The DRIVING FORCE - Tennessee Automotive Manufacturers

The DRIVING FORCE
Member Report • June 2014
The
you see on the cover of the TAMA Member Report demonstrate
an industry on the move. In high gear.
Orange dots represent companies in the state’s automotive
manufacturing industry. Orange dots mean jobs (lots of them),
and thriving communities bolstered by the industry that is
Tennessee’s economic engine.
As Tennessee becomes the heart of the new national
automotive landscape, TAMA is proud to serve
as the state’s industry leader.
TAMA
Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Thomas Brewer, TAMA President
Managing Director, South Central TN Workforce Alliance
William May, TAMA Vice-President
Former Site Manager, General Motors Springhill
Kevin Hunsinger, TAMA Treasurer
Audit Director, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Andre Gist
CEO, Manufacturers Industrial Group
Patrick Higgins
Managing Director, Marsh USA, Inc.
Kim Ketchum
Director Corporate Business Development, Magneti Marelli Lorie Shauntee
Regional Business Development Executive, Malace HR
Ted Townsend
Assistant Commissioner, Strategy, TN Department of Economic
and Community Development
DIRECTORS
Joe Conner
Shareholder, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz
Daniel Davidson
Vice President, Product Engineering and NPL, Calsonic Kansei North America, Inc.
Paul Jennings
Executive Director, UT - Center for Industrial Services
Barry Owens Vice President of Manufacturing, Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
Marius Sipos
President, YFS Automotive Systems, Inc.
Keith Updike
Director, KPMG
Rick Youngblood
Plant Manager Power Train Operations, Nissan North America, Inc.
Table of CONTENTS
About TAMA......................................................................................................1
Mission.................................................................................................................1
Letter from the President........................................................................2
The Brookings Institution Report: DRIVE!....................................3
Tennessee by the Numbers...................................................................4
Hall of Fame......................................................................................................6
2013 Events.......................................................................................................8
2014–2015 Events..................................................................................... 10
Southern Automotive Conference ............................................... 12
TAMA Scholarship Fund........................................................................ 14
Annual Sponsors........................................................................................ 15
Member List................................................................................................... 16
TAMA
About: TAMA was formed in 1987 as a leading resource for Tennessee’s
rapidly growing automotive manufacturing industry, led by the arrival of Nissan
North America and General Motors Spring Hill (originally Saturn Corporation). With
the addition of Volkswagen in 2010 as a third OEM, TAMA serves as the forum that
connects the state’s automotive manufacturing industry, including more than 1,000
suppliers and related businesses.
Mission: TAMA’s mission is to strengthen and expand Tennessee’s
automotive manufacturing industry. As the supply chain becomes increasingly
horizontal and complex over the past 30 years, the need for industry collaboration
has never been greater. To help Tennessee’s suppliers enhance their operational
excellence, TAMA connects members to various public and private sector resources
and offers opportunities for networking and sharing best practices through
industry events, supplier training and seminars. TAMA members are also engaged in
collaborative efforts with the State of Tennessee and other stakeholders to develop a
stronger workforce and to grow and bolster the supply chain.
For information on TAMA,
its mission and membership benefits,
please visit www.tennauto.org,
or call (615) 242-8856.
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Letter from the President
What an amazing time to be involved in
TAMA and automotive manufacturing
in Tennessee.
Our industry is on a roll with a record number
of new job and investment announcements
in 2013. The Brookings Institution report on
auto manufacturing in the state referred
to Tennessee as a “southern automotive
powerhouse.”
TAMA is on the move as well, experiencing
unprecedented growth with a 55 percent
increase in membership over the past year.
As the industry expands, TAMA continues
to create opportunities for members to
establish key connections and access
resources that facilitate business.
This is a critical time for Tennessee’s
automotive industry. In 2013, we worked
closely with Brookings as it conducted
an assessment of our state’s automotive
industry. We are also working with the
Michigan-based Center for Automotive
Research (CAR) to identify ways to grow
the auto sector in the southern United
States. Research by both Brookings and CAR
recognizes the importance of feeding the
workforce pipeline, growing the supply base
and fostering local innovation as keys to
advancing the industry to the next level.
and new initiatives. We encourage you to
become more involved in TAMA. If interested,
I invite you to contact me or one of our board
members to get involved.
Great opportunities lie ahead that will bring
greater prosperity and higher quality jobs
to Tennessee.
