(SME: Toronto) -- As executive chairman and co-founder of Martinrea International Inc., a Canadian auto-parts supplier recognized for its leadership in advanced technical systems and program management, Rob Wildeboer knows first-hand just how important innovation can be. Thanks to ongoing technological investment, his company remains a tier-one supplier to the automotive sector despite the recent economic downturn, and now he’s ready to share his insights with others as he delivers the opening address at Canadian Manufacturing Week (CMW)/WeldExpo 2010.

Speaking on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 9 a.m. at the Toronto Congress Centre, Wildeboer will examine the future of the Canadian automotive sector and its supply base, and the unprecedented challenges ahead due to changing demand in key product areas. Extracting from his personal and company experience, he will identify future growth opportunities for manufacturers and share strategies for success.

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