Hollander’s InPart to power online parts market
By Jeff Sanford Plymouth, Minnesota — February 24, 2016 — The advent of online marketplaces has changed many industries. This has been true in the case of providers of recycled parts in North America, but get ready for the next level of connectivity in the parts market. In a recent conversation with Canadian Auto Recyclers magazine, […]
Uni-Select continues acquisition drive with three deals completed or in the works
By Mike Davey Boucherville, Quebec — February 9, 2016 — Uni-Select has been on something of an acquisition drive over the last year. News has just broken of yet more acquisitions in the works or recently completed for the Quebec-based supplier. Uni-Select has officially acquired all the shares of Pièces d’autos M.A.G. and has entered […]
Mitchell Trends: Parts prices driving increase in repair costs
By Mike Davey San Diego, California — February 9, 2016 — Repairs cost more than they used to, but the reason why might surprise you. According to Greg Horn, Vice President of Industry Relations for Mitchell, the rising cost of parts has had the biggest overall impact on collision repair costs. Horn digs into this […]
Report: 3D Printing to generate $4.3 billion in the auto industry by 2025
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — January 19, 2016 — The subject of 3D printing has been a hot one over the last couple years. The new technology promises to change the way manufacturing is done across the industrial world. A recent report suggests the impact of this new technology on the auto industry could […]
CAR-MS QRP expands, launches online parts locator
Brampton, Ontario — December 16, 2015 — CAR-MS QRP is expanding again, this time in Ontario. The network of professional automotive recyclers also recently announced new members in Atlantic Canada, greatly expanding the network’s coverage. The new facility in Ontario is the second location of Hotch’s Auto Parts, located in Bowmanville. Pat Ryan of CAR-MS […]
Under the hood: Inside the numbers at Fenix Parts
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 24, 2015 — Newly minted publicly-traded recycling conglomerate Fenix Parts has been having a bit of a time convincing investors to get into the stock. The company went public in May at $11 a share. But over the past several months the price of shares has swooned, settling […]
Parts data: SEMA Data Co-op to offer update in advance of 2015 SEMA Show
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 29, 2015 — Every automotive part manufactured represents a wealth of data. Looking deeper, there has been a big push on the part of SEMA to create a stand-alone data repository for suppliers and buyers of parts. The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is “an industry-owned and operated […]
Canadian auto parts maker bets big on the shift to aluminum
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 16, 2015 — Canadian auto parts giant Linamar Corporation announced this week it has tendered an offer for 100 percent of the shares of French aluminum casting firm, Montupet S.A. The deal was billed by Linamar executives as the “latest move to solidify the company as a global […]
ARA Convention 2015
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Carcone’s Auto Recycling receives two honours at ARA Convention
By Mike Davey Charlotte, North Carolina — October 12, 2015 — Congratulations go out to Michael and Carolyn Carcone for their big win at the Automotive Recyclers Assocation (ARA) Annual Convention & Exposition, taking home two prestigious awards. The ARA event took place in Charlotte, North Carolina from October 7 to 10. Owners of Carcone’s […]
