Chassis/Hardware/Assembly
Finalist:  Midgate Assembly  

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Summary
Most Innovative Feature
Other Innovative Features
Forming Process
First time process used?
Previous Process Used
Tooling Innovations
New Material Developments
Weight Savings
Direct Cost Savings
Indirect Cost Savings
Direct Consumer Benefit
Translates to other Vehicles?
Safety Benefits
Additional Info
Description   Midgate Assembly
OEM, Model, Model Year   General Motors, Avalanche, 2002
System Supplier, Contact, Phone   Meridian Automotive Systems, Ron Tomaszewski, (248)586-2577
Molder/Processor, Contact and Phone   Meridian Automotive Systems, Eric Cardinali, (219)355-2449
Toolmaker, Contact and Phone   Briadco Tool, Ron Tomaszewski, (248)586-2577
Material Supplier, Contact and Phone   Bayer, Owens Corning, Ron Tomaszewski, (248)586-2577
Generic resin type   PU
Resin Trade Name   Baydur
Grade   425
OEM Engineer, Title and Phone   Tony Posawatz, Assistant VLE, (248)874-8800
Nominated by, Company   Ron Tomaszewski, Meridian Automotive Systems
Address   29333 STEPHENSON HWY, MADISON HTS, MI 48071
Phone   (248)596-2577
Fax   (248)586-3451
Email   rtomaszewski@meridianautosystems.com

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