Tech Talk: Startup raises US$6.5 million for parts ordering platform
North Bay, Ontario — Apfusion, a B2B software company focused on the automotive aftermarket, has raised US$6.5 million in seed financing during a funding round co-led by Left Lane Capital and Bedrock Capital, with participation from Mantis VC, Shrug Capital and a group of angel investors including Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen and Cargomatic co-founder Brett […]
Annual Conference: ARA heading to Birmingham, Alabama in October
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers Association is hosting its 82nd Annual Convention & Expo in Birmingham, Alabama on October 15 to 18, 2025. This flagship event aims to be the industry’s premier gathering for North American recyclers, vendors and thought leaders, offering policy updates, product showcases, educational programming and networking opportunities. The 2025 agenda […]
New Member: IAC joins OARA as an associate member
Toronto, Ontario — International Automotive Consulting is the newest associate member of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association. Led by Greg Aguilera (pictured), IAC specializes in providing automotive recycling businesses with operational optimization, leadership development and technical consulting, as well as training in the safe dismantling of electric and hybrid vehicles. The firm is known for […]
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 […]
