Keeping Calm and Carrying On – Rester calme et continuer
BY/PAR GLORIA MANN The unstoppable momentum carrying the industry through uncertain times Last March, I was looking forward to attending the 2020 Ontario Auto Recyclers Association Convention and Tradeshow when I heard the news—coronavirus had arrived in Canada. Despite everything going wrong in the world, auto recyclers made huge strides in 2020. The ARC worked […]
UNITED RECYCLING GROUP
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BUFFALO ENGINE COMPONENTS
BUFFALO ENGINE COMPONENTS Two decades of tremendous growth CALL US TODAY! 716.893.2661 ADDRESS 1824 FILLMORE AVE BUFFALO NY 14214 EMAIL WEBSALES@BUFFALOENGINE.COM Joe Pellitieri, Marc Parisi, Jason Pellitieri, Andy Pellitieri and Rich Watkins Buffalo Engine Components Incorporated is a family-owned and operated core auto parts business in Buffalo, New York. Since 1980, the company has provided roll […]
Relief Received: ARC’s COVID-19 Relief Fund summary
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) Board of Directors have begun to distribute funds from their ARC Covid-19 Relief Fund. After an initial donation from Car-Part.com of $5,000, ARC matched that donation and Car-Part.com kicked in another $5,000. From that initial funding, nine cheques of $1,000 each have been issued to ARC Members. Six cheques went […]
Recycling Relief: Wholesale Auto Parts Warehouses donates 10,000 N95 face masks to frontline workers
Winchester, Ontario — In the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic Trevor Kingsbury of Wholesale Auto Parts Warehouses decided he wanted to step up and help the frontline workers. Using his overseas contacts, Kingsbury sourced 10,000 hard-to-find N95 masks. With the help of one of his key employees, Penny Cook, as well as his wife […]
Touted Tools: ARA debuts Auto Recycling Buyer’s Guide
Manassas, Virginia – The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) has transformed its annual ARA Auto Recycling Buyer’s Guide printed resource with the creation of a new online companion guide. The new online guide is designed to equip automotive recyclers with the critical information updated in real-time, as well as expanded vendor profiles, supplier news, and more. […]
In the Loop: Recycling associations take part in international forum
Toronto, Ontario — In early July, vehicle recyclers from around the world took part in the third international vehicle recyclers forum to provide updates on their country’s current situation and recycling activity. The virtual meeting, hosted by the Polish association FORS, also saw attendees from the U.S., the U.K., Japan, Finland, Nigeria, Italy and Canada. […]
New Game Plan: Automotive Recyclers Association updates Strategic Plan
Manassas, Virginia — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) has provided an update on its 2020 Strategic Plan—representing a direction that will guide current and future work. The plan was adopted by the ARA Board of Directors on July 16, 2020. “2020 has been a game changer,” said ARA President, Scott Robertson. “During these challenging times and […]
Cracking Down on Converters: Alberta’s proposed Bill 25 aims to reduce metal theft
Calgary, Alberta — The Albertan government has introduced a new measure aimed at tackling metal thefts, particularly in the automotive industry. On June 18, Bill 25: Protecting Alberta Industry From Theft Act, 2020, was introduced to establish new measures that will make it more difficult for criminals to sell stolen metal for scrap. “Our government has […]
Environmental Issue: ARA displeased with Ford for ending bumper and lighting recovery program
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) says Ford’s decision to end its lighting and bumper fascia core recovery program on June 1 could have a negative environmental impact. ARA Executive Director Sandy Blalock said the organization is concerned about the environmental impact, but it is “confident the replacement parts market will find a […]
