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STATEMENT: AIAG Update on Potential Automotive Resin Shortage

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the potential supply shortage of PA-12, a resin used pervasively in coatings and connector applications for automotive fuel handling and braking systems, AIAG facilitated a critical stakeholder workshop today to fast-track the approval process for replacement materials for use in multi-layer tubing assemblies, metal tubing and other automotive applications.

The main objective of today's workshop was to reach industry–wide OEM consensus on an abbreviated design validation process and report (DVP&R) that was developed and proposed by the industry technical committees working at AIAG. After comprehensive review and discussion, the industry has reached general consensus on an abbreviated DVP&R draft that has the support of the following OEMs: Chrysler, Ford, GM, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Hyundai-Kia, PACCAR, Volkswagen and a broad cross section of the materials and component supplier community.

A follow-up meeting is scheduled for April 30 to finalize the plan/process.

The companies present at the April 23 workshop were:

Arkema, Inc.
BASF Corporation
Chrysler Group LLC
Clark Hill PLC
Cooper-Standard Automotive
Delfingen Industry
Delphi Corporation
DuPont Automotive
Eaton
ENCOM
Ford Motor Company
General Motors Company
Hyundai - Kia
Harley-Davidson
Inergy Automotive
Koutex Textron
Martinrea International Inc.
Nobel Automotive
NORMA Americas
PACCAR
Sensata Technologies
Stant, Inc
TICONA
TG Fluid Systems USA Corporation
TI Group Automotive Systems
Volkswagen

About AIAG

AIAG is a unique not-for-profit organization where, for 30 years, OEMs, suppliers, service providers, government entities and individuals in academia have worked collaboratively to drive down costs and complexity from the supply chain via global standards development and harmonized business practices. AIAG membership has grown to include preeminent OEMs, such as Caterpillar, Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co., Honda of America, Navistar International, Nissan, Toyota, and many of their parts suppliers and service providers. For more information, visit www.AIAG.org.

SOURCE AIAG