Asia Forging Supply Co., Ltd in Taiwan is an One-Stop Supplier for auto metal parts, and is represented globally with Sales & Service locations in over 14 countries on 4 continents. We work with all types of customers, from Tier 1 and Tier 2 of OEMs to Aftermarket customers and spare parts shops. We are proud to be a certified vendor of Volvo, Dana, Affinia, Delphi, TRW, Magna and Linamar, among others.

AFS is a TS16949 and ISO9001 certified company with over 25 years of experience in the forging industry. Our major product lines are chassis parts, transmission parts, powertrain, suspension, and brake systems. We offer hot, warm, cold, and combination forgings, as well as upset forging. Besides forgings, AFS offers castings (ductile iron/ gray iron, die casting, squeeze casting, investment casting, etc.), stampings & stamping tooling, fasteners, and forged & cast wheels.

Source: http://www.asiaforging.com/about/index.php

GlobalAutoIndustry.com

GlobalAutoIndustry.com connects the worldwide auto supplier industry with the resources to effectively do business globally. Through the web site, www.GlobalAutoIndustry.com, auto supplier executives can find insight, solutions and strategies focused on doing business in the world's top automotive markets.

Monthly eJournals provide targeted information and insight on doing business in foreign automotive markets and GlobalAutoIndustry.com Solutions provide effective international answers to suppliers' global business and operational needs. The Company's eJournals, including CHINAtalk, ASIAtalk, EUROtalk, AMERItalk, LATINtalk and GLOBALtalk HR, now reach over 24,000 automotive supplier subscribers worldwide.
The Company has hosted 90+ seminars, with over 3,000 executives attending in the U.S., Europe and China.

Parent company, HCI Group Ltd., is based in Troy, Mich., with European headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Source: http://www.globalautoindustry.com/content/abouthci.php

Detroit International Auto Salon Forum is supported by:
Detroit Regional Economic Partnership

The Detroit Regional Economic Partnership is a public and private sector effort representing the 10 counties of Southeast Michigan and the city of Detroit, along with 100 private-sector investors. The Partnership began in May 1996, when the Detroit Regional Chamber was charged with creating a regional approach to economic development in Southeast Michigan.

Source: http://www.detroitchamber.com/business_development/

Wayne County Economic Development

The Wayne County Department of Economic & Neighborhood Development has developed a number of programs to encourage economic development in the County. The County can promote job development through programs that improve the environmental and transportation systems of the County that, in turn, improve the climate for business development.

Wayne County has consistently led the state in economic growth and development. Of the 10 largest projects built or under construction in the region in 2002, five were in Wayne County.

Through galvanizing available resources and forming effective public/private partnerships, a number of large-scale new developments and expansions are planned for Wayne County. Equally important is small business development, which the County supports through programs that provide job training and placement, financing for business development and expansion, reuse of industrial land, and public infrastructure.

The Urban Recovery Partnership Program was initiated by the County to provide staff, technical assistance and financial resources to distressed cities of Highland Park, Hamtramck, Ecorse, River Rouge and Inkster. This program has been instrumental in providing support for a number of economic development and residential projects, which may not have otherwise been undertaken.

International trade has contributed toward a significant portion of the economic vitality of Wayne County, evidenced by its standing as nearby Canada's No. 1 and distant Mexico's No. 3 trading partner. As an international port, it is critical for maintaining this connection through efficient transportation systems that link water systems with rail, roads, and air routes. To remain competitive with other international routes, the Greater Detroit Foreign Trade Zone was created to offer incentives such as reduced taxes and a reduction of U.S. Customs intervention.

Source: http://www.waynecounty.com/jed/econdev/default.htm

Michigan Chinese Academic and Professional Association

Founded in 1988, MCAPA is a local organization with multiple functions in the area of technology, economic, culture and many others. MCAPA is one of the largest Chinese organizations in Metro Detroit area. Currently there are more than 200 members. Majority of our members are engineers from local professions, big three, EDS, TRW, Dow Chemical, suppliers, and some independently owned companies.

Our goals are provide local Chinese communities with channels to exchange ideas, chances for social activities and gain valuable information. We also serve as a bridge between the government in Taiwan and local Chinese professionals.