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AMC has undergone some changes in the past few months to make it more efficient at serving members. In early June, Nanos Research sent surveys to all members asking for their input on AMC, our services and programs. Thank you for your input and feedback as it will help make AMC more valuable to members.
With the new president came a restructuring of AMC’s roles and responsibilities. Some of these changes resulted in team members leaving and we wish them well in their endeavours. Please join us welcoming the newest team members:
• Manager, Marketing and Communications: Shannon Bachorick joins AMC with over 10 years’ experience managing and operating her own business in communications. Shannon is responsible for developing a communications strategy and annual plan for our key marketing tools including our electronic newsletter, bi-annual magazine and events planning. If you have news releases or items that should be shared with other members, please send them to shannon@a-m-c.ca.
• Executive Assistant: Judy Ahlsten joins AMC with over 20 years of administrative experience to executives in the financial industry. Judy’s mandate is to support the president and board of directors while also ensuring we are serving members well.
Donnie remains our trusted financial advisor and continues to support the services and programs offered to members.
As part of the restructuring, all staff members are able to help members with questions about our programs and services.
The AMC office in Regina has also undergone a few cosmetic changes with fresh new paint and artwork on display by Saskatchewan artist Jo Ann Fahlman. We received many compliments on our new look during the AMC open house at the start of Canada’s Farm Progress Show. We also now have a dedicated office with a desk and a window for members who would like to have a space to work in Regina. The office includes a private phone line and Wi-Fi. We also have a small conference room that accommodates up to eight people. As always, we are happy to offer coffee, tea or water to AMC members while in Regina. Please contact us if you wish to reserve this space.
We need your input!
We would like your input on the date of AMC’s Annual Golf Classic. In the past, it was held on the Monday of CFPS week. This year, we held it on the Tuesday. We want to know what our members prefer for next year. Would you rather our golf tournament be held on Monday, June 13 or Tuesday, June 14, 2016? As well, please send any other feedback concerning the golf tournament to Shannon Bachorick. Thank you for your response!
With the new president came a restructuring of AMC’s roles and responsibilities. Some of these changes resulted in team members leaving and we wish them well in their endeavours. Please join us welcoming the newest team members:
• Manager, Marketing and Communications: Shannon Bachorick joins AMC with over 10 years’ experience managing and operating her own business in communications. Shannon is responsible for developing a communications strategy and annual plan for our key marketing tools including our electronic newsletter, bi-annual magazine and events planning. If you have news releases or items that should be shared with other members, please send them to shannon@a-m-c.ca.
• Executive Assistant: Judy Ahlsten joins AMC with over 20 years of administrative experience to executives in the financial industry. Judy’s mandate is to support the president and board of directors while also ensuring we are serving members well.
Donnie remains our trusted financial advisor and continues to support the services and programs offered to members.
As part of the restructuring, all staff members are able to help members with questions about our programs and services.
The AMC office in Regina has also undergone a few cosmetic changes with fresh new paint and artwork on display by Saskatchewan artist Jo Ann Fahlman. We received many compliments on our new look during the AMC open house at the start of Canada’s Farm Progress Show. We also now have a dedicated office with a desk and a window for members who would like to have a space to work in Regina. The office includes a private phone line and Wi-Fi. We also have a small conference room that accommodates up to eight people. As always, we are happy to offer coffee, tea or water to AMC members while in Regina. Please contact us if you wish to reserve this space.
We need your input!
We would like your input on the date of AMC’s Annual Golf Classic. In the past, it was held on the Monday of CFPS week. This year, we held it on the Tuesday. We want to know what our members prefer for next year. Would you rather our golf tournament be held on Monday, June 13 or Tuesday, June 14, 2016? As well, please send any other feedback concerning the golf tournament to Shannon Bachorick. Thank you for your response!
AMC hosted and participated in a number of events during the 2015 CFPS. The 23rd annual AMC Golf Classic took place on Tuesday at the Murray Golf Club in Regina. We had beautiful weather for the tournament, which made the day that much more enjoyable. The list of winners and pictures from the event can be found on the AMC Golf Classic page.
On Wednesday, we partnered with HSBC to host the keynote presentation "Growth Through Export Markets." Gary Anderson, CEO of Ag Growth International, provided an overview of AGI’s experience expanding into export markets. Andrew Skinner, Head of Global Trade and Receivables Finance at HSBC Canada, also spoke about HSBC’s experience in our industry and the tools it can provide as you contemplate expansion. This was a great forum for AMC members to network and speak with business leaders in our industry.
In addition to the above-mentioned events, AMC partnered with Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) and Saskatchewan Trade and Export Program (STEP) to host an executive roundtable with the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, on Friday. The roundtable provided a great opportunity to discuss key industry issues. If you wish to be involved in such events in the future, please contact our office.
On Wednesday, we partnered with HSBC to host the keynote presentation "Growth Through Export Markets." Gary Anderson, CEO of Ag Growth International, provided an overview of AGI’s experience expanding into export markets. Andrew Skinner, Head of Global Trade and Receivables Finance at HSBC Canada, also spoke about HSBC’s experience in our industry and the tools it can provide as you contemplate expansion. This was a great forum for AMC members to network and speak with business leaders in our industry.
