Tech Talk: Startup raises US$6.5 million for parts ordering platform
North Bay, Ontario — Apfusion, a B2B software company focused on the automotive aftermarket, has raised US$6.5 million in seed financing during a funding round co-led by Left Lane Capital and Bedrock Capital, with participation from Mantis VC, Shrug Capital and a group of angel investors including Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen and Cargomatic co-founder Brett […]
Annual Conference: ARA heading to Birmingham, Alabama in October
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers Association is hosting its 82nd Annual Convention & Expo in Birmingham, Alabama on October 15 to 18, 2025. This flagship event aims to be the industry’s premier gathering for North American recyclers, vendors and thought leaders, offering policy updates, product showcases, educational programming and networking opportunities. The 2025 agenda […]
New Member: IAC joins OARA as an associate member
Toronto, Ontario — International Automotive Consulting is the newest associate member of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association. Led by Greg Aguilera (pictured), IAC specializes in providing automotive recycling businesses with operational optimization, leadership development and technical consulting, as well as training in the safe dismantling of electric and hybrid vehicles. The firm is known for […]
