 Bruce Klafter of Applied Materials Joins EICC Board
Applied Materials won election to the EICC Board of Directors. Bruce Klafter will represent the company as EICC Board Director for Outreach.
Bruce is Managing Director, EHS & Sustainability at Applied Materials, and is the company's primary representative in EICC. He has been an active member of the Environmental Sustainability Work Group. Applied Materials will fill the Board position previously held by Cisco. |
Welcome to New Members!
The EICC Board approved applications this week from three new members: - Fabrinet is a manufacturing services provider based in Thailand. The company will be represented in EICC by Ampon Rojanabenjakun, Quality Director, and Somchai Apinyanukul, Human Resources Director.
- HTC Corporation is a global manufacturer based in Taiwan. The company will be represented by Alice Chu, Quality System Principal Engineer, and Peggy Hsieh, Director of Quality Assurance.
- ModusLink Global Solutions is a transportation and logistics provider, as well as a commodity manufacturer. The company is based in Massachusetts and will be represented by Blake Cambey, Regional Quality Manager.
Welcome aboard! |
Extractives Update: Full Implementation of Tin/Tantalum Tagging Expected in March 2011
ITRI and TIC recently announced that the target date for full implementation of the iTSCi tagging system for tin and tantalum will be March 31, 2011. They stated that cassiterite and tantalum minerals from central Africa that are not tagged will no longer be acceptable to the international tin or tantalum markets after that date as a result of "conflict minerals" legislation enacted in the U.S.
The new law applies to minerals produced in all provinces of the DRC, as well as those mined in adjoining countries such as Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda. The ITRI/TIC media release can be reviewed here. |
Health and Safety Training Pilot Host Needed
The L&CB Work Group recently held a successful pilot of the Health and Safety Training Course. Thank you to Pegatron for hosting the pilot at their Shanghai facility.
The work group plans to pilot the training in Latin America in February and is currently seeking a host. Contact Grant Feichtinger if your company has facilities in the region and would be able to host a pilot. |
Membership Dues and Member Requirements
Invoices for 2011 membership dues have been provided to all primary contacts. Members must submit required membership responses by the following deadlines:
- December 31: 4Q10 Compliance Program Response Form
- January 1: Membership Dues Payment
Contact Carrie Hoffman for assistance. |
E-TASC Facility Information
An FAQ that addresses common questions about the new Enablon system has been sent to primary contacts at member companies and is also available here. All companies are encouraged to review the SAQ before subscriptions to E-TASC expire later this year. In particular, companies are encouraged to read the section about migrating data from E-TASC. Contact Grant Feichtinger with any questions. |
Save the Date: EICC Membership Meeting
The EICC Winter Membership Meeting will be hosted by Sony at their San Diego campus on January 18-20, 2011. The meeting will include a strategic planning session, overview of EICC activities, an update on extractives issues, and assessment tool demonstrations.
- January 18: Work Group Meetings
- January 19: Membership Meeting: Session I
- January 20: Membership Meeting: Session II
Sony Address
16530 Via Esprillo
San Diego, CA 92127 Best Practices--Contact Grant Feichtinger if your company wants to present a "Best Practice" case study.
Registration--Register here.
Work Groups--Work Group leaders should contact Grant Feichtinger to schedule meetings.
Hotel Recommendations--Sony has recommended four hotels within a ten minute drive of the San Diego campus:
Radisson Suites
11520 West Bernardo Court
San Diego
Website Courtyard by Marriot
11611 Bernardo Plaza Court
San Diego
Website Hilton Garden Inn
17240 Bernardo Center Drive
San Diego
Website Doubletree Golf Resort
14455 Penasquitos Drive
San Diego
Website A list with detailed information for these hotels can be found here. Be sure to reference Sony to get their company rate. |
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Need Help? Contact AMS at 202-962-0167
Programs: Brad Cameron
Operations: John Flatley
Membership Services: Carrie Hoffman
WG Coordinator: Grant Feichtinger
Membership Assistant: Ben Bruno |