In addition to the above-mentioned events, AMC partnered with Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) and Saskatchewan Trade and Export Program (STEP) to host an executive roundtable with the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, on Friday. The roundtable provided a great opportunity to discuss key industry issues. If you wish to be involved in such events in the future, please contact our office.
NEW AMC MEMBERS
BRC Engineering is an ISO9001:2008 certified, family owned, precision CNC machine shop and engineering design firm, based in Calgary, Alberta. They have been in business since 1997, and their major markets have been upstream oil & gas equipment manufacturers. They have experience machining a wide variety of parts from many different material, and can handle quantities from prototype to high volume. They have a 27,000 sq.ft. facility in NE Calgary, and run 2 shifts/day x 5 days/wk. They have a manual machining department in addition to their 15 CNC machines that range in capability from basic 2-axis turning, to multi spindle live tool lathes and 9-axis mill/turn machines. They ship world wide.
Hydraulic and industrial hoses and fittings, rubber conveyor belting for ag equipment, lacing, Kanaflex air seeder hoses, grain vac hoses, downspout hoses, liquid fertilizer hoses, sprayer hoses, valves, pressure gauges, Banjo products, clamps, V-belts, custom-cut sheet rubber/belt pieces, gaskets, Celltite sponge, quick-release couplings, on-site training/VMI
INDUSTRY NEWS
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that Canada and Ukraine have successfully concluded negotiations toward the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA). The bilateral free trade agreement will boost commercial ties between the two countries, creating jobs and opportunities for Canadians across Canada. The announcement was made just a few weeks after the Prime Minister’s visit to Ukraine in early June, his third to the country since March 2014.
The CUFTA will provide improved market access for Canadian exports to the Ukrainian market, help address non-tariff barriers and facilitate closer economic relations. In addition, the CUFTA will provide Ukrainian exports with improved access to the Canadian market, which is consistent with the Government’s unwavering commitment to support Ukraine’s democratic transition and economic reforms.
Once the Agreement enters into force, Canada and Ukraine will immediately eliminate duties on 99.9 per cent and 86 per cent of respective current imports, thereby benefiting both Canadian and Ukrainian exporters and consumers. The Agreement will result in the elimination of all Ukrainian tariffs on industrial goods, forestry and wood products, fish and seafood products, as well as the elimination of the vast majority of Ukraine’s agricultural tariffs. Canadian agriculture exporters will benefit from duty-free access for beef, pulses, grains, canola oil, processed foods and animal feed. Canadian pork producers will benefit from improved access to Ukraine’s market via a large tariff rate quota.
Prime Minister Harper highlighted the inclusion of Ukraine as a priority emerging market under Canada’s Global Markets Action Plan and as one of Canada’s development countries of focus. He also publicly released Canada’s market access plan for Ukraine – another tool the Government of Canada is providing to help Canadian companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, identify new opportunities to do business in Ukraine.
The Agreement is informed by public consultations, and reflects the views and priorities of Canadian businesses, industry associations, provinces and territories, and other stakeholders.
Quick Facts
• Since 2006, the Government of Canada has concluded free trade agreements with 39 countries, bringing the total to 44.
• Total bilateral merchandise trade between Canada and Ukraine averaged $347 million in 2011-2013, and is expected to expand by 19 per cent as a result of the implementation of this trade agreement.
• Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP) would increase by $29.2 million under this trade agreement; similarly, Ukraine’s GDP would expand by $18.6 million.
• Canada’s exports to Ukraine would increase by $41.2 million. Canada’s export gains would be broad-based with exports of pork, machinery and equipment, transport equipment, other manufactured products, motor vehicles and parts, as well as chemical products leading the way.
• With the conclusion of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement and the coming into force of the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement on January 1, 2015, Canadian exporters will soon benefit from preferential access to more than half of the global marketplace.
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"Our Government has shown an unwavering commitment to ensuring the stability and security of Ukraine. Today’s conclusion of the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement is another milestone in the important relationship between our two countries. We remain committed to creating the best conditions for Canadian companies to succeed abroad, as well as to ensure jobs and opportunities across our country." – Prime Minister Stephen Harper
The CUFTA will provide improved market access for Canadian exports to the Ukrainian market, help address non-tariff barriers and facilitate closer economic relations. In addition, the CUFTA will provide Ukrainian exports with improved access to the Canadian market, which is consistent with the Government’s unwavering commitment to support Ukraine’s democratic transition and economic reforms.
Once the Agreement enters into force, Canada and Ukraine will immediately eliminate duties on 99.9 per cent and 86 per cent of respective current imports, thereby benefiting both Canadian and Ukrainian exporters and consumers. The Agreement will result in the elimination of all Ukrainian tariffs on industrial goods, forestry and wood products, fish and seafood products, as well as the elimination of the vast majority of Ukraine’s agricultural tariffs. Canadian agriculture exporters will benefit from duty-free access for beef, pulses, grains, canola oil, processed foods and animal feed. Canadian pork producers will benefit from improved access to Ukraine’s market via a large tariff rate quota.
