October 26, 2020 - ALL MIDAS SOUTH AUSTRALIAN
STORES GAIN RAA APPROVED REPAIRER STATUS
After more than four decades of providing
quality automotive servicing to Australia’s motorists, Midas continues to
strive to meet and exceed the industry benchmarks. Testament to this commitment
is Midas’ latest initiative to best serve the automotive servicing and repair
group’s South Australian customers.
All Midas South Australian repair centres have now gained RAA (Royal
Automobile Association) Approved Repairer Status, meeting all RAA stringent
requirements to ensure total quality automotive service and repair to their
valued customers.
In achieving this peak automotive association approval, essential
criteria has been and will continue to be met by all Midas stores located
across metropolitan Adelaide.
In adhering with the RAA Approved Repairer Code of Practice, all Midas
Auto Service centres must:
Adhere
to the stringent RAA Approved Repairer Code of Practice
Be equipped with a
comprehensive and specific list of tools and equipment as outlined in the
RAA Approved Repairer Code of Practice
Have
qualified mechanics on site and with all technicians required to attend at
least one training course per year
Have
a trained First Aid officer on site
Have
a trained Fire Warden on site
Comply
with current SafeWork SA Work Health and Safety Guidelines.
Expect
regular RAA Approved Repairer inspections to ensure compliance is
maintained.
Midas General Manager Rob
Lewis, stated that this association with the RAA is strong endorsement of Midas
commitment to continuously enhancing the group’s customer service excellence in
South Australia.
“We are proud to offer
motorists nationwide the highest quality automotive service and repair. This
commitment by our South Australian franchisees to meet the state’s most
stringent code of practice, as set by the RAA, represents yet another step
forward in ensuring that this is the case.” Mr Lewis said.
“We congratulate our South
Australian franchisees on attaining and abiding by these stringent requirements
that provide further trust and peace of mind for our valued customers,” Mr
Lewis added.
Dayco, a leading engine products and drive
systems supplier for theautomotive, industrial and
aftermarket industries,marked a decade in Australia’s
premier Supercars Championship during the Covid-19 disrupted 2020 season.
One factor has remained the same throughout Dayco’s Supercar involvement
over the years and that is the racer doing most of the ultra-high-speed
driving, highly experienced long term Dayco Ambassador David Russell.
Dayco’s decade in Supercars was marked with large front windscreen and
rear wing signage on David Russell and Garry Jacobson’s MSR Commodore Supercar
at the 60th running of Australia’s great race, the Supercheap Auto
Bathurst 1000 held from October 15 to 18.
While ultimately this 10th Dayco visit to Mount Panorama
ended prematurely 62 laps into the 161 lap race, “Dayco Dave” Russell and Garry
Jacobson performed strongly during all of the practice sessions, Russell
placing the car into the top five during his co-driver sessions, with the car
consistently close to the top ten throughout the preparation days despite the
setback of an early engine replacement.
Russell and Jacobson were making up ground during the opening stages of
the 1,000 kilometre race, Russell frequently among the fastest drivers across
the top of the mountain, but lacking straight line speed due to the use of a
spare engine that later in the race would fail, forcing the car’s retirement.
Dayco’s presence at Australia’s greatest motor race in front of major
television audiences both locally and abroad throughout the four days, ensured
that this leading global automotive aftermarket brand made the most of the only
Supercar endurance event of the 2020 season, with the other two events having
been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dayco’s 2020 motorsport program was heavily impacted by the pandemic in
Australia and internationally, with Russell planning to compete with fellow
Dayco Ambassador Roger Lago in the 2020 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia
Championship. Despite having completed one round, this along with a number of
local and international GT Sportscar events were cancelled.
“We made the most of a bad situation in 2020 and we are very proud to
have joined Dave Russell once again at our country’s greatest motor race,”
Arnold Mouw, Dayco Australia Managing Director and Vice President, Aftermarket
Asia Pacific stated.
“Of course, we are disappointed that we couldn’t do all of the customer
events across all of the race events that we had planned, but this situation
was the same for everyone involved in the sport this year. It is a tribute to
all involved with Supercars that they managed to complete a disrupted season
when so many other sports and racing categories could not. We have enjoyed
being a part of the sport over the last decade with Dayco Dave and look forward
to returning to a much more normal motorsport program in 2021.”
October 21, 2020 - 190 BURSON AUTO
PARTS STORES AND COUNTING
Australia’s Burson Auto Parts celebrates another major milestone in the
almost five decade history of this country’s preferred trade supplier of parts,
tools and equipment.
Burson Auto Parts’
190th store has opened at the large Victorian rural town of Kilmore, located
conveniently on the main street at Shop 7, 84 Sydney Street in Kilmore.
This new Burson
Auto Parts store services the major Northern Victorian regional centres of
Kilmore, Wallan, Wandong, Broadford and Seymour.
Despite the
disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Burson Auto Parts has opened an
additional seven stores during 2020, taking the total number of new Burson Auto
Parts stores joining Australia’s preferred trade network to 20 over
the past two years.
Burson Auto
Parts’ targeted geographic growth ensures that automotive repairers across the
country have access to vast stocks of parts with prompt deliveries, keeping
their businesses operating effectively throughout these regional centres and
their surrounding rural communities.
The highly
experienced management and staff of Burson Auto Parts Kilmore combine multiple
decades of direct involvement in the automotive parts and repair industries,
ensuring that their customers are provided with the highest level of service.
Committed to
supporting local automotive businesses, Burson Auto Parts Kilmore is stocked
with a huge range of parts tailored to meet local repairer demand and specific
rural vehicle requirements. The Kilmore store also has a fleet of Burson Auto
Parts delivery vehicles to ensure prompt deliveries.
This new Burson
Auto Parts store increase the already unparalleled footprint of the Bapcor
Group, Australasia’s largest automotive aftermarket specialised company,
further emphasising the local company’s commitment to Australia’s automotive
repairers.
According to
Craig Magill, Executive General Manager, Burson Trade,“Our strategic growth
continues to ensure that automotive repairers have access to large stock
holdings of parts, tools and the latest diagnostic equipment along with prompt
and knowledgeable customer service.”
“Our growth also
provides new local employment opportunities ranging from store staff, delivery
drivers and local store management, which is particularly important during this
very challenging year for so many people,” Mr Magill added.
Burson Auto Parts
now heads towards 200 stores nationwide, heralding a decade of immense
strategic growth for this proudly Australian company.
Kilmore and
surrounding regional area automotive repairers and service centres can contact
Burson Auto Parts locally by calling (03) 5742 8065 or by Email:
Kilmore@burson.com.au
October 15, 2020 - ALCIUS - FOR COMPLETE CLIMATE CONTROL
Keep your cool and
stay in control this summer, knowing that Alcius is taking care of the climate
control components your workshop needs, when you need them.
Alcius is the cooling and climate control expert.
Trustworthy, progressive and backed by Australasia’s largest automotive
aftermarket specialists, Bapcor, Alcius has the most comprehensive range of
climate control parts, tools and equipment for air conditioning specialists and
general automotive repairers.
"The Alcius climate control product range provides
Australian automotive repairers with a total one-stop air conditioning parts
solution,” says Bapcor Group Category Manager Mark Caldone.
The
comprehensive and accessible range of Alcius cooling and climate
control components are specifically designed to withstand the demands
of the Australian climate and you can be confident that the technical
quality and performance perfectly matches the OE parts. The commitment
to quality is underpinnned by a 24 month extended warranty. *
“Bapcor’s premium quality product, our highly skilled
air conditioning and related climate control product experience, combined with
our unparalleled national distribution footprint, make Alcius the complete
climate control parts solution,” Mark adds.
The launch of Alcius’ new premium quality
air-conditioning parts, tools and equipment range is being celebrated with the
‘Keep Your Cool and Summer On with Alcius’ promotional campaign and the
release of the industry’s most comprehensive category catalogue. Boasting more
than 6,500 SKU applications, across a broad range of genuine OE brands and
after-market components, the catalogue showcases the extensive offering of
Alcius products, which have been constantly redeveloped and updated over 50
years to ensure that they meet the requirements of Australian automotive
repairers and air conditioning specialists.
“We are steadfast in our commitment as leaders and
progressive product innovators to continually expand and improve existing
products,” says Mark.
“The comprehensive Alcius product range meets the
needs of our valued customers along with the ever-evolving number of vehicle
makes and models on our roads.”
To help keep your business moving, Alcius supports its
range with a professional team of automotive air conditioning specialists and
customer service teams around Australia.
Focussed on building relationships to ensure truly
personal service and unrivalled expertise, its people are responsive to all your
needs, offering competitive pricing, technical advice and on-demand delivery.
That’s the kind of support you need to stay in control this summer.
The Alcius range of cooling and climate control
components is available exclusively from Bapcor’s leading automotive
aftermarket trade outlets across Australia, including Burson Auto Parts, JAS
Oceania Australia and BaxtersMTQ.
For more information and a list of stockists visit www.alcius.com.au
October 14, 2020 - GAIN MORE AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE BUSINESS WITH ECOTECHNICS
Now is the perfect time to consider the state of your workshop’s air
conditioner service equipment.
Precision Automotive Equipment is the exclusive
Australian importer of the premium quality Ecotechnics air conditioner service
equipment range. This new product range includes both sole and dual gas air
conditioning service models that are suitable for the servicing of both R134a
and HFO1234yf refrigerant equipped vehicles.
Ecotechnics, with over 20 years of experience, is a
leading manufacturer of quality air conditioning service equipment. Globally,
Ecotechnics’ products are distributed to 80 countries, making this leading
Precision Automotive Equipment brand the international benchmark for the
maintenance of automotive air conditioning systems.
Manufactured in Italy and committed to continual
product innovation and development, Ecotechnics is the industry benchmark in
air conditioner servicing equipment. All Ecotechnics models are fully automatic
in operation, recovering, recycling and recharging air conditioner refrigerant
at the touch of a button. Featuring bright colour control displays, touchscreen
functionality, thermal printers and integrated hybrid functions on some models,
the Ecotechnics range is easy to use and has been designed specifically for use
by professional automotive technicians.
Ecotechnics has invested significantly in the research
and development of its products in line with continued technological
development in the automotive industry. This has ensured that these products
meet the growing performance and efficiency requirements of automotive air
conditioning systems, coupled with the introduction of HFO1234yf refrigerant in
recent years across today’s vast and constantly expanding car parc.
The Ecotechnics air conditioning service product range
from Precision Automotive Equipment is innovative, safe, ecological and very
easy to use. This exclusive new air conditioning service equipment range
provides your workshop with the best possible automotive climate control
service solution.
With Instant Asset taxation write-offs available, the
timing is right to update your air conditioning service equipment and increase
the scope of your air conditioning service business with the help of the
Precision Automotive Equipment team, a part of Australia’s Bapcor Group of
automotive aftermarket companies.
For more information regarding the Ecotechnics range
please contact Precision Automotive Equipment on 1300 366 252 or
visit www.precisionautomotive.com.au.
October 13, 2020 - DAVID RUSSELL PREPARES FOR
BATHURST WITH POLE POSITION AND SECOND PLACE AT THE QUEENSLAND RACEWAY 300
Lismore (NSW) based Supercars
endurance race co-driver David Russell has prepared for his 11th
Bathurst 1000 this weekend by competing strongly at the QR 300 Production Car
Enduro held under lights at Queensland Raceway on Saturday evening (Oct 10).
Sharing the BTuned BMW M4 with Karl Begg for the first time, the highly
experienced Supercars, GT and Porsche Carrera Cup driver set the fastest ever
Production Car lap at Queensland Raceway (1:17.49s) earning his team Pole
position following the top ten shoot out.
The 96 lap race saw the BMW powered duo finish second after having led
the mid and closing stages of the race. Begg started the race strongly setting
up a commanding early lead, handing the car over to Russell for a double stint
on lap 30. The Dayco sponsored driver re-gained the lead after the pit stop and
remained in front until his second compulsory pit stop. The team lost the lead
to the Ellery brothers due to an ill-timed virtual safety car / clamp down
period during the closing stages of the race, finishing a strong second.
Russell’s 2nd place result in the QR 300 marks yet another
endurance racing event where he has managed to win or achieve a podium result,
which includes class victories in all Bathurst GT and Production Car endurance
racing events over the past decade.
“I enjoyed being back behind the wheel again in this endurance race,
Karl and I worked very well together and the team gave us a strong car with
good pit work. After a year of very limited racing miles, it was great to be
racing again so competitively,” Russell stated.
The Dayco Australia Ambassador is now focussed on this Sunday’s
Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, where he will join the Matt Stone Racing team
and season driver Garry Jacobson at Mount Panorama in the #35 Yellowcover MSR
Commodore.
“I’ve been looking forward to this race all year and to finally be
heading to Mount Panorama is very exciting. I think this year will provide some
very mixed results, particularly if the weather plays a part as it has been
predicted to. I believe that Garry and I will race strongly together, MSR
always prepares a great car for the mountain and our goal is to be in the top
ten when that final hour of the 161 lap race comes, to place us in a position
to gain a strong result,” Russell said.
October 12, 2020 - DAYCO CONTINUES EXTENSIVE
PRODUCT RANGE GROWTH
Dayco continues to lead the way with their premium quality
range of engine belts, engine belt kits and more recently with Dayco’s Timing
Chain Kits which have quickly established a prime reputation of total quality
and reliability for automotive repairers and re-sellers across Australia and
New Zealand.
Dayco’s policy of always providing the broadest range of vehicle
applications to ensure the diverse Australian and New Zealand car parc of
passenger vehicles, SUV’s 4WD’s along with light and Heavy Duty commercial
vehicles across all of its engine component product ranges ensures thatrepairers and re-sellers always have the
exact products they need.
The extensive range of direct-fit Dayco Timing Chain Kits combine the
benefits of the company’s world class design and engineering expertise in
toothed belt power transmission systems along with Dayco’s in-depth knowledge
of functional requirements of popular local, Asian and European vehicle makes
and models.
All Dayco Timing Chain Kits
include:
Synergic design of each entire kit (chain,
guides, tensioner, gears and seals)
High robustness and proven reliability on test
benches and in vehicle fleet testing
High strength steel, precision machined
tensioners to ensure reduced internal clearances for optimum control and
management of the timing chain tension
High strength plastic guides manufactured with
glass fibres for additional strength.
High strength moulding steel or sintered steel
manufactured gears with specific heat treatments applied for the hardening
of the toothed area surfaces
In addition to Dayco’s range
of Timing Belt Kits, the global company has extended the company’s Heavy Duty
vehicle aftermarket product range to include premium quality water pumps,
coolant expansion tanks, thermostats and radiator caps. Covering the most
popular Heavy Duty vehicle brands including Western Star, Kenworth, Mercedes,
Scania DAF, MAN, the Dayco Heavy Duty range also continues to grow in line with
repairer and operator demand.
The new Dayco Heavy Duty
range of water pumps, coolant expansion tanks, thermostats and radiator caps
cover most Heavy Duty commercial vehicles used in Australia and New Zealand.
Dayco has a renowned history
in the design and manufacturing of Heavy Duty engine drive systems, thermal
management and performance components. The global company developed its first
Heavy Duty Poly Rib Belt for Diesel engines back in 1959. Dayco also designed
and developed the first ever flat spring belt tensioner for heavy duty engine
applications in 1984.
Globally, Dayco supplies the Heavy Duty Original Equipment market with engine belts and
tensioners, providing Australia’s Heavy Duty repairers and fleet operators with
the same or better quality than that demanded from the world’s leading Heavy
Duty vehicle manufacturers.
All Dayco Heavy Duty
replacement engine components have been designed to meet the higher torque and
power pulses exerted by today’s diesel engines.
Application range, premium quality engineering and manufacturing, along
with constant application updating, combine with unrivalled product
availability and distribution to place Dayco Australia in a field of its own in
relation to all of your engine drive and thermal management component
requirements.
To find out more visit www.dayco.com or contact Dayco
Australia customer service by calling 03 9794 4466 or speak toyour Dayco distributor.
October 5, 2020 - IT’S A TOTAL WIN-WIN FOR
CAPRICORN MEMBERS AND PREFERRED SUPPLIERS Capricorn has been returning wins for its Members
for almost 50 years. But it’s not only Members who benefit from participating
in Australasia’s largest automotive cooperative. Recent financial results
clearly show that Capricorn Preferred Suppliers are big winners too.
The Capricorn Preferred Supplier network, who provide high quality
products and services to more than 20,000 Capricorn Member workshops across
Australia and New Zealand, are the backbone to the cooperative’s success.
These Capricorn Preferred Suppliers operate in a healthy environment
that provides strong repeat business. Capricorn drives sales by incentivising
Members to always purchase the quality automotive products they need from a
Capricorn Preferred Supplier. One powerful motivator is the Capricorn Rewards
program, which is one of the most generous in Australasia, returning 1.5 points
on almost every $1 spent, with every 100 rewards points worth $1. In addition
to the financial incentives, Members also receive instant trade credit and
consolidated billing with all Preferred Suppliers, making it a much more
convenient way to trade.
This cooperative dynamic results in a true win-win relationship both for
Members and the companies that have become Capricorn Preferred Suppliers. Many
automotive component manufacturers, distributors and service providers have
seen consistent, long-term sales growth through Capricorn.
Working to win each Capricorn Preferred Supplier more loyal customers, a
team of almost 70 full time Capricorn field staff act as their defacto sales
teams, visiting Members to inform them of the latest products and services
available through the network.
Once a supplier joins Capricorn’s Preferred Supplier ranks, their
companies are featured in the Capricorn Purple Pages Directory. Capricorn
Members use this directory when seeking parts, tools, equipment and services on
a daily basis. This directory is also used to source office essentials for
Capricorn Members, providing opportunities for non-automotive companies to
become Capricorn Preferred Suppliers as well.
Capricorn Preferred Suppliers can benefit further by conducting their
own Capricorn Rewards promotions to further incentivise sales of specific
products, brands or services.
The proof of Capricorn’s win-win success both for its Members and
Preferred Suppliers is very clear. During 2018/19 in Australia and New Zealand,
Capricorn Members purchased a staggering $2 Billion of Preferred Suppliers’
products, returning $35.9 Million to Members in Capricorn Rewards points.
