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AMC NEWS
Further to successful meetings with various MPs and key federal decision makers in Ottawa, AMC was pleased to host TJ Harvey (all party agriculture caucus chair and MP for Tobique-Mactaquac) and Greg Ferguson, (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology and MP for Hull-Aylmer) at the Buhler Industries facility in Winnipeg
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On May 31, the new Manitoba government led by Premier Brian Pallister released its budget, less than a month after its win. It is notable that the former NDP government had been in power for 17 years, meaning the budget was based primarily on the new government's campaign platform to make Manitoba better.
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On June 1, the Saskatchewan government released its budget, indicating a deficit of $434 million in 2016-17 with a plan to "transform" government expenditures and operations
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There's still time to register for the 24th Annual Golf Classic on June 13th. Don't miss this great opportunity to network with colleagues, treat your customers and enjoy a fun day of golf.
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On June 15th, Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC) and HSBC Bank Canada invite you to an interactive panel discussion featuring some of the leading agriculture equipment manufacturers in Canada. Discover best practices and learn how your business can take advantage of opportunities in international markets.
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Mark your calendars, the staff at AMC will be hosting and open house for AMC members, to be held at our office on June 16th from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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Planning for the 2016 Annual Convention is in full swing and we are seeking your input to help build on the success of last year’s convention.
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NEW AMC MEMBERS
Pazmac Enterprises Ltd.
26777 Gloucester Way
Langley, BC V4W 3X6
www.pazmac.com

Contact:
Kevin Bacon
kbacon@pazmac.com
604-857-8838
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AgCareers.com
52 Royal Rd.
Guelph, ON N1H 1G3
www.agcareers.com

Contact:
Carolyn Lee
carolyn.lee@agcareers.com
519-763-9660

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Innotag Distributions Inc.
2080 Pierre-Louis-Le Tourneux
Beloeil, QC J3G 6S8
www.innotag.com

Contact:
Vincent Machabée
info@innotag.com
450-464-7427
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KSP Technology Inc.
101 - 2825 Saskatchewan Drive
Regina, SK S4T 1H3
www.ksp.ca

Contact:
Kevin Pare
kpare@ksp.ca
306-352-4577
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Changes in ag vehicle braking requirements for North America are being considered.
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WINNIPEG, May 31, 2016 /CNW/ -FarmLink Marketing Solutions has added Neil Townsend as a new Senior Market Analyst. Neil will be joining FarmLink's research team in June to serve FarmLink's expanding client base. He previously held the position of Director, Market Research with G3 (CWB) and was responsible for establishing CWB Market Research.
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Global Affairs Canada and Ukraine’s Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, in partnership with the Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce and the Conference Board of Canada, have the pleasure of inviting you to take part in the Canada-Ukraine Business Forum.
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S3 Enterprises welcomed Al Marques as General Manager for S3 Manufacturing and S3 Blowers in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, on April 4th.
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The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has nationally adopted an international standard for the testing and performance of tractor structures designed to provide protection against falling objects.
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ST JOSEPH, MICHIGAN— The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has initiated a standard project for a pintle hitching system.
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Last month Ag Equipment Intelligence released its 2016 Big Dealer report that tracks consolidation trends among North American farm equipment dealers, but the amalgamation of the ag equipment industry hasn’t gone unnoticed.
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Demand for loans for ag equipment and other capital expenditures continued to decline in the first quarter of the year, the volume of large non-real estate farm loans continued to have a significant effect on changes in farm lending, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
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COMING EVENTS

June 13: 
AMC's 24th Annual Golf Classic- June 13 at the Murray Golf Course in Regina, SK. 

June 15: AMC and HSBC panel discussion at Canad'a Farm Progress Show

June 16: AMC Open House

June 15 - 17: Canada's Farm Progress Show - Evraz Place, Regina, SK.

June 15 - 17: Farm Progress Forum - Presented by Farm Credit Canada. Located in the Canada Centre Building at Canada's Farm Progress Show.  Click here for the schedule of speakers.

November 30 - December 2: AMC Annual Convention at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel in Calgary, AB.
 
Mecon Industries Limited
AMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS


Executive Board Members





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



Treasurer
Linda Turta
Ram Industries



Past Chair
Damir Gospic
The CTD Group



Directors



Bill Baker
Agtron Enterprises Inc.



Calvin Mazurenko
AT Films Inc.



Cam Cornelsen
Norstar Industries



Cor Lodder
Walinga Inc.




Grant Adolph
Buhler Industries Inc.




Greg Archibald
Schulte Industries



Nigel Jones
Seed Hawk Inc.



Associate Committee Chair
Robert Ablamowicz
Axalta Coating Systems





 
AMC CORPORATE PARTNERS











 
Dynamic Tire Corp.
Intergraphics Decal Ltd
Daemar Inc.
RAM Industries Inc.
The Western Producer
Canada's Outdoor Farm Show
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