Prime Minister Harper highlighted the inclusion of Ukraine as a priority emerging market under Canada’s Global Markets Action Plan and as one of Canada’s development countries of focus. He also publicly released Canada’s market access plan for Ukraine – another tool the Government of Canada is providing to help Canadian companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, identify new opportunities to do business in Ukraine.
The Agreement is informed by public consultations, and reflects the views and priorities of Canadian businesses, industry associations, provinces and territories, and other stakeholders.
Quick Facts
• Since 2006, the Government of Canada has concluded free trade agreements with 39 countries, bringing the total to 44.
• Total bilateral merchandise trade between Canada and Ukraine averaged $347 million in 2011-2013, and is expected to expand by 19 per cent as a result of the implementation of this trade agreement.
• Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP) would increase by $29.2 million under this trade agreement; similarly, Ukraine’s GDP would expand by $18.6 million.
• Canada’s exports to Ukraine would increase by $41.2 million. Canada’s export gains would be broad-based with exports of pork, machinery and equipment, transport equipment, other manufactured products, motor vehicles and parts, as well as chemical products leading the way.
• With the conclusion of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement and the coming into force of the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement on January 1, 2015, Canadian exporters will soon benefit from preferential access to more than half of the global marketplace.
Quote
"Our Government has shown an unwavering commitment to ensuring the stability and security of Ukraine. Today’s conclusion of the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement is another milestone in the important relationship between our two countries. We remain committed to creating the best conditions for Canadian companies to succeed abroad, as well as to ensure jobs and opportunities across our country." – Prime Minister Stephen Harper
IntraGrain announces its new innovation, BIN-SENSE DIRECT, will be released to the marketplace and on display at Canada’s Farm Progress Show, June 17 – 19, 2015
Regina, Saskatchewan, June 15, 2015– IntraGrain Technologies Inc has invented the Agricultural industry’s first "SMART" Handheld Monitor branded BIN-SENSE DIRECT that will be released to the marketplace and on display at Canada’s Farm Progress Show in Regina, Saskatchewan, June 17 – 19, 2015, as well as, at the Ag In Motion Outdoor Farm Expo scheduled for Saskatoon, July 21 – 23, 2015.
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- An industry first; producers and anyone with stored grain can now add this management tool to a smartphone or tablet and turn it into a powerful "World-Class" handheld monitor
- The "Dongle" plug-and-play device is compatible with current Apple & Android mobile devices
- Temperature and Moisture monitoring of stored grain via self-directed intermittent on-site data collection with device and the option to upload data for online viewing and safe storage
- App features a dynamic display using intuitive formats, colors and shapes for a rich userexperience, and is especially well-suited to those customers affected by color-blindness
- "DIRECT" represents the latest technology advancements applied to monitoring systems
- BIN-SENSE DIRECT retails for $999 and is available through BIN-SENSE authorized dealers
- Easily upgrade to the BIN-SENSE LIVE Wireless 24/7 Monitoring System at anytime
Kyle Folk, President of IntraGrain Technologies Inc states: "IntraGrain is excited to offer another convenient intuitive tool for producers to be able to mitigate the risk of grain spoilage. BIN-SENSE DIRECT incorporates the latest leading-edge technology to create an easy-to-use, self-directed interactive experience between customers and their stored grain."
Kevin Clews, President of Clews Management Ltd, a BIN-SENSE distributor and retailer based in Red Deer, Alberta has this to say: "BIN-SENSE DIRECT brings producers into the modern era of easy-to-use, brilliantly applied leading technology that works great for cost-conscious, on-site data collection and intermittent monitoring of stored grain."
Mr. Clews further states that, "IntraGrain provides the industry with a choice of Best-in-Class, user-friendly monitoring solutions, that our customers demand, with their dependable BIN-SENSE innovations. Most everyone has a smartphone and they can easily add these effective proactive management tools onto their mobile devices. For a few cents a bushel one-time acquisition cost, why wouldn’t you protect yourself and experience the freedom and peace-of-mind of doing so?"
Curt Nordin, Product & IT Manager for Flaman Sales Ltd, a BIN-SENSE distributor and retailer with multiple stores in Western Canada has this to say: "BIN-SENSE DIRECT is an exciting new product because it allows customers to easily step into stored grain monitoring by utilizing the most advanced technology in one convenient package for this purpose. DIRECT is an excellent management tool that is reliable, easy-to-use and compatible with all of the mainstream mobile devices that our customers already have. With the built-in ability for uploading data to the internet, the information can also be viewed online through your IntraGrain account. BIN-SENSE DIRECT, like all of the innovative BIN-SENSE products, is a user-friendly, high quality, cost-effective monitoring solution that is a must-have management tool for everyone with stored grain."