Capricorn Preferred Suppliers can also save on the costs of doing
business, with the expenses of credit checks, debt collection, invoicing,
office bookwork and administration being greatly reduced.
August 25, 2020 - NEW CAPRICORN ONLINE RESOURCE
PLACES YOUR OWN BUSINESS MENTOR AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Australasia’s largest automotive cooperative,
Capricorn, introduces another benefit designed to assist the growth and
development of Members’ businesses.
There is no doubt that given the challenges faced across Australia and
New Zealand by the COVID-19 pandemic, all business owners and their staff have
a newfound appreciation for the speed of disruption and the direct impacts of
this to their business stability and growth. Capricorn is assisting its Members to navigate through this challenging
period by launching an online resource that provides wide-ranging content for
all stages of business.
CapHub is a content portal providing easy access to valuable expert
business tips and advice, automotive workshop hacks and important industry data
to help develop and improve your business. CapHub also includes a highly researched snapshot of the auto repair
industry from the perspective of Members. The ‘Capricorn State of the Nation
Report 2020’ is the culmination of Capricorn’s most substantial research
project ever undertaken. The landmark report combines feedback from over 1,500
automotive workshop owners and operators located across Australia and New
Zealand, to provide a range of insights on the industry, by the industry, for
your workshop.
According to Capricorn Group CEO David Fraser, “Capricorn is always
looking for more ways to support our Members to strengthen their businesses.
This is especially important as we recover from the disruption caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic.”
“In response to our Members telling us that they want to spend less time
working in their workshops and more time working on their workshops, we are
sure that this detailed report will enable direct comparisons and outline areas
for improvement.” Mr Fraser stated.
This new Capricorn online business resource includes a variety of
regularly updated automotive aftermarket business relevant articles and
information within the Business section, while the Customer section has been designed to assist your business to attract,
retain and engage with your valued clients. An Industry section provides
instant access to a range of reports and event information to keep your
business connected to key support information and activities.
Some examples of the business support now available from CapHub include
seven tips to improve cashflow, how creating a great culture can transform your
business and tough decisions: short term pain for long term gain. Using social media to enhance your customer service, what signals you
may be giving to customers about your workshop and customer experience being
your optimum marketing tools, are all current CapHub topics covered for the
Customers section. These are joined by industry highlight features such as
ensuring that your workshop is future-proof and protecting your business from
cyber-crime.
The Capricorn State of the Nation 2020 Report enables Capricorn Members
to compare their business’ efficiencies and concerns with their colleagues
through easy to understand data analysis. It covers a total of 46 pages
including proportionately equal Capricorn Member feedback from all Australian
states and New Zealand. 69% of Members own and operate mechanical workshops,
10% are panel repairers, 5% auto electricians, 5% mobile mechanics, 3% tyre and
suspension specialists, and the remaining fitting into other automotive
categories. This ensured that the information gained from this report came from
a vast range of Capricorn businesses of all types and sizes, providing a
snapshot of the automotive aftermarket industry.
The Capricorn State of the Nation Report features easy to read sections
relating to the total Member survey data gained. These sections include
Confidence, Challenges, Perceptions of Success, Efficiency, Our Customers, Know
Your Value, Parts Pricing, Technology, The Future, Apprentices, Staff Rates,
Experience and Training, Succession and Future Planning and a set of General
Recommendations.
“This is a relevant report on
the industry, by the industry. This is not assumed data; it is real information
from real Capricorn Members across Australia and New Zealand. I encourage
Members to benchmark their own business performance compared to their
automotive aftermarket industry colleagues. It is not a report to leave on a
shelf. It’s a resource that will guide us all towards a more successful
future,” Mr Fraser stated.
“If there is one major factor that stands out from the findings of this
report, it is the optimism of Capricorn Members for the future. This is a
future that we will be directly alongside our Members for - because as the
success of our cooperative has shown across nearly five decades, we are always
stronger together,” Mr Fraser added.
Capricorn Members and non-members are welcome to access the new CapHub
content portal and Capricorn State of the Nation Report from the Capricorn website at
www.capricorn.coop/caphub.
August 14, 2020 - ALL NEW CAPRICORN REWARDS WEBSITE AND PRODUCT RANGE
UNVEILED
Australasia’s largest automotive cooperative
introduces yet another new way to benefit from Capricorn membership. Driven by
feedback from their Members, Capricorn has joined forces with leading rewards
and incentives business innovators, 212F, to create a world-class loyalty
program that gives all Capricorn Members a memorable and exciting experience
when redeeming their hard earned rewards points.
Recognising how busy
Capricorn’s 20,000 plus Members across Australia and New Zealand are, many of
whom lack the time to leave their workshops to purchase items for themselves,
their family or their staff, Capricorn introduces a brand new Capricorn Rewards
website located at www.capricorn.coop/rewardprogram.
Ensuring that Capricorn
Members make the most of the rewards points they earn on parts, equipment and
business essential products purchased from Capricorn Preferred Suppliers, the
new Capricorn Rewards website offers Members a huge selection of quality
merchandise across a range of product categories.
According to Bradley Gannon,
Capricorn Automotive CEO, “Our new Capricorn Rewards website is yet another way
for our Members to make the most from being a part of Australasia’s largest
automotive cooperative and be rewarded for their hard work. It also enables
Members to be rewarded with quick and easy access to gifts or personal items
from a vast, high quality, online selection, which is particularly important
during the current challenging business climate in some parts of Australia.”
“I am sure that all Capricorn
Members will be pleasantly surprised at the vast range of over a thousand
different products available. This selection will continue to evolve with our
Member’s wants and needs into the future.” Mr Gannon added.
The first 1,000 Members to
use the new Capricorn Rewards website to purchase products or services using
points from August 13, 2020 to October 30, 2020 will also receive 1,000 bonus
Capricorn Rewards points as an exciting introductory incentive. Visit
capricorn.coop/tc for full offer details.
Capricorn Rewards shop
categories include products for the home, workshop, sport and fitness,
technology and electronics, travel, cosmetics, jewellery, sunglasses, watches,
toys, movies, books, magazines, outdoor living products and other gift ideas. Members
can also reward their staff with gift vouchers, food and beverage products,
hampers and workshop products. Of course, Members can still use their points to
pay their Capricorn Trade Accounts too.
The new and improved program
is made even more tempting with 90% of merchandise priced lower than
recommended retail and with delivery costs also included.
The new Capricorn Rewards
program clearly outlines the power of participation in this almost five-decade
strong automotive cooperative. Capricorn Rewards is already one of
Australasia’s most generous with Members earning 1.5 points on almost every
dollar spent for doing no more than normally running your business.
Capricorn Members are
encouraged to make more of their everyday purchases using their Capricorn Trade
Account to watch their points balances soar.
For more information on the
all new Capricorn Rewards program contact your local Capricorn Area Manager or
login now to capricorn.coop/rewardprogram to reward your family, your
staff or yourself.
August 6, 2020 - BURSON AUTO PARTS DOUBLES UP
ON TRACK IN 2020
Australia’s preferred trade supplier of automotive
parts, tools and workshop equipment, Burson Auto Parts, will double-up the
true blue company’s presence in one of Australia’s most exciting touring car
championships this year.
Following the aborted start to the 2020 carsales TCR Australia
Championship at the cancelled Australian Grand Prix season opener in Melbourne
back in March, Burson Auto Parts has stayed on the virtual track thanks to the
efforts of talented father and son racers Jason and Ben Bargwanna throughout
the COVID-19 disruption of the official race event calendar.
Now, just like the double Burson Auto Parts simulator racing challenge,
the Australian company is pleased to announce that two Burson Auto Parts Racing
TCR Australia cars will take to the track across the newly revised 2020 carsales
TCR Australia Championship season.
As announced in March, highly experienced former Supercar race winner
Jason Bargwanna will compete in the Burson Auto Parts Racing Peugeot 308 TCR,
while his son Ben will make his TCR Australia Championship debut in a uniquely
liveried second Burson Auto Parts Racing Peugeot 308 TCR, with both cars
prepared and raced by legendary Australian motorsport team, Garry Rogers
Motorsport.
This doubles-up Burson Auto Parts’ motorsport based marketing efforts
together with supplier sponsors Dayco, Wesfil, Fuchs, Hella, Hella Pagid,
Sachs, Bosch and Premier Auto Trade.
Both Burson Auto Parts Racing Peugeot 308 TCR drivers have taken part in
detailed pre-season testing and are well prepared and very eager to finally get
the racing underway in this Covid-19 disrupted season.
“We had set out at the start of the year with a clear and structured
plan with defined goals for both Ben and I, then 2020 slapped us in the face
and forced a total rethink. Initially Ben and I were going to team up for the
Bathurst international in the two driver event but those plans have changed and
ours had to as well.
“We have worked closely with Burson Auto Parts and together we have
aligned our goals and I am very excited to expand to a two car program for the
remainder of 2020.
“Ben now makes the step to TCR and I am so proud of him. From his first
Kart race meeting at Gippsland Kart Club, as a 10 year old, when he spent every
lap of his first race waving to mum and I as he drove past, to the day the
penny dropped and he realised what winning was all about, to watching him drive
out of pit lane in the Burson Auto Parts Peugeot at the pre-season test, really
was a lump in the throat moment. He has grown into a great young man - he
clearly got that from his mother!” Jason stated.
“It is surreal to think that together we will head out and tackle the
top quality TCR Australia field. I guess the saying about the first person you
want to beat is your teammate now takes on a whole new and deeply personal meaning!
He is the one driver I would be proud to finish in second place to,” He added.
As you would expect, Ben Bargwanna is counting the hours and minutes
before his debut TCR race in the Burson Auto Parts Racing Peugeot 308.
“It is just awesome to be a part of the Burson Auto Parts Racing Team. I
am so hungry for this that it hurts and driving the car for the first time in
testing was an amazing experience.
“It was a bitter pill to swallow when my Formula Ford Championship plans
were disrupted by the pandemic, but I decided to stay focused, positive and to
work hard on the things that I could control.
“I have really enjoyed driving for the team in the E-Racing Sim world, I
am fit and ready and now can’t wait for the real world racing to start,” Ben
said.
“I make no assumptions of the size of the challenge I am facing with
this, but with the support of Garry Rogers Motorsport and Burson Auto Parts, I
will work harder than any driver in the field to make the most out of this fantastic
opportunity.
“The first goal is to make the top ten, then to make the top five and
race for the podium. I am focused on doing whatever it takes to win, including
beating the old man!” Ben added.
All jokes aside, it also means a great deal for Ben to be able to race
with and against his father.
“Not only is this a great opportunity to be part of the TCR Australia
field, but it is also an amazing opportunity to be racing with my Dad. He has
been there for every step of my racing and for him to be a part of this next
huge step means a lot. Everything I have learnt so far has been from him, so to
continue that next step of my learning with him can only generate further
improvement,” Ben stated.
Burson Auto Parts General Manager, Marketing, Anthony Hughes is excited
about doubling up on the track in this delayed start to the 2020 carsales TCR
Australia Championship.
“We are delighted that the opportunity became available to place a
second Burson Auto Parts Racing TCR car on the grid in this delayed start to
the 2020 season. We are also looking forward to the father and son battles that
will progress across the six races that will form the new look championship,”
Anthony Hughes stated.
“Along with the impossible to miss Burson Auto Parts livery on Jason’s
car, logos of more company owned brands will appear on Ben’s car throughout the
season, reminding our valued customers and new customers of these quality
Australian automotive aftermarket brands,” Mr Hughes added.
The 2020 carsales TCR Australia Championship is scheduled to return to
the track from October and extend through to the end of January 2021. All races
will be televised live and free on the Seven Network across Australia. Visit www.tcraustralia.com for updated event
information.
TCR Australia includes all front-wheel drive C-Segment hatchbacks or
sedans, powered by production based turbocharged petrol or diesel engines with
a capacity of up to two litres. Vehicles represented in the series include such
makes as Alfa-Romeo, Audi, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Peugeot, Renault, Subaru
and Volkswagen. To find out more about TCR click here.
Australia’s Burson Auto Parts is part of the country’s largest
automotive aftermarket specialised company, Bapcor Limited. There are more than
187 Burson Auto Parts stores nationwide with the company’s growth continuing at
a solid pace. To find out more about Burson Auto Parts, visit www.burson.com.au.
Suggested Caption: Father and son racing duo Jason and Ben Bargwanna double the track
action for Burson Auto Parts in the 2020 carsales TCR Australia Championship.
July 31, 2020 - NEW CAPRICORN RISING STAR
EMERGES FROM HIGHLY TALENTED FIELD
Capricorn, Australasia’s largest automotive
cooperative, has once again conducted a highly successful search for Australia
and New Zealand’s top performing automotive apprentice.
Capricorn Rising Stars is an initiative to help Capricorn Members
recognise, reward and retain their high-performing apprentices. These are
apprentices who show initiative in the workshop, eagerness to learn and
commitment to the auto industry. By recognising the contribution of automotive
apprentices and the bright careers they have ahead of them, Capricorn hopes to
continue to attract the best talent and keep more qualified auto repairers
working in the industry.
With all Capricorn Member automotive workshops eligible to nominate
their star performing apprentices for this industry renowned accolade, the
selection of candidates was once again outstanding.
More than 250 apprentices were nominated this year from industry sectors
including panel and paint, auto electrical, heavy diesel, tyre/wheel and
general mechanical workshops located across Australia and New Zealand.
Five finalists were selected by the Capricorn Rising Stars judging
panel, which was comprised of a selection of highly experienced automotive
aftermarket industry identities including AAAA CEO - Stuart Charity; Workshop
Whisperer - Rachael Sheldrick; Kangan TAFE Commercial Vehicle and Engine Tech
Manager - Gavin Cribb; TaT Biz Director and Technical Expert - Jeff Smit;
Castrol National Sales Manager - Marco Mercuri and Capricorn Automotive CEO -
Bradley Gannon.
The Capricorn Rising Stars finalists were:
Lachlan Fraser -
JMH Group, WA
Gabrielle Clift -
Highfields Mechanical and Off Road, QLD
Dylan Quinn -
Carrington Street Auto Repairs, SA
Abby Brice -
Bensons Auto Clinic, NZ
Lochlan Robinson
- NCD Custom Refinishing, NSW
The 2020 Capricorn
Rising Star Apprentice of the Year is Gabrielle Clift from Highfields Mechanical
and Off Road (QLD), the first female winner of this prestigious
automotive service and repair industry accolade.
According to her
employer, Craig Baills, “Gabby has an attitude that cannot be taught and a work
ethic that is rare. She is an integral part of our team and an employee that
improves the performance of those around her.”
Capricorn
Automotive CEO Bradley Gannon is pleased that this year’s Capricorn Rising
Stars competition has placed our industry’s next generation of automotive
experts in the spotlight once again.
“We are always
impressed by the number of nominations and the remarkable quality of the
apprentices in the industry though our Rising Stars competition,” Mr Gannon
said.
“My judging panel
colleagues certainly had a difficult job this year given the extremely high
standard of the nominees. We congratulate all of the finalists and our 2020
winner, while also thanking each of the Capricorn Members that took part. This
competition is all about recognising and supporting young people to reach their
potential in the automotive repair and service industry,” Mr Gannon added.
The newly crowned 2020
Capricorn Rising Star, Gabrielle Clift, was thrilled to have won the award that
comes with prizes including an all-expenses paid Castrol Supercars Experience
and Workshop Whisperer Leadership Academy training.
“I am very humbled
and honoured to receive this award. I’d like to congratulate all the other hard
working and deserving nominees who are forging a career in automotive,” Ms
Clift said.
Gabrielle’s
employer, Highfields Mechanical and Off Road, was also awarded 150,000
Capricorn Bonus Points for their winning nomination.
Each 2020 Capricorn
Rising Stars finalist received a $1,000 Repco voucher, a 12 month subscription
to Repco's Autopedia Technical Support Service, tickets to two Repco
Masterclass Clinics plus a 12 month subscription to Autodata Training.
Capricorn thanks all Members who nominated their star performing
apprentices for this year’s Capricorn Rising Stars competition from both
Australia and New Zealand.
Capricorn looks forward to the continued growth of Capricorn Rising
Stars which is proudly supported by Capricorn Preferred Suppliers: Castrol,
Repco, AutoMate, The Workshop Whisperer and TaT Biz.
July 29, 2020 - DAYCO AUSTRALIA
CELEBRATES A DECADE SUPPORTING RONALD McDONALD HOUSE
Over the past decade, Dayco Australia has
supported one of the country’s most caring charity initiatives, Ronald McDonald
House Charities Victoria & Tasmania (RMHC VIC & TAS).
RMHC
VIC & TAS provides a temporary home and support service for the parents and
families of seriously ill children across Australia. Located in close proximity
to paediatric hospitals, including the Royal Children’s Hospital, Ronald
McDonald House enables families to remain close to their loved ones during
major treatments and surgeries.
For
ten years now, these families have been able to secure a home-away-from-home
during these stressful times, with Ronald McDonald House providing the support
and everything required to minimise their anxiety. This has proven to be a very
welcome assistance for families who live in rural areas or even interstate,
without the access to state of the art medical facilities and specialists that
major cities like Melbourne can provide.
Dayco
Australia was presented with a certificate commemorating this important
milestone by RMHC VIC & TAS, supporting the company’s pride in being a long
term sponsor of Room 1, at Ronald McDonald House Parkville.
“I
would like to take this opportunity to thank and congratulate Dayco Australia
on reaching ten years of supporting RMHC VIC & TAS through your ongoing
room sponsorship,” stated Peter Bishop, Ronald McDonald House Charities
Victoria & Tasmania CEO.
“Thanks
to you we have been able to provide thousands of families with a safe, warm bed
and a supportive community close to their child’s bedside,” Mr Bishop added.
In
addition to the company’s financial sponsorship, Dayco Australia also provides RMHC
VIC & TAS visiting families with Medallion Club tickets for major Melbourne
AFL games to help in providing some temporary excitement and distraction from
their serious medical situations.
Dayco
Ambassadors and Porsche Carrera Cup racing drivers David Russell and Roger Lago
offered their GT3 Porsche rear wing following the aborted 2020 Australian Grand
Prix in an online auction to raise additional funds for Ronald McDonald House.
