The annual AARDA 2017 conference

This year’s event saw a record number of participants with 95 attendees.

Calgary, Alberta — October 2, 2017 — The 2017 AARDA (Alberta Automotive Auto Recyclers And Dismantlers Association) annual meeting was held recently at the Grey Eagle Resort and Casino in Calgary. This year’s event saw a record number of participants with 95 attendees. The weekend began with an industry meeting. For the very first time […]

The Annual 2017 ARPAC Conference

Mr. Gabriel Lussier, was honoured during the banquet on Saturday evening, receiving the "ARPAC Award for Excellence and Innovation Roger Fugère Sr."

Boucherville, Québec — September 25, 2017 – This year’s ARPAC conference was organized by the Centre du Camion Lussier in Ste-Julie, Québec. The facility is a member of ARPAC and is also celebrating its 50th anniversary. Its founder and owner, Mr. Gabriel Lussier, was honoured during the banquet on Saturday evening, receiving the “ARPAC Award […]

Ontario students transform Artscape Youngplace using recycled rubber tires

Councillor Mike Layton and Ontario Tire Stewardship Executive Director, Andrew Horsman test The Shaw Bench.

Toronto, Ontario — September 19, 2017 — Inventive minds collaborated to re-design the community space revealed today at a popular community cultural hub in Toronto, Artscape Youngplace. Sparked by the Ontario Tire Stewardship’s (OTS) third Design Challenge, University of Toronto Landscape Design and Sheridan College Industrial Design students used the equivalent of 854 recycled tires to create the environmentally sustainable space […]

In Memoriam: Jack Isaac Cohen of Jasper Auto Parts

Jack Cohen (right) with Colin McKean, Executive Director of the BC Environmental Association.

By Ian Hope Edmonton, Alberta — September 13, 2017 — Alberta has lost an industry icon with the passing of Jack Cohen, better known as “Jasper Jack.” He passed away on September 4, 2017 surrounded by his family which included his wife of 52 years, Marilyn, and his children Max, Cherie and Dave. It’s hard […]

Global View: Delegates highlight world recycling issues at IRT

Steve Fletcher of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada at the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling. The event drew representation from around the world.

By Alex Dugas Niagara Falls, Ontario — September 8, 2017 — The International Roundtable of Automotive Recyclers (IRT) took place recently in Niagara Falls. The event gathered an international crowd as leaders of the automotive recycling industry travelled from far and wide to discuss the state of the industry. Participants were given the chance to […]

Think Global, Tour Local: International experts visit Canadian auto recyclers

Auto recycling experts from around the world gathered in Niagara Falls for the 2017 International Roundtable on Auto Recycling. The event included tours of Miller's Auto Recycling and Thorold Auto Parts.

By Alex Dugas   Niagara Falls, Ontario — September 7, 2017 — The International Roundtable of Automotive Recyclers (IRT) kicked off this week in beautiful Niagara Falls. This year’s event gathered automotive recyclers from around the world, including speakers from Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, India and Canada.   Canadian Auto Recyclers magazine was right […]

ARPAC calls on stakeholders to report fraudulent ads

The automotive recyclers association of Quebec (ARPAC) recently held a meeting with the Quebec Office of Consumer Protection to address the issue of illegal recyclers within the province.

St-Jérôme, Québec — August 30, 2017 – The automotive recyclers association of Quebec (ARPAC) recently held a meeting with the Quebec Office of Consumer Protection to address the issue of illegal recyclers within the province. According to the association, illegal recyclers have been advertising false services for some time and continue their activities with impunity […]

Fenix Parts net revenues picked up in fourth quarter

Fenix Parts recently announced fourth quarter and full year 2016 results.

Westchester, Illinois — August 30, 2017 — Fenix Parts has recently announced its fourth quarter and full year 2016 results. Consolidated net revenues were $33.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2016, compared to $32.5 million in the third quarter of 2016, and $31.3 million on a pro forma combined basis in the fourth quarter […]

Tire Take Back 2017 raises over $54,000 for Sunshine Foundation

The Sunshine Foundation of Canada receives a donation of $54,528 at the Tire Take Back event, held at P&G Auto Parts. From left to right: Sarah Lashbrook, Heidi Spannbauer, Darrell Pitman, Steve Fletcher and Chris Pitman.

Toronto, Ontario — August 28, 2017 — A celebration was recently held in culmination of the annual Tire Take Back program, a collaborative community fundraiser organized by the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) and the Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS) with support from registered tire haulers and processors, and in association with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), working together […]