Recycling Required: Dom Vetere says auto recyclers are absolutely essential
Toronto, Ontario — Dom Vetere, owner of Dom’s Auto Parts, says auto recyclers are absolutely an essential service to both the supply chain and the general public amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “The OEM and aftermarket industries are having issues with parts supply,” says Vetere. “As recyclers, we have those parts, and that enables us to […]
OARA’s Au Revoir: Keynote speaker at cancelled conference addresses recyclers
Toronto, Ontario — The keynote speaker set to address the now-canceled Ontario Auto Recyclers Association Conference and Tradeshow has released a statement to Canada’s recycling community. “I cannot express how sorry we are that the OARA conference was postponed. No matter how painful it will be for everyone, the deferral of the conference, for the […]
Accelerated Approach: What COVID-19 could mean for automotive recycling
Toronto, Ontario — With the coronavirus slowly putting a damper on business operations worldwide, industry analysts are suggesting the automotive sector could grasp this time of turbulence as an opportunity to up the global auto recycling game. With pending parts shortages likely coming to North America in the coming weeks, car recycling companies are being […]
On the Up: Car-Part Pro helps drive used parts usage in Saskatchewan
Regina, Saskatchewan — Last weekend at the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairer’s (SAAR) Spring Conference, Tom Julius, director of business development for Car-Part.com delivered a presentation highlighting how Car-Part’s Interchange Plus (CPI+) program has helped drive used parts usage in Saskatchewan. According to the presentation, used parts usage in Saskatchewan has jumped from four percent […]
Coronavirus Cancellations: 2020 OARA Convention and Trade Show postponed
Toronto, Ontario — Steve Fletcher, executive director of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has announced that the 2020 OARA Convention and Trade Show has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The convention was originally scheduled to run from March 26 through March 28, 2020, at the Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale but, due to the World […]
Targeted Tactics: London, Ont. recycler left ‘insulted’ after visit from undercover officer
London, Ontario — A recycling business manager in London, Ont. was left “insulted” after an undercover bylaw officer charged his facility in a sting operation. Charlie Gelinas is the manager of Specialized Recycling, a business targeted by undercover officers in January as the city aimed to crack down on the illegal sale of stolen goods, […]
Business As Usual: No change to Ontario’s handling of EV batteries
Toronto, Ontario — A decision has come from Ontario’s Ministry of Environment to not include large automotive batteries, such as lead-acid and larger hybrid or EV batteries, in new battery regulations for Ontario. Based on the feedback received by the provincial government, Ontario has removed all regulatory requirements for large batteries used for automotive applications, […]
Autumnal Event: The ARA heads to Reno for its Annual Convention and Exposition
February 20, 2020 — Toronto, Ontario — The Auto Recycling Association’s 77th Annual Convention and Exposition will be held in Reno, Nevada this autumn. Showcase your company in front of attendees at one of the world’s largest gatherings of automotive recycling professionals. To be held at the Peppermill Resort on November 11-14, the exhibition will […]
Association Accession: Scott Robertson succeeds Chad Counselman as ARA President
Toronto, Ontario — February 25, 2020–Scott Robertson will succeed Chad Counselman as the president of the Auto Recyclers Association. Counselman, who took on the position in October, resigned in order to accept a new position with an Australian company All Auto Recalls. He will remain on the ARA board. Robertson, who had been serving as […]
Dismantling Misconceptions: Standard Auto Wreckers’ David Gold talks ‘junkyard’ stigmas on AutoShow LIVE
Toronto, Ontario — Last Sunday, David Gold, president of Standard Auto Wreckers, took to the Canadian International AutoShow stage to set automotive recycling’s record straight, unpacking the ‘junkyard’ stigma surrounding the sector and how Standard Auto Wreckers does its part to combat misconceptions. Alongside interviewer Norris McDonald from the Toronto Star Wheels, Gold said he […]
