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FULCRUM INCREASES K’GARI CLEAN UP EFFORTS The company was part of a huge effort to clean up 8.2 tonnes of rubbish recently Fulcrum is continuing to support, sponsor, and attend the Fraser Island (K’gari) Clean Up to help rid the beautiful World Heritage listed island from harmful marine debris. Along with Four Wheel Drive Queensland (4WD QLD), the Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation (BAC) and other affiliated clubs and sponsors, a total of 6.2 tonnes of rubbish was collected in 2021. This year’s 2022 Fraser Island (K’gari) Clean Up was no different and was yet another big success with a total of 22 affiliated clubs and sponsors from all over Queensland attending and managing to net 8.2 tonnes of rubbish, a whopping two tonne more than 2021. Fulcrum states the increased rubbish collected this year may be caused by the flooding
Queensland and North-East New South Wales experienced earlier this year. Of all things, pontoons from the Brisbane River and scooter helmets were found scattered across the island’s beautiful sands. Fulcrum states that together with the great efforts from everyone that helped clean up Fraser Island (K’gari), great lengths of the island was returned to its usual untamed golden sands. Fulcrum attended the event with several people in tow including Sam Young, the crew from HD Automotive and multiple team members from Fulcrum’s Signature Store. Further, Fulcrum created a YouTube video of the event to spread awareness of the importance around keeping Australia clean and pristine whilst also managing to capture what it’s like camping and travelling on a World Heritage Island. This YouTube video has gained over 135,000 views since its launch with hopes to bring more attention around the importance of doing the best we can as a community to continue to fight against pollution in Australia. Fulcrum says the video is worth the watch as it is highly entertaining and exhilarating with emotional highs and lows.
Fulcrum is already looking forward to attending, sponsoring and supporting the 2023 Fraser Island (K’gari) Clean Up and says it hopes its efforts during this year’s clean up continue to spread environmental awareness and encourage more people in joining the massive clean-up for years to come. Founded in 1976 by Graham ScudamoreSmith, Fulcrum Suspensions has grown from its humble beginnings as a wheel alignment workshop in the Brisbane suburb of Moorooka to a global organisation that offers a diverse range of suspension solutions for almost any vehicle. Today Fulcrum has over 200 employees across multiple locations which includes an in-house R&D department. It has company stores, franchises and a dealer network spread throughout Australia. For more information, visit www.fulcrumsuspensions.com.au
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The show will deliver international speakers, industry experts, intensive learning and networking opportunities With three streams of education sessions focusing on only the most relevant topics for our industry, Autocare is set to be Australia’s must attend event for automotive service, repair and modification businesses in 2023. Hosted by the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA), Autocare will see the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre become the only location where business managers and technicians can learn the latest information, techniques and skills to propel their business success and personal development forward across two jam-packed days in June (9-10).
Australia’s automotive industry has never before been offered a Convention of this scope and depth, says the AAAA. With a focus on excellence and industry evolution, Autocare 2023 will deliver advanced training and insights to delegates across their choice of business improvement and technical subjects, and Australia’s first 4WD Modification Summit will allow visitors to participate in highly topical discussion about complex issues impacting vehicle modification. The technical stream will feature extended session times so that delegates can gain hands-on, indepth experience and skills from expert trainers on cutting edge subjects using the latest technology. International guest speakers will headline the convention, along with a carefully selected panel of Australia’s leading experts on topics that matter now and for the future of workshops. Visitors will see much of what they learn come to life on the trade show floor, where hundreds of exhibitors will showcase their latest products, offers and technology.
This will provide outstanding opportunity for apprentices through to business owners to explore opportunities to invest in themselves and their businesses, to ensure their future success. The AAAA says it is an incredibly exciting time to be in the automotive aftermarket and Autocare 2023 will demonstrate that to everyone who attends. “Autocare is Australia’s largest education led automotive convention and trade show addressing the very latest developments and global trends in the industry,” AAAA Chief Executive Officer, Stuart Charity, said. “If you are involved in the automotive parts, service and repair sector please save the date, as you won’t want to miss this fantastic opportunity to learn, uplift your team and grow your business.” For more information, visit www.autocare.org.au Australian Automotive Aftermarket Magazine August 2022
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