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VASA and other industry bodies including Australian Refrigeration Council and Refrigerants Australia are continuing to oppose the inclusion of a ‘retrofit and modify’ Unit of Competency now that feedback has been invited for draft training products in the Automotive – Light Vehicle category developed by PwC’s Skills for Australia. The VASA board strongly believes that … Continue reading Industry opposes ‘Retrofit and Modify’ Unit of Competency throughout consultancy process

UNDER the stewardship scheme operated by Refrigerant Reclaim Australia (RRA), the nation’s HVACR sector has prevented refrigerant emissions equivalent to more than 15 tonnes of carbon dioxide since 1993. To put it another way, this amount of CO2 would fill more than 10 ballons the size of Earth. Australia is a world leader in recovering, … Continue reading HVACR sector saving the planet, one refrigerant cylinder at a time

WHEN Redarc Electronics approached VASA about helping attract local members to a free event at its recently expanded factory and headquarters in Adelaide, nobody expected people to make a 14-hour round-trip to attend. Yet VASA members Peter Henderson of Tumby Auto Electrical Services and Anthony Mugavin of Tony Mugavin Auto Electrical respectively travelled seven hours … Continue reading VASA members make 14h round-trips to attend Redarc event in Adelaide

THE number of automotive manufacturing companies in Australia has reached 300, up from 260 in 2015, according to research commissioned by the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA). Although the number of operating businesses has increased, overall revenue and employment in the sector are down as a result of Ford, Holden and Toyota closing their Australian … Continue reading Report reveals growth in Australian automotive manufacturing sector

THIS image of an Australian-spec Toyota 70 Series LandCruiser converted to electric drive was published online by VASA member GB Auto and went on to be shared almost 900 times on Facebook with 1200 comments and nearly 800 reactions. After going viral, the electric ‘Cruiser ended up with national media coverage. GB Auto is working … Continue reading VASA member GB Auto goes viral with electric Toyota LandCruiser

KYLIE Farrelley has been named as new general manager of Refrigerant Reclaim Australia and successor to Michael Bennett, who will step down next month after 22 years. Farrelley joins RRA after almost 20 years at refrigerant manufacturer Arkema, having been an industry representative to the organisation since 2008 and served on its board of directors … Continue reading Farrelley is new general manager of RRA

COOLDRIVE Auto Parts is supporting the growing number of hybrid and electric cars on Australasian roads with a range of 25 tools and chargers plus 180 related spare parts. Among this offering is stock of Tolsten specialised tools such as insulated screwdrivers, spanners and ratchets that are rated for 1000V AC with IEC60900 compliance and … Continue reading CoolDrive stocks tools, parts for hybrids and EVs

THE Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) will establish state-of-the-art Automotive Innovation Centres in Victoria and South Australia to provide local automotive product designers and manufacturers with the tools, advanced technology, vehicles, expertise and the collaborative environment required to innovate, design and test products for local and export markets. AAAA CEO Stuart Charity said the facilities, … Continue reading AAAA to open Automotive Innovation Centres in Victoria and South Australia