European Strategy: LKQ enters joint venture with U.K. recycler
Toronto, Ontario — In order to improve access to recycled OEM parts across Europe, LKQ Corporation is entering a joint venture with SYNETIQ Ltd., an IAA company, a U.K.-based vehicle salvage, dismantling and recycling company. LKQ SYNETIQ will combine LKQ’s distribution reach and data-driven logistics network with SYNETIQ’s dismantling, reuse and remanufacturing expertise. The joint venture […]
Agenda Announced: 30th International Congress for Battery Recycling
Toronto, Ontario — The International Congress for Battery Recycling is hosting its 30th annual conference Valencia, Spain from September 10 to 12. The even will feature more than a dozen focused technical sessions, two regulatory workshops and keynote addresses from policymakers and industry executives tackling the latest changes in battery legislation and recycling technologies. A delegate […]
Canadian Direction: David Gold joins URG board
Toronto, Ontario —The United Recyclers Group, a North American organization focused on supporting the success of automotive recyclers, is appointing former Auto Recyclers Association president David Gold, owner of Standard Auto Wreckers, to its board of directors. “Please join us in welcoming David Gold (left), Owner of Standard Auto Wreckers, to the URG Board of […]
Cross Country Collaboration: EV battery recovery program expands
Toronto, Ontario — Quebec’s OEM-led electric vehicle battery recovery program is expanding across the nation. Launched in 2023, the program began as a collaborative effort to deliver on a commitment to Québec by vehicle manufacturers. Vehicle manufacturers worked with leveraging the organization’s 28-year extensive expertise in end-of-life battery management across diverse formats and sectors, to […]
Boom Times Ahead: Report finds auto recycling market to reach US$85bn in 2034
Toronto, Ontario — Over the next decade, the global vehicle recycling market will expand by 5.5 percent each year, a new report has found. According to a recent report by Exactitude Consultancy, auto recycling activities around the world will generate US$85 billion in 2034, compared to just US$55 billion in 2024. The US$30 billion growth […]
Greener Pastures: June 20 is Global Car Recycling Day
Toronto, Ontario — Global Car Recycling Day, a day to raise awareness about the importance of responsible car recycling, is being held on Friday June 20, 2025. The annual event was started by U.K.-based auto-recycling company CarTakeBack in 2023. It was meant to help start conversations in homes, businesses and government organisations worldwide about the […]
Training That Saves Lives: TERC Challenge Returns
Markham, Ontario — A familiar roar returned to Standard Auto Wreckers earlier this month—not of engines, but of hydraulic rescue tools, saws, and the dedicated teamwork of first responders. On June 5 and 6, the auto recycling yard once again transformed into a high-intensity training ground, hosting the 2025 Transportation Emergency Rescue Committee (TERC) Regional […]
Industry Acceptance: Brandt Tractor becomes OARA’s latest associate member
Toronto, Ontario — Industrial equipment dealer Brant Tractor Ltd has become the 47th business to join the Ontario Automotive Recycling Association as an associate member. The Brandt Group subsidiary, which operates seven Ontario locations, is best known to the auto recycling sector for supplying industrial equipment, including the BMH40A, BMH60A and BMH80A material handlers. Beyond […]
Canada’s Auto Recyclers: A Critical Juncture in the Road to Sustainability
Canada’s automotive recycling industry stands at a pivotal crossroads, caught between traditional perceptions and a fast-approaching future defined by sustainability, innovation and cross-industry collaboration. In this thought-provoking commentary, Wally Dingman, executive director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada, examines the evolving role of vehicle recyclers amid growing pressure to reduce carbon footprints, cut repair costs […]
Upgrade Incoming: ARC upgrading Retire Your Ride platform
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada has revealed details regarding planned upgrades to the Retire Your Ride program. On Wednesday, Wally Dingman, executive director of the ARC, said the modernized digital platform for the long-running Retire Your Ride program will streamline the vehicle recycling processes and enhance the user experience for both recyclers […]