Thomas Brewer
TAMA President
Managing Director,
Workforce Development and
Conference Center at Northfield
TAMA
membership
increased
55%
in 2013
For 2014 and 2015, TAMA has prioritized
those three areas – workforce, supply chain,
and innovation. Our members will notice
this in event programing, committee activity,
TAMA’S PRIORITIES: INNOVATION • WORKFORCE • SUPPLY CHAIN GROWTH
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The Brookings Institution
Study on the Automotive
Industry in Tennessee:
Key Strategies to Propel
Tennessee Forward
INNOVATION: Encourage innovation through R&D
tax credits, and facilitate collaboration between private
industry and the state’s research institutions to overcome
competition from lower-cost countries and move
Tennessee from a primarily production location to a center of excellence
for innovation and R&D.
SUPPLY CHAIN: Prioritize growth of the supplier marketplace by
encouraging collaboration and policies that create avenues for exporting,
reward R&D and improve access to capital for technology transfer and
capital expenditures.
WORKFORCE: Lead the way in developing creative solutions to resolve the
challenges, not only of the large automakers, but of small and medium-sized
companies; leverage the state’s regional economic development zones to
create training programs tailored to the automotive specialties in those regions.
“
The auto sector is on an upswing, and Tennessee
is enjoying the
benefits of the industry’s southern migration. In 2013,
The Brookings Institution provided our state with public sector strategies to
maintain competitiveness. TAMA and its board of directors are advocates of
the report and are dedicated to doing what they can to help the industry grow.
As an employee of Magneti Marelli, I’m excited to support TAMA’s efforts.
Kim Ketchum
Director Corporate Business Development, Magneti Marelli
”
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TENNESSEE:
The Heart of the
New Automotive Industry
Tennessee’s automotive industry continues to be a
DRIVING FORCE of the state’s economy.
2013 was another year of strong growth in automotive manufacturing with more
than 7,000 new automotive jobs and more than $1.7 billion in investments
announced. Tennessee was declared “State of the Year” for economic
development and No. 1 for automotive manufacturing by Business Facilities
magazine for the fourth year in a row.
That success is exciting, though our sights are on the future. To stay competitive,
we are committed to moving Tennessee up the value chain by supporting
supplier excellence, improving workforce development and expanding research
and development opportunities. By focusing on product innovation and
advances in manufacturing technology, Tennessee is on track to
become known as a hub for innovation in addition to the reputation
of being a world-class location for production and assembly.
2013 Announcements
7,661 3
new
jobs
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new site locations
including Hankook
Tire, HP Pelzer and
Meiwa Industry
Suppliers are distributed across
80 of Tennessee’s 95 counties.
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Ranked
No. 3
automotive original equipment manufacturers
General Motors Spring Hill (Spring Hill)
Nissan North America (Smyrna and Decherd)
Volkswagen Group of America (Chattanooga)
More than 1,000
automotive suppliers
by Business Facilities magazine for automotive manufacturing strength
by Area Development magazine for certified sites and shovel-ready programs
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100,000
More than Tennesseans
are employed in auto manufacturing jobs
interstate highways provide immediate access to Tennessee for inexpensive and convenient auto transport
$6 billion+
annual payroll for Tennessee’s auto industry
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site expansions
76
%
of all U.S. markets are
located within a day’s drive
$1.7
billion in planned investments
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TAMA
Hall of Fame
In 2012, The Tennessee Automotive Manufacturers Association
announced the formation of a hall of fame to recognize individuals and
organizations for outstanding contributions to the automotive industry
in Tennessee. The creation of the TAMA Hall of Fame coincided with the
organization’s 25th anniversary.
SKIP LEFAUVE 1934-2003
The veteran General Motors executive was named president of Saturn
Corporation in 1986 with the assignment of developing an assembly
plant in Spring Hill. Saturn—“a different kind of car company”—rolled out
its first cars in 1990 and went on to become one of the most innovative
automobile companies of its time. LeFauve became identified with
management and technology successes at Spring Hill.
MARVIN T. RUNYON 1924-2004
A former CEO of Nissan North America, Runyon supervised construction
of major Nissan assembly and engine plants, which opened in Smyrna in
1981. Nissan’s light truck manufacturing facility was, at the time, the largest
auto manufacturing investment in the state and served as a catalyst for the
industry in Tennessee. U.S. SENATOR LAMAR ALEXANDER
As Tennessee governor from 1979-87, Alexander recruited Nissan and
General Motors to establish major auto manufacturing and assembly
plants in the state and set the foundation for future auto industry growth
through state-led economic development initiatives. Today, automotive
manufacturing is one of Tennessee’s leading industries. 6
Then Gov. Lamar Alexander shakes hands with Marvin Runyon, then
chief executive of Nissan North America, after the first Nissan truck
rolls out in June 1983.
Nissan North America’s Smyrna assembly and engine plant,
constructed during Runyon’s tenure, now makes more than 500,000
cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles each year.
