ARA at 75: greener, not meaner: ARA logo rebrand celebrates new environmental direction

The Automotive Recyclers Association's new logo.

January 17, 2018 — Washington, D.C, United States — On Monday, January 8, The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) revealed its new logo. Beyond being a simple update of the organization’s historic vehicle and globe, the blue vehicle on a green logo is a celebration of the association’s new, environmentally aware direction. In a statement, the […]

Auto recycler commissions Abbotsford’s largest mural

Artist Dean Lauze discusses the 160-foot mural he created for Empire Abbotsford on Friday during an unveiling celebration. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford, Ontario — January 17, 2018 — Auto recycler Empire Abbotsford is now home to Abbotsford’s largest mural – a painting of a scene depicting and celebrating the area’s agricultural history. The 160-foot-long piece, created by Mission artist Dean Lauze of D’Arts with the assistance of his wife Christina and son Josh, is titled “Valley […]