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Program for September 17, 2009

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM Registration
10:15 AM - 10:20 AM Welcome - Bill Tellefsen
10:20 – 11:00 AM Speaker: Eric Friedman – District Director for United States Congressman Dave Camp, 4th District

Topic: "Legislative, Economic, and Regulatory Issues of the Day" - Mr. Friedman plans to discuss key legislative issues including Cap and Trade, Card Check, and The Administration's Health Insurance Plan.
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Raw Materials/Commodities Panel - Moderated by Bill Tellefsen

Topic: The Panelists will discuss their forecast relative to expected cost variations and availability of raw materials.

Scrap Metal - Dave Blandford - Padnos
Alloys and Other Materials - Mike Morrison - Carpenter Bros., Inc.
11:45 PM – 12:30 PM Lunch
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Speaker: David Tyler - Manager of Gas Regulatory Services, Michigan Gas Utilities

Mr. Tyler will provide a comprehensive presentation on natural gas costs and expectations for the future relative to the foundry industry.
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Industry Round Table - Moderated by Mike Lenahan

Moderated Session where leaders from participating foundries will discuss the following:
  • Expectations for Business in Both the Long and Short-Term
  • How to Better Manage Energy Costs
  • What Survival Tactics Have you Employed to Survive this Economic Tsunami
2:15 – 2:30 PM FAM Update - Bill Lievense
2:30 PM Adjourn

Members: $50 | Non-Members: $75

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Registration Deadline: September 14, 2009

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