AMC Connection
Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada
TORONTO, June 21, 2016 /CNW/ - Agriculture Manufacturers of Canada president Leah Olson took part yesterday in the Canada-Ukraine Business Forum and took the opportunity to welcome the federal government's announcement on making Canada a world leader on innovation.
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains, Science Minister Kirsty Duncan and Small Business Minister Bardish Chagger announced June 14 that the federal government will focus on six key pillars to make Canada an innovation nation: promoting an entrepreneurial and creative society, supporting global science excellence, building world-leading clusters and partnerships, growing companies and accelerating clean growth, competing in a digital world, and improving ease of doing business.
AMC's mission is to support the growth and development of the agricultural equipment manufacturing industry in Canada which aligns with the government's priorities on innovation.
"Canadian agriculture equipment manufacturers are global leaders. Some of the best farm equipment is produced here in Canada," Olson says. "Our entrepreneurial members are vital to the Canadian economy, generating $1.8 billion of exports to 154 countries, including Ukraine. Innovation happens every day because our members are in communities across the country, talking directly to farmers and responding to their needs."
Innovation in the agriculture manufacturing sector is crucial if we want to address global issues such as overpopulation, limited resources and food production. The agriculture industry will need to produce more with less and Canadian farmers are at the forefront of meeting this challenge. AMC's members continuously develop innovative technologies and manufacture products that enable farmers to be the best-placed to deal with these complex issues.
"Our industry is unique not only that it's developed in Canada, but because it has impacts across the world. Our products are helping to feed the world and our environmental footprint is better today than 30 years ago because of the equipment being used to reduce fertilizer redundancy and improve soil conservation. Our members also lead the world on intellectual property on agricultural products," Olson says.
AMC commends the federal government's leadership on driving the innovation agenda in Canada. We stand ready and look forward to working with the innovation experts the federal government has identified to lead the consultations being held over the coming months and to discuss issues such as trade and programs that allow our sector to succeed.
ABOUT AMC
The Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC) is a national, member-driven organization dedicated to sustaining
a strong, viable and highly respected Canadian agricultural
manufacturing industry. With nearly 300 members, our mission is to "foster and promote the growth and development of the agricultural
equipment manufacturing industry in Canada."
SOURCE: Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada
For further information: Leah Olson, President, AMC, 306-522-2710, extension 225, www.a-m-c.ca
As part of this new benefit, AMC members will receive a discount on a full-page "advertorial" within the Canadian edition of the AgCareers.com Ag & Food Employer Guide.
- 5,000 copies of this publication are distributed primarily to university and college students across the country with the September edition of Agri-Marketing Magazine, as well as distributed at tradeshows, events and farm shows.
- Additionally, the publication is also released in a digital format on the AgCareers.com website, furthering the reach of the content.
- This opportunity will provide exposure to highlight AMC members to young candidates who are currently completing their post-secondary academics.
For more information or to take advantage of this discount, please contact AgCareers Account Manager Carolyn Lee at 877-438-5729, extension 294, or carolyn.lee@agcareers.com.
Refresh your understanding of what AMC can do for you. Learn how we are advocating for the industry and how we are executing our mission to foster and promote the growth and development of the industry.
This new website also helps us educate others, including politicians and journalists, about the challenges and successes in agricultural equipment manufacturing.
Our industry has evolved as a distinct sector of innovation and economic activity relative to other manufacturing sectors in Canada. This new website will share with the world how Canada’s agricultural equipment manufacturers are helping to feed the world.
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(306) 522-2710, extension 224
april@a-m-c.ca
The 24th annual AMC Golf ClassicThe 24th annual AMC Golf Classic took place on Monday at the Murray Golf Club in Regina. We had perfect weather for the tournament, which made the day that much more enjoyable. Thank you to all who participated, and to our sponsors for making the day possible:
Golf Cart Sponsor:
Cloverdale Paint
Dinner Sponsors:
Ag in Motion, Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show and Axalta
Green Sponsors:
AT Films Inc., CIBC, CTD, Fastener Warehouse and the Western Producer
Tee Box & Green Sponsors:
Ag In Motion, AT Films Inc., Axalta , CIBC, CTD, Fastener Warehouse, KSP Technology, Monarch Industry’s, Naylor, PAMI/WestTest, Schulte, Standens, Walinga and the Western Producer.
Click here for tournament winners and photo gallery.
AMC Board hosts the Honourable Lyle Stewart, Sask Minister of Ag On Wednesday morning, AMC President Leah Olson and the board of directors hosted Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture Lyle Stewart for a breakfast. Some great discussions were had regarding innovation produced by AMC members, the important role we have in employing in rural communities and our global reach.
Planting the Seeds for International Business Success
On Wednesday, AMC partnered once again with HSBC to host a speaker panel on "Planting the Seed for International Business Success." AMC President Leah Olson facilitated an interactive panel discussion on best practices, managing trade and currency risk, and key lessons learned during international expansion. The panel, featured executives
from Standens, Seed Hawk Inc., MacDon Industries, and HSBC Bank Canada. Thank you to our session participants: Mel Svendsen, former Owner & President, Standens, Peter Clarke, President & CEO, Seed Hawk Inc., Bruce Nesbit, Export Manager, MacDon Industries, Daniel Leslie, Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Banking, HSBC Bank Canada.
