How access to the right data makes all the difference
By David Gold I’m on my way home from the Automotive Recyclers Association’s 74th Annual Convention and Exposition as I write this. This was my first convention as President of the ARA. It seems like a good time to reflect on the changing dynamics of the auto recycling industry. I recall a conversation at last […]
LKQ on salvaging cars after hurricanes
Toronto, Ontario — November 22, 2017 — This past summer saw some of the worst natural disasters of the decade hitting parts of the United States. Among the many industries affected by natural disasters stands the automotive recycling industry. CCC reported more than 300,000 vehicles were declared total losses following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, said LKQ […]
The OARA invites you to its 2018 convention and trade show
Markham, Ontario — November 22, 2017 — It’s never too early to start planning for the next OARA Convention. The 2018 event will take place from March 22-24, 2018, at Hilton Toronto, in Markham, Ontario. At a glance, next year’s show will include a silent auction, a Progi meeting (for direct members only), a charity […]
Premiere Services wants to help keep claims ‘green’
By Erin McLaughlin Toronto, Ontario —November 22, 2017 — The year was 1991 when Mark Puente’s stereo was stolen from his car. His insurance carrier paid him for his loss, but he was on his own to get it replaced. He knew there had to be a better way. The experience led him to found Premiere […]
3RV Participation adopted at the ARPAC annual conference members on September 15, 2017
Boucherville, Quebec — November 8, 2017 — As of January 1, 2018, all ARPAC members will start adding a 2% 3RV stake to every sales invoice for used car or truck parts. This 2% 3RV Participation will replace, as of January 1, 2018, the $ 5 per invoice or 10% off of pieces costing less […]
David Gold Becomes President of the Automotive Recyclers Association
Manassas, Virginia — November 4 — Professional automotive recycler David Gold, Executive Vice President and President of Fenix Parts Canada, was welcomed as the new president of the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) during the organization’s 74th Annual Convention and Exposition in Dallas, Texas. Prior to his naming as president, Gold had served as Secretary, Second Vice […]
The 2017 ARA convention and trade-show wraps successfully in Dallas
Dallas, Texas — November 4, 2017 — This year’s annual convention and trade-show attracted over 900 delegates, 96 exhibiting companies, 31 presentations and 16 countries represented. Among the many highlights of the show, David Gold, from Standard Auto Wreckers in Toronto, was installed as ARA President in the gavel passing ceremony during the awards banquet. […]
Showing the public how we do what we do
By David Gold Auto recyclers regularly give tours of their operations for a variety of reasons. Sometimes we are asked to partake in community programs. Sometimes we are asked to teach a little bit about recycling and re-use or about our products. Very often, people outside the industry marvel at the level of complexity involved […]
Registration is still open for the 74th Annual ARA Convention and Exposition
Dallas, Texas — October 24, 2017 — Registration is still open for the upcoming annual ARA Convention and Exposition, taking place from November 1st to 4th at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Dallas, Texas. The Automotive Recyclers of Canada is affiliated with the ARA, and a number of Canadians have held positions on the board. […]
PartCycle.com: “A flawless way to sell parts online” Says Past ARA President, Mike Swift
Florence, Alabama — October 18, 2017 — PartCycle Technologies recently announced its attendance at the 74th Annual Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) Convention and Expo, taking place November 2-4 in Dallas, Texas. This year the PartCycle team attends with an endorsement from ARA’s 2015-2016 President, Mike Swift, owner of Swift’s Trails End Auto Recycling in Des Moines, IA, and one of the […]
