Recyclers to bring expertise north of 60
By Janet Taylor Scenes like this in Canada’s north could soon be a thing of the past, thanks to a new project by ARC and Summerhill Impact. Toronto, Ontario — December 4, 2013 — Over the course of the coming year, a group of members of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) will […]
Next generation steps up at ARAAC meeting
Halifax, Nova Scotia — November 20, 2013 — The Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC) is more full of youthful vigor than ever at the conclusion of the association’s annual meeting. The meeting took place at Four Points Hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Dalbert Livingstone, newly elected President of ARAAC, with his wife Tabitha. […]
Ed MacDonald starts term as president, international delegates welcomed at ARA Convention
Phoenix, Arizona — November 20, 2013 — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) met in Phoenix, Ariz. for its 70th Annual Convention and Expo. The program of educational and training sessions was focused in five core areas critical to professional automotive recyclers: executive leadership, parts management and sales, market outreach, safety and environmental compliance, and facility […]
Your Sales Team: Success depends on them
By Steven Cox, General Manager of Allwest Auto Parts Edmonton, Alberta — November 20, 2013 — I have made it a habit to meet with my sales staff for 15 minutes every morning before we open to discuss various sales strategies. After a few years, my subject matter was getting repetitive. This motivated me to […]
CARI consumers’ night a chance for recyclers to network
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — November 20, 2013 — CARI’s annual consumers’ night provided a prime opportunity for recycling professionals to discuss their businesses while enjoying each other’s company. Over 100 recycling consumers were invited to the event, which offered auto recycling professionals the chance to network with their industry colleagues and exchange ideas […]
Web upgrades offers VIN locator, multiple part lookups
Toronto, Ontario — November 6, 2013 — Recent upgrades to association websites should make it easier than ever to source green recycled parts. A sophisticated parts locator network already connects the inventory of hundreds of auto recyclers across the country. The new upgrades should make it easier than ever for collision repair and automotive service […]
SST announces Autoshear hydraulic cat cutter
Milton, Ontario — November 5, 2013 — During the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association’s (OARA) “Cat Drive†in support of the organization’s Employee Scholarship program, Mike McNeice of SST would like to remind all the generous donors that there is a special tool available from his company, specifically for removing catalytic converters. The […]
OARA launches “Cat Drive” in support of Employee Scholarship program
London, Ontario — October 23, 2013 — The Ontario Auto Recyclers Association (OARA) has announced that it is once again running the “Cat Drive” fundraiser in support of the Employee Scholarship program. The Cat Drive runs until the OARA Convention and Trade Show, taking place March 28 to 30 at the Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel. […]
International parts trading hot topic at ARA NY Convention
By Mike Davey Niagara Falls, New York — October 23, 2013 — Even in an age of heightened security, there are advantages to doing business that crosses the Canada/U.S. border. This was illustrated recently at the Automotive Recyclers Association of New York (ARANY) Convention and Trade Show, which took place at Niagara Falls Conference & […]
Buffalo Engine Components sees value in Canadian connections
By Mike Davey Buffalo, New York — October 23, 2013 — It’s not surprising when a U.S. company located close to the border would do business with Canadian firms. What is surprising is when they do a majority of certain types of their business with companies here. Buffalo Engine Components is a family owned operation […]
