Between the Molds: Ford recycles HP 3D printer powder waste in auto parts
Detroit, Michigan – In line with their recent push to reduce their carbon footprint, Ford is teaming up with HP to reuse spent 3D-printed powders and parts to make injection molded vehicle parts. These newly developed recycled materials are being used to manufacture injection-moulded fuel-line clips on F-250 trucks. This material has better chemical and […]
Brighter Days: Output of U.S. recycling sector up 6.4 percent
Washington, D.C. — The resilience of the global recycling industry was showcased last week at the Institue of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) annual conference and exposition stage as organization President Robin Wiener said U.S. recycling industry output is up 6.4 percent from pre-pandemic levels. “As the industry gathers virtually for our ISRI 2021 annual convention this […]
Putting in the Time: Thorold Auto Parts celebrates Mike Ventresca’s 35th year at the shop
Thorold, Ontario – An auto recycling centre in the Niagara region is giving it up for an industry veteran who has been with Thorold Auto Parts & Recycling for 35 years now, according to a Facebook post from Wednesday. Sales manager, Mike Ventresca, just recently celebrated his 35th year at the shop where he was […]
B-CAR concerned over decrease in utilized parts
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario — December 6, 2018 — The British Columbia Auto Recyclers Division (B-CAR) has been seeing a declining percentage of recycled parts utilized within the province, and is seeking answers. Recyclers who are known as allied subscribers that supply parts for the ICBC, have been experiencing a decline in recycled parts utilization […]
R-1234yf will be put in all new cars by 2021
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — September 3, 2018 — The R-1234yf refrigerant is becoming more common in the air conditioning systems of vehicles, which means more time and money for collision repairers and insurers. Under an Environmental Protection Agency mandate, R-134a will be taken out and R1234yf will be put in all […]