IntraGrain Technologies Inc is an ethically motivated, quality driven, global-leading technology innovator and manufacturer of durable, scalable and dependable hardware and software products for utilization in the company’s state-of-the-art asset monitoring and management systems. Precise, reliable data collection coupled with efficient, fast and secure information transmission and application is paramount. The global deployment and implementation of trusted World-Class solutions with enriched dynamically interactive user-experiences to enhance usability, functionality and further, optimize each customer’s return-on-investment are at the forefront of the organization’s key objectives. These core values are supported by clear disciplined guiding principles and executed by dedicated, capable, caring people.
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If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Kyle Folk, President IntraGrain Technologies Inc at 306.570.7979 or via email at kylefolk@intragrain.com.
Regina, Saskatchewan, June 15, 2015– IntraGrain Technologies Inc has invented the Agricultural industry’s first "SMART" Handheld Monitor branded BIN-SENSE DIRECT that will be released to the marketplace and on display at Canada’s Farm Progress Show in Regina, Saskatchewan, June 17 – 19, 2015, as well as, at the Ag In Motion Outdoor Farm Expo scheduled for Saskatoon, July 21 – 23, 2015.
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- An industry first; producers and anyone with stored grain can now add this management tool to a smartphone or tablet and turn it into a powerful "World-Class" handheld monitor
- The "Dongle" plug-and-play device is compatible with current Apple & Android mobile devices
- Temperature and Moisture monitoring of stored grain via self-directed intermittent on-site data collection with device and the option to upload data for online viewing and safe storage
- App features a dynamic display using intuitive formats, colors and shapes for a rich userexperience, and is especially well-suited to those customers affected by color-blindness
- "DIRECT" represents the latest technology advancements applied to monitoring systems
- BIN-SENSE DIRECT retails for $999 and is available through BIN-SENSE authorized dealers
- Easily upgrade to the BIN-SENSE LIVE Wireless 24/7 Monitoring System at anytime
Kyle Folk, President of IntraGrain Technologies Inc states: "IntraGrain is excited to offer another convenient intuitive tool for producers to be able to mitigate the risk of grain spoilage. BIN-SENSE DIRECT incorporates the latest leading-edge technology to create an easy-to-use, self-directed interactive experience between customers and their stored grain."
Kevin Clews, President of Clews Management Ltd, a BIN-SENSE distributor and retailer based in Red Deer, Alberta has this to say: "BIN-SENSE DIRECT brings producers into the modern era of easy-to-use, brilliantly applied leading technology that works great for cost-conscious, on-site data collection and intermittent monitoring of stored grain."
Mr. Clews further states that, "IntraGrain provides the industry with a choice of Best-in-Class, user-friendly monitoring solutions, that our customers demand, with their dependable BIN-SENSE innovations. Most everyone has a smartphone and they can easily add these effective proactive management tools onto their mobile devices. For a few cents a bushel one-time acquisition cost, why wouldn’t you protect yourself and experience the freedom and peace-of-mind of doing so?"
Curt Nordin, Product & IT Manager for Flaman Sales Ltd, a BIN-SENSE distributor and retailer with multiple stores in Western Canada has this to say: "BIN-SENSE DIRECT is an exciting new product because it allows customers to easily step into stored grain monitoring by utilizing the most advanced technology in one convenient package for this purpose. DIRECT is an excellent management tool that is reliable, easy-to-use and compatible with all of the mainstream mobile devices that our customers already have. With the built-in ability for uploading data to the internet, the information can also be viewed online through your IntraGrain account. BIN-SENSE DIRECT, like all of the innovative BIN-SENSE products, is a user-friendly, high quality, cost-effective monitoring solution that is a must-have management tool for everyone with stored grain."
IntraGrain Technologies Inc is an ethically motivated, quality driven, global-leading technology innovator and manufacturer of durable, scalable and dependable hardware and software products for utilization in the company’s state-of-the-art asset monitoring and management systems. Precise, reliable data collection coupled with efficient, fast and secure information transmission and application is paramount. The global deployment and implementation of trusted World-Class solutions with enriched dynamically interactive user-experiences to enhance usability, functionality and further, optimize each customer’s return-on-investment are at the forefront of the organization’s key objectives. These core values are supported by clear disciplined guiding principles and executed by dedicated, capable, caring people.
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If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Kyle Folk, President IntraGrain Technologies Inc at 306.570.7979 or via email at kylefolk@intragrain.com.
Primer and clearcoat enhance Rival topcoat offering
Glen Mills, PA – June 10, 2015: Axalta Coating Systems has introduced a new urethane primer and polyurethane clearcoat to expand its Rival™ economy paint brand family that offers just the right mix of value and performance for shops in the commercial vehicle industry.
Rival RV400 Urethane Primer is designed to be fast-drying and easy-to-sand with good fill properties. It is recommended for use over properly treated substrates such as aluminum, steel, fiberglass and plastic. RV400 Urethane Primer can be mixed using Rival RV128™ activator to achieve 2.1 lbs/gal volatile organic compounds (VOC) levels.
