AMC Connection
Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada
The week's activities kick off on Monday morning with the ever popular AMC Golf Classic. Join us at the Aspen Links Golf and Country Club for an 8 a.m. shotgun start. We'll enjoy the awards luncheon at 1 p.m. and have the afternoon free for set-up activities at the Farm Progress Show.
On Monday evening, the convention's opening reception and banquet at Evraz Place will include our association's Annual General Meeting as well as an evening of social and and business networking. Tuesday morning's breakfast sets us up for a conference agenda, that includes a strong lineup of speakers addressing topics from supply chain to business transition. We'll talk about human resource management, foreign exchange, cutting-edge promotion, sales techniques and much more.
The annual AMC Trade Show will be held in conjunction with the Farm Progress Show's International Business Reception on Tuesday evening. This event has gained in momentum and popularity over the past two years and we're looking forward to the largest crowd of industry leaders, foreign buyer delegations and VIP farmers ever. More than 40 AMC members will sell to this global audience of over 500 attendees. You won't want to miss it!
If you haven't made plans to join us in Regina on June 13 and 14, call us today. It's your organization and your convention - only you can make it a success!
Best regards,
Jerry Engel, President
Regular Members
Franklin Enterprises Ltd. a Division of Ag. Growth Industries
Member Since: 2011
89 Bunting Street Winnipeg, MB
John Gergely jgergely@franklinenterprises.com
Phone: 204-633-9838 Toll Free: 800-665-98939 Fax: 204-633-4318
www.franlinenterprises.com
Franklin Enterprises is a contract manufacturer providing a comprehensive list of services including fabrication, machining, welding, stamping, forming, value-added assembly, complex component manufacturing and powder coating. ISO 9001-2008 Registered.
MP Filtri (Canada) Inc.
380 Four Valley Drive Concord, ON
Stephanie Lamb slamb@mpfiltricanada.com
Rob Chin rchin@mpfiltricanada.com
Phone: 905-303-1369 Toll Free: Fax: 905-303-7256
www.mpfiltricanada.com
Hydraulic Components - ball valves, check valves, pressure switches, Hi-Logear pumps, accessories, pressure gauges, LSHT motors, cylinders, monoblock valves.
Products & Services: Cylinders; Hydraulic Parts and Accessories; Pumps and Accessories; Valves
Associate Members
Access Life and Insurance Services Ltd.
253 - 11488 24th St. SE Calgary, AB
Paul Sheane psheane@accessbenefits.ca
Adam Duncan aduncan@accessbenefits.ca
Phone: 403-264-8020 Toll Free: 888-264-8020 Fax: 403-263-8020
www.accessbenefits.ca
Access Life and Insurance Services Ltd. is Western Canada's leading independent provider of health benefit plans. We sell all manner of insurance products from traditional group benefits to specialty products like medical access insurance. Our website lists many of the products available.
Products & Services: Consulting; Insurance Brokerage; Insurance Services
Core Hydraulics Ltd.
90 De Bates Street Winnipeg, MB
Derek Proulx derek.proulx@corehydraulics.com
Mark DeBuedre mark.degueldre@corehydraulics.com
Phone: 204-663-8122 Toll Free: Fax: 204-663-8703
www.corehydraulics.com
Hydraulic Cylinders, Hydraulic Manifolds/Valve Blocks, Roller Pumps, Diaphragm Pumps, Centrifugal Pumps, and Tie Rod Cylinders.
Products & Services: Cylinders; Hydraulic Hose, Couplings & Assemblies; Hydraulic Parts and Accessories; Water Pumps
Metal Connection
PO Box 1571 Martensville, SK
Brad DeCorby bdecorby@metalconnection.ca
Phone: 306-955-0515 Toll Free: Fax: 306-931-6117
www.metalconnection.ca
Metal Connection helps manufacturers sell their excess metal inventory. Customers can post their product on our website, or we can manage the entire process on your behalf. We can advertise your product, negotiate the price and sell your items on your behalf without revealing your identity.
Products & Services: Steel Tubing - large diameter; Steel Tubing - small diameter; Steel Tubing - specialty; Steel/Metal Supply
MPG Consultants
312 Karen Place Waterloo, ON
Gerald Luciuk gluliuk@mpgconsultants.com
Mykhail Gogolev mgogolev@mpgconsultants.com
Phone: 306-341-2045 Toll Free:
www.mpgconsultants.com
Consulting Services - Innovation Tax Credit and SR&ED (Scientific Research and Experimental Development) Incentives.
Products & Services: Consulting; Legal/Consulting Services; Research & Development/Engineering Services
The Chesterman vs. CNH story is a classic David and Goliath battle spanning a six year period. On September 30, 2006, CNH Canada, Ltd. (CNH) purported to sever the business agreements of five Ontario New Holland dealers, including the 19 year relationship they had enjoyed with Chesterman Farm Equipment Inc. of Tillsonburg, Ontario. Chesterman was advised that the termination by CNH was effective December 31st of that year and CNH's reason for termination was cited as failure to achieve market share.
Chesterman, which received New Holland's President's Award for 2005-2006, in recognition of superior achievement in New Holland dealer standards a scant few weeks prior to receiving the termination letter, had no prior awareness that their contract with CNH was in jeopardy.
