An Ode to OARA: Exclusive video interviews at the 2023 OARA Convention and Trade Show
Toronto, Ontario — On March 31 and April 1, the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) hosted its annual Convention and Trade Show, where representatives from across the aftermarket gathered for two days of learning, networking and good times. Our correspondent and editor, Allison Rogers, stopped by some of the trade show booths to hear what […]
Recycler Road Trip: Canadian auto recyclers invited to Orlando field trip by Auto PARTnered Solutions
Orlando, Florida — Grab a lunch box and remember your permission slips, it’s field trip time. Auto PARTnered Solutions is proud to announce the automotive recycler’s experience, a three-day field trip with four experts and a chance to meet repairers from around the world. The trip will take place between April 24 to April 26, […]
The World of Precious Metals: Q1 2023 and beyond
By Becky Berube The first week of March saw two hundred members of a worldwide organization representing every aspect of the precious metals supply chain, from mining and refining to fabrication, recycling, and investment meet in Orlando, Florida. The International Precious Metals Institute promotes excellence through education, research, and networking opportunities that drive innovation and […]
Premature Disappearance: Insurers likely writing off electric vehicles for scratched batteries
Toronto, Ontario — Excited to dive into the world of electric vehicle (EV) recycling? With the current state of insurance, an EV might be written off completely if its battery is dented, warped or slightly scratched. According to an article first published by the Times Live, this stems from a general inability to assess or […]
OARA Tomorrow: ARC to host EV Roundtable today; OARA trade show and education sessions start Friday
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) Annual Convention and Trade Show begins tomorrow, while the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) is hosting its highly anticipated Electric Vehicle Roundtable today, where more than 75 automotive industry delegates will discuss the implications of and actions surrounding end-of-life EV processing. Companies on the attendee list include […]
VIP List: Attendees for ARC electric vehicle roundtable to include OEMs, insurance carriers, collision network reps and more
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada’s (ARC) invite-only roundtable discussion on the end-of-life process of electric vehicles will include delegates from various verticals of the automotive industry, including collision repair banners, insurance reps and automakers. According to ARC managing director Steve Fletcher, the guest list include organizations like AIA Canada, AARO (Automotive Aftermarket […]
On the OARA Docket: Convention to feature ‘auto recycler to auto recycler’ styled speaker presentations; topics in hiring, sales and more
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Association of Automotive Recyclers (OARA) is hosting its annual Convention and Trade Show in two weeks—and the event is stacked with informative panels. “[OARA is] taking a more ‘auto recycler to auto recycler’ approach to much of this year’s presentations,” explained Steve Fletcher, managing director of the Automotive Recyclers of […]
On the Line: Copper wire theft and vandalism on the rise across Canada
Ottawa, Ontario — Copper wire thefts have been steadily on the rise across North America, thanks to recent upswings in its selling price. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta have all reported recent increases in the frequency of copper wire thefts on businesses, homes and construction sites alike. Copper is most commonly found […]
I Hate the Cats, but I Love the Money: Follow the converter money path
By Becky Berube I hate the cats. I hear this all the time. Or I hear, I wish the cats would just go away. Then I hear, I love the money, don’t get me wrong. I just hate dealing with the core guys, the collectors, the processors. It’s all become too much. I don’t even […]
CarZ’s Charity: Sam Kanoun pledges ProgiPix fees to Turkey-Syria relief efforts
Sunderland, Ontario — Sam Kanoun of CarZ Auto Recycling will donate ProgiPix auction fees generated between Feb. 9 and this Friday, toward Turkey-Syria earthquake relief efforts. Kanoun said keeper, buyer and storage fees earned over this eight-day period will be donated to Relief Humanity International. “We are all humans and should help each other,” he […]