Just before the bidding deadline, Dayco Australia Managing Director and Vice
President - Aftermarket, Arnold Mouw stepped in to outbid everyone and secure
this piece of motor racing memorabilia.
“To
say that we are proud to partner with such a worthy charitable service for a
decade is an understatement. From the moment we commenced our involvement with RMHC
VIC & TAS it was clear that this is very special and more than worthy of
financial and in-kind support. We strongly encourage more companies to become
involved and help bring smiles to families during the most worrying times in
their lives,” Arnold Mouw, Dayco Australia Managing Director and Vice President
- Aftermarket, stated.
Certificate presented to Dayco Australia on reaching one
decade of support for one of the country’s most caring charity
initiatives, Ronald McDonald House Charities Victoria & Tasmania (RMHC VIC
& TAS).
July 20, 2020 - ALL HANDS ON DECK AT DAYCO
AUSTRALIA
While recent months have seen unprecedented
disruption of Australian business across several industries, Dayco’s Australian
and New Zealand automotive aftermarket business continues to defy the effects
of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The company’s Australian and New Zealand sales have increased year on
year, which has seen Dayco Australia’s recently extended and modernised
distribution centre located in Hallam (Victoria) operate at full capacity,
literally requiring all hands on deck.
Dayco Manging Director and Vice President Aftermarket Asia Pacific
Arnold Mouw, Sales and Marketing Director David McClurg, Business Development
Manager James Barrett, Product Engineering Manager Dom Adrien and Product
Application Coordinators Luke Sword and Jorg Kempka have left their offices and
joined the warehouse and distribution centre team to ensure that Dayco customer
orders are being speedily processed and delivered.
During the past six months, despite the Covid-19 disruptions, Dayco
Australia has maintained an impressive 97% plus order fill rate, as its valued
team of hard working distributors ensure that busy Australian and New Zealand
automotive repairers are promptly serviced.
“Demand for our premium quality replacement engine belt, water pump and
timing chain kits, pulleys, high performance harmonic balancers, moulded hoses
and thermal management products to our aftermarket customers is at an all-time
high,” said Arnold Mouw.
“This is good news for the automotive aftermarket, as Australian
automotive repairers are gaining more business as people use these periods of
lockdown to repair and maintain their vehicles. The softening in new car sales
also supports this increase in repair and maintenance-based services.”
Customer demand of the Dayco range of premium quality automotive
aftermarket products required all of the company’s senior management executives
to work on the warehouse floor, assisting the hard-working distribution centre
team. This has ensured prompt order processing and correct stock holding levels
to meet this unprecedented demand.
“It has been a very rewarding experience for the management team, as we
have made several integral improvements by being on the floor and taking a much
closer look at how to improve our warehousing operations,” Mr. Mouw added.
Dayco’s Australian and New Zealand distributor partners have been
integral to this business growth and the company has placed total priority in
supporting them by ensuring highly efficient and responsive distribution
services, adhering to strict Covid-19 personal distancing and hygiene
guidelines.
In line with this growth, Dayco Australia has opportunities for people
to join the company, particularly for experienced forklift drivers and
warehouse personnel who have found themselves out of work due to the Covid-19
pandemic. More information can be obtained by contacting Dayco Australia by
calling 03 9796 4044.
Dayco Manging Director and Vice President Aftermarket Asia Pacific
Arnold Mouw, Sales and Marketing Director David McClurg, Business Development
Manager James Barrett, Product Engineering Manager Dom Adrien and Product
Application Coordinators Luke Sword and Jorg Kempka have swapped their offices for
the Dayco Australia Distribution Centre floor to assist in meeting customer demand.
Dayco Manging
Director and Vice President Aftermarket Asia Pacific in the Dayco Australia warehouse
and distribution centre located in Hallam, Victoria.
July 6, 2020 - DAYCO
EARNS CATERPILLAR QUALITY EXCELLENCE AWARD
Further
underlining the inherent quality control standards throughout all of its
facilities around the world, Dayco’s Suzhou China facility has been recognised
as being one of the company’s growing number of award-winning sites.
On June 18,
2020, heavy-duty machinery manufacturer Caterpillar presented Dayco (Suzhou)
Co., Ltd, with its Platinum Level, Supplier Quality Excellence Process
Certificate. As it happens, the Suzhou facility has achieved this honour for
the second consecutive year. Animpressive achievement clearly demonstrating the company’s high ongoing
production standards and consistent adherence to process protocols.
Commenting on the
award, Michael Weiss, the company’s President of Global Powertrain Operations,
said: “As a global manufacturer supplying premium quality components to vehicle
manufacturers in every sector of the industry, all of our facilities must
operate to the highest standards. The fact that our China plant, in common with
our plants in Chieti, Italy and San Luis Potosi, Mexico, has again been
recognised by another one of our valued customers, is not just a great honour,
it is also a huge reward for the dedication of our employees. Our daily drive
for excellence makes Dayco the company it is.”
/ends.
About Dayco
Dayco is a global
leader in the research, design, manufacture and distribution of essential
engine drive systems and aftermarket services for automotive, truck,
construction, agriculture and industrial applications.
Through our
expertise in transferring power quietly and efficiently, Dayco has emerged as
the leading global system solutions provider for hybrid electric vehicles.Dayco’s 100+ years of experience in drive
systems allows us to equip all customer applications around the world with the
most effective drive systems to meet customer specific performance
requirements.
Dayco’s world
class global distribution network services the aftermarket industry with a full
offering of kits and products to meet each local market’s need.We accomplish this with a dedicated global
team that respects one another, shows humility through continuous learning and
acts like owners in everything we do.
Dayco has more
than 40 locations in 22 countries and over 4,500 associates. For more
information about Dayco, visit the Company's website at www.dayco.com
June 24, 2020 - BRAND
NEW MIDAS WORKSHOP BRINGS A NEW LEVEL OF AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXPERTISE TO
BRISBANE’S WESTERN SUBURBS
Midas Darra Franchisee Luke Hawkins brings a
lifetime of automotive customer service experience to the newly established
Midas Car Service Centre in the western Brisbane suburb of Darra.
Luke Hawkins’ entire life has revolved around cars. The automotive
family business that his father established in 1988 specialising in sales,
parts and service grew to cover a number of highly successful locations over
the next four decades, with Luke being at the forefront of ensuring customer
satisfaction across both the sales and vehicle servicing operations of this
family business.
One of these locations is an impressive 7,200 square metre high profile
site at 259 Monier Road in Darra, which served as the company’s dealership
based automotive repair workshop in past years.
Luke believed that this workshop could be so much better utilised as a
dedicated general automotive service and repair centre, providing the motorists
of Darra, The Centenary Estates, through to Jindalee and Brisbane’s Western
Corridor with the highest quality and value priced vehicle servicing and
repairs. Bringing this state of the art workshop into the Midas family was his
first choice and this quality workshop was further improved and transformed
into one of Australia’s largest Midas Car Care Service centres in early 2020.
Midas Darra has the special advantage of providing factory trained
technicians with outstanding prior automotive dealer-based and all make service
experience across a wide range of local, Asian and European makes and models. Equipped
with no less than 17 hoists, two wheel alignment machines and a vast stock
holding of service parts, Midas Darra ensures that your vehicle service and
repairs will be completed on time - or if your car is needed for a longer
period of time, customers can avail themselves of one of the store’s fleet of
12 loan cars at no extra cost.
As if all this wasn’t enough, an Opposite Lock 4WD store is also located
at the same site, so Midas Darra is also best equipped for 4WD vehicle
servicing, repairs and accessory fitments.
Midas Darra customers can expect a comfortable waiting area equipped
with coffee, soft drinks and water which has been extended to the outside to
meet current social distancing requirements. There is a fleet of loan vehicles
also available to ensure that any guest’s day is not impacted while having
their car serviced. It is also located close to the Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre
and can be easily reached from the Logan Motorway and Ipswich Road, or via the
Sumner exit on the Western Freeway.
“I’m very excited to bring our large and modern workshop to the Midas
family. This ensures that all western Brisbane based car owners can take
advantage of the same level of vehicle service professionalism and expertise as
any of the major car dealers, at far better value pricing and with the
efficiencies that go with this large and highly productive workshop,” Luke
said.
June 11, 2020 - DAYCO’S
JOHN KINNICK RECOGNISED AS A RISING STAR
John Kinnick,
president of Dayco’s Global Belt Operations, has been named a 2020 Automotive
News Rising Star. John is featured in a special section in the June 1 issue of
Automotive News (USA).
The Rising Stars:
Automakers and Suppliers program honors United States based auto executives,
under the age of 45, on the manufacturing and supply side of the auto industry
who have the talent and dedication necessary to become industry leaders of
tomorrow. Automotive News has published the list of the industry’s up and
comers annually since 2014.
This year’s
recipients come from 18 companies and a variety of disciplines, from executive
management to supply chain, engineering and human resources.
“We are very
proud to have John as part of our team at Dayco and it is great to see him
recognised for his contributions,” said Joel Wiegert, CEO of Dayco.Since joining Dayco in 2017, John has met
every opportunity with great leadership and passion to succeed.”
“The Rising Stars
program recognises automotive executives in middle and upper management who are
destined to emerge as influential leaders in the industry,” said Jason Stein,
publisher of Automotive News.
“The best
predictor of big personal success is enormous responsibility at a young age.
When great potential is identified and rewarded early, the organisation wins.”
Mr Stein added.
The 2020 class of
Automotive News Rising Stars emerged from a nomination and selection process in
cooperation with KPMG. Complete profiles of all 25 Rising Stars can be viewed
at www.autonews.com/risingstars.
Dayco is a global
leader in the research, design, manufacture and distribution of essential
engine drive systems and aftermarket services for automotive, truck,
construction, agriculture and industrial applications.
Through our
expertise in transferring power quietly and efficiently, Dayco has emerged as
the leading global system solutions provider for hybrid electric vehicles.Dayco’s 100+ years of experience in drive
systems allows us to equip all customer applications around the world with the
most effective drive systems to meet customer specific performance
requirements.Dayco’s world class global
distribution network services the aftermarket industry with a full offering of
kits and products to meet each local market’s need.We accomplish this with a dedicated global
team that respects one another, shows humility through continuous learning and
acts like owners in everything we do.
Dayco has more
than 40 locations in 22 countries and over 4,500 associates. For more
information about Dayco, visit the Company's website at www.dayco.com
June 11, 2020 - RE-BOOT YOUR BUSINESS WITH
CAPRICORN ONLINE SEMINARS
Capricorn is committed to providing constantly updated
and highly detailed COVID-19 support services to its Members and Preferred
Suppliers across Australia and New Zealand. This coincides with both countries
working towards a return to normal automotive repair, sales and servicing
business operations.
Capricorn, Australasia’s largest automotive cooperative, provides a
range of COVID-19 business support services through their easily accessible and
user-friendly online information portal known as The Workshop - www.theworkshop.capricorn.coop.
To ensure that the optimum levels of support are provided during this
important time, Capricorn has added two new online seminars to The Workshop
that have been produced specifically for its Members across Australia and New
Zealand.
Designed so Capricorn Member businesses can ensure the best possible
return to pre-COVID-19 operations and for continued growth thereafter, these
online seminars provide specialised business support information presented by
people who know and understand the intricacies of the automotive aftermarket
industry.
The first online seminar that is freely available from The Workshop to
Capricorn Members is titled “Your Business Reboot Kit”. It is presented by
Capricorn Group CEO, David Fraser, the highly accomplished automotive repair
business co-owner and business coach Rachael Sheldrick (The Workshop Whisperer)
and Capricorn Automotive CEO Bradley Gannon.
This online seminar addresses the three key objectives that all
automotive workshops should be actioning to adapt and grow from the disruption
that this unprecedented pandemic has caused. These include the establishment of
a business game plan - a strategy to preserve finances and accelerate business
growth, details of key government assistance packages as normal business
resumes, along with details of additional resources that are available to the
industry during this time.
Another important and helpful new online seminar is titled “Delivering
Amazing Customer Experience”. This entertaining and easy to watch online
seminar brings the outstanding experience of international customer service
guru Shep Hyken directly to your desktop.
Initially organised to be the special guest keynote speaker for the now
cancelled 2020 Capricorn Convention, Shep Hyken details how life-long customers
can be created during times of crisis. This USA expert brings his renowned
customer service and expertise to this highly specialised online seminar, which
is also freely available to view at The Workshop.
“We encourage our Members and Preferred Suppliers to ensure that they
make the most from these two online seminars along with the abundance of
COVID-19 support that is available via our online information portal, The
Workshop,” stated Capricorn Group CEO, David Fraser.
“Our goal during these highly challenging months has been to provide the
maximum support possible to Capricorn Members and Preferred Suppliers across
Australia and New Zealand. We have ensured updated information and significant
business support services through all of our content at The Workshop and with
the valued contributions of industry leading professionals with these two new
online seminars,” Mr Fraser added.
To view these entertaining and informative online seminars, along with
gaining access to an abundance of COVID-19 related support information,
Capricorn Members should visit The Workshop, (www.theworkshop.capricorn.coop).
To learn more about Capricorn or to become a part of this highly
successful, cooperative structured automotive aftermarket buying group, visit www.capricorn.coop.
June 10, 2020 - DAYCO
PRESENTED WITH PACCAR QUALITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Dayco’s
extraordinarily consistent levels of manufacturing quality and distribution
capability have once more been independently endorsed by PACCAR, the
organisation behind the DAF, Kenworth and Peterbilt brands.
The company’s
Chieti plant in Italy has been awarded its Quality Achievement certification
for delivering original equipment (OE) components that match or exceed its
10PMM performance requirements.
The presentation
of the annual award, which is based upon a supplier’s performance over the
previous full year, is for 2019 and follows Dayco’s similar 2018 PACCAR
certificate.
PACCAR Quality
Achievement Certification acknowledges that the company’s reputation for
producing trucks of unsurpassed quality, is in no small part due to suppliers
such as Dayco, who have achieved its quality expectations.
In addition to
the acknowledgement that Dayco has met and exceeded PACCAR’s stringent quality
performance requirements, the company remains on its list of 10 PMM suppliers,
which are shown on the company’s website (www.paccar.com) and displayed in its
facilities.
Dayco, a leading
engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and
aftermarket industries, continues to gain an enviable reputation for the
components it manufactures. This award follows similar recognition from vehicle
manufacturers such as FCA and GM, as well as several trade organisations.
Upon receiving the
PACCAR certification, John Kinnick, President of Dayco’s Global Belt
Operations, said, “This latest endorsement is a further demonstration of
Dayco’s underlying strengths in the design, manufacture and delivery of premium
quality OE components and systems across the automotive industry. It is also a
tribute to the team of dedicated professionals who are based at our Chieti
facility.”
Dayco is a global
leader in the research, design, manufacture and distribution of essential
engine drive systems and aftermarket services for automotive, truck,
construction, agriculture and industrial applications.
Through our
expertise in transferring power quietly and efficiently, Dayco has emerged as
the leading global system solutions provider for hybrid electric vehicles.Dayco’s 100+ years of experience in drive
systems allows us to equip all customer applications around the world with
the most
effective drive systems to meet customer specific performance
requirements.
Dayco’s world
class global distribution network services the aftermarket industry with a full
offering of kits and products to meet each local market’s need.We accomplish this with a dedicated global
team that respects one another, shows humility through continuous learning and
acts like owners in everything we do.
Dayco has more
than 40 locations in 22 countries and over 4,500 associates. For more
information about Dayco, visit the Company's website at www.dayco.com
April 15, 2020 - CAPRICORN ACTIONS DETAILED
CORONAVIRUS SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE STRATEGY FOR MEMBERS, PREFERRED SUPPLIERS
& STAFF
Australasia’s largest automotive cooperative,
Capricorn, has actioned a detailed COVID-19 communications plan to assist over
20,000 Members, along with Preferred Suppliers and staff located across
Australia and New Zealand.
Led from the onset of this unprecedented pandemic by Capricorn Group CEO
David Fraser, a detailed strategy was introduced, ensuring that Members in each
country are accurately informed of the business support mechanisms that may be
relevant to them.
As the vast majority of Capricorn Members are small, family owned
automotive aftermarket businesses, these communications include timely Member
exclusive COVID-19 emails providing information in line with announcements made
by state and federal governments. Importantly, these have been provided in an easy
to understand format with state specific information, making it easier for
Members to identify their eligibility for the various stimuli, staff retention
and other taxation-based incentives that have been and continue to be
introduced.
In addition to direct communications, Capricorn also continues to update
“The Workshop”, the cooperative’s Member community platform that provides
business support and resources to help Members stay strong through COVID-19.
The Workshop includes a COVID-19 Community Support Forum, where
Capricorn Members can connect, share ideas and discuss their experiences
operating a business during these unprecedented times. The Capricorn team is
also available through these forums to answer any questions that Members may
have. Capricorn’s community platform also features a resources section
dedicated to ensuring Members are accurately informed of any changes to the
assistance packages both at the federal and state levels, a series of videos
designed to help workshops through these extraordinary times and a
comprehensive list of mental wellness resources. Since March 20, The
Workshop community platform has had over 16,500 visits and over 10,000 new
users accessing the information made available.
“Our responsibility from the onset of COVID-19 was first and foremost to
ensure that our Members and Preferred Suppliers are constantly and accurately
informed of the local, state and federal government stimulus mechanisms and
support services that have been introduced and continue to be made available to
them,” Mr Fraser said.
“As a cooperative structured organisation, everything that we do is for
the benefit of our Members, so it is incumbent of us during such an
unprecedented situation like this to make use of our online services platforms
and Member services capabilities to do all that we can to provide assistance to
our Members, while also providing telephone or online based support.
“Our actions to date and the continued support services that we will be
providing our Members across Australia and New Zealand have one major objective,
to ensure that we sail these uncharted waters together, emerging safer and
stronger once things return to some form of normality,” Mr Fraser stated.
“All of us at Capricorn understand that we are all in this together and
that supporting our Members, Preferred Suppliers and staff through this
pandemic is paramount” Mr Fraser concluded.
Burson Auto
Parts Racing drivers Jason and Ben Bargwanna have kept Australia’s preferred
trade parts, tools and equipment supplier on the track by sharing an entry in
the Carsales ARG E-Sport Cup that started on April 2.
