The Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA) division, apmaTEC (Technical Enhancement Center) is a Canadian-based organization responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of the AVIN/APMA Demonstration Zone Project in Stratford, Ontario. Our objective is to support Small to Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), with the demonstration of their connected/autonomous technology, in a fleet of 20 vehicles (Sedans, CUVs, SUVs, Transit Buses and Utility Trucks), to global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Tier 1 and 2 parts manufacturers, multinational enterprises (MNE) and other potential customers.

About the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA)

The APMA is Canada national association representing OEM producers of parts, equipment, tools, supplies, advanced technology, and services for the worldwide automotive industry. The Association was founded in 1952 and its members account for 90% of independent parts production in Canada. The Association fundamental objective is to promote the Original Equipment (O.E.) automotive supply manufacturing industry both domestically and internationally.

The Association provides important representation to both Federal and Provincial Governments, supports regional government initiatives and creates and executes global marketing initiatives in order to develop trade and business opportunities for the membership. In addition to advocacy, the APMA also provides its members business development solutions as well as guidance and assistance on modernizing their operations to suite the needs of Industry 4.0.