ARA’s 73rd Annual Convention coming soon
Manassas, Virginia — October 19, 2016 — One of the biggest recycling events of the year is just around the corner. The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA)’s 73rd Annual Convention and Exposition will take place October 26 to 29, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland and promises to offer four days of extensive educational seminars focused on the […]
New project to demonstrate viability of plastics recycling
Washington, DC — October 19, 2016 — Plastics are some of the most recycled materials in the world. A new project being spearheaded by SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association promises to demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of recycling plastic auto parts. “We want to make sure that our members see the business benefit […]
Axalta announces winners of 2016 Calendar Competition
Glen Mills, Pennsylvania — October 19, 2016 — The competition from across North America was fierce, but Axalta Coating Systems has narrowed down the entries in its 2016 Custom Finishes Calendar Competition to the final dozen who will appear in the 2017 calendar. Custom car owners and builders from across the United States and Canada […]
ICBC launches pedestrian safety campaign
Victoria, British Columbia — October 19, 2016 — Fall typically brings with it a spike in crashes involving pedestrians. This is due in part to students returning to school, with a recent report likening the situation in school zones to the “Wild West,” but the season also brings changes in weather that can make it […]
Spanesi to host KC Mathieu, give away Q5 welder at SEMA
Las Vegas, Nevada — October 19, 2016 — Spanesi is sweetening its SEMA exhibit this year with an appearance by KC Mathieu of KC’s Paint Shop and by giving away a high-ticket item: a Spanesi Q5 3 Torch Synergic Pulse Inverter MIG/MAG Welder. The welder is signed by KC Mathieu, and he will draw the […]
Applications open for Arthur Paulin Scholarship
Ottawa, Ontario — October 19, 2016 — Every student could use a funding boost. AIA Canada has now opened applications for the 2016 Arthur Paulin Scholarship. Scholarship recipients receive $700 to pursue their studies in an automotive aftermarket industry-related program at a Canadian college or university. The scholarships are awarded annually across Canada to qualified […]