Automotive Recyclers’ Association whitepaper highlights impact of unreliable health data on BEV lifecycle
Virginia, United States — The Automotive Recyclers’ Association (ARA) and Rejoule, a company dedicated to battery diagnostic technologies, have released a joint whitepaper to detail the complexities currently surrounding the management of electric vehicles through their lifecycle—particularly the scarcity of resources available for end-of-life EV battery management in the current market. The companies stress that […]
Vegas Bound: Institute of Scrap and Recycling Industries 2024 Convention & Expo to be held in Las Vegas April 15-18
Las Vegas, Nevada — The Institute of Scrap and Recycling Industries (ISRI) will host its 2024 Convention and Exposition from April 15 through April 18 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Touted as the largest recycled materials industry event in the world, ISRI says the event will bring more than 6,000 industry professionals together […]
Battery Benefits: New Jersey establishes EV battery recycling legislation
New Jersey, United States — The U.S. state of New Jersey’s Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Management Act has been passed and approved as of January 8, 2024, marking the first American state to create industry guidance for the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. The act requires manufacturers to be responsible for the collection and management […]
In Memoriam: Evan Charles Miller, 1984-2024
Fort Erie, Ontario — Collision Repair is extending sincere condolences to the entire Miller family and the Miller’s Auto Recycling team regarding the sudden loss of Evan Charles Miller. The operator of Miller Metal in Fort Erie, Ontario, Evan was a self-taught metal fabricator for more than nine years and was responsible for a number […]
Look at This Lineup: OARA unveils 2024 Convention & Trade Show schedule
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has released its 2024 annual Convention & Trade Show schedule, slated for March 21 through March 23 at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre in Markham, Ont. An OARA Board Meeting will take place on Thursday, March 21 before the festivities fully kick off at 1 […]
Sourcing Sustainability: Volvo to use recycled sheet metal by 2026
Toronto, Ontario — Volvo says it has secured access to near-zero emission primary and recycled sheet metal and plans to use it in an upcoming car program. Volvo will be sourcing its steel from Swedish company SSAB and plans to begin using the steel it has acquired in one of its car programs by 2026. […]
Gold Standard Citizen: Standard Auto Wreckers owner David Gold honoured with Outstanding Citizen award
Markham, Ontario — David Gold, the owner of Standard Auto Wreckers, has received the Outstanding Citizen Award from the Markham Fire team for his involvement in the local auto extrication training program. “It was very humbling for me to receive this award,” David Gold told Canadian Auto Recyclers. Gold has offered his facility in Scarborough, […]
Bringing New Life to Bumpers: Ultra-Poly, Autoneum develop composite material from recycled bumpers
Michigan, United States — Ultra-Poly and Autoneum North America Inc., based in Novi, Michigan, have collaborated to develop a composite material that utilizes recycled bumper material as a rigid backing substrate for a fibrous layer. This composite is used for vibration and noise attenuation in a chassis component, contributing to improved performance and functionality, according […]
Connecting with CARI: Canadian Association of Recycling Industries hosts Consumers’ Night 2023
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI) held its annual Consumers’ Night on Oct. 16 at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel in Toronto, allowing players of the Canadian recycling industry to connect in person. The event saw active participation from industry leaders who shared their insights, experiences, and visions for a consumer-driven […]
On ARA: Michele Whitmore, Nuhn’s Auto Supplies, provides account of her first ARA Convention
By Michele Whitmore, Nuhn’s Auto Supplies At the 2023 Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) Convention, Nuhn’s Auto Supplies’ name was drawn as the big winner to attend the ARA Convention on behalf of OARA. I had an amazing experience and would encourage any person who would like to attend an ARA Convention to do so. […]