Skip LeFauve, affectionately known as “Mr. Saturn,” is pictured here
at the Topping Out Ceremony of the Saturn Powertrain building in
Spring Hill, Tenn.
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TAMA
2013 Events
Making Connections: THE SUPPLIER
OPPORTUNITY FAIR
In June 2013, TAMA and the Southern Automotive
Women’s Forum hosted the Supplier Opportunity
Fair, which brought purchasing executives from
General Motors, Volkswagen, Nissan, Magneti Marelli,
Bridgestone, ABC Group Fuel Systems, Calsonic Kansei,
Cummins Filtration and Manufacturers Industrial Group
together with more than 100 suppliers. Suppliers also
participated in breakout sessions on “Achieving Supplier
Excellence,” “Purchasing Pitfalls” and “How to Bridge the
Cultural Divide.” Christine Karbowiak, Chief Administrative
Officer and E.V.P. of Community and Corporate Relations, offered
the group an in depth look into Bridgestone’s operations. TAMA will
host the fair again in the summer of 2014, with the addition of the first Supplier
Excellence Awards Presentation.
TAMA ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
For the past 23 summers, more than 140 TAMA members have
gathered for 18 holes of golf at the Hermitage Golf Course outside
of Nashville. Novice golfers play alongside golf aficionadas with
prizes awarded by flight, providing a great opportunity to network
in a relaxed atmosphere. In 2013, Director of Government Affairs
of Magna International, Frank Ervin, provided a keynote address to the
group before playing a round. Proceeds from the golf tournament
benefit the TAMA scholarship fund.
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A
A look at Bridgestone’s
SUSTAINABILITY-FOCUSED PRODUCTS
and Tour of the “BEECH”
At the March 2013 quarterly TAMA Member Meeting, members
toured the Warren Bridgestone Plant and the Bridgestone
Environmental Education Classroom and Habitat (BEECH)
to learn about the company’s new sustainability-focused
products. TAMA Board Member and Bridgestone Vice President
of Manufacturing Barry Owens hosted the group at the Warren
County plant along with Warren Plant Manager Mitch Burke.
PROMOTING BEST PRACTICES
with UT’s Center for Industrial Services
In an effort to connect suppliers with industry resources, TAMA established a
partnership with the University of Tennessee’s Center for Industrial Services in
2013. TAMA and UT-CIS hosted a series of showcases that educated suppliers
on manufacturing processes improvement techniques such as “Toyota Kata” and
“Training within Industry.” Members also learned about implementing new OSHA
and environmental standards, including ISO 14000. Instructors offered attendees
insight into how services provided by UT-CIS can help
improve safety and quality, increase efficiency and ultimately boost a
manufacturer’s bottom line. Seminars were held at TAMA member facilities across
the state including:
“
We often find that TAMA
members, suppliers in particular, are
better connected to the state and the local resources needed to help
them meet their workforce needs. TAMA also helps members share best
practices on new product launches, quality, safety… the list
goes on. That’s a huge help to Nissan and a huge benefit
to the region.
”
Rick Youngblood,
Plant Manager Power Train Operations,
Nissan North America, Inc.
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TAMA
2014 Events
Watch for these and other events in 2014
MARCH
Quarterly TAMA Member Meeting showcasing Automotive
Innovation at Oak Ridge National Laboratory • March 2014
JUNE
24th Annual TAMA Golf Tournament • June 2014
OC TOBER
2014 Southern Automotive Conference, hosted by the Alabama
Automotive Manufacturers Association in Birmingham • October 2014
DECEMBER
Quarterly TAMA Member Meeting • December 2014
YEAR-LONG
Best Practice Seminars with UT-CIS and other TAMA partners
Training Opportunities
“
There’s really no
one I can’t reach through the TAMA
network. As a member, I’ve had opportunities to network
with OEMs, tier 1s, state economic development officials
and even Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Andre Gist
Chief Executive Officer, Manufacturers Industrial Group
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”
“
Being a part of TAMA
has helped me make
connections which have, in turn, led my company to
opportunities to bid for new business. For example,
after attending a seminar at Calsonic’s Lewisburg plant, I learned
of a project at the company’s Shelbyville plant and was extended an
opportunity to bid on it.
”
Frank Vestal,
Black Bear Hoist,
Regional Representative
Look out for these and other events in 2014–2015
The SUPPLIER FAIR and
SUPPLIER EXCELLENCE AWARDS
TAMA will host its second supplier fair to connect OEM and tier 1 purchasing executives
with business development and sales executives from suppliers across the state and
region. The fair provides an opportunity to make new connections and to learn
about best procurement practices and purchasing trends. TAMA will add the first
Supplier Excellence Awards to showcase Tennessee suppliers who have had outstanding
performance in quality, new product launch and other areas. Details to come.
The AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
RESOURCE FAIR
From help with workforce training to exporting to expansion assistance, a wealth of
resources are available to help make doing business in Tennessee more efficient
and more profitable. This one-day fair will showcase the industry resources available
to suppliers in a one-stop-shop environment. The conference will include best practice
seminars to demonstrate ways in which suppliers have used various industry resources to
help grow their businesses and improve their bottom line.
SUPPLIER TRAINING in conjunction with
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
The most successful companies and organizations are those that regularly engage
and leverage an interconnected network of businesses, associations, suppliers, service
providers and public agencies. In 2014, TAMA will continue to develop value-added training
opportunities alongside existing industry partners to meet the needs of its members.
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The Southern
Automotive Conference
The Southern Automotive Conference is presented jointly by the automotive
manufacturing associations of Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama, rotating among the
three states each year. As industry focus has increasingly shifted south, the conference
has become the premier venue for connecting with OEMs and suppliers in the region,
attracting executives from across the United States and overseas.
Tennessee hosted the conference in 2012, bringing more than 500 industry
executives to Chattanooga. Themed “The Driving Force: People, Place, Progress,”
the conference focused on the latest trends in workforce recruitment and retention,
innovation in manufacturing processes and supply chain management, and the auto
industry’s Southern migration. The Mississippi Automotive Manufacturers Association
hosted the 2013 SAC in Biloxi. This year’s conference will be held in Birmingham. The
conference returns to Tennessee in 2015 in Nashville.
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Join us in BIRMINGHAM
OCTOBER 8-10 for the
2014 SOUTHERN AUTOMOTIVE CONFERENCE
hosted by AAMA.
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]
Frank Fischer, CEO of
Volkswagen Group of
America’s Chattanooga
operations, discussed
features of the
Chattanooga plant
during the OEM
Showcase Panel at the
2012 SAC. Volkswagen
was a presenting sponsor
of the conference.
Barbara McDaniel,
Manager of External
Affairs of Toyota Motor
Engineering and
Manufacturing, welcomes
attendees to the 2013
SAC in Biloxi.
]
This year’s SAC will
be hosted by the
Alabama Automotive
Manufacturers
Association and will be
held in Birmingham.
Visit www.SAConf.com
for more info.
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TAMA
Scholarship Fund
Having a ready supply of skilled,
technically-trained talent is critical
to the future of Tennessee’s
automotive manufacturing
industry. STEM-related fields (science,
technology, engineering and math) are prime
movers of regional and national prosperity.
TAMA supports STEM career and technical
education initiatives that bridge postsecondary
education with strong, local employer engagement
to better prepare students for the current and future
marketplace.
In 2012 and 2013, TAMA awarded scholarships to promising, young STEM students at
Chattanooga State Community College. In 2014, TAMA will continue to focus on providing
scholarship opportunities to students across the state, recognizing that an investment in
these students is an investment in the future of the automotive community.
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Annual Sponsors
THANKS to our annual sponsors!
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Membership
The most successful companies are those that regularly engage and leverage an
interconnected network of businesses, associations, suppliers, service providers and public
agencies. TAMA helps suppliers engage in this interconnected network in Tennessee and across
the region, and helps companies react to the challenges of the global marketplace. Members have
access to networking and best practice sharing opportunities, supplier training and seminars.
TAMA members also engage in efforts to create a strong workforce in Tennessee and in growing
and bolstering the supply chain.
2AMGroup LLC
Quality assurance company based out of
Spartanburg, SC, with locations throughout
the Southeast
www.2amgroup.com
ABC INOAC Exterior Systems LLC
Manufacturer of exterior systems for the
automotive sector
ADD-Vantage Casters & Material
Handling, Inc.
Full-line caster, wheel and material handling
supplier
Advanced Control Solutions
Provider of comprehensive selection of
automation products and services
www.acs-ga.com
Advanced Engineering, Inc.
Automation and control systems, including
tractability, data collection and sequencing
www.adveng.com
Advantage Manufacturing Corp.
Aerotek Automotive
Engineering services, skilled trades and technical
staffing in tier 1, 2 and OEM environments
Alabama State Port Authority
Owns and operates public terminals at the
Port of Mobile
Alston Construction
Commercial and industrial construction
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Arcelor Mittal Tailored Blanks
Assembly Tool Specialists, Inc.
Designer and manufacturer of special “NO-MAR”
assembly tools and gauges for the automotive
and general assembly industries
www.assemblytoolspecialists.com
ATCO Industries, Inc.
