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NEWS FROM 2015

2015 SPE Auto TPO Conference Dates, Location, Theme

2015 SPE Auto TPO Conference Keynote Speakers Announced

2015 SPE Auto TPO Conference Features Largest Technical Program in 17-Year History

2015 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Program

SPE Announces Dates, Location, Theme for 45th Automotive Innovation Awards Competition & Gala

SPE Auto. Div. Announces 2015 Hall of Fame Award Winner

Fred Deans, P.E. Named SPE Auto. Div. 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

NEWS FROM 2014

SPE Auto TPO Conference Issues Call for Papers

SPE Auto TPO Conference Announces 2014 Keynote Speakers

2014 SPE Auto TPO Conference Sports Expanded Technical Program
Download 2014 SPE AUTO TPO PROGRAM Guide: HERE.

2014 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Program

SPE Announces Date, Location, Theme for 44th Automotive Innovation Awards Gala

Dr. Norm Kakarala Named SPE Auto. Div. Lifetime Achivement Award Winner for 2014

SPE Auto. Div. Announces 2014 Hall of Fame Award Winner

NEWS FROM 2013

SPE Auto TPO Conference Issues Call for Papers

SPE Auto TPO Conference Announces 2013 Keynote Speakers
Download 2013 SPE AUTO TPO PROGRAM Guide: HERE.

2013 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Program

SPE Announces Date, Location, Theme for 43rd Automotive Innovation Awards Gala

SPE Auto. Div. Announces 2013 Lifetime Achivement Award Winner is Roy Sjöberg

NEWS FROM 2012

Keynotes Highlight Industry Trends at 2012 SPE AutoEPCON

2012 SPE Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition (ACCE)

Theme, Location, Dates Set for 12th SPE ACCE

SPE ACCE Teams with Missouri Univ. for Survey on Sustainability in Comp. Industry

SPE ACCE Calls for Graduate Scholarship Applications

SPE ACCE Announces First Parts Competition for 2012 Show

SPE Announces 2012 ACCE Graduate Scholarship Award Winners

SPE Announces 2012 ACCE Best Paper Award Winners

Visit the SPE ACCE Archives (Proceedings) HERE

2012 SPE Auto-TPO Global Conference

SPE Auto TPO Conference Issues Call for Papers

SPE Auto TPO Conference Announces 2012 Keynote Speakers

2012 SPE Auto TPO Conference Sports Expanded Technical Program
Download 2012 AUTO TPO PROGRAM GUIDE: HERE

2012 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Competition & Gala

SPE Announces Date, Location, Theme for 42nd Automotive Innovation Awards Gala

SPE Issues Call for Parts & VETA Nominations for Auto Innovation Awards Competition

Auto Composites Pioneer, Gary Lownsdale wins SPE Lifetime Achivement Award

2013MY SRT Viper supercar Named 2012 SPE VETA Winner

NEWS FROM 2011

2011 TPO Conference Updates (eBlasts)

1st eBlast - SPE Announces Dates, Location, New Website for 2011 Auto-TPO Show

2nd eBlast - JD Power Keynote Highlights Auto Market Trends at SPE Auto TPO Show

3rd eBlast - Polyolefins are a Sustainable Solution Says ExxonMobil Speaker

4th eBlast - SABIC Keynote on Globalizing Auto Industry Featured at SPE Auto TPO Show

5th eBlast - Styron Speaker Discusses Lightweighting at SPE Auto TPO Show

6th eBlast - Panel Explores Trends Reshaping Global Auto Industry

7th eBlast - 5 Execs Participate on TPO Panel
2011 TPO Conference Press Releases

SPE Auto TPO Conference Issues Call for Papers

Keynotes Highlight Industry Trends at 2011 SPE Auto-TPO Show

SPE Auto TPO Executive Panel Discussion Explores Road to 2016

13th SPE TPO Show Features Strong Program with Emphasis on Sustainability

2011 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Competition & Gala

SPE Announces Date, Location, Theme for 41st Automotive Innovation Awards Gala

SPE Issues Call for Parts, Vehicle Nominations for Auto Innovation Awards Competition

GM Retiree, Dave Reed Named SPE Auto Div Lifetime Achivement Winner

SPE Names Finalists for 41st Auto Innovation Awards Competition

SPE Names 2011 Auto Innovations Hall of Fame Winner

Chrysler Wins 2011 Vehicle Engineering Team Award from SPE Automotive

SPE Announces Winners of 41st Auto Innovation Awards Competition

Visit the SPE Auto. Innovation Awards Modules HERE

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NEWS FROM 2010

2010 SPE Automotive Engineering Plastics Conference (AutoEPCON)

SPE AutoEPCON Highlights Innovative Technologies to Add Value, Reduce Cost in Automotive Applications

