorees for excellence
in automotive interiors for 2010. The awards were
handed out in a ceremony on May 19. Among the
winners was the Chevrolet Equinox in the popularpriced truck under $39,999 category, and the
Chevrolet Camaro in the sports car segment. The
Volvo XC60 received the award for premium-priced
truck and the BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo was
presented with the Design Versatility award. All four
vehicles feature Faurecia content. In total, 10 awards
were presented.
The Auto Interior of the Year awards judge
vehicles on aesthetics and design harmony,
comfort, driver information, ergonomics, fit and
finish, materials, safety and overall value.
BMW reaches milestone in S.C.
Since its arrival in South Carolina in 1992, BMW
has exported more than one million vehicles from
its Spartanburg assembly plant, the automaker
announced in April. More than 70 percent of the
vehicles produced at the site are exported to more
than 120 markets worldwide.
“Our plant continues to be a sustainable
resource within the BMW Group,” said Josef
Kerscher, President of BMW Manufacturing. “The
vehicles we produce are driven around the globe
and we recognize the vital partnerships we have
that enable us to reach our customers everywhere
they are.”
The site is the global producer of the BMW X5
and X6, and began production of BMW’s first fullhybrid vehicle, the ActiveHybrid X6. It will expand to
build the next-generation X3 at the facility. Faurecia
supplies the complete seats, instrument panel,
center console, door panels and cold-end of the
exhaust system for the X5 and X6.
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8 Spotlight
Creative license
FIS employees recognized for patented inspiration
T
he life-blood of most companies is innovation. Offering customers
technology they’ve never seen before or that helps set them apart
from a crowd can mean more business. Innovation, as we know,
can be a simple change in thought or it can be a ground-breaking new
approach. Overall, it is a pathway for continuous improvement.
Each year, Faurecia invests money back into the company to develop
innovations. The outside world recognizes these innovations officially
through patents. A patent is a license awarded by the government which
gives the holder exclusive rights to a process, design or innovation.
Patents are issued, usually after a long application and investigation
process, for a specific period of time (currently 17 years).
Innovation ... it is a pathway
for continuous improvement.
Faurecia registers about 300 patents around the world per year. Most
of this research and development is done in the Group’s 33 technical
centers, where about 3,500 engineers and technicians work on everything
from new vehicle concepts to new products for customers.
“Being awarded a patent requires a great deal of creativity,” said
Bob Kinney, Vice President of Engineering and Research & Development in
North America, FIS. “It’s also a long process of proving that the challenging
standards of innovation from the U.S. Patent Office are met before one
is awarded.”
Eight honorees
On May 11, the North American Interiors Systems division recognized
eight employees who have been awarded six patents during the past
several years.
These employees will be honored with plaques on the Innovation
Wall, a place of distinction in the Auburn Hills Tech Center. This will provide
lasting recognition to promote and inspire future patent contributors.
“I am pleased to present these awards to our employees,” said JeanMichel Renaudie, President of FIS NAO. “You can see from this group that
our innovations come from both engineering and manufacturing. It is the
point that everyone needs to contribute to achieve our business goals, and
innovations like this will set us apart from the competition. I look forward
to presenting more awards like this.”
The FIS employees who received patents were:
• Steve Jones and Jeremy Lee
U.S. Patent 6,641,284
“Slideable Armrest”
• Mike Twork
U.S. Patent 7,240,955
“Methods and Apparatus for Connecting Door Trim to a
Door Module”
• Andreos Kaplanov and Claude Magniez
U.S. Patent 7,559,599
“Panel Side Door Structure for a Motor Vehicle”
• Steve Jones and Mike Twork
U.S. Patent 5,578,658
“Acoustic Chamber Integrated with Vehicle Door”
•Chris McCalvin and Jeff Logan
U.S. Patent 6,581,967
“Cockpit Having a Forward to Rearward Dash Plate Slip Plane”
•Stephane LeTrudet
U.S. Patent 6,666,362
“Cargo Management Container/Organizer Attachment Apparatus
and Method”
From left to right:
Steve Jones, Jeremy
Lee, Jean-Michel
Renaudie, Mike
Twork, Bob Kinney,
Chris McCalvin and
Stephane LeTrudet.
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