Atlas Industrial Contractors
Industrial machinery installation and
maintenance for North America
AutoForm Engineering USA
Specializes in sheet metal forming simulation
software
autoXLR8R
A 13-week mentor-driven start-up accelerator
program, based in Spring Hill, TN, focused on
technologies applicable to the automotive
industry
Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell &
Berkowitz
Provides a wide range of legal services based on
a thorough understanding of the automotive
industry
Barge Waggoner Sumner and Cannon, Inc.
Multi-discipline design firm focused on
engineering, architecture, commissioning and
construction administration, site design and
surveying across multiple practice areas
www.bargewaggoner.com
TAMA Directory of Member Companies, continued
Betty Machine Co., Inc.
Precision machining for the automotive industry,
including throttle shafts, fuel injector, braking,
transmission and safety components
www.bettymachine.com
BL Fabricators, Inc.
Manufacturer of transportation and storage racks
and carts
Black Bear Corporation
Global Hoist Solution provider and manufacturer
of hoists and crane components
www.blackbearusa.com
Bradford Company
Designer and manufacturer of returnable/
reusable containers and dunnage, as well as
expendable chipboard partitions and ESD
packaging
Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
World’s largest tire and rubber company
with two tire manufacturing plants and
the company’s North American corporate
headquarters located in TN
www.bridgestone-firestone.com
Brigantine, Inc.
Specializes in tooling, dies, molds (injection,
blow and thermoform), fixtures, castings,
machining, stampings and fabricated
components
C&S Plastics LLC
Automotive interior trim and under-the-hood
plastics
Calsonic Kansei North America, Inc.
Global comprehensive automotive parts
manufacturer
Carrier Corporation
Provider of customized service solutions and
comprehensive coverage for any type or brand
of equipment
Carter Logistics
Third party logistics service provider offering
complete supply chain and logistics solutions,
including LTL, truckload and consolidation rout
www.carterlogistics.com
CBI Telecommunications Consultants
Provider of telecommunications and utility audit
and consulting services
CBIZ MHM LLC
Tax and audit compliance and consulting
CEC, Inc.
Provider of comprehensive, industry-focused
consulting services
Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.
Law firm offering a multidisciplinary approach
with local, national and international resources;
Ability to provide coordinated, focused service
to global companies
www.chamblisslaw.com
City of Lewisburg
Economic development for Lewisburg, TN
www.lewisburgtn.gov
Columbus
Leading provider of automotive specific software
solutions, including Microsoft Dynamics AX
and CRM
Continental Machinery Movers, Inc.
Contractor specializing in equipment installation
and rigging for markets including automotive
facilities and suppliers
Covenant Steel
Provides least-cost building solutions utilizing
a unique “hybrid” approach, which can yield
savings of 15 percent
The Crown Group
E-coat and powder coat supplier to automotive,
heavy truck and appliance industries with
multiple facilities for assembly and warehousing
www.thecrowngrp.com
Del Air Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Provides unlimited, licensed mechanical
contracting and service to the education,
industrial, retail, office, biotechnology and
manufacturing markets
Deloitte & Touche
Works in the audit, financial advisory, tax and
consulting arenas to serve clients and solve their
toughest problems
www.deloitte.com
For information on TAMA, its mission and on membership benefits,
please visit www.tennauto.org, or call (615) 242-8856.
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TAMA Directory of Member Companies, continued
Dickinson Wright PLLC
Full service law firm with an expanding
national practice
Diversity Benefits
DLH Industries, Inc.
Provides air and fluid management services
E & E Manufacturing of TN LLC
Manufacturer of heavy gauge stamped metal
fasteners, progressive die metal stampings, and
high value added assemblies
www.eemfg.com
Easylink Industrial (Fasteners)
High quality fastener manufacturer
EFC International
Supplier of specialty fasteners for automotive
component assembly
First Tennessee Bank
Forklift Systems, Inc.
Material handling service provider
Forsythe and Long Engineering, Inc.
Design/build engineering firm specializing
in brownfield and greenfield expansions,
budgeting, prefeasibility studies, civil, electrical,
structural and mechanical engineering
Fred Jones Companies
Engaged in every aspect of the automotive parts
industry, including manufacturing, distributing
and servicing vehicles since formation in 1938
www.fredjonescompanies.com
Frost Brown Todd LLC
EFI Automotive / Electricfil Corporation
Automotive powertrain electronics
Garnett Component Sales, Inc.
