Automotive Parts Suppliers Conference

Schedule

Pre-Conference: Monday, October 27, 2025

6:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

PMA Tennessee District: Fall Golf Outing
Gaylord Springs Golf Links | Nashville, TN

Take part in the Tenneessee District Annual Golf Outing before APSC! The golf outing has a morning and afternoon flight and includes a networking dinner.
Learn more about the golf outing
Additional cost and is not included in the APSC registration.

Day 1: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Sponsor and Exhibitor Setup

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Registration and Exhibits Open

10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Welcoming Remarks

David Klotz President, Precision Metalforming Association

10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Opening Keynote: Topic TBA

Jeff Schuster Group Head and Executive Vice President, Automotive, Global Data, parent of LMC Automotive

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

General Motors’ Journey to World-Class Co$t Estimations

Tony Miller Senior Manager, Product Program Co$t Optimization, General Motors

General Motors will share the experience we have had over the last 7 years, highlighting the journey to develop our co$t-estimating system. I will explain the foundational steps we have taken to build a successful co$t-estimating group. Will highlight the importance of standards and data, as it integrates seamlessly into our systems and processes.

I will also outline our vision for a successful co$t-estimating group and where it resides within GM and address future challenges, particularly in sustainability and automation through AI. In North America, sustainability presents unique demands, although we believe our process and software is well-positioned to support our efforts while driving best co$t for sustainable products.

I passionately believe that OEMs and manufacturers across sectors will increasingly rely on advanced software solutions to meet both customer expectations and industry requirements. In a world where co$t transparency, automation, and environmental responsibility converge, the partnership between each other is critically important to staying competitive while driving innovative solutions.

Key takeaways:

Success relies on partnerships built on data and transparency with our supply base, encompassing not only direct material suppliers but also software solution providers.
Software solutions are essential to meeting industry demands and requirements in an ultra-competitive and rapidly evolving global market. Software helps drive process efficiencies as we embark on the future of AI with a shared vision.
Difficult conditions in the world have elevated the importance of co$t control and has now created a need for better transparency and OEM/Supplier alignment more than ever before. This constant pressure to reduce co$t has put an emphasis on the need to have right data at the right time.

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Buffet Lunch and Exhibits Open

1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Topic TBA

2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Topic TBA

2:45 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.

Networking Break

3:05 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.

Panel Discussion

Moderator

Steve Horaney VP, Sales & Membership, MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers

Panelists

Pat D’Eramo CEO, Martinrea International

4:20 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Day One Closing Remarks

David Klotz President, Precision Metalforming Association

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Cocktail Reception

6:00 p.m.

Offsite Optional Activity—Whiskey River Saloon

111 Broadway | Nashville, TN
Additional cost will apply.

Day 2: Wednesday, October 29, 2025

7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Breakfast and Exhibits Open

8:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

A Legal Discussion with Andrew Fromm

Andrew Fromm Partner, Brooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco PLLC

10:15 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.

Networking Break

10:35 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.

Topic TBA

11:05 a.m.- 11:50 a.m.

Forging the Future with AI and Automation

Benjamin Saltsman Director, Advanced Manufacturing Innovation, Magna International Inc.

The automotive industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation—and AI is at the center of it. In this keynote, Benjamin Saltsman of Magna International explores how AI and automation are reshaping metal forming and manufacturing at scale. From real-time quality control and predictive maintenance to digital twin technology and AI-powered scheduling, Saltsman shares real-world examples of how Magna is driving operational efficiency, precision and sustainability across its global operations. He also addresses the challenges ahead, the importance of workforce readiness, and why Industry 4.0 isn’t just the future—it’s already underway.

11:50 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.