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The Next Generation Rail Supply Chain Connectivity Forum in Sacramento, California welcomed over 200 attendees including representatives from 150 U.S. manufacturing companies. The keynote address provided by DOT Secretary Ray LaHood highlighted America's need to invest in transportation in order to "[build an economy based] on American manufacturing, American energy, skills for American workers and a renewal of American values."
Participating OEMs and Panelist:
Alstom Transportation – Chuck Wochele, chuck.wochele@transport.alstom.com
Bombardier Transportation – Jack Martinson, jack.martinson@us.transport.bombardier.com
CAF USA - http://www.cafusa.com/ingles/home/index.php
Electro-Motive Diesels – Kevin Bahnline, kevin.bahnline@emdiesels.com
GE Transportation – Alexander Artman, alexander.artman@ge.com
Kawasaki – Tadashi Doi, dbe@kawasakirailcar.com
Knorr Brake Corporation - Mark Kaidy, mark.kaidy@knorrbrakecorp.com
MotivePower, Inc. – Ken Pierson, kpierson@wabtec.com
Nippon Sharyo North America – Ken Kuriyama, kuriyama@nipponsharyo.com
Siemens – Richard Trail, richard.trail@siemens.com
Stadler Rail - Stephen Bonina, stephen.bonina@stadlerrail.com
Talgo Inc – Ferran Canals, fcanals@talgo-inc.com
WABTEC – Bill Saddler, bsaddler@wabtec.com
This Forum represents an opportunity for manufacturers with capabilities that are potentially relevant to next generation rail to grow and diversify into this exciting emerging market