2010 SPE Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition (ACCE)

Conference Updates (Shorter eBlasts)

1st eBlast - Dates, Location, Theme Finalized, Call for Papers Issued
2nd eBlast - Call for Graduate Scholarship Applications
3rd eBlast - SPE ACCE to Feature Lamborghini Keynote
4th eBlast - McLaren Keynote to Discuss CFRP Monocell
5th eBlast - SPE Announces Fourth ACCE Scholarship Winners
Press Releases

Theme, Location, Dates Set for 10th ACCE

SPE Accepting Applications for Graduate Scholarships in Composites

McLaren Keynote to Discuss CFRP Monocell

SPE Announces Auto Composites Scholarship Winners

Development of Bentley T35 Sports Car a Keynote Discussion at SPE ACCE 2010

Visit the SPE ACCE Archives (Proceedings) HERE

2010 SPE Auto-TPO Global Conference

Conference Updates (Shorter eBlasts)
SPE Auto TPO Show Shaping up with Strong Technical Program
Ford Keynote at SPE Auto TPO Conference Describes Automaker's Vision for a Sustainable Auto Industry
Sustainable Manufacturing is a Focus of Baskem Keynote at 12th SPE Automotive TPO Conference
Supplier Bankruptcy & Consolidation is Topic of PTRM Keynote at Twelfth SPE Automotive TPO Conference
ExxonMobil Keynote Discusses Feedstock Drivers & their Impact on Auto Plastics at SPE Auto TPO Show
Panel Considers Impact of Higher CAFE Standards on Recovering Auto Industry at 12th SPE Auto TPO Show
Press Releases
Twelfth SPE TPO Conference Returns with Strong Technical Program
SPE TPO Keynotes Highlight Changing Industry
Panel Considers Impact of Higher Fuel Economy Standards at SPE Auto TPO Conference

2010 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Competition & Gala

SPE Announces Date, Location, Theme for 40th Automotive Innovation Awards Gala

SPE Calls for Parts, Exec. Nominations for 2010 Auto Innovation Awards Competition

SPE Calls for Nominations for Vehicle Engineering Team Awards SPE to Bestow Lifetime Achievement Award on Ford Retiree, Allan Murray Ford Wins SPE Vehicle Engineering Team Award for 3rd Time with 2011MY Explorer SPE Names 1985MY Chevrolet Cavalier as Hall of Fame Winner for 1st Use of TPO Fascia SPE Announces Finalists & Winners at 40th Auto Innovation Awards Gala
Visit the SPE Auto. Innovation Awards Modules HERE

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NEWS FROM 2009

2009 SPE Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition (ACCE)

Conference Updates (Shorter eBlasts)

Theme, Location, Dates for Ninth SPE ACCE
SPE Issues Call for Papers
SPE Issues Call for Scholarship Applications
SPE Condenses ACCE Program from Three Days to Two
Dana Myers Keynote
SPE Announces Scholarships Winners
Deborah Mielewski Keynote
Kalyan Sehanobish Keynote
Eann Patterson Keynote
Barrie Dickinson Keynote
Popular Panel Discussion Returns
Hadrian Rori Keynote
Gary Lownsdale Keynote
Press Releases

SPE Announces Theme, Location, Dates for 9th-Annual ACCE Show
SPE Issues Call for Scholarship Applications for Graduate Research in Auto Composites
SPE Automotive Composites Conference Condenses Program from Three Days to Two
Dana Myers, Myers Motors, a Confirmed Keynote at 9th SPE ACCE
Mielewski to Give Keynote on Ford's Work on Bio-Based Polymers at SPE ACCE
SPE Announces Winners of ACCE Scholarships
Dow Chemical's Sehanobish to Present Vision for Carbon Fiber Composites at SPE ACCE
Michigan State Univ.'s Patterson Describes New Auto Composites Research Center
Tesla Motors' Dickinson to Give Keynote on Plastics, Composites Solutions on Roadster
Popular SPE ACCE Panel Discussion Explores Role of Composites in New Auto Industry
Bright Automotive Exec Discusses Development of 100-MPG Delivery Van at SPE ACCE
Plasan's Lownsdale Cites Obstacles, Solutions, Trends for Auto Carbon Composites

