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A Certifiers Perspective on Vehicle Modifications

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  • Friday 9th - Saturday 10th June, 2023
  • Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Glenelg Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101

What are the pitfalls and challenges for licenced certifiers? How can our industry work together to support the car owner’s journey from modification to registration? This session will start with a short keynote presentation followed by a panel discussion.

David Blythe

Principal Engineer

DB Autotech

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David Blythe
David Blythe – CPEng, RPEQ. David works in his business, DB Autotoech, as an independent vehicle compliance engineer. DB Autotech specialises in state and federal approvals for manufacturers of aftermarket vehicle build kits, components and Second Stage Manufacture builds. DB Autotech has been a light and heavy vehicle engineering consultancy since 2008. Previous to this David was employed in the OEM automotive industry since 1997 for Holden, Ford, Roush UK and Bosch as a powertrain test and development engineer – specialising in the area of future model vehicle engine management system calibration.
David Blythe – CPEng, RPEQ. David works in his business, DB Autotoech, as an independent vehicle compliance engineer. DB Autotech specialises in state and federal approvals for manufacturers of aftermarket vehicle build kits, components and Second Stage Manufacture builds. DB Autotech has been a light and heavy vehicle engineering consultancy since 2008. Previous to this David was employed in the OEM automotive industry since 1997 for Holden, Ford, Roush UK and Bosch as a powertrain test and development engineer – specialising in the area of future model vehicle engine management system calibration.
Joseph Butterworth

Mechanical Engineer

Custom Vehicle Services

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Joseph Butterworth
Joseph has been the Managing Director of Custom Vehicle Services since 2004.  Queensland and NSW approved vehicle certifier. Joseph started his career in the automotive industry back in 1999 in the certification of imported USA vehicles and the design of left to right hand drive conversions. More recently their focus has changed to Second Stage Manufacturing and ADR testing. Custom Vehicle Services perform a wide array of vehicle testing from motorcycle to trucks, cars, trailers, mobile cranes and vehicle for people with reduced access. 
Joseph has been the Managing Director of Custom Vehicle Services since 2004.  Queensland and NSW approved vehicle certifier. Joseph started his career in the automotive industry back in 1999 in the certification of imported USA vehicles and the design of left to right hand drive conversions. More recently their focus has changed to Second Stage Manufacturing and ADR testing. Custom Vehicle Services perform a wide array of vehicle testing from motorcycle to trucks, cars, trailers, mobile cranes and vehicle for people with reduced access. 
Andrew Goddard

Managing Director

Cruisemaster

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Andrew Goddard
Andrew is the General Manager of Cruisemaster- formerly Vehicle Components in Brisbane. Having worked through the engineering R&D and product development divisions at Vehicle Components and TJM Products, Andrew has a wealth of Australian design and manufacturing experience. With a strong focus on Australian manufacturing, Cruisemaster is an industry leader in trailer coupling and suspension components. Andrew is also an Approved Person in Queensland holding certifications for many codes and is involved in multiple industry collaboration groups.
Andrew is the General Manager of Cruisemaster- formerly Vehicle Components in Brisbane. Having worked through the engineering R&D and product development divisions at Vehicle Components and TJM Products, Andrew has a wealth of Australian design and manufacturing experience. With a strong focus on Australian manufacturing, Cruisemaster is an industry leader in trailer coupling and suspension components. Andrew is also an Approved Person in Queensland holding certifications for many codes and is involved in multiple industry collaboration groups.