Specializes in custom-engineered component
solutions for tier 1, tier 2 and tier 3 automotive
manufacturers
EHD Technologies LLC
Provider of contractual engineering services
to the automotive industry for supplier
development engineering solutions and new
program support
GCA Services Group
Value-added services, proven hiring safety and
efficiency programs
Ellison Surface Technologies
Provider of PTFE (Teflon) coatings to rubber
seal/ gaskets/O-rings and metal substrates,
serving the auto, aerospace, power gen and
other industries
www.ellisonsurfacetech.com
EOS Accountants LLP
Express-1
Just-in-time transportation services, providing
cargo vans, Sprinters, straight trucks and
tractor trailers
www.express-1.com
Falcon IP Capital
Helps clients make profits from patents,
trademarks and other intellectual property,
and provides strategic advice to industry leaders,
CEOs and boards
www.falconipcapital.com
Fayetteville-Lincoln County Industrial
Development Board
Fosters job growth and investment
opportunities throughout Lincoln County, TN
www.flcidb.com
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Fifth Third Bank
Diversified financial services company
Gonzalez Group LLC
Specializes in precision CNC and screw
machined products, supplying the automotive
industry to the consumer
www.gonzalezmfg.com
Hagemeyer North America
Solutions provider for company maintenance/
repair and operating expenses; Distributor of
industrial safety and electrical products
www.hagemeyerna.com
HBPO North America, Inc.
Specializes in the design, development,
assembly and logistics of complete front-end
modules
Hoffmann Group - Tool Crib, Inc.
Supplier of quality, German cutting and milling
tool brands such as GARANT and HOLEX
Hope Industries, Inc.
Hopkins Construction & Maintenance LLC
Provider of contract labor, facility and preventive
maintenance, capital projects and logistics
www.hopkinscm.com
TAMA Directory of Member Companies, continued
Hylant Group
Risk management consulting and insurance
brokerage firm focused on providing cost-reducing
solutions to the automotive supplier industry
www.hylant.com
Inceptra
Leading supplier of CAD/CAM and PLM software
and related consulting and training, providing
solutions from Dassault Systemes, such as CATIA
and ENOVIA
www.inceptra.com
Industrial Maintenance Company
Full-service machine and fabrication shop
www.imctn.com
Industrial Systems Group
Provider of custom electrical, mechanical and
automation systems
Integrated Fabric Resource, Inc.
Packaging services
Jagemann Stamping Co.
Leading manufacturer of deep drawn,
progressive, and fineblanked stampings, located
in Murfreesboro, TN, offering automated
injection molded and over-molded capabilities
www.jagemann.com
JCI
JET Polymer Recycling, Inc.
Thermoplastic recycling company producing
and selling post-consumer and post-industrial
recycled products into the thermoplastic
industry
Kalitta Charters / Fly-A-Charter
On-demand air charter services transporting
automotive air cargo worldwide
Keystone Manufacturing and Engineering
Kloeckner Metals Corporation
Metal distribution and processing
KPMG LLP
Global audit, tax and advisory firm providing
services to help manufacturing clients grow
their businesses, improve their performance, and
manage risk more effectively
www.kpmg.com/us/restructuring
KraftCPAs PLLC
Provides audit, accounting, tax, forensic
accounting, transaction advisory services,
valuation and turnaround/restructuring support
LandAir Surveying Company, Inc.
Provides large volume 3D laser scanning and
modeling for architectural and engineering design
www.landairsurveying.com
Lattimore Black Morgan & Cain PC
A solutions leader in accounting, tax, audit,
consulting, human resources, staffing,
investment advisory, security and technology
www.lbmc.com
Lee Company
Design and construction for HVAC, plumbing,
electrical, process, compressed air, cooling
systems, dustcollection, pollution controls,
facility maintenance and management
www.leecompany.com
Leitner, Williams, Dooley & Napolitan PLLC
Firm serving clients in the defense of complex
cases and general litigation with emphasis upon
general liability, with offices in TN, GA and MS
www.leitnerfirm.com
LioChem, Inc.
A leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals
used in quality printing inks, plastic colorants
and adhesives
LL Flex
Premier supplier of laminated metal, paper and
film products offering industry-leading quality
and global reach
MAG USA, Inc.
Design and manufacturing of automotive
mechanical assemblies
Magneti Marelli
Manufacturer of electronic systems, lighting,
powertrain, shock absorbers, exhaust, plastic
components, suspensions systems and
aftermarket parts
Malace HR
Integrated staffing services company with bases
in MI, TN and SC to serve a wide range of clients
all over the US
www.malacehr.com
Manufacturers Industrial Group
Tier 1 and 2 provider of formed wire/tube and
welded assemblies to automotive, furniture,
outdoor products and appliance industries
Marsh USA, Inc.
