100% Recycled TPO Fender Flare
2004 DaimlerChrsyler Dodge Dakota


Nominee Number: 28 Result: Nominee
Category: Materials Description: 100% Recycled TPO for Dodge Dakota Fender Flare
OEM: DaimlerChrysler Model: Dodge Dakota
Model Year: 2004 System Supplier: Venture Industries
System Contact: David Davis System Phone: 586-276-1731
Model/Processor: Venture Industries Molder Contact: David Davis
Molder Phone: 586-276-1731 Toolmaker: Venture Industries
Tool Contact: David Davis Tool Phone: 586-276-1731
Material Supplier: Geo-Tech Polymers Material Contact: Mike Grubb
Material Phone: 614-797-2300 Generic Resin Type: TPO
Resin Trade Name: N/A. Grade: GTP 115-2829
OEM Engineer: Jonathan Varnhagen OEM Title: Product Engineer
OEM Phone: 313-653-5669 Name of Nominee: Nippani Rao
Nominee's Company: DaimlerChrysler Nominee's Address: 800 Chrysler Drive 4820013
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Nominee's Phone: 248-576-7483 Nominee's Fax: 248-576-7490
Nominee's Email: NR2@DCX.com    
Summary: Use of 100% recycled TPO for production of a fender flare.
Most Innovative Feature: 100% Recycled TPO for an exterior application.
Other Innovative Features: None.
What Forming Process? Injection Molding - Gas Aided.
First Time Process Used: No.
Previous Process: 100% Virgin material.
Tooling Innovations: No.
New Material Developments: Yes.  Material development to insure part performance same as virgin.
Weight Savings: None.
Cost Savings: $1.80 per vehicle.
Cost Avoidance: N/A.
Direct Consumer Benefit: N/A.
Translates to Other Vehicles?: Yes.
Safety Benefits: N/A.
Environmental Benefits: Yes.  Use of 100% recycled material.
Additional Comments: None.