Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA)

Did you know Lassonde was recently selected as a pre-qualified partner in the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA)'s Project Arrow – Canada’s first fully connected, autonomous, and zero-emission vehicle? With $7 million in new federal funding, APMA is propelling Project Arrow forward, showcasing Canadian talent and innovation on a global stage. Project Arrow is a monumental collaboration, uniting over 55 Canadian companies to advance sustainable, tech-driven automotive design. Our role at Lassonde? Leading research and talent development to empower students and researchers in building a greener future for the automotive industry. Big thanks to our partners, SmartTO and York University, for their support. Here’s to Canadian innovation driving us toward a sustainable tomorrow! #Lassonde #YUPositiveChange #YUResearch #SmartMobility #ProjectArrow

Thrilled to be back in #PortColborne for the groundbreaking of Asahi Kasei’s new electric vehicle battery separator plant! Asahi Kasei’s $1.7B investment will play an integral role in advancing Ontario’s growing end-to-end #EV and battery supply chain, while creating more than 300 good-paying jobs for workers in #NiagaraRegion! Jim Bradley Bill Steele François-Philippe Champagne Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g59GrMup

🌟 MedWorks & Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA) Announce New Partnership! 🌟 We’re excited to bring affordable, comprehensive healthcare solutions to Canada’s automotive workforce! Through our partnership with the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA), over 250 companies and 100,000 employees now have access to MedWorks' Corporate Health Program, featuring 24/7 telemedicine, mental health services, and more! 💼 Employers, it’s time to prioritize employee wellness! Full Press Release ➡️https://lnkd.in/gUXwqgq7 #WorkforceHealth #MedWorks #APMAPartnership #CorporateWellness #EmployeeCare

Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce that #ETAS has been pre-qualified as a partner for Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA)'s Project Arrow 2.0 — Canada’s first zero-emissions concept vehicle. 🌿 It’s an honor to contribute our cybersecurity expertise and guidance to this groundbreaking project. We look forward to playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable transportation. 🚗 Stay tuned for updates as we collaborate to make PA2.0 a resounding success! 🙌

NER members will be descending upon Ottawa in just over two weeks (November 27-28) for its bi-annual meeting in Ottawa at Gowling WLG. The focus of our meeting will be on Canada's energy transition and the impact of political change on our trajectory (see full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/gtpjQKeE). The impact of a Trump administration on Canada's energy sector and our economy will be top of mind. We will be hearing insights from Flavio Volpe, C.M., President, Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA), on how the auto sector has in the past successfully navigated tariff discussions as well as NAFTA negotiations. John Stackhouse, Senior Vice-President, RBC, will provide perspective on the investment climate in Canada and what we can expect. Finally, Greg Lyle, Founder and President, Innovative Research Group will take a temperature check on Canadian attitudes. David Herle, Partner, Rubicon Strategy Inc will be sitting down with all three and making sure all member questions are asked and answered. We are all eagerly awaiting this fast pace and interactive discussion with David and the panel. If you are interested in attending, but are not an NER member, please visit Eventbrite for a one-time opportunity to join us as a non-member: https://lnkd.in/g6wBGXrz Mark Childerhose, P.Eng, PMP, ME, Jason Chee-Aloy, Shitiz Agarwal, Geri Yin, Nicole Poirier, Jeff Mocha, P.Eng., MBA, Ahmed Hanafy, Michael Kobzar, Tim B. #energytransition #transmission #distribution #carbonreduction #generation #politics #Canada #US #tarrifs #ITC #IRA

Block Zero ❤️ Zero Emissions! We are proud to continue our collaboration with APMA on Canada's first zero emissions concept vehicle in Project Arrow 2.0. Thanks to APMA and Flavio Volpe, C.M. for the opportunity to pitch in. #ProjectArrow Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA)

Exciting news for the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA) last week as the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | Agence fédérale de ... announced a new $7-million investment for the expansion of Project Arrow 2.0. Ontario Tech University is proud to be the academic and build partner on Project Arrow and to work with the APMA and other partners to drive innovation forward.

Earning trust, strengthening relationships and having a literal seat at the table is why ABC Technologies is Molding The Future of Canadian business and its role in the global automotive industry. ABC CEO Terry Campbell (group image, white shirt) once again joined Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and members of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA) for discussions on international trade, engagement and involvement so that invested stakeholders can see action and achievable success from companies leading the way. This past July, ABC was honored to host the DPM and her team at our Toronto office and manufacturing facility where she took time to personally meet our employees on the shop floor, learn more about them and listen to their questions. We are appreciative that she chose to include one such interaction in her post below.

We’re thrilled to announce that Norm Fasteners is now a Pre-Qualified Partner for APMA’s Project Arrow 2.0 — Canada’s first zero-emissions concept vehicle! 🚗🌍   Partnering with Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA), we’re joining an innovative ecosystem of suppliers and industry leaders driving the future of EV technology. For years, our fasteners have flawlessly powered thousands of North American vehicles, and we’re excited to bring this same reliability to Project Arrow.   Here’s to a sustainable future and the journey ahead! 🚀   #NormFasteners #ProjectArrow

Great to have a chance to talk to CBC’s The Current about 🇨🇦 auto, negotiating with Trump in 2017-2019 & lessons for today. Experience matters & so does a ticket to the next round. Beware all the confident new trade & auto ‘experts’ with neither of these. https://lnkd.in/g-_4d2qP