New Year Reflections: A lookback at Canadian Auto Recycler’s 2024 issue

Toronto, Ontario — As the automotive recycling industry enters 2025, it’s important to take the time to reflect on where we’ve been. that’s why, this week, we’re taking it back to early 2024 to check out last year’s cover stars of Canadian Auto Recyclers magazine: cousins Natalie and Chris Miller of Miller’s Auto Recycling. The third generation […]

Save the Date: Annual ARA Convention and Expo to take place in Birmingham, Alabama, 2025

Birmingham, Alabama — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) has announced that its 82nd annual convention and expo will take place in Birmingham, Alabama. The theme of the event is referred to as “Game On: Winning Together.” A highlight video of what attendees can expect from the chosen location can be viewed here. The event will take […]

Eric at OARA: Eric Wilbert of Wilbert Family Enterprises to deliver OARA Convention keynote industry address

Niagara Falls, Ontario — Eric Wilbert of Wilbert Family Enterprises–who was recently named president of the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA)–will deliver the keynote industry address at the 2025 Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) Convention. Wilbert was born and raised in Western New York working for the family business that was founded in 1952.  Today, Wilbert’s […]

In the Name of the Industry: Chinese association joins in supporting the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling

Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recycling Industry Development Committee (CARIDC), recently formed by the China Association for Economic Development in Asia (CAEDA), has agreed to be involved with the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT). CAEDA is a national social organization established under the guidance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic […]

Critical Considerations: China announces ban on export of critical minerals to the United States

Beijing, China — On Tuesday, China announced that it is banning the export of critical minerals to the United States. Notably, the country aims to ban gallium, germanium and antimony from entering the U.S. These minerals have both widespread automotive, military and manufacturing applications. Furthermore, when looking at the automotive sector specifically, the order, which […]

Safety Success: Thorold Automotive Solutions hosts two-day EV safety training event for staff

Thorold, Ontario — Frank Serravalle, owner of Thorold Automotive Solutions in Thorold, Ontario, recently arranged an electric vehicle (EV) safety training event for his staff. The training event was specifically delivered by Greg Aguilera, International Automotive Consulting (IAC) president and a specialist in EV training and management consulting. The event took place over the course […]

Marketplace Transformation: Car-Part.com’s Jeff Schroder and Dave Picking of Eladene explain the use of data, AI in parts searching

Toronto, Ontario — This past Tuesday, the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT) hosted its webinar, “How Data and Designation Are Transforming Auto Recycling,” featuring industry leaders Jeff Schroder from Car-Part.com and Dave Picking from Eladene Systems. The session focused on the pivotal role of data integration and artificial intelligence in reshaping the auto recycling […]