Recyclers Ready: Auto Recycling Calendar of Events for 2020
Toronto, Ontario — Auto recyclers across Canada have had one wild year in the industry. From OARA’s exciting annual Convention and Trade Show in Mississauga to the SEMA show in Vegas, recyclers everywhere are mourning the ending of a fantastic year of networking, travelling, and connecting. But recyclers worry not. We have access to info […]
Lean on Lithion: Quebec recycling company discusses dangers of EV batteries
Toronto, Ontario –The number of electric vehicles on the road is on a steady rise. With nearly 100,000 electric vehicles in Canada, it’s clear that the future of transportation is green and clean. However, with the lessening of emissions in the air, there is a new unexpected risk many outside of the auto recycling industry don’t […]
Recycle of the Fittest: Auto recyclers say don’t fear slowing part supply, buy used instead
Toronto, Ont – While the recent United Automobile Workers Union strike has begun to effect part suppliers across North America, Canadian auto recyclers are encouraging others to turn towards used parts instead — arguing that they’re cost-effective and more eco-friendly. “As we know, the ongoing UAW strike is impacting GM part suppliers, repair facilities and […]
Green on the Small Screen: Catch Andrew MacDonald on CBC discussing E.V batteries
Toronto, Ontario — Andrew MacDonald, owner of Maritime Auto Parts, proudly represented his recycling facility on CBC News: The National earlier this week. Offering his personal insight from his experience with electric vehicle batteries, MacDonald discussed the evolution of cars and how he’s dealt with the changes electric vehicles has brought to his company. “The […]
Seeing Green: Japanese OEMs enter India’s recycling ring
Toronto, Ontario — Two OEMs appear to be muscling into the auto recycling industry on a massive scale. Suzuki and Toyota have announced a collaborative venture to open vehicle dismantling facilities in India. The Japanese OEMs expect to open a facility based in Noida, in the northern province of Uttar Pradesh, in 2020. It is […]
SEMA Sustainability: NABC Recycled Rides gifts six cars at SEMA
Las Vegas, Nevada — Each year at SEMA, the National Auto Body Council (NABC) hosts its Recycled Rides luncheon, where professionals from every sector of the automotive industry gather to watch the NABC give back. NABC presented six deserving Las Vegas, Nevada residents with refurbished vehicles, enabling them to care for their families, enjoy the […]
Recycler Registration: OARA 2020 registration now open
Toronto, Ontario — Gear up, auto recyclers— registration for next year’s OARA convention is now open. Next year’s event will be held from Thursday, March 26 through Sunday, March 29 at the Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale in Mississauga, Ont. It will feature a portfolio of exciting events, including a trade show, comprehensive industry seminars and some exciting […]
History in the Making: Global auto recyclers sign historic agreement
ARC Canada is considering signing a Memorandum of Cooperation after an international roundtable earlier this year. The memorandum was initiated and signed by auto recycling associations from across the globe in an effort to increase collaborative business as well as provide a singular, united voice worldwide for the organizations. Associations that have already signed the […]
Hidden Heroes
March 13, 2019 — For health and safety reasons, auto recyclers don’t tend to wear capes. Their efforts on behalf of the environment, however, are downright heroic. Not unlike many-a-masked crusader, the industry’s good work too often goes unaccredited. It is high time that recyclers let the world know exactly why their work is so important. […]
The shocking truth
By Lindsey Cooke Toronto, Ontario — February 26, 2019 — If Transport Canada is right, then there will be more than seven million electric vehicles (EVs) on the nation’s roads by the end of the next decade. With much more of a benefit to the environment, these vehicles could enliven the auto recycling industry. But […]