When customers desire added durability and protection, Rival RV500 Polyurethane Clearcoat is recommended for use over Rival topcoat. It is intended for use on overall applications to provide a high performance, high-gloss shine. RV500 Polyurethane Clearcoat is also mixed using Rival RV128 activator at 2.1 lbs/gal VOC levels.
"Axalta continues to create products that help meet the growing needs and demands of our customers," said Jim Fawcett, Axalta Commercial Transportation Product Manager. "The addition of the new Rival primer and clearcoat gives our customers a complete system of quality finishes for the economy market."
Axalta launched the Rival brand in 2013 with a single stage polyurethane enamel as a cost-effective finish for dealers, independent shops, fleets and municipalities. Rival topcoat is available in solid and metallic colors to give shops the flexibility to choose just the right Axalta product needed for the job.
For more information about Rival, please visit axalta.ca/transportation.
About Axalta Coating Systems
Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful and sustainable solutions. From light OEM vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish applications to electric motors, buildings and pipelines, our coatings are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and enable the materials we coat to last longer. With more than 145 years of experience in the coatings industry, the over 12,000 people of Axalta continue to find ways to serve our more than 120,000 customers in 130 countries better every day with the finest coatings, application systems and technology. For more information visit axaltacoatingsystems.com and follow us @axalta on Twitter and on LinkedIn.
Glen Mills, PA – June 10, 2015: Axalta Coating Systems has introduced a new urethane primer and polyurethane clearcoat to expand its Rival™ economy paint brand family that offers just the right mix of value and performance for shops in the commercial vehicle industry.
Rival RV400 Urethane Primer is designed to be fast-drying and easy-to-sand with good fill properties. It is recommended for use over properly treated substrates such as aluminum, steel, fiberglass and plastic. RV400 Urethane Primer can be mixed using Rival RV128™ activator to achieve 2.1 lbs/gal volatile organic compounds (VOC) levels.
When customers desire added durability and protection, Rival RV500 Polyurethane Clearcoat is recommended for use over Rival topcoat. It is intended for use on overall applications to provide a high performance, high-gloss shine. RV500 Polyurethane Clearcoat is also mixed using Rival RV128 activator at 2.1 lbs/gal VOC levels.
"Axalta continues to create products that help meet the growing needs and demands of our customers," said Jim Fawcett, Axalta Commercial Transportation Product Manager. "The addition of the new Rival primer and clearcoat gives our customers a complete system of quality finishes for the economy market."
Axalta launched the Rival brand in 2013 with a single stage polyurethane enamel as a cost-effective finish for dealers, independent shops, fleets and municipalities. Rival topcoat is available in solid and metallic colors to give shops the flexibility to choose just the right Axalta product needed for the job.
For more information about Rival, please visit axalta.ca/transportation.
About Axalta Coating Systems
Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful and sustainable solutions. From light OEM vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish applications to electric motors, buildings and pipelines, our coatings are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and enable the materials we coat to last longer. With more than 145 years of experience in the coatings industry, the over 12,000 people of Axalta continue to find ways to serve our more than 120,000 customers in 130 countries better every day with the finest coatings, application systems and technology. For more information visit axaltacoatingsystems.com and follow us @axalta on Twitter and on LinkedIn.
ST JOSEPH, MICHIGAN— The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has initiated a project to revise ANSI/ASAE S315.4, Agricultural Baling Twine for Automatic Balers. The standard provides uniform polyolefin and sisal agricultural baler twine specifications to ensure satisfactory performance in round and square balers as well as adequate durability in normal storage and handling of baled forage and biomass materials.
The standard is being revised to add a larger packaging size category for large square baler twine to provide an alternative for greater twine-carrying capability and re-wording of the description for knotters on a large square baler.
The committee would like additional input from twine producers, large square baler manufacturers, and users of agricultural baler twine. Anyone interested in providing input on this revision is asked to contact Scott Cedarquist, cedarq@asabe.org.
ASABE is recognized worldwide as a standards developing organization for food, agricultural, and biological systems, with more than 250 standards currently in publication. Conformance to ASABE standards is voluntary, except where required by state, provincial, or other governmental requirements, and the documents are developed by consensus in accordance with procedures approved by the American National Standards Institute. A current listing of all ASABE standards projects can be found on the ASABE web site at www.asabe.org/projects.
ASABE is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems. Further information on the Society can be obtained by contacting ASABE at (269) 429-0300, emailing hq@asabe.org or visiting www.asabe.org/.
CONTACT
Dolores Landeck
269-932-7039
The standard is being revised to add a larger packaging size category for large square baler twine to provide an alternative for greater twine-carrying capability and re-wording of the description for knotters on a large square baler.
The committee would like additional input from twine producers, large square baler manufacturers, and users of agricultural baler twine. Anyone interested in providing input on this revision is asked to contact Scott Cedarquist, cedarq@asabe.org.
