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AMC NEWS
In 2015 AMC formally launched a new strategic plan based on the membership survey done in the spring/summer of 2015, as well as input provided verbally and via email by members. Since then both the AMC team and the AMC board of directors have been implementing it. Included below are what we consider to be accomplishments of the past year and we ask that you review them and let us know your thoughts
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During AMC's Annual General Meeting, President Leah Olson encouraged AMC members to get involved in the development of standards such as CSA, ASABE and ISO that affect our industry. Attached is a summary including links and contact information.
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NEW AMC MEMBERS
Plum Coulee, MB
www.mandako.com
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Arborfield, SK
www.eastwoodproducts.ca
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Saskatoon, SK
Saskatchewan.ca/invest
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Vancouver, BC
www.northfieldindustries.com
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Leland Industries Inc.
INDUSTRY NEWS
National Bank - Possible impact on the Canadian economy
The new President-Elect Donald J. Trump pulled off a stunning upset on November 8th winning the US Elections against all odds.
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To apply for the 2017 awards, please visit www.manningawards.ca. Applications are due January 15, 2017.
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FCC offers free learning events across the country on topics like grain marketing, accounting, succession planning . Register online for events in your area.
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Canada’s dairy sector is reacting with cautious appreciation after Ottawa offered two major support programs last week worth $350 million to help the industry prepare for increased trade with Europe.
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ST JOSEPH, MICHIGAN— The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has adopted an international standard for U-frame-type three-point-hitch couplers on agricultural tractors.
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ST JOSEPH, MICHIGAN— The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has revised its standard on farm-equipment safety.
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OTTAWA, Nov 10 (Reuters) – Canada could fall back on a free trade agreement that excludes Mexico if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump follows through on radical protectionist policies, officials said, predicting fears of a massive economic hit are overblown.
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Crop growers in southwestern Ontario are being asked how their access to high-speed internet, or lack thereof, has helped or hindered their adoption of precision ag tools.
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ST JOSEPH, MICHIGAN— The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has completed its adoption, with deviations, of ISO 12934:2013, Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry - Basic types – Definitions.
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COMING EVENTS

February 15 - 18, 2017

National Farm Machinery Show

March 8 - 10, 2017

London Farm Show

March 14 - 16, 2017

Ottawa Valley Farm Show

April 5 - 6, 2017
Canadian Dairy Expo


June 21 - 23, 2017

Canada's Farm Progress Show



 
RAM Industries Inc.
AMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS


Executive Board Members




At the AGM, AMC welcomed the new executive as well as new board members: Paul Horst of Horst Welding, Bob Cochrane of Highline Manufacturing and Mark Hildebrand of Monarch Industries.

Executive:

Chair – Russ Klassen

1stVice Chair – Richelle Titemore

2ndVice Chair – Frank Capasso

3rdVice Chair – Nigel Jones

Treasurer – Linda Turta

Past Chair – Geof Gray

Director – Bill Baker

Director – Cam Cornelsen

Director – Cor Lodder

Director – Grant Adolph

Director – Paul Horst

Associate Member Chair – Robert Ablamowicz



 
AMC CORPORATE PARTNERS


 

 
Dynamic Tire Corp.
Daemar Inc.
Walinga Inc.
RAM Industries Inc.
The Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC) is a national, member-driven organization dedicated to sustaining a strong and highly respected Canadian agricultural equipment manufacturing industry.
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