Chair’s Message The theme of this issue, “Changing Trade Realities” is very appropriate for the world in which we live today. In the past year, much has changed: a USMCA agreement has been reached but has not yet been final scripted let alone ratified, tariffs on steel and aluminum have been put in place and more. From one day to another, we never know what may change. This makes agricultural manufacturing more challenging than ever. I also think of our end customers – farmers – and how they are dealing with these turbulent times. In this issue, we are pleased to give you a trade perspective from our Minister of International Trade, Jim Carr. Thank you to Axalta for sharing their view on changing trade realities as well as their adaptation strategies. Compass Rose has provided a thoughtful perspective on trade negotiations and recent trade agreements. In addition, AON has provided a detailed and practical article on insurance as it relates to international trade and travel. Richelle Andreas Chair | Board of Directors Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada
The last year has also been one of change at AMC with staff flux and a new Executive Director now coming on board. Throughout, one constant has been and will continue to be your talented and committed members of our board. Over the last several years, AMC has itself changed significantly, for the better. We have advanced the interests of our members and we are stronger and more unified than in the past. We now have a significant lobby presence as well as more engagement from our members. This positions us well to support our members and our industry in these difficult times. AMC has much more work to do on your behalf and I am personally looking forward to the next chapter, despite the change we all experience every day.
AMC Team
Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada | Board of Directors
Steve McCabe Executive Director steve@a-m-c.ca
Chair | Richelle Andreas Chief Executive Officer S3 Enterprises Inc. PO Box 39, 2180 Oman Drive Swift Current, SK S9H 3V5 306-773-0645
Vice Chair | Frank Capasso Executive Vice President The CTD Group 1331 Chevrier Blvd. Winnipeg, MB R3T 1Y4 204-453-6833
Past Chair | Russ Klassen Director of Canadian Sales AGI 198 Commerce Drive Winnipeg, MB R3P 0Z6 204-489-1855
Treasurer | Linda Turta Chief Executive Officer RAM Industries PO Box 5007, 33 York Rd E. Yorkton, SK S3N 3Z4 306-786-2678
Director | Nigel Jones Chief Executive Officer Vaderstad Industries Inc. PO Box 123 Langbank, SK S0G 2X0 306-538-2221
Director | Grant Adolph Chief Operating Officer Buhler Industries Inc. 1260 Clarence Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3T 1T2 204-654-5702
Director | Cor Lodder Director Walinga Inc. PO Box 1790, 70 - 3rd Ave NE Carman, MB R0G 0J0 204-745-2951
Director | Cam Cornelsen Director of Sales Norstar Industries PO Box 119, RR1 Morris, MB R0G 1K0 204-746-8833
Director | Mark Hildebrand Director of Sales Monarch Industries Ltd. PO Box 429, 51 Burmac Rd. Winnipeg, MB R3C 3E4 204-786-7921
Director | Bob Cochran General Manager Highline Manufacturing Ltd. PO Box 120, Hwy 27 Vonda, SK S0K 4N0 306-258-2233
Director | Paul Horst General Manager Tube-Line Mfg/Horst Welding 6455 Reidwoods Drive Elmira, ON N3B 2Z3 519-669-9488
Director | Randy Bauman President Bauman Manufacturing / Eldale Machine & Tool 3 Industrial Drive Elmira, ON N3B 2S1 519-669-5195
Director | Glenn Burrma President Penta Equipment 4480 Progress Drive Petrolia, ON N0N 1R0 519-882-3350
Associate Committee Chair | Robert Ablamowicz Canadian Group Leader Axalta Coating Systems 54 Lake Crescent Toronto, ON M8V 1V8 416-720-9754
April Jackman Manager of Marketing and Communications april@a-m-c.ca Ty Hamil Manager of Government and Membership Relations ty@a-m-c.ca
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