Recycler Registration: OARA 2020 registration now open
Toronto, Ontario — Gear up, auto recyclers— registration for next year’s OARA convention is now open. Next year’s event will be held from Thursday, March 26 through Sunday, March 29 at the Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale in Mississauga, Ont. It will feature a portfolio of exciting events, including a trade show, comprehensive industry seminars and some exciting […]
Fixing it Up: Fix Network team raises $35K for RMHC
Blainville, Quebec — November 13, 2019 – The Fix Network raised more than $35,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charity during its autumnal regional meetings. An annual fundraiser for the family of brands, members of the network raised money at each of the five regional meetings hosted across the Canada. Quebec’s regional meeting raised a whopping $13,500 for […]
Booming in Barrhaven: Myers CARSTAR to cover all areas of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario — Myers CARSTAR Collision is looking to cover all reaches of its Ottawa market by opening the first brand new collision repair facility the city has seen in 20 years. The new facility is currently under construction in Barrhaven, an Ottawa neighbourhood located about 20 km south from the downtown core, marking […]
Jolly Bumper: The 6076 Bumper Stabilizer from Polyvance
The new 6076 Bumper Stabilizer from Polyvance is designed to support large, complex, multi-piece bumpers. It attaches to an existing scissor stand to provide six adjustable anchor points with bungee chords to allow users to precisely support fragile bumper components. This product is particularly useful for work on front bumpers with large grille openings […]
SEMA Sustainability: NABC Recycled Rides gifts six cars at SEMA
Las Vegas, Nevada — Each year at SEMA, the National Auto Body Council (NABC) hosts its Recycled Rides luncheon, where professionals from every sector of the automotive industry gather to watch the NABC give back. NABC presented six deserving Las Vegas, Nevada residents with refurbished vehicles, enabling them to care for their families, enjoy the […]
Todd’s Last Ride: Ontario towers pay tribute to friend and colleague
Pickering, Ontario — The endless rows of parking at the Pickering Flea Markets were lit up by the lights of Ontario’s towers on Wednesday morning as the industry gathered to honour Todd Burgess, who tragically passed in a roadside accident last week. More than 150 towers and trucks gathered for Todd’s Last Ride, a memorial […]
Seeing Green: Japanese OEMs enter India’s recycling ring
Toronto, Ontario — Two OEMs appear to be muscling into the auto recycling industry on a massive scale. Suzuki and Toyota have announced a collaborative venture to open vehicle dismantling facilities in India. The Japanese OEMs expect to open a facility based in Noida, in the northern province of Uttar Pradesh, in 2020. It is […]
