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Vaccine Co-op: Manufacturers want to aid in vaccine rollout, hope to secure some shots for employees

Toronto, Ontario — Mere hours after a multitude of manufacturing organizations called on provincial regulators to allow for paid time off for employees to get vaccinated, Ontario Premier Doug Ford instituted a provincewide stay-at-home order. During his Wednesday afternoon press conference, Ford said that vaccinations would be available for anyone over 18 in hot spots […]

April 8, 2021

Collision Repair

AMP-ing up Ontario: Ontario gov. invests $10 million into auto sector innovation program

Toronto, Ontario — The provincial government has announced that they are pumping $10 million into the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP) to help give a kickstart to Canada’s recovering automotive supply chain. “The strength, innovation and quality of our automotive supply chain has been essential in attracting almost $6 billion in new vehicle assembly investments […]

March 30, 2021

Technology

EV/AV Report: March 29, 2021

Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, Project Arrow meets it’s virtual twin that the APMA plans to use through the prototyping phase, Volkswagen reveals the ID.Buzz microbus as the its first full AV and the government of British Columbia helps support a Canadian electric heavy trucks company. Pixelated Production The […]

March 26, 2021

EV

Quivering with Anticipation: Project Arrow set to give update on RFD process on Thursday

Toronto, Ontario – Following a request for proposals (RFD) issued at CES 2021 in January, the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA) has an update regarding the current status of Project Arrow, the country’s first fully domestically-designed emissions-free vehicle. The APMA is set to deliver the update online via a webinar that will be open to […]

February 23, 2021

Technology

In-Cyber Insights: Most shops underprepared for cyberattacks, according to new report from APMA

Toronto, Ontario – A new report from the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) is reminding collision shop owners that adequate cybersecurity measures are no longer optional in today’s automotive environment. “Cyber has many faces in today’s automotive industry and poses significant risks if left unchecked,” said Flavio Volpe, APMA president.  “The reality is that now, […]

February 17, 2021

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Missed Connections: APMA president, Flavio Volpe warns of ‘vaccination gap’ forming between Canada, U.S.

Windsor, Ontario – The Automobile Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA) is warning Washington D.C. about an impending “vaccination gap” expected to occur between Canada and the U.S. in coming months, according to a report from the Windsor Star. Flavio Volpe, APMA president, is concerned about the implications of the U.S. reaching their national vaccination target by […]

February 16, 2021

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EV/AV Report: January 18, 2021

Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, the city of Vancouver is looking for someone to run a new electric tour bus charging station, Nova Scotia receives further funding to their EV charging grid and the APMA’s Project Arrow picks up a few key partnerships. Volt City The city of Vancouver […]

January 15, 2021

Collision Repair

Industry Investments: Invest Ontario targets auto investments from China

Toronto, Ontario — The Government of Ontario, eager to attract a new plant from automakers in China, has created an agency to act as a “one-stop-shop” for manufacturers scouting places to invest. The company, Invest Ontario, was created in July of 2020 and is viewed by the government as the “central agency for businesses to […]

January 12, 2021

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Breaking the Mold: APMA splits with CAMM, APMA to form new mold maker committee

Toronto, Ontario – The Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) is launching a new committee for mold makers following the organization’s split with the Canadian Association of Mold Makers (CAMM). APMA president Flavio Volpe notified his members of the new committee in a letter dated Dec. 15. “How you find and train the next generation of […]

December 18, 2020