ASABE is recognized worldwide as a standards developing organization for food, agricultural, and biological systems, with more than 250 standards currently in publication. Conformance to ASABE standards is voluntary, except where required by state, provincial, or other governmental requirements, and the documents are developed by consensus in accordance with procedures approved by the American National Standards Institute. A current listing of all ASABE standards projects can be found on the ASABE web site at www.asabe.org/projects.
ASABE is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems. Further information on the Society can be obtained by contacting ASABE at (269) 429-0300, emailing hq@asabe.org or visiting www.asabe.org/.
CONTACT
Dolores Landeck
269-932-7039
ST JOSEPH, MICHIGAN— The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) announces the completion of ANSI/ASAE S343.4, Terminology for Combines and Grain Harvesting.
The revision aligns terminology with currently used practices. The standard contains terminology pertinent to grain combine design and performance, improves communication among engineers and researchers and provides a basis for comparative listing of machine specifications.
ASABE members with standards access and those with site-license privileges can access the full-text via electronic download on the ASABE online Technical Library at elibrary.asabe.org/. Others can obtain a copy for a fee directly from the library or by contacting ASABE headquarters at OrderStandard@asabe.org.
ASABE is recognized worldwide as a standards developing organization for food, agricultural, and biological systems, with more than 250 standards currently in publication. Conformance to ASABE standards is voluntary, except where required by state, provincial, or other governmental requirements, and the documents are developed by consensus in accordance with procedures approved by the American National Standards Institute. For information on this or any other ASABE standard, contact Scott Cedarquist at 269-932-7031, cedarq@asabe.org. A current listing of all ASABE standards projects can be found on the ASABE web site at www.asabe.org/projects.
ASABE is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems. Further information on the Society can be obtained by contacting ASABE at (269) 429-0300, emailing hq@asabe.org or visiting www.asabe.org/.
CONTACT:
Dolores Landeck
269-932-7039
landeck@asabe.org
The revision aligns terminology with currently used practices. The standard contains terminology pertinent to grain combine design and performance, improves communication among engineers and researchers and provides a basis for comparative listing of machine specifications.
ASABE members with standards access and those with site-license privileges can access the full-text via electronic download on the ASABE online Technical Library at elibrary.asabe.org/. Others can obtain a copy for a fee directly from the library or by contacting ASABE headquarters at OrderStandard@asabe.org.
ASABE is recognized worldwide as a standards developing organization for food, agricultural, and biological systems, with more than 250 standards currently in publication. Conformance to ASABE standards is voluntary, except where required by state, provincial, or other governmental requirements, and the documents are developed by consensus in accordance with procedures approved by the American National Standards Institute. For information on this or any other ASABE standard, contact Scott Cedarquist at 269-932-7031, cedarq@asabe.org. A current listing of all ASABE standards projects can be found on the ASABE web site at www.asabe.org/projects.
ASABE is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems. Further information on the Society can be obtained by contacting ASABE at (269) 429-0300, emailing hq@asabe.org or visiting www.asabe.org/.
CONTACT:
Dolores Landeck
269-932-7039
landeck@asabe.org
ST JOSEPH, MICHIGAN— The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has begun a project to adopt with deviations an international standard, ISO 5675:2008, for hydraulic couplers on tractors.
The proposed standard, ANSI/ASABE AD5675:2008, Agricultural tractors and machinery — General purpose quick-action hydraulic couplers, will replace ASAE S366.2, Dimensions for cylindrical hydraulic couplers for agricultural tractors.
The adoption of ISO 5675:2008 would further harmonize national and international standardization, a goal that facilitates manufacturing, safety advancements and product marketing worldwide. It would join more than 40 ISO documents that have been nationally adopted by ASABE.
ASABE is recognized worldwide as a standards developing organization for food, agricultural, and biological systems, with more than 250 standards currently in publication. Conformance to ASABE standards is voluntary, except where required by state, provincial, or other governmental requirements, and the documents are developed by consensus in accordance with procedures approved by the American National Standards Institute. For information on this or any other ASABE standard, contact Scott Cedarquist at 269-932-7031, cedarq@asabe.org. A current listing of all ASABE standards projects can be found on the ASABE web site at www.asabe.org/projects.
ASABE is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems. Further information on the Society can be obtained by contacting ASABE at (269) 429-0300, emailing hq@asabe.org or visiting www.asabe.org/.
CONTACT
Dolores Landeck
269-932-7039
landeck@asabe.org
The proposed standard, ANSI/ASABE AD5675:2008, Agricultural tractors and machinery — General purpose quick-action hydraulic couplers, will replace ASAE S366.2, Dimensions for cylindrical hydraulic couplers for agricultural tractors.
The adoption of ISO 5675:2008 would further harmonize national and international standardization, a goal that facilitates manufacturing, safety advancements and product marketing worldwide. It would join more than 40 ISO documents that have been nationally adopted by ASABE.