Global professional services firm providing
advice and solutions in risk, strategy and
human capital
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TAMA Directory of Member Companies, continued
MAU Workforce Solutions
Provider of business solutions in the professional
recruiting, commercial staffing, outsourcing
solutions and outplacement services fields
MECO Corporation
Services include metal stamping and deep
drawing, fabrication, CNC machining, welding,
powder coat painting, assembly, packaging,
warehousing and distribution
MetoKote Corporation
An industry leader in protective coating
applications, serving over 800 customers
throughout the US and the world,
headquartered in Lima, OH
www.metokote.com
Metro Transport Group
Ship time critical and truckload freight for
local customers and industry all over the US
and Canada
www.metroexpedite.com
Micro Metals, Inc.
Experts in powder metallurgy engineering and
production
Mills Products
Turnkey metal fabricator located in Athens,
TN, specializing in roll forming, hydroforming,
stamping, welding and powder coating
www.millsproducts.com
Modular Assembly Innovations
Motion Industries
Supplies bearings, electrical automation,
hydraulics, industrial products, material handling,
mechanical power transmission, pneumatics
and safety products
MPW Industrial Services, Inc.
Facility management, MRO, paint shop
cleaning, deep cleaning, landscaping, snow
removal, chemical management, sludge pit and
underbooth management and waste removal
www.mpwservices.com
M-Tek, Inc.
Manufacturer of automotive interior parts,
including door trim, headlining, rear parcel shelf,
garnishmoldings, etc.
www.m-tekinc.com
NETVRIDA
Thirteen-county region in the center of the
Southeast US
www.netvaly.org
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Nissan North America, Inc.
Automotive original equipment manufacturer
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Possesses unique capabilities in analysis,
characterization and processing of materials for
TN manufacturers to utilize
www.ornl.gov
Orchid International - Mt. Juliet
Tier 1 supplier of metallic mechanisms and
sub-assemblies with services including product
design, prototyping, tool/equipment building
and manufacturing
www.orchidinternational.com
Pacer International, Inc.
Premier intermodal transportation provider
owning over 18,000 53’ stackable containers
servicing the US, Canada and Mexico
www.pacer.com
Page & Jones, Inc.
Global logistics company specializing in customs
brokerage, freight forwarding, international
logistics and compliance
Panattoni Construction, Inc.
Provides general contracting, development,
design/build and pre-construction services
Parker Trutec, Inc.
Supplier of heat treating and coating services
www.parkertrutec.com
Paulo Products
Supplier of heat treating and metal finishing
services
Phil Klein – Consultant
Marketing and sales consultant for both
automotive and non-automotive
Plante & Moran
Professional services firm that provides audit, tax
and consulting services
PML, Inc.
Manufacturer of molded and extruded rubber
components for the automotive, marine and
recreational vehicle industries
Precision Products
Manufacturer of high precision machine parts to
replace OEM machine parts
www.yourprecision.com
Profile Metal Forming
Manufacturer of a wide-range of metal
components and assemblies
TAMA Directory of Member Companies, continued
ProfilGate - Clean Factory Solutions
Specializes in sustainable “clean factory” solutions
for the global manufacturing community and its
tier 1, 2 and 3 supplier networks
www.profilgate.com
PVAC Preventive Vibration Analysis Corp.
Reduces unplanned downtime and related
costs through early detection of developing
situations, preventive maintenance, predictive
maintenance, prognosis, operating like a
CATSCAN to a human
www.pvactech.com
Ramco Specialties
Supplier and manufacturer of fasteners and cold
formed products
Randstad Inhouse Services
Offers a unique product specific to clients
with high volume staffing needs in logistics,
manufacturing, warehouse and contact center
environments
www.randstad.com
Recticel Interiors NA
Manufacturer of polyurethane foam products
Resource-Tek
Roy Metal Finishing Company, Inc.
Largest electroplater in the Southeast, providing
barrel and rack zinc and zinc alloy coatings for
the automotive and aerospace industries
www.roymetalfinishing.com
Ryan Search and Consulting
Provides talent acquisition and talent
development solutions for clients
www.ryansearch.net
SEKO Logistics – Tennessee
Offers domestic and international logistics,
expedited air and trucking, CHB, WHSE and DIST
and regional trucking
www.sekologistics.com
SEMBLEX
Provides innovative fastening solutions and
complex, cold-formed specialty components
www.semblex.com
SeQent
Provides a software bridge between alarms/
events that occur in plant equipment/
applications and sends real-time information to
textual, visual and audible outputs
SET Enterprises, Inc.