In addition to the above-mentioned events, AMC hosted an open house on Thursday morning to launch our new website and social media channels to members. Thank you to all who attended to celebrate with us.
SAVE THE DATES: 2016 Annual AMC Convention will take place November 30-December 2 at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel in Calgary, AB.
Brandt Agricultural Products Ltd.
PO Box 317
Regina, SK S4P 3A1
www.brandt.ca
Contact:
Gavin Semple
gsemple@brandt.ca
306-791-7555
Cadman Power Equipment Ltd.
PO Box 100, 38 Main St.
Courtland, ON N0J 1E0
www.cadmanpower.com
Contact:
Craig Cadman
craig@cadmanpower.com
519-688-2222
Eldale Machine & Tool Ltd. manufactures hubs and spindles for agricultural equipment builders. The product line has expanded over the years to include hubs and spindles from 1,000 lb. to 35,000 lb. capacity, as well as custom machined parts. Hubs may be modified to suit custom applications such as turntables, coulter hubs, pivot points and many industrial applications. Custom repairs and tractor spindle repairs are done on site.
Bauman Manufacturing specializes in conveyors, drop sanders/salters, hay tedders, drive parts, stabling, and custom machining and fabrication.
Eldale Machine & Tool Ltd./Bauman Manufacturing Ltd.
3 Industrial Drive
Elmira, ON N3B 2S1
www.eldalemachine.com
www.baumanmfg.com
Contact:
Randy Bauman
randy@baumanmfg.com
519-669-5195
Stark Industries Ltd.
PO Box 3190, RR3
Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0
www.starkindustriesltd.com
Contact:
Jason Pearce
jason@starkindustriesltd.com
204-265-3328
Our Relationship Managers are located in regionally-based centres across Canada, ensuring first hand knowledge of local market conditions.
Drawing upon CIBC's fully integrated resources, our Relationship Managers try to address virtually every business requirement for every part of your company's development and operation.
CIBC
1801 Hamilton Street, Suite 505
Regina, SK S4P 4B4
www.cibc.com
Contact:
Justin Dickie
justin.dickie@cibc.com
306-359-8310
REGINA, June 8, 2016 /CNW/ - Brandt Agricultural Products Ltd. is pleased to announce multiple model additions to their lineup of premium GrainCarts, GrainBag loaders and unloaders, GrainVacs and swing away augers.
"It has been a very busy winter for us," says Brandt
Agricultural Products Ltd. General Sales Manager, Arnie Josephson. "We've
spent a lot of time working with customer feedback and the result is a solid
group of high-performing new designs, technologies and sizing options that will
meet the needs of virtually any farming operation."
Brandt's GrainCart lineup has expanded from two models to five, ranging from 850 to 1500 bushels and including exciting new features such as auto-unload and a joystick-controlled three-axis auger that delivers the greatest reach and height in the industry.
The lineup of GrainBag loaders and unloaders has doubled in size with the addition of three new models in 10ft and 12ft sizes that offer options like a jib crane and bag apron and deliver capacity increases of up to 150% for some units.
Employing a more efficient design that features cone separator technology and higher fan speeds, Brandt's new 8000HP GrainVac offers a full bin capacity of 8,000 bushels/hour, resulting in enhanced cleanup performance.
With capacities of up to 23,000 bushels/hour, Brandt's new 10", 13", and 16" swing away augers are built on the most reliable platform in the industry and with volume increases of up to 22%, the new HP models offer unmatched performance.
These exciting, new products will be unveiled at the Brandt Agricultural Products Ltd. display (booth #8212) at Canada's Farm Progress Show in Regina, SK, June 15-17, 2016.
About the Brandt Group of Companies
The Brandt Group of Companies, headquartered in Regina,
Saskatchewan, Canada, is comprised of Brandt Agricultural Products Ltd.,
Brandt Engineered Products Ltd., Brandt Equipment Solutions Ltd., Brandt Road
Rail Corporation, Brandt Developments, and Brandt Tractor Ltd. - the world's
largest privately held John Deere construction and forestry equipment dealer.
Brandt has 50 locations in Canada and the US, nearly 2000 employees and a
growing international audience; serving the agriculture, forestry, rail,
mining, construction, and tube & pipe industries with unique custom
products. Brandt is one of Canada's largest privately owned companies and is
among an elite group of Platinum Members of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies.
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SOURCE: Brandt Agricultural Products Ltd.
For further information:
Please visit www.brandt.ca or contact Arnie Josephson at (306) 791-7709 or ajosephson@brandt.ca.
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Canada Revenue Agency
Scientific Research and Experimental Development Program
Revised guidelines for resolving claimants’ SR&ED concerns
Over the past year, administrators of the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program consulted with many internal and external stakeholders to identify areas for improvement under the dispute resolution policy. Through the consultations, we determined that the overall policy has been effective in resolving disputes, but the procedures for administrative second reviews need to be improved.
