EV Rundown: Electric vehicles add 2.5 days cycle time, six hours labour; rate of repair drops 10 percent, plus more insights from ARC’s EV Roundtable
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada hosted more than 80 members of the Canadian automotive aftermarket for an in-depth discussion on electric vehicles and how electrification will impact the auto recycling, collision repair and other automotive industries. The event was separated into four parts: Steve Fletcher, managing director of the ARC, welcomed attendees before […]
Sudbury Battery Summit: Tickets on sale for second annual Mines to Mobility conference
Sudbury, Ontario — The 2023 BEV In Depth: Mines to Mobility Conference is back for round two this year after a successful debut event in 2022, and is set to take over Cambrian College from May 31 to June 1. Those interested in all aspects of the EV battery process, from the mining to the […]
An Ode to OARA: Exclusive video interviews at the 2023 OARA Convention and Trade Show
Toronto, Ontario — On March 31 and April 1, the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) hosted its annual Convention and Trade Show, where representatives from across the aftermarket gathered for two days of learning, networking and good times. Our correspondent and editor, Allison Rogers, stopped by some of the trade show booths to hear what […]
Collections Call: Major Ont. used tire collection companies facing $200K fines for regulation non-compliance
Toronto, Ontario — Five major tire collection businesses in Ontario have run afoul of the province’s recycling regulator, according to reporting from the CBC, with each of the named companies now facing the prospect of six-figure fines. Ontario’s Resource Productivity & Recovery Authority (RPRA) has officially called out five companies responsible for the collection of […]
The World of Precious Metals: Q1 2023 and beyond
By Becky Berube The first week of March saw two hundred members of a worldwide organization representing every aspect of the precious metals supply chain, from mining and refining to fabrication, recycling, and investment meet in Orlando, Florida. The International Precious Metals Institute promotes excellence through education, research, and networking opportunities that drive innovation and […]
OARA Tomorrow: ARC to host EV Roundtable today; OARA trade show and education sessions start Friday
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) Annual Convention and Trade Show begins tomorrow, while the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) is hosting its highly anticipated Electric Vehicle Roundtable today, where more than 75 automotive industry delegates will discuss the implications of and actions surrounding end-of-life EV processing. Companies on the attendee list include […]
Auctions for Auctioneers: Ritchie Bros acquisition of IAA achieves shareholder approval
Toronto, Ontario — After some bumps along the road of negotiation, the Ritchie Bros acquisition of IAA has been completed following shareholder agreement from both parties. This merger will see IAA stockholders receive $12.80 per share in cash and 0.5252 common shares of Ritchie Bros. for each share of IAA common stock they own. When […]
VIP List: Attendees for ARC electric vehicle roundtable to include OEMs, insurance carriers, collision network reps and more
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada’s (ARC) invite-only roundtable discussion on the end-of-life process of electric vehicles will include delegates from various verticals of the automotive industry, including collision repair banners, insurance reps and automakers. According to ARC managing director Steve Fletcher, the guest list include organizations like AIA Canada, AARO (Automotive Aftermarket […]
On the OARA Docket: Convention to feature ‘auto recycler to auto recycler’ styled speaker presentations; topics in hiring, sales and more
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Association of Automotive Recyclers (OARA) is hosting its annual Convention and Trade Show in two weeks—and the event is stacked with informative panels. “[OARA is] taking a more ‘auto recycler to auto recycler’ approach to much of this year’s presentations,” explained Steve Fletcher, managing director of the Automotive Recyclers of […]
On the Line: Copper wire theft and vandalism on the rise across Canada
Ottawa, Ontario — Copper wire thefts have been steadily on the rise across North America, thanks to recent upswings in its selling price. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta have all reported recent increases in the frequency of copper wire thefts on businesses, homes and construction sites alike. Copper is most commonly found […]