Visit the SPE ACCE Archives (Proceedings) HERE

2009 SPE Auto-TPO Global Conference

Conference Updates (Shorter eBlasts)

1st eBlast - David Cole to Give Keynote
2nd eBlast - Neil De Koker Keynote Address
3rd eBlast - Executive Management Forum (Panel Discussion) Returns
4th eBlast - Maurice Sessel a Keynote Speaker
5th eBlast - Keynote by Nazeer Bhore
6th eBlast - Special Intro to Aluminum Tooling Seminar
7th eBlast - Injection Molding & Advanced Process Control Session
Press Releases
Center for Automotive Research Founder to Give Keynote at SPE Auto TPO Conf
Orig. Equip. Supplier Assoc. Founder, De Koker is Keynote Speaker at SPE Auto TPO Conf
Exec. Management Forum Panel Returns to 11th SPE Auto TPO Conf
SPE Auto TPO Conf Features Tooling, Molder Training Sessions, Full Technical Program

2009 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Competition & Gala

SPE Issues Call for Executive Nominations for 39th Innovation Awards Competition
SPE Issues Call for Part Nominations for 39th Innovation Awards Competition
SPE Issues Call for Nominations for Vehicle Engineering Team Award
SPE Announces Date, Theme for 39th Automotive Innovation Awards Gala
Irv Poston to Receive SPE's Lifetime Achievement Award
SPE Names Finalists for 39th Automotive Innovation Awards Competition
GM to Receive SPE Hall of Fame Award for First Thermoplastic Fenders
SPE Honors Ford Taurus with Vehicle Engineering Team Award
SPE Names Category, Grand Award Winners for 39th Automotive Innovation Awards
Visit the SPE Auto. Innovation Awards Modules HERE

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NEWS FROM 2008

2008 SPE Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition (ACCE)

Conference Updates (Shorter eBlasts)
1st ACCE 08 eBlast - Dates Location Named
2nd ACCE 08 eBlast - Call for Papers Issued
3rd ACCE 08 eBlast - Scholarships Offered
4th ACCE 08 eBlast - Initial Paper Offers & Keynotes Announced
5th ACCE 08 eBlast - Keynote Speakers Confirmed
6th ACCE 08 eBlast - Session Schedule Posted
7th ACCE 08 eBlast - Student Scholarship Winners Announced
8th ACCE 08 eBlast - Final ACCE'08 Schedule Published
9th ACCE 08 eBlast - Best Paper Award Winners Announced
10th ACCE 08 eBlast - Innovation Awards Competition Deadline Approaching
11th ACCE 08 eBlast - Innovation Awards Part Nomination Deadline Extended
Press Releases
8th ACCE Conference Dates + Location Finalized
SPE Accepting ACCE08 Scholarship Applications
SPE Posts Abstracts of Conference Presentations & Keynotes
SPE Announces Winners of ACCE08 Graduate Scholarship
SPE Announces Best Paper Winners for 08 ACCE
SPE ACCE Show a Success Despite Poor North American Automotive Market
Visit the SPE ACCE Archives (Proceedings) HERE

2008 SPE Automotive TPO Global Conference

Press Releases
SPE TPO Conference Examines Paradigm Shifts in Global Automotive Supply Chain
Discounted Admission to 10th-Annual SPE Automotive TPO Conference Expires Soon
Manfred Klepacz to Give Keynote at SPE TPO Conference
Conference Updates (Shorter eBlasts)
Session Overview - 1 - Plenary Talks Frame Technical Sessions
Session Overview - 2 - Materials Development
Session Overview - 3 - Cut-Sheet Thermoforming
Session Overview - 4 - Applications Development
Session Overview - 5 - Process Development
Session Overview - 6 - Surface Enhancements

2008 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Competition & Gala

SPE Issues Call for Exec Nominations for 38th-Annual Innovation Awards Competition
SPE Issues Call for Part Nominations for 38th-Annual Innovation Awards Competition
SPE Announces Date_Theme for 38th Automotive Innovation Awards Gala
SPE to Honor Frank Macher with Lifetime Achievement Award
SPE Announces Finalists for Innovation Awards Competition
Ford Given Team Award for New Flex CUV
FreedomCAR Program to Receive SPE Award
SPE Announces Hall of Fame Winner for 08 Innovation Awards Competition
SPE Announces Winners of 38th-Annual Automotive Innovation Awards Competition
Visit the SPE Auto. Innovation Awards Modules HERE

