We’ll Miss You, Mary: Mary Poirier to step down as Recording Secretary for ARC; Corey Earl joins Board
Ottawa, Ontario — After serving on the Automotive Recyclers of Canada’s (ARC) national Board of Directors for 13 years, Mary Poirier from Valley Automotive in Pembroke Ontario is stepping down after an incredible run of service. Mary was appointed to the Board of ARC as one of the Ontario representatives in 2009 and has held […]
Bought by the Bros: IAA Inc. purchased by B.C.-based Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
Burnaby, British Columbia — Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, a Canadian equipment marketplace based in Burnaby, B.C., said Monday that it would purchase U.S.-based IAA Inc. in a US$7.3 billion deal. The company said the deal aligns with Ritchie Bros.’ goal of diversifying into the salvage vehicle market. Ritchie Bros. touted a market cap of approximately US$6.9 […]
CARI Camaraderie: Organization hosts 25th annual Consumer’s Night
Toronto, Ontario — The Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI) held its 25th annual Consumer’s Night last week, where friends of the organization gathered at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel for networking opportunities and an evening of programming alongside company representatives, CARI staff, board members and association members from both Canada and the United States. […]
THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
We’re talking about salvage auctions Column by STEVE FLETCHER Auto recyclers rely on a steady flow of total loss vehicles from the insurance industry to secure their inventory of parts to provide to collision repairers and insurers—ideally to lower cycle time and severity and prevent further total losses. The balancing of interests in this mini-circular economy, […]
Together in Truro: ARAAC hosts 2022 Convention
Truro, Nova Scotia — From Sept. 30 to Oct. 1, the Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC) hosted its 2022 Convention—marking the organization’s first official gathering since pre-pandemic days. Despite Hurricane Fiona’s devastating effect on the Maritimes, 50 dedicated recycling industry stakeholders made it to the first ARAAC Convention at the Inn on Prince […]
ARAAC You Ready: Atlantic recyclers to host 2022 convention this Friday, Saturday
UPDATE: A new session has been added: Requirement for contingency planning for spills and emergencies, and Q&A in relation to the NS Standard for Commercial Vehicle Salvage Facilities, presented by Matthew Brufatto, Nova Scotia Department of Environment & Climate Change Truro, Nova Scotia — Any last-minute stragglers, listen up! It’s your last chance to make […]
‘If you aren’t at the table, you are the meal’: Takeaways from ARA’s 79th Convention and Trade Show
Florida, United States — Recycling delegates from all corners of the globe gathered in Orlando, Florida, last week for the annual Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) Convention and Trade Show. With almost 1,000 in attendance, this was the world’s largest auto recycling event for auto recyclers. Check out some of our highlights from the event, courtesy […]
Most Magical Convention on Earth: ARA expo and convention to kick off in Orlando next week
Orlando, Florida — Is there any better way to close out the summer than with a trip down to Florida at the end of September? While you’re down there, be sure to check out the Automotive Recyclers Association’s latest convention and expo, set to run for its seventy-ninth year next week. Thematically codenamed “Agents of […]
Top of their Game: Carcone’s Auto Recycling named finalist in Aurora Business Excellence Awards
Aurora, Ontario — The Aurora, Ontario Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for its regional 2022 Business Excellence Awards—and there’s a familiar name among the crop. Carcone’s Auto Recycling and Wheel Refinishing, owned and operated by the Carcone family since 1978, has been nominated as a finalist in the Family-Run category, alongside two other […]
Happy Anniversary, Maritime Auto: Andrew MacDonald, owner, on celebrating 90 years of operation
Debert, Nova Scotia — Maritime Auto Parts is celebrating a very special anniversary this year as the company marks 90 years in operation. Maritime Auto Parts first opened its doors in 1932–smack in the middle of the Great Depression. The business was owned, at that time, by Ray Fillmore, who sold an array of Model […]