Metal processing
www.setenterprises.com
South Central Tennessee
Workforce Alliance
Non-profit, catalyst organization promoting
collaboration among job seekers, employers and
workforce development partners, representing
Giles, Hickman, Lawrence, Lewis, Marshall, Maury,
Perry and Wayne counties in TN
www.sctworkforce.org
Southeast Regional Center LLC
A federally designated regional center bringing
in foreign investors to fund tier 1 projects for
globally recognized auto companies
Southern Automotive Women’s Forum
Promotes education, scholarships and the
personal and professional advancement of
women in the southern automotive industry
SSAB
A world leader in the production of
high-strength steel
www.ssab.com
Steel Technologies
An industry leader in flat rolled steel processing
Stratosphere Quality LLC
Offers third-party quality control
www.stratospherequality.com
Supply Chain Services International
Services include incoming quality assurance,
sorting containment and rework, supplier
quality services, vendor-managed inventory, LCC
sourcing and inspection and light sub-assembly
TA Staffing / TruHire
Specialized recruitment and talent
management firm
Tailored Label Products
ISO/TS 16949 certified manufacturer, designer,
and LEAN specialist for engineered labels,
nameplates, decals and die cut adhesive parts
for the automotive industry
Tegrant/Sonoco, Protexic Brands
Manufacturer of highly engineered molded
foams and custom packaging solutions
Tennessee Department of Economic &
Community Development
State of TN economic development
administration
www.tn.gov/ecd
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TAMA Directory of Member Companies, continued
TFT Global, Inc.
Provides a variety of progressive supply chain
solutions, including logistics, distribution,
production services, quality assurance and
optimization advice
www.tftglobal.com
The Bank of Nashville
A division of Synovus Banks, focusing on serving
commercial businesses, their owners and
employees with 10 branches in the mid-state
www.bankofnashville.com
The Royal Group
Division of The Royal Group and Schwarz
Partners Packaging
United Industries
Manufacturer of laser-welded stainless steel
tubing, custom fab, laser, cutting, punching,
flaring, forming, perforation, expanding and
reduction, polishing and buffering
www.unitedindustries.com
UT Center for Industrial Services
Delivers solutions to industries in TN to help
businesses succeed, grow and create high
quality jobs
www.cis.tennessee.edu
ThermoFlex LLC
Plastics raw materials, powder and resin
manufacturers
www.thermoflexllc.com
V. Alexander & Co., Inc.
International freight forwarding and customs
house brokerage, specializing in compliance
and shipment visibility
www.valexander.com
Thierica Equipment Corporation
Builder of paint finishing systems for companies
that produce parts including coins, automotive
components, sporting goods, consumer
electronics and more
www.thiequip.com
Vantec World Transport (USA), Inc.
An integrated logistics service provider,
specializing in contract logistics and air and
ocean freight forwarding services
www.vwtus.com/tn
THK Rhythm North America Co., Ltd.
Supplier of suspension ball joints, aluminum
suspension links, steering tie rods and stabilizer
connecting rods to the North American
automotive industry
www.rhythm-na.com
Tokio Marine Management, Inc.
www.tokiomarine.us
Total Controls, Inc.
www.totalcontrols.net
Trans Machine Technologies
Diversified supplier of a variety of casting,
forgings and precision-machined components
www.trans-machine.com
TUG Technical Support Services LLC
Contract engineering support group, providing
technical writing and documentation project
management, mechanical, electrical, and controls
engineering, cad and spare parts management
www.tugtech.org
TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority)
Provides affordable, reliable electricity and
economic development resources to assist
automotive manufacturing suppliers to locate
and grow in the south
www.tva.gov
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Unipres America, Inc.
Produces premium quality parts for the
auto industry
www.unipres.com
Volkswagen Group of America
Automotive original equipment manufacturer
Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP
Instrumental in first bringing the automotive
industry to TN; has been involved in representing
automotive interests since 1979
www.wallerlaw.com
XOEye Technologies
Provides technological innovation through a
wearable computing platform
www.xoeye.com
Yates Services LLC
A maintenance contractor for the Nissan plants
in Smyrna and Decherd, TN, and Canton, MS
www.nissanusa.com
YFS Automotive Systems, Inc.
Tier 1 multi-layer blow molding manufacturer of
fuel and urea systems
“
More than 30
years ago, Tennessee’s economy
was transformed by the arrival of Japanese
automaker Nissan in Smyrna. Now, $30 billion in
investment later and five years after the onset of the
Great Recession, an
exponentially larger and
more intensely competitive Tennessee auto
industry has begun to grow under new conditions.
This environment presents Tennessee with both opportunities
and challenges, as it considers how to secure more and better
jobs and prosperity in what the state has recognized as a
definitive ‘advanced industry.’
“Drive: Moving Tennessee’s Automotive
Sector up the Value Chain”
A Report by The Brookings Institution
”
For membership information,
please visit www.tennauto.org
or call (615) 242-8856.