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NEWS FROM 2007

2007 SPE Automotive Engineering Plastics Conference (AutoEPCON)

SPE to hold 2nd Conference on Design & Development with Auto Engr Plastics
AutoEPCON 2007 Call for Presentations

2007 SPE Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition (ACCE)

Conference Updates (Shorter eBlasts)
1st ACCE 07 eBlast - Dates Location Theme Announced
2nd ACCE 07 eBlast - Call for Papers Issued
3rd ACCE 07 eBlast - Best Paper Awards to be Given
4th ACCE 07 eBlast - New Scholarships Announced
5th ACCE 07 eBlast - Previous Conference CD Content Posted
6th ACCE 07 eBlast - Preliminary Sched Posted
7th ACCE 07 eBlast - Scholarship Winners Announced
8th ACCE 07 eBlast - Best Paper Winners
9th ACCE 07 eBlast - New Panel Discussions
10th ACCE 07 eBlast - Keynote Speakers to Present
Press Releases
7th SPE ACCE Conference Dates + Location Finalized
SPE Issues Call for Papers for 07 ACCE Conference
SPE to Bestow Best Paper Awards at 07 ACCE Show for First Time
SPE to Offer 2 Scholarships in Honor of Composites Journalist Steve Loud
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SPE_Anounces ACCE Scholarship & Best Paper Award Winners
Visit the SPE ACCE Archives (Proceedings) HERE

2007 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Competition & Gala

SPE Issues Call for Exec Nominations for 37th-Annual Innovation Awards Competition
SPE Issues Call for Part Nominations for 37th-Annual Innovation Awards Competition
SPE Announces Date & Location for 37th-Annual Innovation Awards Gala
SPE Selects Lawrence Burns from GM for Global Engineering Leadership Award
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Josh Madden to Receive Lifetime Achivement Award from SPE
Hiroaki Yamamoto of Green Tokai to Receive Special Recognition Award
SPE Announces Finalists & Winners of the 37th-Annual Innovation Awards Competition
Visit the SPE Auto. Innovation Awards Modules HERE

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NEWS FROM 2006

2006 SPE Automotive Engineering Plastics Conference (AutoEPCON)

SPE to Hold 1st Conference on Design & Development with Auto Engineering Plastics
SPE Releases Program for Automotive Engineering Plastics Conference

2006 SPE Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition (ACCE)

Conference Updates (Shorter eBlasts)
Conference Overview
Keynote Speakers
Hotel Discounts
Panel Discussions
6th SPE ACCE Best Yet
Press Releases
SPE Announces Theme Location Dates for 2006 ACCE Conference
SPE Issues Update on 2006 ACCE Planning Efforts
Expanded Program at 06 ACCE Drives Record Attendance
SPE Reports 06 ACCE Event Biggest & Best Ever
Visit the SPE ACCE Archives (Proceedings) HERE

2006 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Competition & Gala

SPE Announces Dates for Innovation Awards Competition & Gala
Delphi's Sanders to Receive SPE's Lifetime Achievement Award in November
Harley-Davidson's McCaslin to Receive SPE's Executive Leadership Award in November
Chris Theodore of ASC to Receive SPE Engineering Leadership Award
SPE Announces Finalists for 36th-Annual Automotive Innovation Awards Competition
SPE Announces Winners of 36th-Annual Automotive Innovation Awards Competition
Visit the SPE Auto. Innovation Awards Modules HERE

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NEWS FROM 2005

2005 SPE Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition (ACCE)

Conference Updates (Shorter eBlasts)
Conference Overview
Conference Update
Press Releases
2005 SPE ACCE Conference Dates + Location Finalized
2005 SPE ACCE Features 2 Panel Discussions & 6 Keynotes
2005 SPE ACCE Conference Schedule Posted
Visit the SPE ACCE Archives (Proceedings) HERE

2005 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Competition & Gala

SPE Announces Theme, Location, Dates for 35th Innovation Awards Gala
SPE Accepting Nominations for Innovation Awards Competition, Adds Safety Category
Toyota’s Suzuki to be Homored at 35th SPE Innovation Awards Gala
DaimlerChrysler's Edson to be Honored for Executive Leadership
GM's Hill to Receive Chief Engineer Award
SPE to Receive Commemorative License Plate
SPE Automotive Announces 11 Innovation Award Winners
Visit the SPE Auto. Innovation Awards Modules HERE

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