In response, to what they perceived as unfair treatment, Chesterman initiated a tribunal process through the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture in early 2006, alleging that CNH's "termination" breached the Ontario Farm Implements Act and Ontario Regulation 123/06, which set out specific terms under which dealers and manufacturers must conduct business in the province and prevents manufacturers from effecting arbitrary dealer terminations.
CNH was shortly to change their story following Chesterman filing for tribunal hearing. Despite the letter of termination sent to Chesterman Farm Equipment Inc., CNH now claimed not to have terminated the dealership; rather, they had exercised their right not to renew the contract.
The tribunal hearing took place over a seven day period in October 2010. Their ruling, published on March 17th, 2011, declares the tribunal is satisfied that CFEI has proven that CNH breached Ontario Regulation 123/06 by not renewing the Dealer Agreement.
Also under scrutiny and being argued by the parties in Chesterman vs. CNH Canada Ltd., was interpretation of the Warranty Reimbursement clauses of the Ontario Farm Implement Act. This section of the Act requires that manufacturers reimburse dealers for the repair of defective farm implements at posted shop labour rate and includes travel, transportation and diagnostic time. John Deere and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), both applied for and were granted intervener status by the tribunal which allowed their participation in arguing the warranty reimbursement aspect of the Chesterman vs. CNH case.
Despite CNH and the interveners' strenuous argument that these requirements under the Act applied only to mass recall situations, they were unsuccessful in that argument. Tribunal invoked the legal principle that legislature does not intend its legislation to have absurd consequences in their published ruling that, "The warranty reimbursement provisions in the Act apply to all claims for warranty reimbursements and not merely to claims for reimbursement arising from a mass recall of farm implements exhibiting a common defect."
Beverly Leavitt, President/CEO of Canada East Equipment Dealers' Association (CEEDA), the trade association representing equipment dealers in the province of Ontario, said this decision by the Tribunal puts to bed a six year interpretation dispute between CEEDA and the manufacturer entities doing business in Ontario. "For years many manufacturers have expected their dealer network, which has absolutely no input into the design or engineering of a manufacturer's product, to absorb some or in other instances, all of the associated warranty costs," says Leavitt. She went on to say, "Dealers operate on some fairly tight margins these days and as a result, they would have been left with little option but to pass on warranty costs to their customers had the tribunal decision been different."
When asked how the decision is expected to impact the cost of equipment, Leavitt responded, "The decision of the Tribunal will have no financial ramification for the manufacturer of exceptional quality product. It is only those entities who produce sub-standard equipment that have reason for concern."
CNH Canada Ltd. has filed an appeal with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice Division Court.
On February 4th, 2011 Prime Minster Harper and President Obama issued a joint declaration on Canada/US economic integration and competitiveness. The joint declaration established only the generally agreed upon principals – such as eliminating and reducing regulatory burdens and cooperating on border security – and was purposefully vague on the details. Over the course of the next few months the governments in Canada and the US will be looking for specific input on two related sections of the declaration – the Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) and the Beyond the Border Working Group (BBWG).
The RCC commits both countries to find ways to reduce and prevent regulatory barriers to cross-border trade, because simplifying rules and reducing red tape lead to lower costs for business and consumers, and ultimately to more jobs.
In short, governments are looking for both a broad-based principled approach, as well as specific company/sector issues, both for short-term wins where possible, as well as longer term planning.
The BBWG is looking at implementing a shared vision for perimeter security and economic competitiveness and in part is looking for ways to reduce the cost of conducting legitimate business across the border by implementing, where practicable, common practices and streamlined procedures for customs processing and regulatory compliance. For more information click here.
Governments are looking for ways to streamline operations in the near term by moving processing away from the border and looking for mechanisms to harmonize reporting requirements and enhance trusted trader programs (C-TPAT, Partners in Protection, Customs Self Assessment, etc.).
The ever-popular AMC Golf Classic tees off at the Aspen Links Golf and Country Club on Monday, June 13th at 8 a.m.
Meet your friends and current and future business partners on the links. Enjoy the golf awards luncheon at 1 p.m. Have the rest of the afternoon free to set up for the Farm Progress Show.
Spots are limited, so sign up today!
This category is for services that are authentic, new and unique to the agricultural community and have not applied for or have been granted a legal patent or copyright, or have any intention of applying for such legal protection.
The following companies all submitted applications for their item and those applications were presented to the committee for approval. Once approved, applications went before a panel of judges for rating.
Ag. Risk Management Inc.
Arrow Corp Inc.
BILN Holidings Inc
Dekoning Innovations
Dimo's Labrtronics
DynAgra
Easy On Tail Lights
Elmers Manufacturing
Farmers Edge
Flexxifinger QD Industries Inc
Greenfields Fertilizer corp
Greenslades Northern Welding
Horizon Agro Inc.
Irwin Sieben
J.R.P. Farms Ltd.
Little Giant Ladder/cal-ell Imports
Mandako Argi Marketing Ltd.
Michelin North America
Prairie Tech Enterprises
Rack Petroleum
RiteWay Mfg. Co. Ltd.
Rodono Industries Ltd.
Sakundiak Equipment
Seed Master
Stardust Farms Ltd.
Trailtech Inc.
Tridekon
Triple Star Mfg. Ltd.
Vandenhurk Farms