The father
and son combination alternate the drives on their simulators, ensuring that at
least one Burson Auto Parts Racing entry will be on the grid for the entire
season.
The Carsales
ARG E-Sport Cup is a new online motor racing series, borne out of the
coronavirus pandemic that has kept the actual motorsport world on ice since
early March.
The series
features races for Audi TCR cars and Formula 3 cars at iconic racing circuits
all over the world, with the inaugural round held at Mount Panorama, Bathurst.
Ben Bargwanna
has also provided Burson Auto Parts with race car signage on his Formula 3 open
wheeler e-racing car. The junior Bargwanna is currently competing in the
Australian Formula Ford Series and has been confirmed as a future TCR Australia
enduro co-driver driver in the actual #17 Burson Auto Parts Peugeot 308.
The virtual
races are run on the popular iRacing gaming software, with all races streamed
live on the TCR Australia Facebook and YouTube social media channels.
“The whole
idea of racing in the ARG E-Sports Cup screams excitement,” said Ben Bargwanna.
“To be able
to race against some of the guys I’ve watched on TV is a whole lot of fun.
“I don’t know
a lot about iRacing, but I’m eager to jump in and give it a crack.
“It’s a great
way to take our minds off the devastating events that are occurring around the
world and I hope people can enjoy some close and exciting racing – something we
haven’t had for quite a while now.
“I’m lucky
that I have dad by my side to give me the benefit of his experience,” Ben
added.
Jason
Bargwanna, a former Supercars race winner and Bathurst 1000 champion, is keen
to step out of his comfort zone and compete in the online ARG Cup.
“This is a
whole new eye-opener for me, my sim experience amounts to a Colin McRea Rally
game - clamping a steering wheel to the coffee table with a stack of books
holding the pedals from sliding across the floor!” he said.
“Over the
last couple of races I have discovered direct drive and refresh rate. This sim
racing is seriously cool to watch and damn competitive. We all compare
ourselves to our team-mate and mine is going to be tough to beat. Ben is a bit
of a gun on these things and hoses me!
“These blokes
all talk about having a laugh and a bit of fun, but this is full-on and great
to be part of. Ben is already trash talking with the other drivers and they are
winding each other up.”
Bargwanna
also stated that he has been encouraged to see the motorsport fraternity work
closely together during these tough times.
“This whole
situation is tough on a lot of people and it’s hard to watch so many people
under so much stress both health-wise and financially,” he said.
“The motor
racing industry employs so many people and this situation has been really hard
to deal with for the whole racing family. I like the fact that all of us,
racers and fans, are working with each other to get through this, as we are all
in this together.
“Motorsport
certainly teaches you to be resilient and you learn to adapt and be ready for
the unknown. So we can apply some of those lessons, stay home and adapt in a
way so we get through this.”
April 7, 2020 - DAYCO STEPS IN TO
HELP THE CORONAVIRUS BATTLE
Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive,
industrial and aftermarket industries, has taken the opportunity to apply its
manufacturing resources into helping those suffering from the Covid-19
pandemic, by producing a vital component in the conversion of a readily
available snorkeling mask, into a life-saving ventilator.
The adaption of
the mask, normally supplied via sports outlet Decathlon, is the brain-child of
the inventor supported by a project team including Italian consultancy
Isinnova, eight individuals and several partners, which transforms the mask
originally intended for leisure activities, into a vital resource that is
already being used in hospitals in northern Italy and by the Italian Red Cross.
Recognising the
value of the initiative to help save lives, Dayco has taken the opportunity to
produce a key component – the Charlotte Valve – that allows the mask to be
converted to a medical respiratory device. Dayco is producing it on 3-D
printers at its San Bernardo d’Ivrea facility in northern Italy.
Commenting on the
development, President of Dayco Global Powertrain Operations, Michael Weiss,
said: “To be able to contribute in the fight against this terrible virus was an
easy decision to make as we have both the facilities and machinery required to
make the Charlotte Valve in the required numbers, as well as a duty to respond
to the national and international emergency.
“We are now in
contact with the Ivrea and San Giovanni Bosco hospitals along with the Red
Cross to help distribute the item, which can be installed quickly and easily,
and in conjunction with the reversal of the three existing valves in the face
of the mask, convert it into the life-saving device.”
All files
required to produce the 3-D printed valve are available here: Download
Dayco is a global
leader in the research, design, manufacture and distribution of essential
engine drive systems and aftermarket services for automotive, truck,
construction, agriculture and industrial applications.
Through our
expertise in transferring power quietly and efficiently, Dayco has emerged as
the leading global system solutions provider for hybrid electric vehicles.
Dayco’s 100+ years of experience in drive systems allows us to equip all
customer applications around the world with the most effective drive systems to
meet customer-specific performance requirements.
Dayco’s world
class global distribution network services the aftermarket industry with a full
offering of kits and products to meet each local market’s need. We accomplish
this with a dedicated global team that respects one another, shows humility
through continuous learning and acts like owners in everything we do.
Dayco has more
than 40 locations in 22 countries and over 4,500 associates. For more
information about Dayco, visit the company's website at www.dayco.com
March 17, 2020 - PREMIUM QUALITY SGF POWER TRANSMISSION
PRODUCTS JOIN THE BURSON AUTO PARTS RANGE
Burson Auto Parts, Australia’s preferred supplier
of parts, tools and equipment to the Australian automotive trade, brings German
engineering precision and total quality to its power transmission product range
with SGF.
Burson Auto Parts offers a
complete range of German manufactured SGF original flex couplings for European,
Australian, American, and Asian vehicle makes and models.
SGF is a specialist in
automotive power transmission products, manufactured from several state of the
art engineering and manufacturing facilities located in Germany and around the
world.
Australia’s Burson Auto Parts
constantly seeks to provide its valued trade customers with premium quality
automotive components. SGF’s decades of experience and unmatched quality make
this range a clear stand out when it comes to flexible couplings.
A flexible coupling is used to transmit rotational
torque whilst compensating for axial, radial and angular misalignment in the
drivetrain. In a road car, they are typically located between the transmission
output shaft and the driveshaft. They can also be located between the driveshaft
and the differential on some makes and models.
SGF flex
couplings from Burson Auto Parts are engineered to handle the operating and
torque peaks of the engine in conjunction with cancelling the various vibration
and harmonic frequencies generated by the drivetrain. Each coupling is designed
and tuned to perform this task based on the vehicle model and powertrain
configuration, so it is vitally important to be aware that a coupling can
differ for each make and model of a vehicle.
SGF’s product advantage is
based on its expertise in this field, along with its exclusive Tenpu® fibre
technology. This technology combines unique cord inlays and rubber material
that operate under tension load. Unlike common rubber couplings that work with
shear load or pressure load on the rubber, the tension load principle ensures
that the cord inlays transmit most of the load, providing a better tolerance to
shock loads and a higher power density ratio. This results in the ability to
transmit higher torque with a smaller coupling.
By selecting premium quality
SGF power transmission products from Burson Auto Parts, automotive experts are
fitting the same products that have been selected as Original Equipment for
many RWD and AWD vehicles around the world. Ford, General Motors, Chrysler,
BMW, Mercedes Benz and Hyundai all use SGF flex drive couplings.
Australian workshops and
mechanics need to beware of the dangers when using lower quality flexible
couplings, as they do not offer the same NVH cancelling properties as the
original. This results in vibration and noise issues along with the fact that
in many cases, lower quality couplings cannot handle the vehicle torque and
RPM. This has the potential to cause serious and expensive engine damage.
To find out more contact your
local Burson Auto Parts store by calling 1300 BURSON (287 766).
Suggested Caption: Premium quality SGF flex
couplings from Burson Auto Parts are engineered to handle the operating and
torque peaks of engines in conjunction with cancelling the various vibration
and harmonic frequencies generated by the drivetrain.
March 4, 2020 - BURSON AUTO
PARTS RACING TCR TEAM HITS THE TRACK WITH GARRY ROGERS MOTORSPORT
Australia’s preferred trade supplier of parts, tools and equipment, Burson Auto
Parts, returns to motor racing with a major presence in the country’s most
progressive motor racing series, the 2020 Carsales TCR Australia Touring Car
Series.
Partnering with one of the biggest names in Australian
motorsport, Garry Rogers Motorsport (GRM), Burson Auto Parts is the major
sponsor of highly renowned Australian racing driver Jason Bargwanna and his GRM
Customer Racing prepared Peugeot 308 TCR.
Sporting an eye-catching white, blue and red Burson
Auto Parts Racing livery, the Peugeot 308 TCR arrives direct from competitive
performances in European TCR racing to form a part of the most diverse vehicle manufacturer
field in Australian motor racing.
TCR Australia includes all front-wheel drive C-Segment
hatchbacks or sedans, powered by production based turbocharged petrol or diesel
engines with a capacity of up to two litres. Vehicles represented in the series
include such makes as Alfa-Romeo, Audi, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Peugeot,
Renault, Subaru and Volkswagen.
Australia’s Burson Auto Parts is part of the country’s
largest automotive aftermarket specialised company, Bapcor Limited. There are
more than 185 Burson Auto Parts stores nationwide with the company’s growth
continuing at a solid pace.
According to Anthony Hughes, Burson Auto Parts General
Manager, Marketing, “This an opportune time to maximise the Burson Auto Parts -
The Parts Professionals message to our loyal and growing trade customer base
across the country. TCR is a new and exciting national motor racing category
and the cars strongly reflect the majority that are being driven and serviced
by our customers - the mechanics in your local workshops.”
“We have a very highly experienced driver in Jason
Bargwanna and an even more experienced team in GRM for the new TCR season. We
are joined by our supplier partners Dayco, Wesfil, Fuchs, Hella, Hella Pagid, Sachs,
Bosch and Premier Auto Trade with this exciting marketing initiative and we forward
to a fantastic season ahead,” He added.
Burson Auto Parts Racing TCR driver Jason Bargwanna is
also keen to get back behind the wheel this season.
“Returning to
top level motorsport with such an iconic and blue-chip partner is unreal,”
Bargwanna stated.
“I have been
fortunate over the years to work with many teams and sponsors. There is no
doubt that Burson Auto Parts is the perfect partner for my 2020 TCR
championship assault.
“The team at
Burson Auto Parts understands what makes mechanics and their workshops tic,
they connect with their customer base strongly and partnering with a leading
European brand like Peugeot is symbolic of what the automotive aftermarket
represents today.
“The Burson
Auto Parts Racing Peugeot is a rocket-ship and the car looks fantastic. And as
the season progresses we will have some exciting livery design changes to
highlight some of the world renowned and iconic automotive brands available
through your local Burson Auto Parts store.
“I look
forward to meeting the Burson Auto Parts team at stores across the country and
I am very excited about racing with this outstanding Australian company - now
lets get on the track!” Bargwanna said.
The 2020 Carsales TCR Australia season
takes place across seven national championship rounds from March to
September. A two driver Bathurst endurance race, the inaugural TCR Bathurst International
will take place in November.
Burson Auto Parts will be conducting trade promotions
linked to their new TCR motor racing marketing platform during 2020 as the
championship makes its way across Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia
and Queensland. To find out more about TCR, visit www.tcraustralia.com.
2020 CARSALES TCR AUSTRALIA TOURING CAR SERIES
CALENDAR
R1: Sydney Motorsport Park (NSW)- March 27-29
R2: Bathurst Six Hour (NSW) - April 10-12
R3: Winton Raceway (VIC) - May 1-3
R4: The Bend Motorsport Park (SA) - June 12-14
R5: Morgan Park (QLD) - July 3-5
R6: Phillip Island (VIC) - August 21-23
R7: Sandown Raceway (VIC) - Sept 11-13
Bathurst International (NSW) -
November 13 -15
Contact your nearest Burson Auto Parts store for any
automotive parts, tools or workshop equipment requirements by calling 1300
BURSON (287 766).
Suggested Caption: The Burson Auto Parts Racing
Peugeot 308 TCR competing in the 2020 Carsales TCR Australia
Championship with highly experienced racer Jason Bargwanna
Suggested Caption: The Burson
Auto Parts Racing
Peugeot 308 TCR competing in the 2020 Carsales TCR Australia
Championship with highly experienced racer Jason Bargwanna with son Ben
Bargwanna who will share the driving duties at the Bathurst enduro
round in November.
For further information or interviews please contact:
Burson Auto Parts: Paul Marinelli, Marinelli Motorsport PR - 0417
558 655
February 26, 2020 - DAYCO AND
POLITECNICO DI TORINO STRENGTHEN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP
Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier for the
automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, has strengthened its relationship
with the Politecnico di Torino to develop hybrid electric systems for vehicle
manufacturers across the globe.
The speed of
transition to sustainable forms of vehicle propulsion is gathering pace,
particularly in the light of global climate change and the shift in public
opinion towards environmentally friendly alternatives. This means that
high-level collaborations for the benefit of humanity must become a reality.
The objective of
the agreement between Dayco and Politecnico is to research hybridisation
systems and effectively develop the necessary technology innovations supporting
vehicle manufacturers as they achieve the transition in an efficient, practical
and sustainable way.
“We are
enthusiastic to strengthen our relationship with the renowned scientists of the
Politecnico di Torino. This new level of cooperation will provide leading
hybrid system solutions to achieve a sustainable future of mobility for our
customers globally,” said Joel Wiegert, CEO of Dayco.
“Building on our
past areas of collaboration with Dayco, we have assembled a powerful innovation
interdisciplinary team to enhance our contributions in developing electrified
mobility technologies,” said Professor Guido Saracco, Rector of Politecnico di
Torino.
The combination
of research into the theoretical development of hybrid system solutions by the
Politecnico with the specialised knowledge and technical abilities of Dayco,
brings together the key elements to make these crucial technological advances a
reality.
The arrangement
was made official on Friday 21st February, 2020 in a ceremony at the offices
of Dayco Europe in San Bernardo di Ivrea, Italy, where the Rector of
Politecnico di Torino, Professor Saracco and Dayco’s CEO, Joel Wiegert, signed
the Research Agreement.
Dayco is a global
leader in the research, design, manufacture and distribution of essential
engine drive systems and aftermarket services for automotive, truck,
construction, agriculture and industrial applications.
Through our
expertise in transferring power quietly and efficiently, Dayco has emerged as
the leading global system solutions provider for hybrid electric vehicles.
Dayco’s 100+ years of experience in drive systems allows us to equip all
customer applications around the world with the most effective drive systems to
meet customer specific performance requirements. Dayco’s world class
global distribution network services the aftermarket industry with a full
offering of kits and products to meet each local market’s need. We
accomplish this with a dedicated global team that respects one another, shows
humility through continuous learning and acts like owners in everything we do.
Dayco has more
than 40 locations in 22 countries and over 4,500 associates. For more
information about Dayco, visit the Company's website at www.dayco.com
About Politecnico
di Torino
Politecnico di
Torino (www.polito.it) was founded in 1906 and has its roots in the
Technical School for Engineers that was created in 1859.
It is
internationally ranked among the most important universities in Europe for
engineering and architecture studies, with 35,700 students (out of which 16%
are international students coming from over 100 different countries).
Politecnico is a
center of excellence for education and research in engineering, architecture,
design and planning and it works in close cooperation with the socio-economic
system. It is a comprehensive Research University where education and research
complement each other and create synergies in order to address the needs
of the economic system, of the local community and above all, of its
students.
Politecnico is
committed to a strong internationalisation process of its teaching, research
and technology transfer activities: not only does it work in cooperation
with the best universities and research centres in world, but it has also
been signing agreements and contracts with important international
corporations, as well as local businesses, meaning to be for the
latter a focal point for innovation.
February 20, 2020 - DAVID RUSSELL, DAYCO RACING
AND GOLD 104.3 JOIN FORCES TO RAISE BUSHFIRE APPEAL FUNDS AT THE
ADELAIDE 500
Dayco Ambassadors and 2020 Porsche Carrera
Cup Australia drivers David Russell and Roger Lago assisted the
nation’s Bushfire relief fundraising efforts at the spectacular opening round
of the 2020 Porsche Carrera Cup season being held on the streets of Adelaide from February 21 to 23.
Russell, who competed in the #23 Dayco Porsche Carrera Cup GT3
car at Australia’s largest domestic motorsports event, answered the call of
The Christian O’Connell Breakfast Show on GOLD104.3 seeking support from the
community to promote a special brew of beer, Heroes Gold, which has been
developed to raise funds for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal.
Heroes Gold was created by the popular Melbourne Breakfast radio show
host in conjunction with independent brewer Hawkers Beer to assist in raising funds
for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. The popularity of O’Connell’s fund-raising
concept has seen the first round of pre-orders for Heroes Gold completely sold
out, with more than 650 cases sold in its first three days of availability.
O’Connell made the call on his popular show seeking billboards to
promote this most worthy of beer brews and he was inundated
with offers of support. Russell made the generous offer to race with the Heroes
Gold hashtags and logo at the opening motor racing event of
the 2020 season in front of more than 200,000 spectators and many more
television viewers.
The stunning black #23 Dayco Porsche GT3 Carrera Cup Car featured
Heroes Gold hashtags below the front headlights along with Heroes Gold signage
on the roof of the car throughout the three day Superloop Adelaide 500, which
was broadcast live on Network Ten and Foxsports from Friday February 20 to
Sunday February 23.
“Being from a country town myself, it is great to do our bit as a team
to assist in the bushfire fund raising effort. I am sure that
Heroes Gold looked great on our black beauty in Adelaide and
I encourage more Aussies to take part in this fantastic fundraising initiative,”
stated Dayco Racing Porsche team driver, David Russell.
Christian O’Connell from The Christian O’Connell Breakfast Show on
GOLD104.3 said, “What a partner to come onboard. A huge thank you to Dayco for
working with GOLD104.3 to raise funds for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. We are
lucky at GOLD104.3 to have such strong support from our audience for this
incredibly worthy cause, Heroes Gold and the Victorian Bushfire Appeal.”
David Russell, driver of the #23 Dayco Porsche Carrera Cup car
competing at the Adelaide 500 in the opening round of the national
championship, proudly displayed the #HeroesGold signage on his Dayco Porsche
Carrera Cup Car competing at the Superloop Adelaide 500 this weekend.
