Ontario MOE releases ELV processing standards report
By CAR Staff Toronto, Ontario — February 12, 2014 — The Ontario government’s Ministry of Environment (MOE) has released a proposal calling for the implementation of standards concerning the processing of end-of-life vehicles (ELV). The proposed amendments to Regulation 347 under the Environmental Protection Act would standardize the necessary conditions to legally process to-be-retired vehicles so […]
U.K.-based Motorhog Doncaster home to CARS 2014
By Mike Davey London, United Kingdom — February 12, 2014 — The Complete Auto Recycling and Secondary Materials trade show will take place June 5 to 6, 2014 at Motorhog Doncaster in the U.K.. CARS is organized by Environment Media Group, with deadline sponsors Fab Recycling, JCB and JMC Recycling Solutions. CARS 2014 is Europe’s […]
Tire Take Back Days helps recyclers build their communities
By Mike Davey Ottawa, Ontario — January 29, 2013 — Old tires are unsightly and pose serious risks for both human health and the environment. For the last several years, Ontario Tire Stewardship has worked in conjunction with the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) to ensure that old tires are collected and disposed of properly. […]
ARC, Summerhill announce Grants in Gear award winners
Toronto, Ontario — January 22, 2014 — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) and Summerhill Impact have announced the four winners in the inaugural award of the Grants in Gear program. A five-member jury used a scoring matrix to evaluate each application’s potential to achieve their stated environmental results, as well as to deliver against […]
‘Closing the recycling loop’ on the slate for IARC 2014
Brussels, Belgium — January 15, 2013 — New cars and new recycling technologies and an examination of how car manufacturers and auto recyclers can close the recycling loop are two of the topics slated for discussion at the upcoming International Automobile Recycling Congress (IARC). IARC 2014 takes place March 19 to 24 at Hotel Dolce […]
Alberta’s recyclers review 2013 and look forward to 2014
By Steve Cox, AARDA President Steve Cox is the President of the Alberta Automotive Recyclers & Dismantlers Association (AARDA). Edmonton, Alberta — January 15, 2013 — For the most part, 2013 was a pretty good year for Alberta’s automotive recycling industry. Looking back on this past year, I wanted to reflect on some […]
Mickey Vetere: September 28, 1938 December 22, 2013
Mickey Vetere. Toronto, Ontario — January 1, 2014 It is with great regret that we must report the passing of Mickey Vetere, co-owner of Dom’s Auto Parts in Courtice, Ont. He passed away peacefully on December 22, 2013 at Toronto East General at the age of 75. Mickey was the beloved husband of […]
Your Sales Team: Understanding your customers
By Steven Cox, General Manager of Allwest Auto Parts Edmonton, Alberta — December 18, 2013 — In my last article, I discussed a few straight forward practices exercised by some of the most successful salespeople. I want to emphasize that the easiest and most cost efficient way you can increase sales and profitability is through […]
New App unlocks mobile access to Car-Parts database
By Andrew Ardizzi   Car-Part’s new app gives you easy mobile access to the company’s comprenhensive parts database.  Toronto, Ontario — December 18, 2013 — Car-Part.com says their search engine is the easiest and fastest way to search the green parts market. The online parts marketplace is now looking to further add weight to […]
Standard Auto Wreckers featured on CityTV, CTV
Toronto, Ontario — December 4, 2013 — Standard Auto Wreckers has shown up on television not once but twice in recent weeks. First, co-owner David Gold dropped by CityTV’s Breakfast Television to discuss the use of recycled parts in repair and service, and how they can help hold down costs for consumers. You can see […]
