In Memoriam: Jack Isaac Cohen of Jasper Auto Parts

Jack Cohen (right) with Colin McKean, Executive Director of the BC Environmental Association.

By Ian Hope Edmonton, Alberta — September 13, 2017 — Alberta has lost an industry icon with the passing of Jack Cohen, better known as “Jasper Jack.” He passed away on September 4, 2017 surrounded by his family which included his wife of 52 years, Marilyn, and his children Max, Cherie and Dave. It’s hard […]

Global View: Delegates highlight world recycling issues at IRT

Steve Fletcher of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada at the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling. The event drew representation from around the world.

By Alex Dugas Niagara Falls, Ontario — September 8, 2017 — The International Roundtable of Automotive Recyclers (IRT) took place recently in Niagara Falls. The event gathered an international crowd as leaders of the automotive recycling industry travelled from far and wide to discuss the state of the industry. Participants were given the chance to […]

Think Global, Tour Local: International experts visit Canadian auto recyclers

Auto recycling experts from around the world gathered in Niagara Falls for the 2017 International Roundtable on Auto Recycling. The event included tours of Miller's Auto Recycling and Thorold Auto Parts.

By Alex Dugas   Niagara Falls, Ontario — September 7, 2017 — The International Roundtable of Automotive Recyclers (IRT) kicked off this week in beautiful Niagara Falls. This year’s event gathered automotive recyclers from around the world, including speakers from Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, India and Canada.   Canadian Auto Recyclers magazine was right […]