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Automotive Technologies Limited (ATL) are proud to announce that they have been awarded the Mondiale Innovation Award at the recent Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity Awards.

 The Biosecurity Awards attracted 70 entries and ATL was also a finalist for the New Zealand Biosecurity GIA Industry Awards.

The annual awards celebrate people across New Zealand who have gone above and beyond in making positive contributions towards biosecurity by protecting our environment, our taonga, our economy and our way of life.   The winners include leaders, researchers, scientists, communities and innovators.

Biosecurity NZ deputy director-general Penny Nelson says the awards celebrate the individuals and teams who are working hard to ensure Aotearoa is safe from pests and disease.

In 2018 the Ministry for Primary Industries Import Health Standard effectively prohibited importing vehicles from Japan between the months of September and April without having been processed through approved treatment facilities, placing the entire imported vehicle industry at risk.   In quick response to this, ATL successfully designed, built and implemented a purpose-built heat treatment process for the specific treatment of vehicles and were duly recognised for their innovation at the awards ceremony.

  Jacob Bates, General Manager of Automotive Technologies Limited :

 “ATL are incredibly proud to receive this award.    As a New Zealand company, we know a strong biosecurity border is absolutely vital for a successful economy and we are proud of the role that we play in protecting our borders from exotic pests and diseases. 

We strive to provide the highest level of inspections and services to vehicle and wider New Zealand industries, and take great pride in the work that we do.    To be recognised by MPI   for the work and dedication that ATL provide in protecting New Zealand’s borders is extremely satisfying.”

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has stated that from 1 November 2018, any vehicle border inspected with an outstanding airbag recall is to be flagged as 'damaged'.
 
If the vehicle is shipped prior to the recall being completed, the recall will need to be undertaken in New Zealand before the vehicle can be certified for registration and an MR2A issued. This process is likely to incur delays and costs as the manufacturers' agents are entitled to prioritise registered vehicles and potentially charge you for the work.
 
ATL are pleased to confirm that through our Manufacturer Recall Status Check we will be advising customers of affected vehicles  prior to shipping and will be working with suppliers in Japan to implement this process. As per previous correspondence, all checks and procedures implemented by ATL are to be considered as 'additional' to checks and actions taken prior to shipping being ordered and vehicles being delivered to ATL.