ASABE is recognized worldwide as a standards developing organization for food, agricultural, and biological systems, with more than 250 standards currently in publication. Conformance to ASABE standards is voluntary, except where required by state, provincial, or other governmental requirements, and the documents are developed by consensus in accordance with procedures approved by the American National Standards Institute. For information on this or any other ASABE standard, contact Scott Cedarquist at 269-932-7031, cedarq@asabe.org. A current listing of all ASABE standards projects can be found on the ASABE web site at www.asabe.org/projects.
ASABE is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems. Further information on the Society can be obtained by contacting ASABE at (269) 429-0300, emailing hq@asabe.org or visiting www.asabe.org/.
CONTACT
Dolores Landeck
269-932-7039
landeck@asabe.org
ST JOSEPH, MICHIGAN— The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has initiated a project to revise ANSI/ASAE S583, Safety for Agricultural Front Loaders.
ANSI/ASAE S583 specifies safety requirements for the design and construction of agricultural front loaders designed to be mounted on agricultural wheeled tractors. The purpose of the revision is to update normative references to include international standards that have been adopted nationally.
ASABE is recognized worldwide as a standards developing organization for food, agricultural, and biological systems, with more than 250 standards currently in publication. Conformance to ASABE standards is voluntary, except where required by state, provincial, or other governmental requirements, and the documents are developed by consensus in accordance with procedures approved by the American National Standards Institute. A current listing of all ASABE standards projects can be found on the ASABE web site at www.asabe.org/projects.
ASABE is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems. Further information on the Society can be obtained by contacting ASABE at (269) 429-0300, emailing hq@asabe.org or visiting www.asabe.org/.
CONTACT
Dolores Landeck
269-932-7039
landeck@asabe.org
ST JOSEPH, MICHIGAN— The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has initiated a project to revise ANSI/ASAE EP562, Procedure for Determining Recommended Ballast and Minimum Rear Wheel Tread Settings for Agricultural Tractors with Agricultural Front Loaders.
Among the revisions to the document will be an update of normative references to current revisions.
ANSI/ASAE EP562 is intended as a guide in determining the minimum recommended ballast and tread settings for operation of an agricultural front loader mounted on a two-wheel-drive tractor or a two-wheel-drive tractor with front assist.
ASABE is recognized worldwide as a standards developing organization for food, agricultural, and biological systems, with more than 250 standards currently in publication. Conformance to ASABE standards is voluntary, except where required by state, provincial, or other governmental requirements, and the documents are developed by consensus in accordance with procedures approved by the American National Standards Institute. A current listing of all ASABE standards projects can be found on the ASABE web site at www.asabe.org/projects.
ASABE is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems. Further information on the Society can be obtained by contacting ASABE at (269) 429-0300, emailing hq@asabe.org or visiting www.asabe.org/.
CONTACT
Dolores Landeck
269-932-7039
landeck@asabe.org
Among the revisions to the document will be an update of normative references to current revisions.
ANSI/ASAE EP562 is intended as a guide in determining the minimum recommended ballast and tread settings for operation of an agricultural front loader mounted on a two-wheel-drive tractor or a two-wheel-drive tractor with front assist.
ASABE is recognized worldwide as a standards developing organization for food, agricultural, and biological systems, with more than 250 standards currently in publication. Conformance to ASABE standards is voluntary, except where required by state, provincial, or other governmental requirements, and the documents are developed by consensus in accordance with procedures approved by the American National Standards Institute. A current listing of all ASABE standards projects can be found on the ASABE web site at www.asabe.org/projects.
ASABE is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems. Further information on the Society can be obtained by contacting ASABE at (269) 429-0300, emailing hq@asabe.org or visiting www.asabe.org/.
CONTACT
Dolores Landeck
269-932-7039
landeck@asabe.org
ST JOSEPH, MICHIGAN— The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has initiated a project to revise ANSI/ASABE S625, Pin Dimensions and Requirements for Towed Equipment.
The purpose of the revision is to make technical and editorial corrections. These include a revision to values found in Table 1, Drawbar Pin Dimensions and editorial corrections.
ANSI/ASABE S625 establishes the dimensional and minimum-strength requirements for agricultural drawbar hitch pins used in the single-point attaching of towed equipment to tractors or other towing equipment.
ASABE is recognized worldwide as a standards developing organization for food, agricultural, and biological systems, with more than 250 standards currently in publication. Conformance to ASABE standards is voluntary, except where required by state, provincial, or other governmental requirements, and the documents are developed by consensus in accordance with procedures approved by the American National Standards Institute. For information on this or any other ASABE standard, contact Scott Cedarquist at 269-932-7031, cedarq@asabe.org. A current listing of all ASABE standards projects can be found on the ASABE web site at www.asabe.org/projects.
ASABE is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems. Further information on the Society can be obtained by contacting ASABE at (269) 429-0300, emailing hq@asabe.org or visiting www.asabe.org/.
CONTACT
Dolores Landeck
269-932-7039
landeck@asabe.org
The purpose of the revision is to make technical and editorial corrections. These include a revision to values found in Table 1, Drawbar Pin Dimensions and editorial corrections.
