Event of the Year: Agenda released for OARA Convention and Trade Show
Niagara Falls, Ontario — The official agenda for the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) 2025 Convention and Trade Show has been released, featuring two facility tours; an invite-only recycled auto parts stakeholder roundtable with aftermarket industry members; seven compelling presentations and 24 sponsoring companies—not to mention an exhilarating trade show on Friday afternoon. On Thursday, […]
ARC releases statement on U.S. tariffs; urges consumers to buy Canadian
Ottawa, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) released a statement to the industry following U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of 25 percent tariffs on Canadian imports. “[This is] a move widely interpreted as politically motived rather than a sound monetary policing or cooperative efforts to benefit mutual interests,” wrote the organization in a […]
Mat’s Minutes: My first visit to Cyclic Materials; a tour recap
By Mat Dagonas, executive director, Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association Cyclic Materials is making waves in the recycling industry with its groundbreaking technology and rapid growth. During my recent facility tour, I had the opportunity to witness firsthand how this company is redefining material recovery and setting new standards for sustainability. At the core of Cyclic […]
Teaming with SK tes: BMW to recycle, reuse end-of-life EV battery components; plans to expand program to Canada
Munich, Germany — BMW has partnered with SK tes, a “technology lifecycle” solution provider, to recycle cobalt, nickel and lithium from used EV batteries. These recycled components will be returned to the value chain to make new batteries. The OEM announced the news in a Jan. 13 press release, wherein it said that moving forward, […]
Electric Haze: Only 20 percent of ICBC salvaged EVs successfully rebuilt in 2023, says BCAR analysis
Victoria, British Columbia — An Automotive Retailers Association B.C. Auto Recyclers’ Division (BCAR) summary analysis on EVs sold via ICBC auctions in 2023 and their rebuild and inspection rates reveals that, despite a high number of EVs being designated for rebuilding, only 20 percent of these vehicles were successfully rebuilt to pass the Commercial Vehicle […]
Lotzkar to Lead: Jacqueline Lotzkar appointed president and CEO of CARI
Vancouver, British Columbia — The Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacqueline Lotzkar as its new President and CEO, effective February 3. Lotzkar brings extensive experience in the recycling sector to her new role. She has been recognized globally and was recently named one of the Top 100 […]
Farewell to Fletcher: Wally Dingman to serve as executive director, ARC, effective April 1
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Wally Dingman will serve as the organization’s new Executive Director replacing Steve Fletcher, effective April 1, 2025. Dingman has been a fixture in the auto recycling sector as the previous Chairman of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) […]
Eric at OARA: Eric Wilbert of Wilbert Family Enterprises to deliver OARA Convention keynote industry address
Niagara Falls, Ontario — Eric Wilbert of Wilbert Family Enterprises–who was recently named president of the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA)–will deliver the keynote industry address at the 2025 Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) Convention. Wilbert was born and raised in Western New York working for the family business that was founded in 1952. Today, Wilbert’s […]
In the Name of the Industry: Chinese association joins in supporting the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recycling Industry Development Committee (CARIDC), recently formed by the China Association for Economic Development in Asia (CAEDA), has agreed to be involved with the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT). CAEDA is a national social organization established under the guidance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic […]
Marketplace Transformation: Car-Part.com’s Jeff Schroder and Dave Picking of Eladene explain the use of data, AI in parts searching
Toronto, Ontario — This past Tuesday, the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT) hosted its webinar, “How Data and Designation Are Transforming Auto Recycling,” featuring industry leaders Jeff Schroder from Car-Part.com and Dave Picking from Eladene Systems. The session focused on the pivotal role of data integration and artificial intelligence in reshaping the auto recycling […]
