The OARA invites you to its 2018 convention and trade show

The 2018 OARA Convention and Trade show takes place from March 22-24, 2018. Don't miss out!

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’

Mark Puente, Chief Executing Officer at Premiere Services.

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 […]

David Gold Becomes President of the Automotive Recyclers Association

Immediate Past President of ARA, RD Hopper, with new ARA President, David Gold.

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

This year’s annual convention and trade-show attracted over 900 delegates, 96 exhibiting companies, 31 presentations and 16 countries represented.

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

"At the end of the day, it’s all about providing our people with a line of sight to the products that we have available while making sure those products are available to your industry."

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

Join associates from around the world at the premier event of the industry, which is ripe with opportunities to learn about new products and services while networking with colleagues.

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

"ARA is the global voice of the professional automotive industry and they set the bar very high for quality part inventory standards and customer service practices," says Andy Alonso, PartCycle's co-founder.

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 […]

The inaugural ARNE convention

The inaugural Auto Recyclers Northeast (ARNE), gathered over 300 automotive recycling leaders, employees, sponsors and supporters from across the North Eastern states & neighbouring Canadian Provinces in Albany, New York.

Albany, New-York — October 4, 2017 — The inaugural Auto Recyclers Northeast (ARNE), gathered over 300automotive recycling leaders, employees, sponsors and supporters from across the North Eastern states & neighbouring Canadian Provinces in Albany, New York. Spearheaded by the Automotive Recyclers Association of New York (ARANY), the vision for ARNE came about through conversations starting […]

KAR Auction Services acquires remaining interest in TradeRev mobile app auction platform

KAR Auction Services has acquired the remaining interest in Nth Gen Software ("TradeRev"), a mobile app and desktop solution that facilitates real-time dealer-to-dealer vehicle auctions.

Carmel, Indiana — October 3, 2017 — KAR Auction Services has acquired the remaining interest in Nth Gen Software (“TradeRev”), a mobile app and desktop solution that facilitates real-time dealer-to-dealer vehicle auctions. KAR purchased a 50 percent stake in TradeRev in 2014 and acquired the remaining interest recently for $50 million in cash and an additional $75 million over […]