Brown’s Auto Salvage is ready to continue embracing industry opportunities

Brown’s Auto Salvage, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, has seen impressive strides in growth and innovation.

“We had a great year in 2024,” said Candice Brown, Office Manager, reflecting on the company’s continued success. “It’s not just about growth in terms of profits and sales, but I feel like we’ve all personally grown as business owners. We’ve learned a lot, implemented new processes and really built on our foundation.”

The company’s growth has continued to improve since 2022, when Brown’s Auto Salvage expanded operations with the opening of a new warehouse, and further this year, the construction of additional buildings on the property.

“One of the biggest changes has been joining the Eden program with Hollander,” Candice shared. “Before, we were strictly with Car-Part, but now, this has increased visibly across more platforms.” Alongside this, Brown’s has also significantly expanded its storefront inventory, now carrying a larger variety of newer and aftermarket products. For the company, this includes batteries, wiper blades and miscellaneous items that have boosted sales.

However, like many in the industry, Brown’s Auto Salvage has faced its share of challenges. “The labour and talent shortage continues to affect the industry,” Candice acknowledged. “We’ve faced some turnover, but overall, it’s been positive. We’ve found ourselves in a great position with staffing in late 2024.”

As the company celebrates its 50-year milestone, they are marking the occasion with various specials, such as having certain products being on sale throughout the year.

Looking ahead to the rest of the year, Brown’s Auto Salvage has big goals for 2025. Alongside hopes to acquire more land to expand operations, “the main focus for next year is perfecting our internal processes and continuing with our ongoing projects,” Candice concluded. “We want to make sure we keep the momentum going.”

And, in true reflection of their family-oriented business, Tim Brown, Brown’s Auto Salvage’s owner, is proud to see each of his children now working alongside him.

For more information, check out: https://brownsautosalvage.ca