David Russell hits the streets of Adelaide
at full speed in Thursday’s opening practice session. Russell and the Dayco Racing Team are promoting Christian O’Connell’s
special bushfire relief beer, Heroes Gold to help raise awareness and funds for
Victoria’s Bushfire victims.
February 19, 2020 - DAYCO’S DECADE IN SUPERCARS
POWERS INTO 2020
One of the world’s leading engine components and
drive systems suppliers for the automotive aftermarket industry, Dayco,
continues its marketing presence with the world’s most competitive Touring Car
series in 2020, the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship.
This year marks a decade of Dayco Australia’s involvement in Australia’s
premier motor racing category together with highly experienced racing driver
and long-term brand ambassador David Russell.
Complementing the strong Dayco branding presence in the 2020 Porsche
Carrera Cup Australia championship with Russell and Roger Lago, the Dayco logo
will occupy its synonymous Supercar rear wing signage position on the # 35 Matt
Stone Racing (MSR) ZB Commodore Supercar this season.
This attractive black and yellow liveried Supercar is being driven this
season by former Super 2 Champion driver Garry Jacobson, with “Dayco Dave” to
become the team’s endurance race co-driver for the three endurance races to be
held at The Bend (SA), Bathurst (NSW) and the Gold Coast during (QLD) the
second half of the 2020 season.
“We are excited to be back in Supercar racing for the new season and it
is great to have our ambassador Dave Russell back where he belongs - behind the
wheel for the three endurance Supercar races, alongside his Porsche Carrera Cup
program,” stated Dayco Australia Managing Director and Vice President
Aftermarket Asia Pacific, Arnold Mouw.
“Dayco has enjoyed outstanding local and international coverage from our
long term involvement in Supercars and it is great to be using this effective
automotive marketing platform for a tenth year in 2020 with an exciting team in
Matt Stone Racing,” He added.
The 2020 Virgin Australia Supercars Championship commences on the
streets of Adelaide on February 22 and 23 and continues across a further 14
rounds through to December, providing year long coverage across many exciting,
high profile events.
Dayco’s Supercar journey has seen the global company appear on Supercars
derived from three different manufacturers, debuting with the Holden Commodore
in 2011 and being a part of the exciting debut seasons of both the Nissan
Altima and Ford Mustang Supercars in the category. Dayco also supported the
first female full time Supercar driver, Simona de Silvestro in 2017.
The Dayco Australia motorsport program for 2020 now includes two of the
most high profile motor racing categories in the country alongside the world
number one Formula Student team, Monash Motorsport, with another significant
Australian motorsport sponsorship announcement to be made in the near future.
In the USA, Dayco is a primary sponsor of the multiple NHRA Championship
winning Dan Schumacher Drag Racing Team, manufacturing specifically designed
Dayco Racing Supercharger belts used by the team and several of its competitors
successfully.
/ends
Image links -Dayco Ambassador and Matt Stone Racing Supercar endurance race
driver David Russell with the Dayco sponsored MSR Commodore at Supercars pre-season
test day held on February 18 at The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend (SA)
February 17, 2020 - BURSON AUTO PARTS SUMMERNATS
SUCCESS
Australia’s Burson Auto Parts joined forces
with one of this country’s most iconic national performance emotoring events,
Summernats 2020 from January 2 to 5.
Established in 1988, the Summernats has become one of the most
anticipated events for performance motoring enthusiasts. A total of 2,200
meticulously restored and performance modified vehicles took part in this
year’s event which was also the first to be sponsored by Burson Auto Parts.
The cars, their owners and friends, combined with a myriad of
performance vehicle competition events, DJ’s, bands and much more to create
four days of automotive summer fun in our nation’s capital.
Burson Auto Parts made its debut as a major sponsor of the 33rd running
of the Summernats, enjoying a very strong brand and activation presence during
this four day high performance motoring extravaganza.
One of the event’s largest pavilions was converted into a complete
Burson Auto Parts store during the event, ensuring that all automotive
enthusiasts and mechanics in attendance hadaccess to a large range of premium quality automotive parts, tools,
equipment and accessories on site. This pop-up Burson Auto Parts Summernats
store proved to be an outstanding success.
Burson Auto Parts event signage and big screen coverage was visible
throughout this high octane Australian performance vehicle spectacular that
included more than 40 separate competition based events. These included burnout
competitions, horsepower dyno competitions and show’n’shine events to mention
just a few.
“The automotive aftermarket industry is always well represented at the
Summernats and with Burson Auto Parts involved as a major sponsor for the first
time this year, we took the aftermarket industry’s involvement to an entirely
new level,” stated Burson Auto Parts General Manager - Marketing, Anthony
Hughes.
“The event enjoys incredible support and goodwill from both the
automotive trade and performance vehicle enthusiasts. We enjoyed being a part
of it and there is no doubt that we gained more Burson Auto Parts customers as
a result of the Summernats,” He added.
The competition events of the 2020 Summernats generated millions of live
web streaming views and video content views. The iconic event’s social media
reach includes 12.1 million Facebook likes, over 29,000 YouTube subscribers and
almost 60,000 Instagram followers.
February 13, 2020 - DAYCO AUSTRALIA AWARDED SECOND
CONSECUTIVE BURSON AUTO PARTS SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Dayco Australia has been presented with the
company’s second consecutive Burson Auto Parts Supplier of the Year Award at
the Bapcor Supplier Awards Dinner held at Melbourne’s prestigious Park Hyatt
Hotel on Tuesday February 4.
Dayco Australia has once again gained this prestigious accolade against
strong local and global supplier competition, voted by Australia’s preferred
trade supplier of automotive parts. In addition to receiving this award, Dayco
Australia was also ranked in the Bapcor New Zealand / BNT top three finalists
for the New Zealand Supplier of the Year Award.
“We were delighted to win this award last year and we were very proud to
have won it against such strong competition. To win it again this year is truly
an outstanding achievement,” stated Dayco Australia Managing Director and Vice
President Aftermarket Asia Pacific, Arnold Mouw.
“It is also a tribute to the hard-working team that we have at Dayco
Australia.
“We were up against the best of the best, so this award speaks volumes
for the efforts of our entire team both at our head office and distribution
centre in Hallam and our dedicated team at Wagga who have ensured that our
product quality and supply continues to meet and exceed the expectations of our
largest customer,” he added.
Dayco Australia’s recent extension and modernisation of its Hallam
(Victoria) based warehousing and distribution centre has also ensured that
Burson Auto Parts and all of Dayco’s Australian and New Zealand based customers
are provided with the most extensive Dayco aftermarket product range along with
excellent customer service.
“Dayco Australia continues to extend the boundaries of excellent
customer service and this award reflects the efforts of our Australian team to
ensure customer satisfaction. We strive to be the supplier of choice for all of
our customers around the world, so for Dayco Australia to achieve this with
Burson Auto Parts across two consecutive years is outstanding,” Dayco Global
Aftermarket President, Bruno Vallillo stated.
The entertaining cocktail and dinner event in Melbourne gathered most of
Burson Auto Parts’ and Bapcor group company suppliers, making it an enjoyable
night of networking and socialising.
Bapcor Chief Executive Officer, Darryl Abotomey, provided a detailed
briefing relating to the current and future plans for the ever growing Bapcor
group of companies, which now has an unparalleled footprint of 1,000 locations
across Australia and New Zealand.
Dayco Australia is honoured to be recognised for a second consecutive
year as the Burson Auto Parts Supplier of the Year.
/ends.
Image Links:
Image 1 – (from left) Bapcor Chief Operating Officer
Jeff Nicol, Dayco
Australia Managing Director and Vice President Aftermarket Asia Pacific, Arnold
Mouw, Executive General Manager - Burson Trade Craig Magill, Dayco Australia
Business Development Manager James Barrett and Bapcor Chief Executive Officer
Darryl Abotomey.
Image 2
-(from left) Dayco Australia
Managing Director and Vice President Aftermarket Asia Pacific, Arnold Mouw,
Dayco Global Aftermarket President, Bruno Vallillo and Dayco Vice President of
Global Industrial Business Yann Taurel with their two consecutive Burson Auto
Parts Supplier of the Year Awards along with their top three Bapcor / BNT Finalist Award.
Image 3- (from left) Dayco Vice President of Global Industrial
Business Yann Taurel, Burson Auto Parts General Manager –
Merchandise & Procurement Peter Cheney, Dayco Global Aftermarket President, Bruno
Vallillo, Burson Auto Parts Product Manager Gavin Keedle, Dayco Australia
Managing Director and Vice President Aftermarket Asia Pacific, Arnold Mouw,
Burson Auto Parts Product Manager Martin Farrell and Dayco Australia Business
Development Manager James Barrett.
Image 4 – The 2020 Bapcor / Burson Auto Parts Supplier Awards
gala dinner at Melbourne’s Park Hyatt Hotel on February 4.
January 28, 2020
- DAYCO CRANKSHAFT DAMPER FEATURES ON AWARD-WINNING FCA 3.6L eTORQUE V6
PENTASTAR ENGINE
Dayco, a leading
engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and
aftermarket industries, underlined its original equipment pedigree by designing
and manufacturing the crankshaft damper for the award-winning 3.6L DOHC 48V
eTorque V6 Pentastar engine used in the Dodge Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Wrangler
Sahara, at the 2020 Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems competition,
which took place in Detroit (USA) on January 16.
The Dayco
crankshaft damper is designed to reduce noise, vibration and harshness and it
incorporates technology that maximises power system stability, while minimising
variations in belt tension, extending the lifespan of its associated components
and improving the vehicle’s overall fuel economy. Using proprietary software,
in conjunction with state-of-the-art commercial software packages, the company
is able to virtually optimise and validate its products before the creation of
prototype parts, thus enhancing their performance in full production.
Alongside its
diverse power transmission portfolio, Dayco produces a broad range of driveline
dampers, which are designed specifically to absorb linear, torsional or mixed
vibration. Innovation and creativity, coupled with analytical and empirical
validation tools, are key factors that distinguish Dayco as the technical
leader in this field. The recessed belt damper (RBD), radial internal tube
damper (Radial ITD), and the low frequency grommet damper (LFGD) are all
examples of how the company is able to develop effective solutions for its many
customers.
Dayco’s
crankshaft damper for the belt starter generator (BSG) system on the winning
eTorque Pentastar engine, helps the Ram 1500 light duty pickup achieve EPA
certified 20 mpg City and 25 mpg Highway fuel economy. The damper mitigates
vibrations caused by the stop-start system and allows smooth, quiet engine
operation and, according to FCA, the BSG system helps the Ram 1500 achieve an
18% improvement in city and 10% in combined mpg, over the previous generation
model.
Dayco also
supplies dampers for some versions of the world-famous GM small block V8
engine, including the 6.2L V8 used in the Chevrolet Silverado that won the
award in 2019. The latest incarnation of the small block V8, the LT2 used in
the all new eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette, was also one of the Wards 10
Best Engines and Propulsion Systems competition winners this year.
This is the 26th
year for Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems, a competition created to
recognise outstanding powertrain achievement, world-class technologies and
engines or electric propulsion systems that really help sell the vehicle. To be
eligible, a new or significantly modified engine or propulsion system must be
on sale in a production vehicle during the first quarter of 2020, with a base
price capped at $64,000 (USD).
About Dayco
Dayco is a global
leader in the research, design, manufacture and distribution of essential
engine drive systems and aftermarket services for automotive, truck,
construction, agriculture and industrial applications.
Through our
expertise in transferring power quietly and efficiently, Dayco has emerged as
the leading global system solutions provider for hybrid electric vehicles.Dayco’s 100+ years of experience in drive
systems allows us to equip all customer applications around the world with the
most effective drive systems to meet customer specific performance requirements.
Dayco’s world
class global distribution network services the aftermarket industry with a full
offering of kits and products to meet each local market’s need.We accomplish this with a dedicated global
team that respects one another, shows humility through continuous learning and
acts like owners in everything we do.
Dayco has more
than 40 locations in 22 countries and over 4,500 associates. For more
information about Dayco, visit the Company's website at www.dayco.com
January 24, 2020 - NEW ICON SERIES HOSE CLAMP RANGE AT BURSON AUTO PARTS
Australia’s Burson Auto Parts introduces a premium quality
hose clamp range to its vast automotive aftermarket offering, Icon Series Hose
Clamps.
This new Burson Auto Parts
hose clamp range consists of a variety of clamp types including Perforated,
Fuel Hose, Nut and Bolt, CV Boot, Solid Band, Spring Loaded, T-Bolt, P Type,
Ear Type, Quick release, Multi-Purpose and Universal Band among others.
The
Icon Series Hose Clamp product range is available to automotive repairers
nationwide in a variety of clamp materials including including full and part
Stainless, 316 Stainless and treated steel. This new Burson Auto Parts hose
clamp range also features variants with a range of protective coatings
including rubber and vinyl.
Burson
Auto Parts also offers the new ICON Series Hose Clamp range in trade workshop
packs including a Multi‑Pack that features a range of popular hose clamp sizes
and model variants.
Burson
Auto Parts ensures total quality with the precision engineered Icon Series Hose
Clamp range. Manufacturing certifications include ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016
Auto Industry, UPC approval from IAMPO, NF approval of France, CE approval of
Europe and in BSCI approval from TUV.
According to Burson Auto
Parts Product Manager, Martin Farrell, “Automotive repairers can rely on ICON
Series Hose Clamps for correct operation, excellent durability, temperature
stability, high clamping force and vibration resistance.
“As with all of the
automotive aftermarket products that we offer to the trade, quality and value
for money are the two distinct advantages of this new hose clamp range which is
now available across our nationwide store network,” Mr Farrell stated.
To contact your local Burson
Auto Parts store call 1300 BURSON (287 766).
Suggested Caption: Australia’s preferred trade
supplier of parts, tools and equipment, Burson Auto Parts, introduces premium
quality ICON Series Hose Clamps to its vast automotive aftermarket product
range.
January 21, 2020 - MONASH
MOTORSPORT FORMULA SAE TEAM SCORE DOUBLE AUSTRALASIAN COMPETITION VICTORIES
Dayco Australia sponsored Formula SAE Team, Monash Motorsport, has placed 1st overall in both the combustion and electric categories
of the Formula SAE Australasian competition, triumphing over 30 teams that took
part in the international competition held last December.
As a result of this effort, along with the
2019 achievements of the Monash University of Melbourne based Formula Student
Team, the Dayco sponsored team is now the number one ranked Formula Student team in
the world for the combustion engine division and third in the
electric vehicle division.
This significant milestone follows Monash
Motorsport’s first global Formula SAE victory gained last year, while also
marking the debut of the team’s third car, a driverless Formula Student
variant. This is the first Australian designed and developed Australian Formula
Student driverless vehicle. The car’s capabilities were on display at the
Formula SAE Australasian competition, gaining significant attention and
acclaim.
The Monash Motorsport Formula SAE Team now embarks on their 2020 European
campaign, travelling with three cars (combustion, electric and driverless) to
Germany, the United Kingdom and Hungary to compete on the world stage.
“We congratulate the dedicated and highly
talented Monash Motorsport team on their Australasian competition victory. Dayco
is proud to support this team that continue to lead the way in Formula Student
car design, reliability and performance,” stated Dayco Australia Sales and
Marketing Director, David McClurg.
“We look forward to the new season ahead and
to more successes for this great team on the global stage, using several of our
engine and thermal management components,” Mr. McClurg added.
Dayco Australia is proud to support the
development of this country’s future automotive and motorsport engineers
through the company’s extensive motorsport marketing program which includes
Supercars, Porsche Carrera Cup, GT and more in 2020.
The
Dayco sponsored Monash Motorsport Formula Student team, ranked 1st
in the world in the combustion engine division and third in the electric vehicle
division.
About Dayco:
Dayco is a global leader in the research,
design, manufacture and distribution of essential engine drive systems and
aftermarket services for automotive, truck, construction, agriculture and
industrial applications.Through our expertise in transferring power quietly and
efficiently, Dayco has emerged as the leading global system solutions provider
for hybrid electric vehicles.
Dayco’s 100+ years of experience in drive
systems allows us to equip all customer applications around the world with the
most effective drive systems to meet customer specific performance
requirements. Dayco’s world class global distribution network services the
aftermarket industry with a full offering of kits and products to meet each
local market’s need. We accomplish this with a dedicated global team that
respects one another, shows humility through continuous learning and acts like
owners in everything we do. Dayco has more than 40 locations in 22 countries
and over 4,500 associates. For more information about Dayco, visit the
Company's website at www.dayco.com.
February 3, 2020 - CAPRICORN RISING
STARS APPRENTICE COMPETITION RETURNS FOR 2020
The Capricorn Rising Stars search for Australasia’s most promising automotive
apprentice returns in 2020.
Capricorn Members
can nominate their star apprentices online with entries open from February 1 to
April 30, 2020 via the competition website - www.capricornrisingstars.com.
Proudly supported
by Capricorn Preferred Suppliers Castrol, Repco, Autodata Training, The Workshop
Whisperer and TaT, this competition is an opportunity for Capricorn Members to
recognise, reward and retain their high performing apprentices who show
initiative, eagerness to learn and commitment to their careers.
Through the
simple act of submitting a nomination, Capricorn Members are encouraging their
apprentices and letting them know that they have a bright future ahead of them
in the auto industry.
All apprentices
nominated receive a certificate recognising their achievement with the top five
finalists and overall winner sharing in some amazing prizes. These include an
all expenses paid trip to the Vodafone Gold Coast 600, a $1000 Repco Voucher,
Workshop Whisperer Leadership Academy training, an Autodata Training subscription, industry event tickets and much
more.
The Capricorn
Member who nominates the overall winner doesn’t miss out either, receiving a
bonus 150,000 Capricorn Rewards points.
Capricorn
Automotive Chief Executive Officer, Bradley Gannon, encouraged Capricorn
Members to nominate their apprentice for the benefit of the broader industry.
“It is clear we need to come together as an industry to support and retain the
young men and women who are the future. The Capricorn Rising Stars program is
one simple way our Members can do this, building their relationships with their
apprentices to strengthen the industry more broadly.
“We strongly
encourage our Members to nominate their apprentices that are displaying
outstanding commitment so early in their automotive repair careers,” Mr Gannon
stated.
