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NEWSHOT STAFFNEW I-CAR CHAIRMANThe recent meeting of the I-CARAustralia Trust and the Board ofManagement held in Sydneyendorsed the election of John Zulianas its new Chairman.Mr Zulian is a leading collisionrepairer in the Adelaide market whohas had a significant influence onthe industry through the Motor TradeAssociation.He is also a member of theMaster Collision Repair Specialistsand the Australian Accident RepairNetwork.Mr Zulian replaces DavidWeatherall who served as theinaugural Chairman since the 2006inception of I-CAR in Australia.In making the announcement, I-CAR Australia Chief ExecutiveOfficer Richard Pratt said the boardacknowledged the significantcommitment by Mr Weatherall in theguidance, support and leadership heprovided in establishing theorganisation locally. “DavidWeatherall’s name is synonymouswith being a leader of change.“His involvement with I-CARenabled the organisation to forgeahead in its formative years,establishing a platform that hasprovided a solid base on which theorganisation can build.”Mr Pratt said I-CAR Australia isembarking on some excitingprograms in the coming years.“And (I-CAR) will continue withits flexible delivery of qualityeducation and training coursesacross an increasing number ofvenues in 2009,” he said.“The momentum and excitementsurrounding I-CAR grows daily as theindustry accepts the challenge ofincreasing professionalism in theindustry and lifting the quality ofcollision damaged vehicle repair.”Mr Zulian is supported by MarkBrady from Brisbane in his role asVice Chairman and Treasurer.ASP FORMS CASIO ALLIANCEBusiness technology company ASP Microcomputers has been appointed theAustralian partner for Casio Japan’s range of Mobile Business Solution products.The products include mobilebarcode terminals and industrialPDAs.ASP Director Robert Kogoi saidthe company was “very excited bythe alliance with such an excellentpartner”.“And we are looking forward toforging strong relationships withCasio Japan,” he said.“The appointment is arecognition that ASP are Australianleaders in providing businesstechnology solutions.“We intend to deliver that samelevel of professionalism andinnovation to both the Casio brandand the respected range of MobileBusiness Solution products inAustralia.”Mr Kogoi said the company’sreputation for providing businesssolutions has been developed overthe past 30 years working withAlready a volume exporter to the MiddleEast region, ACS used the opportunity tocement existing relationships and launch anew range of product released under itsXtreme brand.The new range of multi-plate extremeduty clutch and flywheel packages designedfor use in the Toyota Landruiser and NissanPatrol off-road racing vehicles wasenthusiastically lapped up by visitors to theshow.Once the domain of USA manufacturedclutches, Xtreme’s proven quality andperformance in the Middle Eastern off-roadracing industry has racers literally queuingup to purchase the Aussie bred product.Here in Australia, Xtreme Clutch has beensupplying the off-road racing industry withclutch product for decades.During this time, extensive research anddevelopment has been done in partnershipwith key teams and racers on all levels of thesport.This association has brought about a hugerange of products to suit endlessthousands of Australian businesses,government departments andeducational institutions.ASP’s custom applicationdevelopment has included the FlowControl System for the AustralianBureau of Statistics census 2006and a national barcode system usedin Telstra Payphones to track coincollections from payphones.The company has also developeda system to track parking meter coincollection for Melbourne CityCouncil and a WiFi seed trackingsystem for both the Boomaroo andBall wholesale nurseries.Casio Japan Overseas Marketingand Sales Division Manager, HiroshiInami, said Casio was looking for acompany with broad experience andknowledge in the integration ofsolutions using mobile productswhen choosing a partner for theMobile Business Solution.XTREME GLOBAL REACHAustralian Clutch Services (ACS) recently took part in the AAAA trade mission toAutomechanika Middle East held in Dubai.Australian Clutch Services was part of the AAAAcontingent who attended the Automechanika MiddleEast held in Dubai.applications, including the ability to custommake clutch and flywheel combinations forengine and driveline conversions.For more information, call Xtreme Clutch on08 8300 5000 or visit the websitewww.xtremeclutch.com.au8 AU T O M O T I V E A F T E R M A R K E T M AG A Z I N E AU G U ST 2 0 0 8 www.aaaa.com.au