Burson Automotive secures platinum AAA Awards sponsorship

Burson has been a long-term platinum sponsor of the Aftermarket Awards event

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) is pleased to announce that Burson Automotive has secured the Platinum Sponsorship for the 2022 Australian Auto Aftermarket Excellence Awards Banquet. Taking place in conjunction with the Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo, April 7 – 9 2022, the Australian Auto Aftermarket Awards Banquet is the most prestigious industry event on the aftermarket calendar. The event recognises the organisations and individuals who set the benchmark for excellence across a wide variety of categories, including manufacturing, products, service, innovation and marketing. Burson has been a long-term platinum sponsor of the Aftermarket Awards event, and the continuation of Burson’s sponsorship demonstrates huge support and excitement for the upcoming Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo, and Aftermarket Awards. “I’d like to thank Burson Automotive for their continued commitment to our industry. The value of Burson’s support of the Aftermarket Awards can’t be underestimated, and it helps us achieve our goal of celebrating and acknowledging excellence at our industry’s night of nights,” AAAA Chief Executive Officer, Stuart Charity, said. Burson Automotive is one of Australia’s largest trade specialist suppliers, and since 1971 has supplied automotive aftermarket parts, accessories and equipment to customers via its nationwide store and delivery vehicle network. “Burson Automotive is proud to continue our sponsorship of the AAAA Awards Banquet. Every day we satisfy our trade customers in Australia through our industry leading range of parts and equipment, first class knowledge and experienced team,” Burson Automotive Executive General Manager, Steve Drummy, said. “Supporting this premier event that acknowledges excellence in the automotive aftermarket industry is something Burson sees as a great honour and privilege.” An initiative of the AAAA, The Australian Auto Aftermarket Awards Banquet will take place at Crown’s spectacular Palladium venue, where over 800 industry professionals from across the country will come together to celebrate the best and brightest companies and individuals in our industry.

DAVIES, CRAIG BOOSTS WAREHOUSE AND PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES

Improvements have been necessitated due to increasing sales

Australian-owned and operated auto cooling manufacturer, Davies, Craig says it has now increased storage and production space in its modern warehouse to cater for “the seismic upward shift in sales growth.” Davies, Craig says unprecedented sales activities over the past twelve months have necessitated the need to increase manufacturing levels and raise inventory of all EWP and Thermatic Fan build materials to cater for the increased demand for all Electric Water Pump (EWP) and Thermatic Electric Fan models. The enormous growth in on-line activities coupled with the substantial increase in export sales to Europe and the USA has reportedly been the major catalyst behind this initiative. As well as increased racking space, Davies, Craig explains the entire manufacturing area has been transformed to ensure both EWP and Thermatic Electric Fan models can be produced simultaneously. “In February 2020, we finalised 20/21 sales forecasts within weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic arriving on our shores in March,” Davies, Craig Managing Director, Richard Davies, said. “Our initial reaction at that time was one of caution and concerns regarding sales going forward. “From April 2020 onwards, monthly sales accelerated at an alarming rate and have continued in an upward trajectory since! “With our initial inventory levels, Davies, Craig was able to capture this demand but with current sales levels showing no signs of abating this necessitated a complete reorganization of our racking and manufacturing facilities to ensure we meet and exceed this increased demand.” Amongst the improvements are: • Increased pallet racking to manage increased storage of EWP and Thermatic Fan collateral. • New 4-Pump EWP Pressure Testing station (every EWP is pressure tested before being released for sale) • Increased production space to cater for the increase to EWP assembly. • Further expansion of the Thermatic Fan production facilities. • Combined assembly area with wind tunnel testing and fan blade balancing as required. Davies, Craig says this upgrading of the EWP and Thermatic Electric Fan production facilities will help streamline its ability to meet increased customer demand for these high quality Australian-produced engine cooling products. For more information, visit www.daviescraig.com.au

In addition to Burson, some of the industry’s biggest brands are also backing the Awards. The Gold Sponsor of the event is Dayco Australia, Ryco Filters is sponsoring the Marketing Award, and Supercheap Auto the Manufacturing Award. Supporting sponsors include: Hella, Mahle, Hella Pagid Brake Systems, Hella Gutmann Solutions, Scangrip, JB Weld, Formula 1 and RSP Automotive and Industrial. The Awards Breakfast is proudly sponsored by the great team at Ryco Australia. “We’ve been overwhelmed with industry support. We thank each and every company for their belief in this important industry event. We look forward to coming together in April next year to celebrate our wonderful industry,” Stuart said. For further information on the Aftermarket Award Banquet sponsorships still available, please contact Michelle Vizzutti on 03 9545 3333 or email michelle@aaaa.com.au For more details on Burson Automotive, head to www.burson.com.au