Last year a total
of 533 apprentices were nominated by Capricorn Members, outlining the growing
popularity and broad industry recognition that this unique automotive
aftermarket apprentice-based accolade brings.
Capricorn Members
can nominate their star apprentices online from February 1, 2020 to April 30,
2020 at www.capricornrisingstars.com.
January 10, 2020 - DAYCO DAVE BACK IN
PORSCHE CARRERA CUP AND THE SUPERCAR
ENDUROS
Dayco, one of the world’s
leading manufacturers of engine components for the automotive aftermarket
industry, announces the first activities of the company’s 2020 Australian
motorsport program.
Dayco Australia has been heavily involved in Australian and
international motorsport for over a decade to date, steadily increasing the
international company’s exposure through leading racing categories including
Supercars, Porsche Carrera Cup and international GT / Sportscar racing.
The new year is no exception as Dayco once again joins forces with long
term ambassador and highly experienced Australian racing driver David Russell
in both Porsche Carrera Cup and Supercars.
Russell will be joining Matt Stone Racing (MSR) for the three Supercar
endurance races, including the inaugural OTR 500 at The Bend in South Australia
this September, followed by Australia’s biggest racing event, the Supercheap
Bathurst 1000, along with the Vodafone Gold Coast 600 to be held in October.
The Dayco sponsored driver will be competing with highly talented MSR
full time Supercar driver and former Super2 Champion driver Garry Jacobson in
one of the team’s two ZB Commodores. Russell is not new to MSR, having been
recruited to drive for the team at the Bathurst 1000 Super 2 race last season.
Dayco Dave also helped secure the team an outstanding 7th overall, 2nd in class
and highest placed Audi honours at the 2019 Bathurst 12 Hour Intercontinental
GT Championship race last February.
Russell brings more than a decade of Supercar endurance racing
experience to MSR, having competed in the Bathurst 1000 with Fernandez Racing
and DJR followed by two seasons with Kelly Racing. The Dayco driver has also
carried the company’s highly recognisable logo in the Supercar endurance races
with Nissan Motorsport across five seasons and with Tickford Racing in 2018.
Russell’s Supercar endurance racing career was highlighted by a second-place
finish at the 2015 Gold Coast 600 with Rick Kelly.
Russell will also be partnering with fellow Dayco racer and long-term GT
driving partner Roger Lago, sharing race events in the Dayco Porsche GT3 Cup
Car during the 2020 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Series. Russell will compete
at four high profile events in the Pro category and Lago will compete in four
events in the Pro-Am category, where he raced to an outright pole position top
three championship result in 2019.
Russell also plans to compete in additional Australian and international
GT races during 2020 which are currently being negotiated.
For Dayco Vice President - Aftermarket Asia Pacific, Arnold Mouw, 2020
is shaping up to be a very exciting year for the company both on and off the
track.
“We are delighted to see our ambassador Dave Russell back in Supercars
with a team that is renowned for punching well above their weight in this most
competitive sport.
“The whole Dayco team locally and internationally were super-impressed
with our first Porsche Carrera Cup season last year as this is a car and a
series that relates to so many people around the world. To have David joining
Roger Lago for an entire season across two categories ensures that Dayco will
continue to gain strong coverage.
“Our motorsport involvement speaks directly to the mechanics and
enthusiasts who use and recommend our quality aftermarket products. The Dayco
product range is set to expand significantly during 2020, so this forms a key
part of our marketing strategy, while complementing our company’s global
marketing strategies,” Mr Mouw stated.
December 10, 2019 - DAYCO APPOINTS
MICHAEL WEISS AS PRESIDENT, POWERTRAIN OPERATIONS
Dayco has announced that Michael Weiss joined the company on December 2,
as President, Powertrain Operations, reporting directly to Dayco’s Chief
Executive Officer, Joel Wiegert.
“We are very
pleased to have such a highly regarded industry executive join Dayco to deliver
profitable growth of our powertrain segment,” said Mr. Wiegert. “Michael’s
track record of driving operational efficiency and successfully bringing new
products into production fit perfectly with the significant opportunities Dayco
is capitalizing on in the rapid growth hybrid electric vehicle segment”.
“I’m delighted to
join Dayco and be able to lead the powertrain team. The business has a great reputation
within the industry, so it’s fantastic to be part of delivering its future
growth,” said Mr. Weiss.
Previously
Michael was the Vice President & General Manager of Schaeffler Group’s
Thermal Management & Water Pump Bearings Division, responsible for 13
manufacturing and R&D centers throughout China, Korea, Mexico, Brazil,
India and Europe. Before that he was Managing Director of Atesto, based in
Japan, working extensively with Toyota and Honda.
Michael earned a
Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering from Munich University of Applied
Sciences and a Master of Business Administration degree from Georg-Simon-OHM
Management Institute, and is fluent in German, English and
French.
Dayco is a global
leader in the research, design, manufacture and distribution of essential
engine drive systems and aftermarket services for automotive, truck,
construction, agriculture and industrial applications.Through our expertise in
transferring power quietly and efficiently, Dayco has emerged as the leading
global system solutions provider for hybrid electric vehicles. Dayco’s 100+
years of experience in drive systems allows us to equip all customer applications
around the world with the most effective drive systems to meet customer
specific performance requirements. Dayco’s world class global distribution
network services the aftermarket industry with a full offering of kits and
products to meet each local market’s need. We accomplish this with a dedicated
global team that respects one another, shows humility through continuous
learning and acts like owners in everything we do. Dayco has more than 40
locations in 22 countries and over 4,500 associates. For more information about
Dayco, visit the Company's website at www.dayco.com
December 4, 2019 - DRiV™ MONROE SPRINGS CYCLE TEAM RAISES $6.3K FOR
CHILDRENS’ CANCER RESEARCH
The Australian
DRiV™ Monroe Springs Cycle Team has a lot to be proud of.
Darren Bender and
Gareth Jones were joined by friend Duncan Toombs to take part in the
“Australian Great Cycle Challenge” which was held in October 2019.
This event is a
national Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI) fundraising initiative
held nationwide throughout October.
The DRiV™ Monroe
Springs team joined the fight against childhood cancer, which is the largest
killer of children in Australia, where over 600 Australian children are
diagnosed annually, and three die every week. Raised funds gives children
the chance at the brighter future through the search for better treatments and
cures.
Team Captain,
Darren Bender, a Leading Hand of the Monroe Springs Maintenance Department, led
the charge along with Gareth Jones, the Monroe Springs Plant Manager. The team
rode a total of 1,362km during October, raising $6.3k.
Across Australia,
more than 13,000 riders cycled for more than 2.4 million kilometres during the
2019 event, raising $4.3 million. Over the past six years, a total of 55,774
riders from have ridden over 13 million kilometres, raising $16 million in
support of this program.
“We are all very
proud of the DRiV Monroe Springs team effort in the 2019 Australian Great Cycle
Challenge, which will help save children from this terrible disease” stated
Plant Manager, Gareth Jones.
December 9, 2019 - NEW BRAND POSITIONING FOR
AUSTRALASIA’S LARGEST AUTOMOTIVE COOPERATIVE - STRONGER WITH CAPRICORN
When 12 Golden Fleece service station owners in
Western Australia met to discuss the strengthening of their businesses by
working together as a cooperative, they would never have envisaged that nearly
five decades later they would be joined by more than 21,000 businesses across
Australia and New Zealand who similarly recognised how they could be stronger
together.
Capricorn has supported the Australian automotive aftermarket since the
1970s and it has done the same in New Zealand for more than two decades. If it
has something to do with moving on wheels, Capricorn has been there, supporting
Members to keep those wheels turning and improving their business success and
sustainability.
To help their Members’ businesses thrive, Capricorn has introduced a
myriad of supports covering access to suppliers and parts, operations and
service data as well as financial assistance, business protections and industry
networking events. These varied Capricorn services have one common goal –
helping to make Members’ businesses stronger.
Protecting each Capricorn Member’s existence as a strong, independent
business is foundational to advancing the Australian and the New Zealand
automotive aftermarket repair industries as we head towards a technologically
disrupted and demanding future.
The time has come to take the strong business relationships that
Capricorn has formed with their Members and Preferred Suppliers to the next
level of value and support, to make each of them stronger over a long and
successful future.
To outline this clearly, a new brand positioning statement has been
created that reflects Capricorn’s total commitment to providing services,
support and value over the long term to all Capricorn Members and Preferred
Suppliers – Stronger with Capricorn.
Stronger with Capricorn is about more than just the strength that
Australasia’s largest automotive cooperative has in its numbers. It defines the
strength and support that comes with an extensive network that has been
designed by automotive repairers for automotive repairers.
Stronger with Capricorn also signifies Capricorn’s strength in growing
their Members’ businesses using the vast products and services currently
provided, with new support services being constantly developed to meet current
and future technological, financial and risk challenges.
Stronger with Capricorn also reflects how this unique and highly
effective automotive aftermarket industry-based cooperative supports their
Members to face the future positively and with continued business success,
regardless of the changes being faced by the industry.
According to Capricorn’s Group Chief Executive Officer, David Fraser,
the advantages of being a Capricorn Member have grown far beyond simply making
their businesses easier to operate from purely a business transactional point
of view.
“While making business easier for our Members is important, Capricorn
provides far more than that. Our new brand positioning outlines Capricorn’s
unique ability to champion Member business improvement by leveraging our
extensive and Member exclusive products and services,” Mr Fraser stated.
“Supporting our Members’ businesses and helping to make them stronger is
fundamental to ensuring a positive and sustainable future. Making your business
Stronger with Capricorn is without a doubt the major advantage of being a
Capricorn Member,” Mr Fraser concluded.
The new Stronger with Capricorn brand positioning will be visible across
all Capricorn online and print media advertising along with promotional
documentation during 2020. A detailed video has been produced to further
outline Capricorn’s new brand positioning statement which can be viewed online
at www.capricorn.coop.
December 2, 2019 - 2019 CAPRICORN
GALA DINNER & TRADESHOW EVENTS BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER
Australasia’s largest automotive cooperative, Capricorn, has just concluded
its annual Gala Dinner & Tradeshow events across Australia and New Zealand
from September to November 2019.
Always a social
calendar highlight, this year’s events were held in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane,
Melbourne, Sydney and in Auckland, New Zealand. All events were well received,
with almost 5,000 Capricorn Members, Preferred Suppliers and guests taking
part.
While the focus
of each Capricorn Gala Dinner is to connect Members and Preferred Suppliers who
are part of the Capricorn network, the events also provide a well-earned, end
of year celebration with food, music and lots of fun for all who attend. The
tradeshows also provide Capricorn Members with access to the latest offerings
from Capricorn Preferred Suppliers with special offers to take advantage of on
the night.
Hundreds of
Capricorn Preferred Suppliers took part, with highly impressive tradeshow
stands, display cars and interactive activities that kept the emphasis on
enjoyment as well as business.
Attendees were
given a sneak peek into Capricorn’s future plans for the cooperative to return
even greater value to both Members and Preferred Suppliers, further
strengthening their businesses in 2020 and beyond.
On the
entertainment side, the Capricorn Gala Dinners did not disappoint with the
hilarious Lawrence Mooney ensuring total hysterics with his stand-up show across
Australia, while in New Zealand, outstanding ventriloquist comedian Darren Carr
was a major highlight. Live music at each Capricorn Gala Dinner ensured a great
time was had well into the evening.
“It has been a
real pleasure to catch up with so many Capricorn Members and Preferred
Suppliers throughout Australia and New Zealand, to hear more about their
businesses and how Capricorn is supporting their continued growth,” stated
Capricorn Group Chief Executive Officer, David Fraser.
“The events
themselves are a great opportunity for workshops, suppliers and all others
involved in the automotive repair industry to come together and make lasting
connections. The fact that it’s a great night out with outstanding food and
entertainment doesn’t hurt either.” Mr Fraser added.
November 27, 2019 - MONROE ENGINEERS DEVELOP
SUSPENSION FOR NEW NISSAN NAVARA N-TREK WARRIOR
One of the world’s leading Original Equipment and aftermarket manufacturers
of automotive ride performance products, DRiV™ owned Monroe Shock Absorbers and
Monroe Springs have been integrally involved in an Australian engineered Nissan
Navara 4WD model variant, the Nissan Navara N-TREK Warrior which was launched
in October, 2019.
Premcar
is the Melbourne based vehicle engineering company enlisted by Nissan to
develop and manufacture the Navara N-TREK Warrior to OEM standards. This
specially enhanced Navara model is being assembled at the company’s new 6,300
square-metre production facility located in Epping (VIC).
Monroe
Australia’s ride performance product engineers worked together with Premcar to
locally design, develop and rigorously test this significantly enhanced suspension
system.
Combined
with several Warrior model exclusive additions, Nissan now has a formidable
competitor in the lucrative Dual-Cab 4WD market, which accounts for 60 per cent
of all Utes sold in this country.
The
Monroe Australia engineering team developed a new suspension set-up for this
top of the range Nissan Navara with dual-rate springs and upgraded premium
Rancho dampers that have been designed to improve handling, ride comfort,
stability, steering response and ground clearance.
The
Nissan Navara N-TREK Warrior is equipped with unique 17-inch wheels, (which are
smaller than the N-TREK’s standard 18 inch wheels) to accommodate larger
32.2-inch 275/70 Cooper All Terrain Tyres. These increase the ride height by
25mm and combined with a 15mm lift from the new springs and dampers, ground
clearance has been increased by a total of 40mm (to 268mm).
Track
has been boosted to 1600mm across both the front and rear, giving the new
Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior an instantly visible taller, wider and tougher
stance.
The
Navara’s standard dampers were replaced by Monroe Australia specially developed
Rancho 4WD shock absorbers that feature a larger outer tube diameter containing
greater oil volume for better cooling and rough-road capability.
These
locally developed 4WD shock absorbers include a thicker piston rod for
increased strength, as can be found in all Monroe TDT Gas Magnum 4x4 and Rancho
4WD replacement shock absorbers, but with the added feature of a Premcar
specified internal valve code to match the springs and tyres, including more
compression damping for quicker response.
Jointly
the Monroe Springs engineers worked closely with Premcar to design, develop and
manufacture the front and rear coil springs to achieve the desired, fine-tuned
ride performance for Nissan. Building on the experience of over 90 years of
designing and manufacturing springs in Australia to OE standards with expertise
in both on and off road segments, namely with Rancho, Monroe Springs was
integral to meeting the project’s demanding timing and OEM quality standards.
The
end result was a softer primary spring rate to improve ride comfort and
off-road articulation, coupled with a higher but more progressive secondary
rate. This was done to maintain composure and performance for cornering, heavy
duty off-roading and for towing.
The
upgraded suspension set-up also improves the Navara’s off-road ability without
reducing comfort, safety or its 3,500 kilogram towing capacity. The detailed
suspension modifications also improve the vehicle’s approach, departure and
rampover angles.
Development
testing of this locally engineered Nissan Navara model took place on varied
road surfaces at the Australian Automotive Research Centre (AARC) and on sandy
tracks, gravel roads and rough Mallee terrain between Ouyen in Victoria and
Pinnaroo on the South Australian border across several months.
The
work that Monroe Australia and Premcar have done to enhance and develop this
new model’s exclusive suspension has already gained wide acclaim from the
Australian motoring media.
“The
high riding Monroe developed suspension has big-bore shock absorbers and taller
springs, delivering an extra 40mm of ground clearance and an unmistakably tough
stance.” News.com.au
“A
longer free-standing spring height achieves the required lift and is a much
better way to go for an off-roading 4WD. You don’t want stiff springs as this
ain’t no bitumen-bound race car. These are matched up by new dampers made by
the same OEM supplier (Monroe).” CarAdvice
“Revised
spring rates and damper setting were developed with Adelaide based Monroe to
provide an improved progressive rate performance, raising the ability of the
suspension to conform to the ground surface and not be subject to bounce,
reducing the tyre contact patch pressure and thereby maintaining higher levels
of control.” Delivery Magazine
“At
the rear, the already (twice, over the years) stiffened up standard Navara
coils have come in for their third harden-up session for the Warrior with the
Navara’s OE suspension supplier Monroe tasking its Australian engineers with a
solution that would improve both on and off-road manners.
“Nissan
pulled up short of specifying the high-end, racing-derived by-pass dampers for
the Warrior, but did ask Monroe for something matched to the new coils.” Unsealed
4X4 / Pat Callinhan’s 4X4 Adventures
“There
is a bespoke spring and damper package, built locally by Monroe. The spring
rates are reduced on both axles, both for greater wheel articulation off-road
and more balanced handling on-road.” Chasingcars.com.au
"The Navara’s
standard dampers were replaced by Monroe shock absorbers with a larger outer
tube diameter containing greater oil volume for better cooling and rough-road
capability, a thicker piston rod for increased strength and a Premcar-specified
internal valve code to match the springs and tyres, including more compression
damping for quicker response." Carsales.com.au
According
to DRiV South East Asia Pacific Marketing Manager, Brydon Tweddell, this is an
outstanding example of the skill and expertise of the Monroe Australia shock
absorber and Monroe Springs engineering and manufacturing teams.
“Our
engineers worked closely with Premcar to develop a 4WD suspension solution that
is unrivalled in the Dual-Cab 4WD market in this country. We are very proud to
bring our Australian based engineering and manufacturing expertise to the
exciting new Nissan Navara N-TREK Warrior and look forward to the opportunity
to contribute to other local development opportunities that come in the
future,” Mr Tweddell stated.
“The market has shifted considerably in the last
two years with Ute sales leading the way, but Ute buyers are looking for a
higher grade with more features that make their vehicle stand out,” said Nissan
Australia Managing Director Stephen Lester at the launch of this exciting new
addition to Nissan’s Ute range.
“The Nissan Navara N-TREK Warrior is locally
designed and engineered for Australian conditions and we expect this to be a
strong addition to the Navara line-up,” Mr Lester added.
The first units will be delivered to customers in
December, 2019.
November 27, 2019 - DAYCO APPOINTS
LAURA KOWALCHIK AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Dayco announces that Laura Kowalchik joined the company on November 25,
as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
“Laura is a
highly regarded operational finance leader with significant experience in
automotive industries, data analytics and steel.Her breadth of experience in multiple
ownership structures, and market conditions, as well as her hands-on-leadership
style make her uniquely qualified to drive our financial strategy forward to
deliver industry leading financial performance across our business worldwide,”
said Joel Wiegert, Dayco’s Chief Executive Officer.
