NAIAS-Sponsors

2012 SPONSORS

Award Sponsors

Dassault Systèmes
As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, Dassault Systèmes brings value to over 100,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systèmes develops and markets PLM software and services that support industrial processes and provide a 3D vision of the entire product lifecycle from conception to maintenance.

Our portfolio consists of CATIA for designing virtual products - SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design - DELMIA for virtual production - SIMULIA for virtual testing - ENOVIA for global collaborative lifecycle management, and 3DVIA for online 3D lifelike experiences. Visit www.3ds.com.

Post Awards Reception and In-Kind Accounting Services

KPMG LLP is the audit, tax and advisory firm that has made a major commitment to serve the automotive sector, and strives to turn knowledge into value for the benefit of clients and the capital markets. Its professionals work together to provide clients access to global support, industry insights, and a multidisciplinary range of services. KPMG LLP (www.us.kpmg.com) is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International. KPMG international’s member firms have 103,000 professionals, including 6,700 partners in 144 countries.

Luncheon Sponsors

Eagle Ottawa is the largest global manufacturer of high quality automotive upholstery leather and complete interior leather solutions. Visit www.eagleottawa.com.

Event Sponsors

Faurecia (www.faurecia.com) is the world’s sixth-largest automotive supplier with four key Business Groups: Automotive Seating, Emissions Control Technologies, Interior Systems and Automotive Exteriors. In 2010, the Group posted total sales of $18.22 billion. The company is headquartered in Nanterre, France, with its North American headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It employs 75,000 people in 33 countries at 238 sites and 38 R&D centers.

Since the late 1800s, Michelin has been dedicated to sustainably improving the mobility of goods and people by manufacturing and marketing tyres for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles/motorcycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, trucks and the US space shuttle. It also offers electronic mobility support services, on ViaMichelin.com, and publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases. With its headquarters in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in 170 countries, employs more than 111,000 people and operates 70 production facilities in 19 different countries. Visit michelin.com.

GfK is one of the world’s largest research companies. 12,000 GfK experts are working to discover new insights about the way people live, think and shop, in over 100 markets, every day. GfK is constantly innovating to use the latest technologies and the smartest methodologies to give its clients the clearest understanding of the most important people in the world: their customers. That knowledge empowers GfK’s clients to make the right decisions, and position their businesses for the future.

Toray Group fuses nanotechnology into its operations, using organic synthetic chemistry, polymer chemistry and biotechnology as its core technologies. In addition to the Foundation Businesses of fibers & textiles and plastics & chemicals, Toray likewise promotes the global development of IT-related products, carbon fiber composite materials, pharmaceuticals and medical products, environment & engineering including water treatment and progress in other pivotal business fields.

MacuHealth with LMZ3 helps reduce the risk of Macular Degeneration and maintain healthy eyes.

For Sponsorship information please contact Tavi Fulkerson (248.644.8332) tavi@fulkersongroup.com.

	Post Awards Reception and In-Kind Accounting Services
	KPMG LLP is the audit, tax and advisory firm that has made a major commitment to serve the automotive sector, and strives to turn knowledge into value for the benefit of clients and the capital markets. Its professionals work together to provide clients access to global support, industry insights, and a multidisciplinary range of services. KPMG LLP (www.us.kpmg.com) is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International. KPMG international’s member firms have 103,000 professionals, including 6,700 partners in 144 countries.
	Luncheon Sponsors
	Eagle Ottawa is the largest global manufacturer of high quality automotive upholstery leather and complete interior leather solutions. Visit www.eagleottawa.com.
	Event Sponsors
	Faurecia (www.faurecia.com) is the world’s sixth-largest automotive supplier with four key Business Groups: Automotive Seating, Emissions Control Technologies, Interior Systems and Automotive Exteriors. In 2010, the Group posted total sales of $18.22 billion. The company is headquartered in Nanterre, France, with its North American headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It employs 75,000 people in 33 countries at 238 sites and 38 R&D centers.
	Since the late 1800s, Michelin has been dedicated to sustainably improving the mobility of goods and people by manufacturing and marketing tyres for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles/motorcycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, trucks and the US space shuttle. It also offers electronic mobility support services, on ViaMichelin.com, and publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases. With its headquarters in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in 170 countries, employs more than 111,000 people and operates 70 production facilities in 19 different countries. Visit michelin.com.
	GfK is one of the world’s largest research companies. 12,000 GfK experts are working to discover new insights about the way people live, think and shop, in over 100 markets, every day. GfK is constantly innovating to use the latest technologies and the smartest methodologies to give its clients the clearest understanding of the most important people in the world: their customers. That knowledge empowers GfK’s clients to make the right decisions, and position their businesses for the future.
	Toray Group fuses nanotechnology into its operations, using organic synthetic chemistry, polymer chemistry and biotechnology as its core technologies. In addition to the Foundation Businesses of fibers & textiles and plastics & chemicals, Toray likewise promotes the global development of IT-related products, carbon fiber composite materials, pharmaceuticals and medical products, environment & engineering including water treatment and progress in other pivotal business fields.
	MacuHealth with LMZ3 helps reduce the risk of Macular Degeneration and maintain healthy eyes.