Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA)

The Automotive Aftermarket Industry is concerned with manufacturing, re-manufacturing, wholesaling, distribution and retailing of all vehicle parts, accessories, tools, equipment and services...except those products which are used in the manufacturing of original equipment.

The Federation of Automotive Products Manufacturers (FAPM) is an association of manufacturers engaged in the production of a comprehensive range of automotive products. It was formed in 1958 and currently consists of some 176 member companies, employing more than 40,000 people with sales of over $8.5 billion.

FAPM is recognised by politicians, government officials and the industry at large as "The Voice of the Automotive Components Industry". Regular consultation is maintained with State and Federal Governments, the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science and Research and the vehicle builders to discuss matters affecting the industry.

Capricorn Society Limited is the largest independent automotive parts buying co-operative in the southern hemisphere, providing the majority of parts and services to mechanical workshops, service stations and smash repairers throughout its three countries of operation - Australia, New Zealand and the Republic of South Africa.

It acts as a critical intermediary in the automotive value chain by facilitating strategic partnerships between its members and leading automotive suppliers. The idea behind a co-operative like Capricorn is simple, it's all based on people working together.

AIDN functions through a National Secretariat and facilitates effective and efficient communications between State bodies and Federal Government Departments, in particular the Department of Defence and the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources.

AIDN also represents member bodies on Department of Defence fora and at relevant seminars.

Importantly, AIDN represents the SME perspective in the development of Defence Industry Policy.

FDA's commitments includes a social responsibility and we have developed a relationship with Victoria University in Melbourne that has had students working at the company on various projects.

Part of this was a joint funding with the Victorian Government for student development in a partnership program. FDA believes most of its customers are extremely confident of the future and we share that passion for Australia's youth and its manufacturing base.