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 […]

Meet Mat: Incoming OARA Executive Director Mathieu Dagonas introduces himself to members

Toronto, Ontario – Mathieu Dagonas, the newly appointed executive director of the Ontario Association of Automotive Recyclers (OARA), recently hosted a virtual Meet and Greet via Zoom, drawing approximately 15 members from across the province. The event provided a platform for Dagonas to connect with OARA members in an informal setting, allowing him to share […]

On EVs: ARAAC President Andrew MacDonald speaks on EV repair, recycling at EV Repair Tour Halifax, supported by Fix Network

Halifax, Nova Scotia — Collision Repair magazine concluded its cross-Canada EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, this October, with a final stop in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This event, which featured stops in Toronto, Ontario; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; Calgary, Alberta; Vancouver, British Columbia; Montreal, Quebec, and Halifax, Nova Scotia, brought all verticals of the collision repair […]

Global Reach: Steve Fletcher hosts Global Best Practices panel at ARA Convention and Expo

Reno, Nevada — Steve Fletcher, managing director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) had the opportunity to host a Global Best Practices panel discussion at the recent Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) Convention and Expo. The panel featured speakers from around the world, including Martijn Traas from Van der Ven Automotive Recycling in the Netherlands; […]