Le pari risqué d’un redémarrage de l’industrie de l’auto
Marc Godbout, Radio Canada May 9, 2020 … L’Association des fabricants de pièces automobiles est la voix de plus de 700 manufacturiers canadiens, dont 10 % de ses membres se trouvent au Québec. Son président Flavio Volpe considère que plusieurs de ces acteurs ne peuvent se permettre un faux départ. << Nous n’avons pas droit à l’erreur. Une […]
Auto parts factories retool to make medical equipment, while worry grows over sector’s future
Nick Purdon & Leonardo Palleja, CBC News May 3, 2020 … Flavio Volpe is the president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association — he represents 300 companies. He says the only way Canadians were ever going to get all the PPE needed to fight COVID-19 was if the auto sector was able to convert some of […]
Windsor Mold Group to provide over 2 million face shields to healthcare workers
Melanie Borelli, CTV May 4, 2020 WINDSOR, ONT. — The Windsor Mold Group has signed a contract with the federal government to manufacture over two million face shields and thousands of head bands to protect frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The group has re-tooled its production to be able to manufacture the equipment. […]
Auto Parts Makers ‘Jump Into the Fire’ of Medical Gear Production As Canada Faces Shortages
Anastasia Ustinova, SME May 1, 2020 Last month, when Flavio Volpe put out a call to auto parts makers to assist in the production of medical supplies, the president of the Canadian Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association wasn’t convinced that the industry, often pressured by cost and process efficiency, would be able to pull it off. […]
APMA Announces election of Kim Thiara to Board of Directors
Toronto – April 21, 2020 The Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association announced today that Kim Thiara, President and CEO of AceTronic Industrial Controls Inc and the Chair for the Toronto Chapter of CAMM (Canadian Association of Mold Makers) has joined its Board of Directors for the upcoming year. Her election to the Board in April signals […]
The great PPE scramble: Why countries can’t meet the demand for gear against COVID-19 ains
The Economist April 19, 2020 “THE BUILDING next door,” says Flavio Volpe, “is a seniors’ home.” Over Easter, as he drove to and from his office, children were outside, holding up signs sending love to grandparents within. The coronavirus had ruled out visits and hugs. On Easter Monday, April 13th, the director of the home, […]
APMA Webinar: Cyber Best Practices for Remote Access & Telework
APMA’s Chief Technical Officer, Colin Dhillon, sits down with AJ Khan and Michael Micone for an in depth discussion on Cyber Best Practices for Remote Access & Telework. The panel discusses Governance Policies & Procedures, Cybersecurity Awareness Training, Incident Response Plan, Business Continuity Plan, VPN Connectivity, Online Meetings (Zoom / other apps), Cloud Security (SaaS […]
Auto parts makers pivot to medical supply production amid pandemic
Amanda Lang, BNN Bloomberg April 13, 2020 Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, discusses his members changing their production lines to meet medical supply demand prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for full interview
How were Ontario auto parts manufacturers able to start making medical equipment so quickly?
Kelly Cutrara, Global News Radio 640 Toronto April 9, 2020 The President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association, Flavio Volpe joins Kelly to share the incredible story. To listen, click here.
URGENT NEED-Do you have an Autoclave?
Canada is faced with a short term shortage of N95 masks in the fight against COVID-19 Do you have an Autoclave? YOU CAN HELP IMMEDIATELY. The University of Manitoba working Canada’s National Microbiology Lab have released a study that says autoclaving can extend the reusability of many N95 masks for frontline workers. “IMPACT OF DECONTAMINATION […]