ANSI/ASABE S625 establishes the dimensional and minimum-strength requirements for agricultural drawbar hitch pins used in the single-point attaching of towed equipment to tractors or other towing equipment.
ASABE is recognized worldwide as a standards developing organization for food, agricultural, and biological systems, with more than 250 standards currently in publication. Conformance to ASABE standards is voluntary, except where required by state, provincial, or other governmental requirements, and the documents are developed by consensus in accordance with procedures approved by the American National Standards Institute. For information on this or any other ASABE standard, contact Scott Cedarquist at 269-932-7031, cedarq@asabe.org. A current listing of all ASABE standards projects can be found on the ASABE web site at www.asabe.org/projects.
ASABE is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems. Further information on the Society can be obtained by contacting ASABE at (269) 429-0300, emailing hq@asabe.org or visiting www.asabe.org/.
CONTACT
Dolores Landeck
269-932-7039
landeck@asabe.org
COMING EVENTS
Mark your calendar for the 45th Annual AMC Convention and Trade Show being held from December 2 to 4 at the Fairmont Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba!
Our convention theme is "Innovate. Invest. Invigorate." This theme was selected to reflect some of the positive aspects of our industry. We are an industry of innovation and continuous improvement. We invest in research and development, our customers, our employees and our communities. We invigorate positive outcomes that help feed the world.
As always, the convention and trade show will be an excellent opportunity to network with other AMC members, government officials and key industry influencers.
Speakers are currently being confirmed and will be selected based on their ability to provide practical tools and advice to help make your business stronger in 2016. We will post the final agenda on our website by September 30, 2015. In the meantime, highlights of the convention include:
Wednesday, December 2:
• Welcoming reception in the evening
• NOTE to NHL fans: The Winnipeg Jets have a home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Dec. 2. We were unable to secure tickets or a group suite as they are all sold out. However, we will ensure hockey fans have a spot to watch the game if they so choose.
Thursday, December 3:
• Breakfast
• Keynote speaker
• AMC annual general meeting during which regular business items will be addressed. We will also provide an overview of our new strategic plan that is currently being developed based on members’ input and your participation in the recent membership survey conducted by Nanos Research
• Lunch
• Speaker sessions (30 min each)
• Trade show (all afternoon)
• Dinner with entertainment by comedian Big Daddy Tazz
Friday, December 4:
• Breakfast
• Plant tours — thanks to MacDon and Buhler who will be providing a guided tour of their facilities to convention delegates
As details are confirmed, we will put them on our website. If you have questions, would like to sponsor or be a speaker at our convention, please contact our office and any one of us can help you.
To secure your early bird registration fee, please visit the convention and tradeshow page.
We look forward to seeing you in Winnipeg!
Our convention theme is "Innovate. Invest. Invigorate." This theme was selected to reflect some of the positive aspects of our industry. We are an industry of innovation and continuous improvement. We invest in research and development, our customers, our employees and our communities. We invigorate positive outcomes that help feed the world.
As always, the convention and trade show will be an excellent opportunity to network with other AMC members, government officials and key industry influencers.
Speakers are currently being confirmed and will be selected based on their ability to provide practical tools and advice to help make your business stronger in 2016. We will post the final agenda on our website by September 30, 2015. In the meantime, highlights of the convention include:
Wednesday, December 2:
• Welcoming reception in the evening
• NOTE to NHL fans: The Winnipeg Jets have a home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Dec. 2. We were unable to secure tickets or a group suite as they are all sold out. However, we will ensure hockey fans have a spot to watch the game if they so choose.
Thursday, December 3:
• Breakfast
• Keynote speaker
• AMC annual general meeting during which regular business items will be addressed. We will also provide an overview of our new strategic plan that is currently being developed based on members’ input and your participation in the recent membership survey conducted by Nanos Research
• Lunch
• Speaker sessions (30 min each)
• Trade show (all afternoon)
• Dinner with entertainment by comedian Big Daddy Tazz
Friday, December 4:
• Breakfast
• Plant tours — thanks to MacDon and Buhler who will be providing a guided tour of their facilities to convention delegates
As details are confirmed, we will put them on our website. If you have questions, would like to sponsor or be a speaker at our convention, please contact our office and any one of us can help you.
To secure your early bird registration fee, please visit the convention and tradeshow page.
We look forward to seeing you in Winnipeg!
AMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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| Chairman Damir Gospic Monarch Ind. |
1st Vice-Chair Geof Gray Salford Farm |
2nd Vice-Chair Russ Klassen AGI |
3rd Vice-Chair Vacant |
Treasurer Linda Turta Ram Industries |
Past Chairman Ray Malinowski Leon's Mfg. |
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| Director Grant Adolph Buhler Ind. |
Director Greg Archibald Schulte Ind. |
Director Jeff Dolmage AWS Air Reels |
Director Calvin Mazurenko AT Films Inc. |
Director Frank Capasso CTD Group |
Director Richelle Titemore S3 Ent. |
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| Assoc. Comm. Rep. Rob Ablamowicz Axalta |
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