Current Events

HR/Plant Manager Roundtable

Date: Friday, April 25, 2008
Location: GR Spring & Stamping Inc., 706 Bond Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Schedule: 11:00 a.m. – Introductions and overview; 11:45 a.m. – Lunch and roundtable discussion; 3:00 p.m. - Ajourn

Join the West Michigan District of PMA on April 25, 2008, for an invaluable HR and plant manager roundtable. GR Spring & Stamping Inc. will host this educational offering, facilitated by Corey Hendges, Human Resources Manager.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to network with industry peers and gain knowledge in the following areas:

Drug testing
Performance reviews/bonus systems
Associate training programs
Employee morale
Use of temporary employees for cost savings
Suggestion programs
Wellness programs

Roundtable is limited to 35 registrants, so be sure to sign up early!

COST: $40 per member, $60 per nonmember

Register online or Contact:
Barb Bott
PMA West Michigan District
Trans-Matic Mfg. Co., Inc.
300 East 48th St
Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-820-2457
Fax: 616-820-2464
bbott@transmatic.com

Meridian Plant Tour

Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Location: Meridian Automotive Systems, 2890 29th St., Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Schedule: Group One: 3:30 p.m. - Plant Tour; 4:30 p.m. - Dinner/Q&A; Group Two:4:15 p.m. - Plant Tour; 5:15 p.m. - Dinner/Q&A; Group Three: 5:15 p.m. - Plant Tour; 6:15 p.m. - Dinner/Q&A

Join PMA’s West Michigan District for an informative presentation on cathodic electrocoating and a tour of Meridian Automotive Systems’ Rapids stamping, welding and e-coat facility located on 29th St. in Grand Rapids. Meridian Automotive Systems is a world-class supplier of technologically advanced metals, thermoplastics and composite products, and a Tier One, automotive, heavy truck, and consumer industrial products supplier.

The Grand Rapids facility has an automated 15-stage DuPont cathodic epoxy e-coat system with Henkel pretreat. The process consists of 10 pretreatment tanks, one 21,000-gal. phosphate immersion tank, a 21,000- gal. e-coat immersion tank and three post rinses in a closed-loop recovery system. The 1800-ft.-long, 6-in. trolley monorail system is capable of conveying 72,000 lb./hr. at 10 ft./min.

Dupont and Henkel representatives will be available for questions and answers. Dupont has agreed to showcase its cut-away NASCAR for PMA visitors to view at this open house.

COST: $40 per member; $60 per nonmember

Meridian Automotive Systems reserves the right to review the list of tour registrants and deny any individual or company access to the manufacturing areas due to a competitive situation.

Register online or Contact:
Barb Bott
PMA West Michigan District
Trans-Matic Mfg. Co., Inc.
300 East 48th St
Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-820-2457
Fax: 616-820-2464
bbott@transmatic.com

West Michigan Golf Outing

at the Grand Haven Golf Club

Date: Monday, June 9, 2008
Location: Grand Haven Golf Club, 17000 Lincoln St., Grand Haven, MI 49417 Phone: 616-842-4040
Schedule: 10:00 a.m. – Check in; 11:00 a.m. – Shotgun start with Lunch at turn; 5:00 p.m. – Dinner; 5:30 p.m. – Awards & raffle drawing

Make your reservations early for the West Michigan District’s Annual Golf Outing! This year, we will again enjoy the beautiful Grand Haven Golf Club and we are planning for everyone to have a great time. Attendees can win fun events, prizes and a 50-50 drawing. There will also be a Texas smokehouse barbecue dinner to enjoy!

The first 144 reservations will be held. Participants are encouraged to bring raffle prizes. Your generosity will be highlighted at the awards ceremony following dinner.

Show off your colors! Bring your company’s logo-wear or give-away for raffle or trade. Support West Michigan PMA!

DEADLINE for reservations: June 4, 2008
Cost includes 18 holes, power cart, lunch at the turn and dinner.

This event is open to members and nonmembers.

COST: $130 per individual; $500 per foursome - SAVE!; $40 per person for dinner and cash bar only

Sponsorships

Get your company noticed as a premier sponsor at the Annual West Michigan PMA Golf Outing! You have an opportunity to sponsor and/or contribute to one of the following listed below. Please indicate your choice and to show our appreciation for your donation, we will include your company name in all promotional materials for this event, reminder notices, newsletter and signage at the golf course. The sooner you let us know, the more publicity your company will receive!

Register online or Contact:
Barb Bott
PMA West Michigan District
Trans-Matic Mfg. Co., Inc.
300 East 48th St
Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-820-2457
Fax: 616-820-2464
bbott@transmatic.com

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