VASA will hold its Annual General Meeting on Saturday 3rd June at 10am EST. It will take place at VASA Head Office in Ormeau, Queensland. This year’s VASA AGM will not be attached to a training event, but we hope to soon announce an exciting training opportunity for late July. Members will receive a formal … Continue reading Low-key VASA AGM confirmed for June 3 at Ormeau, QLD
VASA is proud to again be exhibiting at the Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo in Melbourne from April 6-8, which is a great opportunity for the association to raise its profile and strengthen ties among the automotive industry, engage with existing members and recruit new ones. All members are encouraged to attend the Expo and visit … Continue reading Countdown to Aftermarket Expo
VASA will run two free seminars at the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Expo to provide an overview of the new industry standard air-conditioning refrigerant R1234yf, which is now replacing R134a globally. Delivered by VASA vice-president Brett Meads, the hour-long information session will take place at 10.30am on Saturday April 8 and be repeated at 2.30pm the … Continue reading Free “Life After R134a” seminar at Auto Aftermarket Expo
THE Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo is fast approaching and VASA members are encouraged to start making planning their trip to this must-see biannual trade show, which will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 6-8 April 2017. As a follow-up to VASA’s successful Aftermarket Expo debut in 2015 we will again be … Continue reading AAAA Expo good for your business
VASA’S North American counterpart MACS is now taking bookings for its 2017 training event and trade show, which will be held at the Anaheim Marriott in California from February 15-18. The theme will be Mobile A/C: Global Service Horizons, exploring the new technologies influencing the role of mobile A/C systems in current and future vehicles. … Continue reading MACS 2017 event tickets on sale
THIS year’s New Zealand OEX Grant Hand training takes place from 9-12 September in Auckland and 16-18 September in Christchurch. Courses on offer comprise Fundamentals of Automotive Air-conditioning (basic course), Analysis of Automotive Air-conditioning Systems (advanced diagnostic course) and Earthmoving & Agricultural Air-conditioning Systems. All courses cost $NZ395 + GST and run for eight hours, … Continue reading Upcoming OEX Grant Hand training in New Zealand
AS THE first future:gas refrigerant seminars approach, the future:gas website continues to take a steady stream of online bookings for this important industry-led education initiative. Widespread media coverage, a growing list of sponsors and the people from all over Australia and New Zealand signing up every day prove the automotive industry needs and wants to … Continue reading The future:gas refrigerant roadshow begins next month
VASA members are offered a 10 per cent rebate on all ticket types for the European Automotive AC Convention (EAAC) in Frankfurt, Germany on September 17 this year, immediately after the Automechanika show. There is always an Australian contingent at the bi-annual, english-speaking EAAC, which this year will include 18 presentations, demonstrations and workshops focusing … Continue reading Discounted tickets to European Automotive AC Convention
Ashdown Ingram has donated a Mastercool equipment package valued at almost $2700 (inc GST) to be given away in a prize draw at the June 4 SightGlass Training, VASA AGM and Bob Ansett dinner event that will take place on the Gold Coast. The Mastercool equipment package comprises: Leak detector for CFC, HFC, HFC and … Continue reading Win a $2000+ equipment package!
VASA is proud to be involved in what is thought to be a world-first initiative of travelling seminars that will increase awareness and knowledge about the new automotive refrigerants R1234yf and R744 (carbon dioxide). The future:gas website went live this week, providing information and online bookings for this important industry-led initiative. The line-up of speakers … Continue reading future:gas refrigerant seminar roadshow launched
