Fenix Parts reports loss, but improved business
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — July 5, 2016 — Auto recycling conglomerate Fenix Parts has announced its first quarter 2016 results this past week. While the company reported a loss, the underlying business seems to be doing well. The company recorded a net loss of $41 million for the quarter, or $1.97 per share. […]
Hollander – eBay Technology Summit to focus on eCommerce for auto recyclers
Plymouth, Minnesota — June 29, 2016 — Hollander and eBay Motors are teaming up to present the Hollander – eBay Technology Summit, taking place August 11 to 13, 2016, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. According to a statement from Hollander, the event will provide eCommerce ideas, solutions, best practices and training to help automotive recyclers become more […]
ARPAC golf tournament raises funds for Lighthouse Children and Families
Montreal, Quebec — June 29, 2016 — Quebec’s automotive recycling association, ARPAC, has announced the successful completion of its annual golf tournament. The 19th Annual ARPAC Foundation Golf Tournament was held at the Golf Club of the Island of Montreal. As usual when it comes to industry golf tournaments, there was more to the event than […]
ARAAC Annual Meeting includes trade show for the first time
Halifax, Nova Scotia — June 15, 2016 — The Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC) has concluded its annual meeting for 2016. Previously, the association had met twice a year in the spring and fall. This year the decision was made to move to one larger meeting. Judging by attendance, it seems like ARAAC […]
Tire Take 2016 helps fulfill dreams
Toronto, Ontario — June 15, 2016 — Tire Take Back has officially concluded for another year, but its positive impacts will continue throughout the rest of 2016 and beyond. This year marks the seventh annual Tire Take Back event, a joint effort of Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) and Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS), in conjunction […]
OARA announces scholarship recipients for 2016/2017
London, Ontario – June 1, 2016 — The Board of Directors of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the post-secondary education funding for 2016/2017. The Scholarship Program generates funds from a number of sources, all culminating at the OARA Conference. The annual “cat drive,” where member recyclers are […]
Scout Environmental honours Golden Switch Award recipients
By Alan Sovran Toronto, Ontario — June 1, 2016 — Switch Out, Canada’s national automotive mercury switch recovery program, would like to take the opportunity to recognize the outstanding and continued efforts of the automotive recyclers that participate in the program. Over 950 businesses from across Canada have recovered mercury switches from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) […]
Tire Take Back 2016 officially underway
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — June 1, 2016 — Tire Take Back 2016 is officially underway at participating auto recycling facilities across Ontario. This year marks the seventh annual Tire Take Back event. Tire Take Back is a joint effort of Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) and Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS), in conjunction with […]
Ford to recycle CO2 into automotive foams
Dearborn, Michigan — May 18, 2016 — It’s definitely automotive recycling, but not as we know it. Ford has announced it has begun to formulate and test new foam and plastic components using carbon dioxide (CO2) as feedstock. According to a statement from Ford, researchers expect to see the new biomaterials in Ford production vehicles […]
Auto recyclers across Canada celebrate Wally Dingman’s 50th birthday
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario — May 12, 2016 — Greetings and good wishes are pouring in to celebrate the 50th birthday of Wally Dingman, Chairman of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) and the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC). A rock solid mainstay of the auto recycling association world in Canada, Dingman has been the Chairman of […]