Based on the consultations, we had two goals in revising the guidelines:
- Enhance the monitoring and tracking of administrative reviews, to better track issues for training and policy clarification; and
- Make the delivery of administrative reviews more consistent across Canada.
To meet the first goal, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has implemented Form RC532, Request for Administrative Review. Businesses will use this form to send a request for an administrative review (which replaces the administrative second review) to the National SR&ED Administrative Review Intake Centre. Although the form will be sent to a single intake centre, regional SR&ED program assistant directors continue to be responsible for resolving issues.
To meet the second goal, the CRA has updated the Guidelines for Resolving Claimants’ SR&ED Concerns with new procedures. Internal guidelines were developed for SR&ED program regional management teams to make sure that the delivery of administrative reviews is consistent across Canada. The CRA also introduced a new condition for requesting an administrative review – a review will only be available to a claimant after they receive a proposal letter package from a claim review team.
Efficient administration of the SR&ED program is important to us. We recognize the advantages of consulting with industry representatives to reduce the administrative burden for SR&ED claimants and improve the consistency of eligibility determinations.
In this spirit, please share the information about the SR&ED Program’s updated review process with your stakeholders, and consider adding a link to www.cra.gc.ca/sred on your website.
To receive updates when new information is added to our website, subscribe to the SR&ED Program electronic mailing list.
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Agence du revenu du Canada
Programme de la recherche scientifique et du développement expérimental
Lignes directrices révisées pour résoudre les préoccupations des demandeurs en matière de RS&DE
Au cours de la dernière année, les administrateurs du Programme de la recherche scientifique et du développement expérimental (RS&DE) ont consulté de nombreux intervenants internes et externes afin d’identifier les améliorations à apporter dans la politique de résolution des différends. Ces consultations ont permis de constater que la politique était efficace dans l’ensemble, mais que les procédures de révision administrative de l’examen devaient être améliorées.
Suite à ces consultations, nous avons identifié deux objectifs aux fins de révision de la politique :
- Améliorer la surveillance et le suivi des révisions administratives afin de mieux cibler les enjeux aux fins de clarification à la formation et à la politique ;
- Assurer que les révisions administratives sont menées de la même façon à l’échelle nationale.
Pour atteindre le premier objectif, l’Agence du Revenu du Canada (ARC) a mis en place le formulaireRC532, Demande de révision administrative. Les entreprises devront le remplir pour demander une révision administrative (autrefois appelée «révision administrative de l’examen») et l’envoyer au Centre national d’arrivage pour la révision administrative des demandes de RS&DE. Bien que les formulaires seront envoyés à cet unique centre d’arrivage, les directeurs adjoints régionaux de la RS&DE demeurent responsables de résoudre les préoccupations soulevées.
Pour atteindre le deuxième objectif, l’ARC a ajouté des procédures aux Lignes directrices pour résoudre les préoccupations des demandeurs en matière de RS&DE. Des lignes directrices internes ont été élaborées pour assurer l’uniformité des révisions administratives par les équipes régionales responsables dans l’ensemble du Canada. De plus, l’ARC a ajouté une condition aux demandes de révision administrative : le demandeur pourra présenter une demande de révision s’il a reçu une lettre de proposition de l’équipe d’examen des demandes.
L’administration efficace du Programme de la RS&DE est importante pour nous. Nous reconnaissons les avantages de consulter les représentants de l’industrie afin de trouver des solutions permettant de réduire le fardeau administratif pour les demandeurs de la RS&DE et d’améliorer l’uniformité des déterminations de l’admissibilité des demandeurs.
Dans cet esprit, veuillez communiquer les renseignements au sujet de la mise à jour du processus de révision du Programme de la RS&DE à vos intervenants et envisagez d’ajouter un lien vers www.arc.gc.ca/rsde sur votre site Web.
Pour recevoir des mises à jour lorsque nous ajoutons de nouveaux renseignements à notre site Web, veuillez vous abonner à la liste d’envois électroniques du Programme de la RS&DE.
Ag In Motion - Learn more
September 13-15
Canada's Outdoor Farm Show - Learn more
November 30-December 2
Annual AMC Convention and Trade Show - Mark your calendar for the 46th Annual AMC Convention and Trade Show being held from November 30-December 2, 2016, at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel in Calgary, AB!
Executive Board Members |
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 Chair Geof Gray Salford Group Inc. |
 1st Vice Chair Russ Klassen AGI |
 2nd Vice Chair Richelle Titemore S3 Enterprises Inc. |
 3rd Vice Chair Frank Capasso The CTD Group |
%20website.jpg) Treasurer Linda Turta Ram Industries |
 Past Chair Damir Gospic The CTD Group |
Directors |
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 Bill Baker Agtron Enterprises Inc. |
 Calvin Mazurenko AT Films Inc. |
 Cam Cornelsen Norstar Industries |
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 Grant Adolph Buhler Industries Inc. |
 Greg Archibald Schulte Industries |
 Nigel Jones Seed Hawk Inc. |
 Associate Committee Chair Robert Ablamowicz Axalta Coating Systems |
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