PPE Philanthropy: ARAAC donate 1,000 N95 masks throughout Atlantic Canada
Fredericton, New Brunswick — The Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC) recently made a donation of 1,000 N95 masks to be distributed in communities throughout Atlantic Canada. Trevor Kingsbury from Wholesale Auto Part Warehouses coordinated the purchase of a large number of masks and then reached out to his auto recycler customers to help […]
Into the Electric Era: ARC to publish whitepaper on EV recycling
Toronto, Ontario — Brenda Yu, a research intern for the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) has spent her summer gathering crucial information for Canada’s auto recycling industry. The whitepaper—to be published in the Fall of 2020—will focus on the areas of electric vehicle battery recycling and the variety of reuse opportunities in the industry. According […]
Kendale Truck Parts Now Shipping Parts Canada Wide
Edmonton, Alberta — December 02, 2017 — Like many auto recyclers across Canada, Kendale Truck Parts defies the stereotypical views associated with salvages yards. The company, which has been in business for over 65 years, has always invested in the latest technologies for the automotive parts world. This has allowed them to grow continuously and […]
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) will renew a quarter of its bus fleet by 2021, resulting in nearly 500 EOV to be recycled.
Montreal, Quebec — December 6, 2017 — Montreal’s new mayor, Valérie Plante, promised to add 300 new buses for the city during her election campaign. The Société de Transport de Montréal (STM) also plans the scrapping of hundreds of buses by 2021. According to a statement published in October, nearly 500 used buses will have […]
The problem with EV batteries: Nissan and Eaton look to reuse before recycling
Toronto, Ontario — December 6, 2017 — Renewable energy, both at the utility and residential levels, brings numerous benefits to our environment although it also comes with its fair share of challenges. With millions of electric cars expected to hit the road in the years to come, some concerns have been raised about EV battery recycling […]
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 […]
