Maritime Auto Parts expands with Wayne Giles acquisition
By Jeff Sanford Halifax, Nova Scotia — August 12, 2015 — Automotive recycler Maritime Auto Parts will expand this fall to a new location following the recent acquisition of Wayne Giles Auto Salvage. The head of Maritime Auto Parts, Andrew MacDonald, says he will operate the new location as a second retail facility and a […]
Amber Elenbaas to headline OARA Convention
London, Ontario — August 12, 2015 — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has announced its headline speaker for the 2016 OARA Convention & Trade Show. Amber Elenbaas is a third generation auto recycler who is rapidly becoming a much sought after speaker in the auto recycling industry. The 2016 OARA Convention & Trade Show […]
Fenix reports numbers, hints at acquisitions
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — August 5, 2015 — New publicly-traded recycler, Fenix Parts, has held one of its first public conference calls. The company previously reported financial results for the holding company, Fenix Parts, as well as the financial statements for some of its founding companies. Today’s release updated the financials for the […]
Tire Take Back 2015 raises $115,876 for The Sunshine Foundation
Toronto, Ontario — July 29, 2015 — Earlier this year in June, as part of the sixth annual Tire Take Back event, Ontarians came together to collect tires in order to fulfill the dreams of Ontario children within The Sunshine Foundation of Canada’s network. Between June 1 and 6, Ontarians were encouraged to drop off […]
Dave Blayden: 1957 – 2015
Winnipeg, Manitoba — July 16, 2015 — It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dave Blayden, owner of Kildonan Auto Parts, at the age of 58 years. Blayden was a founding Board Member of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) representing the Automotive Recyclers of Manitoba (ARM) as far back as 1992 […]
Hollander Regional Training Summit series touches down in Detroit
Minneapolis, Minnesota — July 2, 2015 Hollander has announced that the company will host its third Regional Training Summit in Detroit, Michigan. The next instalment of the series will be held at the Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest on August 29. The company says the full-day summit aims to increase yard efficiency and profitability with […]
New research compares auto recycling around the world
Toronto, Ontario — June 30, 2015 A new paper published in the Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management seeks to compare end-of-life vehicle (ELV) recycling systems around the world. According to the paper, ELVs have become a global concern as automobiles have become popular worldwide. An international workshop was held to gather data and […]
Threads of Life joins Car Heaven charities
Toronto, Ontario — June 30, 2015 A new charity has joined the Car Heaven roster: Threads of Life, an organization that helps families of workplace tragedy along their journey of healing by providing support programs and services. Threads of Life offers numerous supports to families coping with a workplace injury or fatality. The organization provides […]
Volleyball team sees tremendous support from auto recycling industry
By Steve Fletcher London, Ontario — June 17, 2015 — This season, the Forest City 15U Green Team from London, Ontario had a very successful volleyball season, in part due to good coaching, talented athletes, dedicated parents — and the support of the Canadian auto recycling industry. As Managing Director of the Automotive Recyclers of […]
Tire Take Back 2015 continues to grow with farmers in the mix
London, Ontario — June 17, 2015 By Mike Davey For the last six years, the Tire Take Back event has been turning discarded tires into community benefits and helping to fulfill dreams for kids. This year marks six years of The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) raising funds for Sunshine Foundation through its Tire Take […]