“I am looking
forward to working closely with Dayco’s investors and stakeholders,” Kowalchik
said. “It is exciting to join the Dayco team during this time of transformation
to drive strong discipline around financial results that focus on delivering
stakeholder value.”
Laura has served
as the CFO for Kenwal Steel Corporation and previously for Urban Science, but
her career has also included senior level financial and controller positions
with organisations such as Kaydon Corporation, Dura Automotive Systems,
Microheat, and Metaldyne Corporation. Laura earned a bachelor’s degree in
accounting from the University of Richmond and a master of business
administration degree in finance from Indiana University.
Laura is also
active in the community and a member of the Board of Trustees for the
Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation.
Dayco is a global
leader in the research, design, manufacture and distribution of essential
engine drive systems and aftermarket services for automotive, truck,
construction, agriculture and industrial applications.
Through our
expertise in transferring power quietly and efficiently, Dayco has emerged as
the leading global system solutions provider for hybrid electric vehicles.Dayco’s 100+ years of experience in drive
systems allows us to equip all customer applications around the world with the
most effective drive systems to meet customer specific performance
requirements.
Dayco’s world
class global distribution network services the aftermarket industry with a full
offering of kits and products to meet each local market’s need.We accomplish this with a dedicated global
team that respects one another, shows humility through continuous learning and
acts like owners in everything we do.
Dayco has more
than 40 locations in 22 countries and over 4,500 associates. For more
information about Dayco, visit the Company's website at www.dayco.com
November 26, 2019 - DAYCO FURTHER
STRENGTHENS ITS SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Wouter Nijenhuis has joined Dayco, accepting the role of Executive Vice
President of OE Sales and Business Development, reporting directly to the
company’s CEO, Joel Wiegert.
“This is an
exciting time for Dayco as momentum grows from our Original Equipment customers
for products that enable hybrid electric systems,” said Mr. Wiegert.“I am delighted Wouter has joined our team.His expertise in electric and internal
combustion propulsion solutions, combined with his strong relationship with
customers globally makes him an ideal commercial leader to accelerate Dayco’s
growth.”
“It is very
exciting to join a company with such a rich history, and strong brand, that is
now intensely focused on providing innovative hybrid system solutions for our
customers,” said Nijenhuis.“I am
excited to work with the more than 4,000 talented and passionate Dayco
employees to deliver growth through building strong partnerships with our
customers around the world.”
Nijenhuis has
joined Dayco from Oerlikon/Dana Limited, where he served as the EVP of Global
and Aftermarket
Sales, Marketing and Business Development, Drive Systems. Prior to this
he was the VP Global Engineering, Sales and Program Management at BorgWarner
Inc. In this role, he oversaw all sales, engineering and program management
activities for the turbo systems segment for commercial and industrial
applications.
Fluent in French,
German and English, Nijenhuis will direct all aspects of Dayco’s global OE
sales, business development, program management and OE marketing functions in
order to deliver its organizational strategy and objectives.
Wouter Nijenhuis - Dayco Executive Vice President of OE Sales and Business
Development.
About Dayco
Dayco is a global
leader in the research, design, manufacture and distribution of essential
engine drive systems and aftermarket services for automotive, truck,
construction, agriculture and industrial applications.
Through our
expertise in transferring power quietly and efficiently, Dayco has emerged as
the leading global system solutions provider for hybrid electric vehicles.
Dayco’s 100+ years of experience in drive systems allows us to equip all customer
applications around the world with the most effective drive systems to meet
customer specific performance requirements.
Dayco’s world
class global distribution network services the aftermarket industry with a full
offering of kits and products to meet each local market’s need.We accomplish this with a dedicated global
team that respects one another, shows humility through continuous learning and
acts like owners in everything we do.
Dayco has more
than 40 locations in 22 countries and over 4,500 associates. For more
information about Dayco, visit the Company's website at www.dayco.com
November 22, 2019 - BURSON AUTO PARTS JOINS FORCES
WITH SUMMERNATS 2020
Australia’s Burson Auto Parts is joining
forces with one of this country’s most iconic national motoring events,
Summernats 2020, which will be held in Canberra from January 2 to 5, 2020.
Established in 1988, the Summernats has become one of the most
anticipated events for performance motoring enthusiasts, with almost 2,200
meticulously restored and performance modified vehicles taking part last year.
These cars, their owners and a myriad of performance vehicle competition
events, DJ’s, bands and much more combine to create four days of automotive
summer fun in our nation’s capital.
Burson Auto Parts will make its debut as a major sponsor of the 33rd
running of the Summernats and will enjoy a strong brand and activation presence
during this four day high performance motoring extravaganza.
One of the event’s largest pavilions will be converted into a complete
Burson Auto Parts store. This will ensure that all automotive enthusiasts and
mechanics in attendance will have access to a large range of premium quality
automotive parts, tools, equipment and accessories on site.
Burson Auto Parts will also be highly visible with event signage and big
screen coverage throughout this high octane Australian performance vehicle
spectacular that includes more than 40 separate competition based events. These
include burnout competitions, horsepower dyno competitions and show’n’shine
events to mention just a few.
“The automotive aftermarket industry is always well represented at the
Summernats and now with Burson Auto Parts involved as a major sponsor, we take
the aftermarket industry’s involvement to an entirely new level,” stated Burson
Auto Parts National Sales Manager, Anthony Hughes.
“We are pleased to be taking part in an event which has such incredible
support and goodwill from both the automotive trade and performance vehicle
enthusiasts. We look forward to welcoming Summernats visitors to our special
Summernats store during this bumper four day event,” He added.
The competition events of the 2019 Summernats generated more than 2.1
million live web streaming views and a staggering 13.1 million video content
views. The iconic event’s social media reach includes 12.1 million Facebook
likes, over 29,000 YouTube subscribers and almost 60,000 Instagram followers.
Burson Auto Parts looks forward to adding another store to its national
network from January 2 to 5, 2020 at the Street Machine Summernats in Canberra.
To find out more about this event visit www.summernats.com.au.
Suggested Image Caption : Australia’s
Burson Auto Parts joins forces with one of the country’s most iconic
performance vehicle events, the Summernats, to be held in Canberra from January
2 to 5, 2020.
November 13, 2019 - IMPROVED MEMBER BENEFITS AND BUSINESS EFFICIENCIES WITH CAPRICORN AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION CHANGES
Australasia’s largest automotive cooperative,
Capricorn, constantly seeks to enhance and improve its services and operational
efficiencies to ensure that the cooperative is delivering the best possible outcomes
for both its Members along with Capricorn’s Preferred Supplier group.
Since becoming Capricorn Chief Executive Officer Automotive in July
2019, Bradley Gannon has spent time analysing the automotive division’s
operations. As a result of this detailed business study, Mr Gannon has
announced the following changes that ensures greater efficiencies, enhanced
Member services and stronger Preferred Supplier relationships.
Capricorn’s Sales and Supply teams will merge into one business unit,
headed by the highly experienced Dale Durden, who has been appointed to the new
role of Head of Sales and Supply, Australia. Bringing the leadership of these
field teams together provides an even more consistent approach in relation to
Capricorn’s interactions with both its Members and Preferred Suppliers.
In line with the new merged sales and supply departments, two newly
formed Regional Manager positions have been created. Kelsey Ferguson is the new
Regional Manager - North Western, encompassing Western Australia, South
Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Neil Richards has been appointed to the role of Regional Manager - South
Eastern encompassing Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales and the Australian
Capital Territory.
An additional new role has been created to lead and develop Capricorn’s
growing Commercial Vehicle division and Ron Bougoure becomes Capricorn’s
National Manager – Commercial.
“I am confident that this new structure will help deliver even more
benefits to Members, Preferred Suppliers and Capricorn. This is another great
example of Capricorn’s commitment to improving its business and maximising our
cooperative’s strengths. We look forward to delivering even more efficiencies
and improved Member benefits as a direct result of these changes,” stated Mr
Bradley Gannon, Capricorn Chief Executive Officer Automotive.
November 11, 2019 - FRAM FILTERS RACING RANGE -
ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE FILTRATION
The newly released
FRAM Racing Filter range provides maximum performance and durability for
performance vehicles on the street along with the demands of racing engines on
the track.
Compatible with all engine oil formulations, FRAM Racing Filters combine
strength and precision filtration to optimise their performance in the most
demanding of high performance and racing conditions.
FRAM Racing filters include a heavy-gauge tapping plate and an
extra-thick steel casing to withstand the high pressure flexing caused by
demanding driving conditions.
The spiral-shaped center tube in each FRAM Racing Filter provides
protection against collapse, along with tough steel end caps that add even more
durability. All FRAM Racing Filters also include a screen-over 22psi filter
bypass valve that provides additional protection against larger lubricant
contaminants.
Used extensively in NASCAR racing across the United States and with
applications to fit many classic and current high performance drag racing and
circuit racing engines (including the Ford Mustang Coyote 5.0 Litre and GM,
Nissan and Honda performance engine applications), the extensive FRAM Racing
Filter range offers a premium quality, premium performance and racing engine
filtration product option for high performance vehicle technicians and racing
teams.
The FRAM Racing filter range coverage includes a wide number of
performance engine specifications including GM, Ford, Chrysler, Nissan and
Honda engines, including GM LS1 and LS6 applications. (See link to
applications list below).
According to Roger Lassen, Filpro Automotive Managing Director,
Australasia, the FRAM Racing Filter range complements the brands comprehensive
application coverage in Australia and New Zealand.
“We are constantly approached about our high performance and racing
specification filtration products due to their long
standing success internationally. We are delighted to make these
globally renowned filtration products available to Australian and New Zealand
high performance vehicle technicians and racing teams,” Mr Lassen stated.
“The FRAM brand has a long and proud history in racing and we look
forward to creating a new chapter in the brand’s high performance success here
in Australia and New Zealand,” Mr Lassen added.
The FRAM Racing Filter range and the entire FRAM Filters aftermarket
replacement range is available in Australia from official FRAM distributors
including ADRAD and SWD. To locate your closest distributor contact Filpro
Automotive Australia State Sales Manager Alex Rossiter on 0400 878 837
or 08 8193 9675.
November 8, 2019 - 2019 BURSON AUTO PARTS STORE MANAGERS’ CONFERENCE A MAJOR SUCCESS
The 2019
Burson Auto Parts Managers’ conference was held at the Gold Coast Convention
Centre from October 17 to 20.
A total of 170 Burson Auto
Parts store managers joined the Australian company’s executive management team
across four days covering a detailed agenda of seminars and activities.
The theme of the conference
was “Step Up”, enabling all of the Burson Auto Parts store managers to reflect
on the company’s fundamental goals. These include continuing and growing the
company’s status as Australia’s preferred trade supplier of automotive parts,
tools and equipment by focussing on providing optimum service, value and
industry leading supplier product knowledge to the company’s highly valued
trade customers.
An undeniable inspiration for
the Step Up theme of the conference was the event’s special guest motivational
speaker, Contiki Tours founder John Anderson. His story of having started his
world leading travel business by taking people on tours of New Zealand driving
a Combi-Van, held similarities with Burson Auto Parts coming to life when
company co-founder Ron Burgoine started selling automotive parts to mechanics
from his car boot.
It wasn’t all training
seminars for the Burson Auto Parts store managers during the conference, with
team structured physical events also including the company’s own “Survivor”
challenge. The Gold Coast’s Movieworld was opened exclusively for a team dinner
during the conference, with some managers taking on a few of the wild rides
that were operating during this fun Team Burson event. A third social dinner
event at the Miami Markets proved very popular, offering a variety of
international cuisines in a funky seaside atmosphere.
The Burson Auto Parts
managers’ conference concluded with a gala dinner held at the Gold Coast
Convention Centre on Sunday October 20. This spectacular event saw the Burson
Auto Parts managers join more than 800 of their Bapcor Group company colleagues
and supplier attendees in what was a highly enjoyable finale to this highly
successful event.
According to Burson Auto
Parts National Sales Manager, Anthony Hughes, “Our goal for this conference was
to educate, develop and support the company’s greatest asset, our people.
Placing our store managers together with our suppliers and many like-minded
company colleagues, the conference proved to be an excellent training and
networking opportunity for all who took part.”
“We believe that this annual
event and our 2IC Conference held last year, combined with all of the training
initiatives that we continuously provide, positions Burson Auto Parts and
Bapcor as employers of choice in the automotive aftermarket,” Mr Hughes added.
This conference is just one
part of the Burson Auto Parts’ ongoing commitment to ensuring that this company
nurtures and develops its people in a team orientated, cooperative and highly
supportive manner. This contributes significantly to the Australian company’s
ability to retain and attract the industry’s best talent, offering career
ascension opportunities not only through the ever growing Burson Auto Parts
store network, but through Australia’s largest automotive aftermarket
specialised company, Bapcor Limited.
/ends.
Print quality image links and suggested image captions:
Team - 170 Burson Auto
Parts store managers were joined by the Australian company’s executive
management team and guest speakers at the 2019 “Step Up” Burson Auto Parts
Managers’ Conference held at the Gold Coast Convention Centre from October 17
to 20.
Conf - The Burson Auto
Parts Managers’ Conference included team-building physical activities held in
Australia’s playground
Bapgala – After social
events on each evening of the conference, the event concluded with a gala
dinner that saw the Burson Auto Parts managers join more than 800 of their
Bapcor Group company colleagues and supplier attendees.
November 6, 2019 - DAYCO APPOINTS TOM TECKLENBURG AS VP OF AFTERMARKET, NORTH AMERICA
Dayco, a leading engine
products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and
aftermarket industries, has appointed Tom Tecklenburg as its
Vice President of Aftermarket for North America, reporting directly to Bruno
Vallillo, President of Global Aftermarket.
Located
at the company’s Troy office, Tom will be responsible for establishing the
strategic plan and leading the North American Aftermarket team, which
encompasses the United States (US) and Canadian markets, to increase customer
satisfaction and drive growth.
Tom
brings with him 30 years of automotive and commercial vehicle experience across
both the original equipment manufacturer and aftermarket sectors, with his most
recent previous role at HDA Truck Pride, where he held the position of Chief
Commercial Officer for the US, Canada and Europe. He has also worked for The
Timken Company, Honeywell International and Fram.
“I’m
excited to have Tom onboard,” said Bruno Vallillo. “With his experience and the
great team in North America, we can accelerate the growth of the business,
while also improving customer satisfaction.”
“I
look forward to the opportunity at Dayco to lead the aftermarket team and
leverage the heritage, strong OE position to drive continuous improvement and
customer satisfaction.” said Tecklenburg.
Earning
a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from The Ohio State University and a master’s
degree in Business Administration from the University of Dayton, Tom also holds
an Automotive Aftermarket Professional (AAP) certificate from the University of
the Aftermarket.
About Dayco:
Dayco is a global
leader in the research, design, manufacture and distribution of essential
engine drive systems and aftermarket services for automotive, truck,
construction, agriculture and industrial applications.
Through our expertise
in transferring power quietly and efficiently, Dayco has emerged as the leading
global system solutions provider for hybrid electric vehicles.Dayco’s 100+ years of experience in drive
systems allows us to equip all customer applications around the world with the
most effective drive systems to meet customer specific performance
requirements. Dayco’s world class global distribution network services the
aftermarket industry with a full offering of kits and products to meet each
local market’s need. We accomplish this with a dedicatedglobal team that respects one another,
shows humility through continuous learning and acts like owners in everything
we do.
Dayco
has more than 40 locations in 22 countries and over 4,500 associates.
For more information about Dayco, visit the company's website at www.dayco.com.
Suggested
Image Caption:Tom Tecklenburg brings 30 years of
automotive and commercial vehicle experience across both the original equipment
manufacturer and aftermarket sectors to his new role of Dayco Aftermarket Vice
President, North America.
October 23, 2019 - NEW ROTARY WHEEL SERVICE
EQUIPMENT RANGE NOW AVAILABLE FROM BURSON EQUIPMENT
One of Australia’s leading automotive workshop
equipment suppliers, Burson Equipment, exclusively offers automotive repairers
a totally new level of wheel service equipment excellence with the new Rotary
wheel service equipment range.
The new Rotary wheel service equipment range brings the world’s latest
technology, build quality and productivity boosting wheel service products to
Australia’s automotive repairers and wheel / tyre specialists.
Rotary has forged a well-earned reputation for total quality across the decades
with its unparalleled range of outstanding lift products, making it the world’s
most trusted in that field. The same dedication to total quality, reliability
and industry leading technology can be found with the Rotary wheel service
product range of wheel balancers, tyre changers and alignment systems from
Burson Equipment.
The Rotary wheel balancer range offers a balancer for the vast majority
of wheels and workshops from the smallest to the largest. The Rotary tyre
changer range is one of the most comprehensive in the industry and the
company’s premium quality wheel alignment machines allow technicians to
complete accurate alignments in as little as 15 minutes, ensuring significant
increases in workshop productivity and profitability.
