Industry veteran Tony Stephens has joined the board of VASA. He was elected unopposed at the recent annual general meeting and fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Robert Picone, who had served on the board since 2012. Tony began his career in 1978 at Martin Wilson Bros, then moved to Ingrams in 1986 … Continue reading Tony Stephens joins VASA board as Robert Picone retires
VASA member workshop Elizabeth Auto Electrics has made history by hosting the 100th dual trade apprentice enrolled through MTA Training and Employment’s nation-leading program. Alexander Adcock joined the northern Adelaide business as demand for advanced automotive skills accelerates in response to the federal government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard and the rapid uptake of hybrid and … Continue reading VASA member hosts 100th dual trade apprentice through MTA SA/NT
VASA has started 2025 by welcoming Greg Shoemark to its board of directors. Many VASA members will have met Greg at the last two Wire & Gas events or at the Australian Refrigeration Council exhibit during the Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo, Autocare, ARBS and other industry get-togethers. Late last year, Greg retired from his role … Continue reading Greg Shoemark joins VASA board
Brett Meads (2022-present) As VASA celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, it’s quite an interesting exercise to reflect on just how much change our industry has undergone, and how those changes have influenced the professionalism of those working on the humble motor car. While 1993 saw the official birth of VASA as an industry association, … Continue reading VASA presidents reflect on the association’s first 30 years
An Australian mobile air conditioning pioneer who once claimed his company was the biggest air conditioner of ambulances in the world, Bruce Marland Humphreys, head of the former Melbourne automotive empire of Marlandaire died on 14 January this year. The claim has not only gone unchallenged, but reading Marlandaire’s client list confirms that the company … Continue reading Vale Bruce Marland Humphreys — a true Australian pioneer
Former Refrigerant Reclaim Australia general manager Michael Bennett has been reelected as chair of the Australian Refrigeration Council. VASA vice president Brett Meads remains on the ARC board as a representative of the automotive sector, while former VASA president and ARC chair Mark Padwick retired from his position along with Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors’ … Continue reading Michael Bennett reelected as chair of ARC board
