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AAAA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD As part of the AGM, a new Board Member was welcomed The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) is pleased to welcome a new director to the AAAA Board. BAPCOR Trade Executive General Manager (EGM), Steve Drummy, was officially announced as a AAAA Director at the 43rd AAAA Annual General Meeting, held on the 23rd of October in Melbourne. Steve is the latest addition to a distinguished group of automotive leaders guiding the strategic direction of the AAAA and the aftermarket industry. “I would like to congratulate and welcome Steve Drummy on his appointment to the AAAA Board,” AAAA Chief Executive Officer, Stuart Charity, said. “Steve brings a strong business acumen to the Board and great passion for the industry and will be another valued voice on a very strong and diverse Board guiding the strategic direction of our industry.” “I am delighted to be joining the Board of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) and to be continuing BAPCOR’s support of the AAAA,” Steve said.
“The AAAA has a vital role to play in the aftermarket industry, which employs over 40,000 people nationally and includes businesses of all sizes across Australia. “I look forward to contributing to the Board and working with my fellow directors to ensure we continue to have a thriving and robust aftermarket industry in Australia and that the AAAA is the best possible representative for our industry.” A number of existing AAAA Board members were also re-elected for a further three-year term, with Adam Pay, Janelle Gonzales and Wayne Bryant taking up the other three vacant positions. “I look forward to continuing to work with the Board as the Association ensures our incredible aftermarket industry remains healthy and prosperous, and our members receive exceptional value to support and grow their businesses,” Stuart said. Stuart also thanked Don Cormack for his time serving the industry as he retired from the Board. The full list of AAAA Board Members and positions is available at www.aaaa.com.au/about-us/boardof-directors/
The AGM was a fantastic evening, full of positivity and passion for the automotive aftermarket industry. More than 100 AAAA members enjoyed a two-course meal, and a Q&A with special guest, BAPCOR Chief Executive Officer, Noel Meehan. The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association is the only independent national body representing and supporting the automotive aftermarket industry. AAAA members are manufacturers, suppliers and retailers of automotive parts and accessories, tools and equipment and providers of service, repair, and vehicle modification. To learn more about the AAAA, head to www.aaaa.com.au
CENTURY YUASA OPENS NEW DISTRIBUTION CENTRE The new facility will cater for higher distribution demands in Melbourne Century Yuasa Batteries, which says it is Australia’s oldest and most recognised battery manufacturer, has recently celebrated the opening of its new Melbourne Distribution Centre at 122 Indian Drive, Keysborough. The state-of-the-art facility represents a significant investment in Century Yuasa’s commitment to providing the best possible service to its customers. Outgrowing the previous location, Century Yuasa has invested significantly in building the new facility to cater to higher distribution demands for its growing customer base. The new larger facility features custom racking to hold more stock, improved loading facilities for faster stock flow, easier access, more parking for large vehicles and better staff amenities.
Some of the state-of-the-art construction techniques and features of the building include: • Capacity for multiple B-double trucks to set down and pick up goods at the one time, a leading feature of modern distribution centres. • 65 percent increase in floor space increasing stock holding capacity. • Undercover loading area to ensure safe loading and unloading of product. • Custom racking to hold more stock. • Advanced traffic management system. • Renovated state of the art office space, designed to reduce environmental impact and provide leading health and safety benefits. • Extensive use of energy saving systems. • Integrated technology throughout including voice activated warehouse picking. • Multi-functional efficiencies.
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Century Yuasa’s General Manager of Automotive, Shaun O’Brien, said the new distribution centre will allow Century Yuasa to provide customers with an even higher level of service, allowing it to store more stock and react faster to local needs.
“Safety is one of our core values and has been at the forefront of every consideration in the build. The Distribution Centre has been designed to incorporate Century Yuasa’s 6S safety standard model ensuring all areas of the business comply,” Shaun said. “This includes an improved loading area to ensure safe loading and unloading of product and accommodates large vehicles, ease of access and parking for large trucks and purpose-built racking for accessing product efficiently and safely. “In addition, the distribution centre complies with Century Yuasa’s philosophy of managing inventory from cradle to grave, environmentally aware and responsible business approach.” For more information, please contact your Century Yuasa representative on 1300 362 287. Australian Automotive Aftermarket Magazine November 2023
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