Manufactured in Italy, Burson Equipment’s outstanding new Rotary wheel
service equipment range includes:
Rotary R348 Electronic 3D Wheel Balancer
Automatic sonar rim width
measurement
Automatic distance and diameter
input via internal data arm
Automatic AluS programs
Auto stop of the wheel to the
unbalanced position
Automatic program features for
car, light truck and motorcycle wheels
Fast 6 second cycle time
Electric brake system
Durable weight tray with ample
storage for wheel weights
Accommodates rim widths from 1.5
inches to 22 inches and rim diameters from 10 inches to 30 inches
Rotary R355 Electronic 3D Wheel Balancer
All of the features of the R348
model with automatic AluS1, 2, Start, Start 1 & 2 and Dynamic
balancing programs
Integrated laser blade for
weight placement positioning
Integrated LED internal wheel
lighting system
LCD monitor with linked keyboard
Interactive inputs to guide
technicians through all phases of the balancing process
Multi-user functionality
Rotary R441 Automatic Tyre Changer
Fully automatic operation
Pneumatic tilt back and clamping
system up to 24 inches diameter
Pneumatic PLUS83H low profile
bead pressing device and bead breaker system
Two speed turntable controlled
by rotation pedal
Pedal operated tubeless tyre
inflation system
Spring loaded hexagonal shaft
with pneumatic locking device
Removable pedal unit
Plastic jaw and mounting head
protectors
Heavy duty construction
Rotary R643 High Performance Wheel Changer
Top of the range pneumatic tilt
back machine with all features of the R441 model plus up to 26 inches
external clamping capacity
Double acting bead breaker
system
Heavy duty horizontal shaft on
tilt back arm to ensure maximum rigidity
Extra-wide heavy duty cabinet
Rotary R1060 8-CCD Wheel Alignment System
Multi-axle 8-CCD passenger car
alignment system with an Australian and international vehicle database of
more than 90,000 vehicle makes and models
Wireless infra-red transmission
among measuring heads
Bluetooth transmission between
measuring heads and the control unit
3D animated instructions
Automatically measures lowered
vehicles
Quick run out compensation
Customer databank capacity up to
20,000 jobs
Three point alloy clamps with 8
to 24 inches rim capacity
LCD monitor and Windows based PC
operating system
Turntables, steering and brake
pedal locks
Completely mobile console
housing
Optional STDA14 calibration jig
Rotary R1080 3D Wheel Aligner
All of the features of the R1080
model plus the ingenious “Bay Saver” tower free system to maximise
workshop space
Exclusive and light weight 3D
targets utilising solid vision technology through high resolution fixed
cameras for high precision
Automatic lift level
compensation
Remote control ability using
integrated keyboard
LED repeaters for easy
under-vehicle reading of adjustment process
Fast 8 second alignment readings
Optional STDA113 calibration
jig.
As per the entire Rotary wheel
service range, this outstanding wheel alignment system is manufactured in
Italy
According to Burson Equipment National Sales Manager, Jim Santef, there
is no doubt that the new Rotary wheel service equipment range represents an
entirely new level of wheel servicing efficiency and productivity for
Australian automotive repairers and wheel / tyre specialists seeking to future
proof their businesses.
“The most successful automotive workshop owners and managers are not
just seeking replacement wheel service equipment, they are seeking an
investment towards the long term future success of their businesses. Our new
Rotary wheel service equipment range offers the latest technology along with
the peace of mind of many years reliable service,” Mr Santef stated.
To find out more and to take a closer look at Burson Equipment’s new
range of industry leading Rotary wheel service equipment products, contact your
local Burson store by calling 1300 287 766 or visit Burson Equipment
online.
October 8, 2019 - DAYCO TRIPLE IMPACT AT AUSTRALIA’S
BIGGEST MOTOR RACING EVENT THIS WEEKEND
Dayco, a
world leading engine components and drive systems supplier for the automotive,
industrial and aftermarket industries, will be seen across three major
motorsport categories at Australia’s most famous motor racing event, the 2019
Bathurst 1000 to be held this weekend (October 10 to 13) at Mount Panorama.
Dayco’s premium event and
television coverage during 2019 continues with the Bathurst debut of the
Monster Energy Tickford Racing Ford Mustang driven by Cameron Waters. The Dayco
sponsored driver is currently 5th in the Supercar Championship and
has gained six podium finishes so far this season in his striking matt black
Mustang.
Long term Dayco Ambassador
David Russell returns to Supercars at the Mountain this weekend as well,
joining forces with Matt Stone Racing (MSR) and
Sherrin Rentals in the Dunlop Super2 Series 250 kilometre Bathurst endurance
race to be held on Saturday October 12. This weekend’s Super2 race at
Bathurst will reunite the driver (Russell) and sponsor (Sherrin Rentals) that
debuted at Mount Panorama together a decade ago.
Since then, “Dayco Dave” Russell has gone on to forge a successful
career as an endurance racing specialist both in Australia and internationally,
bringing an enviable Super2 Series pedigree to this weekend’s nationally
televised Bathurst Super2 race.
In 2010 Russell raced to his first Supercar pole position and scored
both race wins in a clean sweep of the Bathurst Super2 Series round, following
that up with second at the Bathurst Super2 Series round in 2011. Russell has
qualified and finished in the top three in all of his Super2 Series races at
Mount Panorama during his career.
Along with his Super2 Series / DVS experience, Russell celebrated a
decade of main series Bathurst Supercar endurance co-driver racing last season,
having competed there with Fernandez Racing (1 season), Kelly Racing (2
seasons), Nissan Motorsport (5 seasons) and last season with Tickford Racing.
Dayco has proudly been a part of the last seven Bathurst campaigns with Russell.
The third high profile Dayco motorsport marketing platform for
Australia’s biggest motor racing weekend is the debut of the Dayco Carrera Cup
Porsche at Mount Panorama in the hands of Tag Heuer Pro-Am Championship leader
Roger Lago.
Lago has enjoyed an outstanding Porsche Carrera Cup season which has
included the first outright Pole position for a Pro-Am driver, three race wins
and consistent top five performances to keep him within grasp of the Tag Heuer
Pro Am title in this penultimate round of the 2019 Championship.
According to Matt Stone, MSR Team Principal, “It’s good to have David
Russell back in the team. We ran together in the 12 hour at start of year and
it’s good to be able to continue the relationship in Super2. We have competed
against Russell in Super2 for years so are well aware of his abilities and what
he will bring.”
“I have had some great Super2 races at Bathurst and together with such a
strong team, I am looking forward to a very strong race this weekend,” David
Russell said.
For Dayco Asia Pacific Vice President- Aftermarket, Arnold Mouw, the
company is delighted to have such a strong presence at this major Australian
motor racing event.
“It will be impossible to miss the Dayco brand message at Bathurst this
year – that’s for sure! We have progressively grown our involvement in
Australian and international motorsport each year together with our ambassador,
David Russell, and we are delighted to see him back behind the wheel of a
Supercar this year at Mount Panorama.
“Together with Roger Lago in his stunning Carrera Cup Porsche and
Cameron Waters in his Tickford Racing Mustang, we have an enviable presence at
this event which is as big as it gets in this country, while also being an
event that gains incredible Asia Pacific and global coverage as well,“ Mr Mouw
stated.
“I wish all of our drivers and teams a safe and highly successful
weekend at Bathurst,” He added.
September 17, 2019 - CAPRICORN INSPIRED TO HELP BY MEMBER’S FIGHT WITH
PROSTATE CANCER
There are more than 20,000 very important reasons
why Australasia’s largest automotive cooperative, Capricorn, has made a
dedicated effort to accept donations to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of
Australia.
Following the highly
successful Capricorn Cares Farmer’s Drought fundraising initiative conducted
last year, Capricorn is dedicating this year’s Capricorn Cares effort to
increase awareness and collect donations from its vast Member base towards
Prostate cancer research.
Prostate cancer is one of the
most commonly diagnosed cancers in Australia, affecting one in seven men. One
of those 20,000 plus men diagnosed last year was Capricorn Member, John Spicer
from John Spicer’s Mechanical Repairs in NSW. Like many men, John never thought
about Prostate Cancer until a routine blood test revealed that he was suffering
from it.
“I never thought about
prostate cancer at all, but I needed to get my Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
and cholesterol tested every year as part of my medicals needed for my speedway
racing. And it was this very simple blood test that showed something was going
on” John said.
The impact of the disease
made it clear, it’s not just a men’s cancer. It’s a family’s cancer that
impacts wives, children, mothers, fathers and friends too.
“My four adult children were
extremely shocked and wanted to help out in any way they could. I was initially
diagnosed in September last year and I was ok until I had my first radiation
treatment. I came back to the office and it hit me - I have cancer.
“My wife took over running
the business with a friend to keep our customers happy so I could rest after
treatment every day. But I found that I really couldn’t leave the business full
time as I had to still do the rego checks and vehicle diagnosing,” John said.
John was more fortunate than
most. By getting the simple PSA blood test every year, he was able to catch the
disease early. And while he’s not out of the woods just yet, it’s clear that
getting tested has significantly increased his chances of making a full recovery.
“By the time symptoms show,
that usually means it’s too late. I’m not “all clear” at the moment, but after
treatment my PSA levels have halved.
“I want to retire in a few
years and enjoy travelling and fishing with my wife. But that wouldn’t be possible
without getting tested. I can’t stress it enough. Early detection is a must.
Just do it.” John said.
September is prostate cancer
awareness month in Australia and New Zealand, making it an apt time for this
very special Capricorn Cares awareness and fundraising campaign.
For the sake of your wives,
your children, your friends and the other people in your life, ask your doctor
for a PSA blood test this month. Even if your doctor says you don’t fit the
likely profile, getting tested early is the best way to track changes in your
PSA levels in the future, that can indicate the presence of the disease.
The Capricorn Cares
fundraising campaign is accepting donations to the Prostate Cancer Foundation
of Australia. To donate, Members should login to capricorn.coop and complete
the donation form.
All donations are entirely
tax deductible and 100% of all funds raised from this Capricorn Cares campaign
in Australia will go directly to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
PROSTATE CANCER
• In Australia and New
Zealand, Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men.
• More than 20,000 men are
diagnosed with Prostate cancer in Australia and New Zealand every year.
• Studies have shown high fat
diets and the consumption of processed meats and alcohol can also increase the
risks of cancer.
The Prostate Specific Antigen
Test (PSA Test) is a simple blood test and the most common screening tool for
the early detection of Prostate cancer. It might be the most important test
you’ll ever do, but the reality is, too many men put it off until it’s too
late.
For more information about
Prostate cancer visit prostate.org.au.
September 13, 2019 - TIMING CHAIN KITS JOIN
THE VAST DAYCO AFTERMARKET RANGE IN AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
Dayco, a leading
engine components and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and
aftermarket industries, introduces a new range of premium quality Timing Chain Kits to the
company’s vast Australasian automotive aftermarket product range.
This new range of direct-fit Dayco Timing Chain Kits
bring the benefits of the company’s world class design and engineering expertise in toothed belt power
transmission systems along with Dayco’s in-depth knowledge of functional
requirements.
Combining this
expertise with the total quality and reliability hallmarks of the Dayco brand,
ensures that automotive repairers and parts re-sellers across Australia and New
Zealand can offer technicians outstanding quality replacement Dayco Timing
Chain Kits to suit a wide range of popular local, Asian and European vehicle
makes and models.
In designing the new Dayco Timing Chain kits, a system logic was followed, to
ensure that all of the elements required for replacement, that is; the chain,
hydraulic tensioner, sprockets and guides are included with every kit.
Additionally, Dayco has guaranteed that all elements of each Timing Chain Kit
comply with the technical requirements of each single component. This provides
maximum functionality, silence in operation and promotes longer transmission
life.
The main advantages of the new Dayco Timing Chain Kit range include:
Synergic
design of each entire kit (chain, guides, tensioner, gears and seals)
High
robustness and proven reliability on test benches and in vehicle fleet
testing
High
strength steel, precision machined tensioners to ensure reduced internal
clearances for optimum control and management of the timing chain tension
High
strength plastic guides manufactured with glass fibres for additional
strength.
High
strength moulding steel or sintered steel manufactured gears with specific
heat treatments applied for the hardening of the toothed area surfaces
To find out more
about the new Dayco Timing Chain Kit range visit www.dayco.com, call Dayco
Australia customer service - 03 9794 4466or contact your Dayco Distributor.
/ends.
Image Links: (A selection of new Dayco Timing Chain Kits and
packaging)
September 12, 2019 - MONROE
SUPPORTS A VERY SPECIAL VARIETY BASH ENTRY
Monroe Australia has supported three decade veteran team member, Michael
Kelly, on his very special South Australian Variety Bash car rally entry in
2019.
Sadly, Michael lost his wife Ann to pancreatic
cancer in July. He met Ann at Monroe Australia and enjoyed a loving 33 year
relationship together.In discussing how
he could do something to help get over the terrible loss of his wife and best
friend, Michael and a group of his friends registered to enter the 2019 South
Australia Variety Bash.
The Variety Bash car rallies are held across
Australia each year as a fun way to raise money for children in need using low
value older cars, many decorated in elaborately fun liveries to take part.
Competitors collect donations prior to the event and during it from each town
that they visit, while special fund raising events are also held along the
journey.
Monroe Australia was delighted to join their
loyal team member on his Variety Bash entry, which saw his trusty 1992 Ford XF
Falcon Ute rolled out of the shed and fully worked over to complete the
grueling 4,875 kilometre, mainly dirt road, seven day charity event which was
conducted from August 10 to August 17 this year.
Michael chose an apt team name, “Galahs in a
Falcon”, which is in keeping with the light-hearted and fun nature of each
Variety Bash.
As Michael says, “Galahs is the best word to
describe the characters of everyone who took part and the kids along the
Variety Bash rally route loved it too.”
Monroe provided sponsorship support to the Galahs
in a Falcon SA Variety Bash Team and ensured that the suspension of the XF
Falcon Ute was at optimum ride performance quality for this event with a set of
Australian designed and manufactured Monroe Heavy Duty shock absorbers.
Michael and his team of Galahs conducted meat
raffles and sausage sizzles to increase the funds raised by being a part of
this event, along with contributions from Monroe Australia and other generous
sponsors, that resulted in an outstanding total amount raised of $22,130.
The 94 teams that took part in this year’s
South Australian Variety Bash raised a staggering total of $1.94 million that
finds its way directly to varied children’s charities across the state.
“I am very proud to be a part of the Monroe
Australia team for more than 30 years now, so it is wonderful to have my
employer aboard to help raise funds for Variety – Australia’s Childrens
Charity. We have done a great thing to help Aussie kids and I’m already
thinking about the next one,” Michael stated.
“We had an incredible time over the week and
the Monroe Heavy Duty shocks didn’t miss a beat throughout the bash. After
leaving Codan (SA) we drove as far north as Cameron’s Hill in Queensland and
then continued on mainly dirt roads to Murray Bridge across seven wonderful
days.
“I had to deal with overheating issues
throughout the bash and had a breakdown enroute that we sorted out. The
undercarriage of the car took a major beating, and amazingly the left rear
shock absorber had two major dents in it but still worked perfectly to the end
– true Monroe Australian manufacturing quality right there!,” Michael said.
According to Brydon Tweddell, Monroe Marketing
Manager, “We are very pleased to have taken part in such a worthy and fun
natured motoring event. It was also great to support our team member Michael
Kelly who has taken the initiative to do something very positive for others
following such a major personal loss. The amount of money he and his team
raised for children’s charities was incredible as was the result of the entire
South Australian Variety Bash.”
September 10, 2019 - BURSON AUTO PARTS PLAYS ITS
PART IN PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
Australia’s preferred trade supplier of automotive
parts, tools and equipment is playing its part to protect the environment
through parent company Bapcor Limited’s partnership with Greenfleet.
Greenfleet is a leading environmental not for profit organisation that
seeks to protect our climate by restoring forests through carbon offsets and
donations. This outstanding Australian organisation has restored more than 500
native bio-diverse forests since 1997, planting more than 9.2 million native
trees across both Australia and New Zealand.
Burson Auto Parts’ fleet of almost 1,000 vehicles across the country are
carbon offset through Greenfleet, forming one of several major carbon offset
initiatives being made across the immense Bapcor group of automotive
aftermarket companies.
Burson Auto Parts is also taking part in a tree planting program that
contributes to offsetting the carbon emissions of its national vehicle fleet,
an integral part of Bapcor’s Greenfleet commitment that contributes to the
planting of new bio-diversive forests in Australia.
In fact, Bapcor’s contribution to date will assist in vegetating an area
covering more than nine times the size of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
According to Bapcor Chief Executive Officer, Darryl Abotomey, “We are
delighted to be partnering with Greenfleet to support native Australian local
reforestation projects that provide a wide range of environmental benefits.
“Our partnership with Greenfleet forms part of Bapcor’s strategic
commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and taking action on environmental
sustainability,” he added.
Sustainability is an important part of this Australian owned company’s
growth strategy. Both Burson Auto Parts and the entire Bapcor Group are proud
to be taking effective and directly measurable action through their partnership
with Greenfleet.
September 5, 2019 - 180 STORES PLUS - BURSON AUTO PARTS NEEDS YOU!
This
media release initially was distributed to promote Australia’s Burson Auto
Parts reaching the milestone of the company’s 180th store. Such is
the pace of Burson Auto Parts’ national store network growth that the total is
now in fact 183 stores and growing each week.
These stores cannot best
serve Australia’s automotive trade without great teams of people at the
counter, on the phones and on the road - so now more than ever, opportunities
exist to commence, continue, or a make a career change that has exciting future
prospects with Burson Auto Parts and its parent company, the immense Bapcor
Group.
A total of 11 new Burson Auto
Parts stores were added to the company’s national network in 2019, forming part
of almost 60 new Bapcor Group sites that were added to the Australian
automotive aftermarket company’s unparalleled national footprint over the past
12 months.
This strategic growth is
providing local employment opportunities ranging from store staff, delivery
drivers and local store management, with the company’s size and growth also
providing exciting long term career ascension opportunities across regional
zone management, category management and executive management levels.
The 180th Burson
Auto Parts store to open its doors was the Murwillumbah store, located in north
eastern New South Wales. This branch, along with a further four new sites in
the region, has grown Burson Auto Parts’ footprint in the state significantly.
Store 181 was Mansfield (QLD), Store 182 is the Emerald (QLD) store and the 183rd
Burson Auto Parts store is located in Wangaratta (VIC).
According to Craig Magill,
Burson Auto Parts Executive General Manager, “Our targeted growth continues to
ensure that we provide fast, reliable and geographically convenient service to
our loyal trade customers across the country - which is always our primary
focus.
“Our growth also makes this
the right time for people involved in the automotive aftermarket industry, or
people seeking a start in this industry, to join us as we continue our
unprecedented expansion in line with all of the automotive trade and retail
companies that are a part of the Bapcor Group,” Mr Magill stated.
To find out more about Burson
Auto Parts and the career opportunities that are available with this proudly
Australian owned and operated company, visit www.burson.com.au.
Suggested Caption:Burson Auto
Parts has now reached more than 180 stores nationwide and is continuing to
grow. Now is the right time to join the Australian company as it continues its
unprecedented expansion. 180th Burson Auto
Parts store (Murwillumbah NSW) crew members pictured.
