Steve Fletcher, Mathieu Dagonas, Wally Dingman talk new roles
Niagara Falls, Ontario — Canadian Auto Recycler caught up with Steve Fletcher, former managing director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) and executive director of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA); Wally Dingman, new ARC managing director and Mathieu Dagonas, OARA’s new executive director, to hear their plans for the future. Check out our […]
New Issue Alert: 2025 issue of Canadian Auto Recyclers Magazine now available to read digitally
Toronto, Ontario — This year’s Canadian Auto Recyclers 2025 issue is now available to read digitally! Filled with the latest industry updates, this year’s issue of Canadian Auto Recyclers is another deep dive into the trends shaping the future of automotive recycling. From advancements in sustainable practices to the cutting-edge technologies transforming the dismantling process, this […]
A Terrific $10k: Car-Part.com presents OARA with $10,000 cheque during convention and trade show
Niagara Falls, Ontario – Car-Part.com surprised the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) with a $10,000 donation during the OARA Convention and Trade Show at the end of March. “We are incredibly honoured to receive this generous donation,” said Greg Woodbeck, chairman of OARA. “Car-Part’s support is highly appreciated. Their support and amplification of OARA’s CO2e […]
Circular Solutions: Toyota envisions Circular Factory to recycle and reintegrate vehicle materials and parts
Burnaston, England – According to online reports, Toyota Motor Europe has announced the creation of the automaker’s first Toyota Circular Factory (TCF), a facility designed to reintegrate end-of-life vehicles as reusable parts and recycled materials. As noted by the automaker, the new TCF facility is planned for Burnaston, England in the third quarter of 2025. […]
Electrified Learning: IRT to host webinar on April 29 on EV battery sustainability and recovery
Toronto, Ontario – On April 29th at 1:00 p.m. GMT the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT) is set to host its next webinar, “Powering the Future: Maximizing Value and Sustainability in EV Battery Recovery.” Led by Emil Nusbaum, vice president of the Automotive Recyclers Association and Hans Eric Melin, founder of Circular Energy Storage, […]
Networking in Niagara: OARA to take place March 27 to 29 in Niagara Falls; stay tuned for coverage
Niagara Falls, Ontario – The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) will begin hosting its annual Convention and Trade Show today. Canadian Auto Recycler will be there to provide information on all of the event’s exciting features. Pre-convention activities begin Thursday with a tour of Thorold Auto Solutions, followed by the invite-only Recycled Auto Parts Stakeholder Roundtable […]
Event of the Year: Agenda released for OARA Convention and Trade Show
Niagara Falls, Ontario — The official agenda for the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) 2025 Convention and Trade Show has been released, featuring two facility tours; an invite-only recycled auto parts stakeholder roundtable with aftermarket industry members; seven compelling presentations and 24 sponsoring companies—not to mention an exhilarating trade show on Friday afternoon. On Thursday, […]
ARC releases statement on U.S. tariffs; urges consumers to buy Canadian
Ottawa, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) released a statement to the industry following U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of 25 percent tariffs on Canadian imports. “[This is] a move widely interpreted as politically motived rather than a sound monetary policing or cooperative efforts to benefit mutual interests,” wrote the organization in a […]
Sparking Safety: Carcone’s Auto Recycling participates in EV training to prepare for the future in the industry
Aurora, Ontario – Michael Carcone and the staff of Carcone’s Auto Recycling recently participated in a three-day electric vehicle training workshop run by Greg Aguilera and his team from International Automotive Consulting (IAC). Twelve members from Carcone’s Auto Recycling participated in the event, including all dismantlers, the inventory staff, members of the sales team and […]
Mat’s Minutes: My first visit to Cyclic Materials; a tour recap
By Mat Dagonas, executive director, Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association Cyclic Materials is making waves in the recycling industry with its groundbreaking technology and rapid growth. During my recent facility tour, I had the opportunity to witness firsthand how this company is redefining material recovery and setting new standards for sustainability. At the core of Cyclic […]
