A Compost Creation: Kia manufacturing electric vehicles using apples and mushrooms
Toronto, Ontario — Kia has reportedly introduced a new EV3 concept vehicle, known as the Study Car, which uses apples and mushrooms in the development process. As originally noted by Carscoops, the study electric vehicle incorporates 22 recycling and natural material technologies to replace 69 parts from the EV3. Specifically, plastic recovered from scrapped vehicles […]
Recycler Relations: OARA announces vendor space for upcoming CCIF meeting in Toronto, 2025
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has announced that it has now booked vendor space at the upcoming Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) meeting in Toronto in March, 2025. Co-executive Director Steve Fletcher commented that “the CCIF is one of the marque events bringing the entire collision repair ecosystem together, and we […]
Meet Mat: Incoming OARA Executive Director Mathieu Dagonas introduces himself to members
Toronto, Ontario – Mathieu Dagonas, the newly appointed executive director of the Ontario Association of Automotive Recyclers (OARA), recently hosted a virtual Meet and Greet via Zoom, drawing approximately 15 members from across the province. The event provided a platform for Dagonas to connect with OARA members in an informal setting, allowing him to share […]
Welcoming Wilbert: ARA announces Eric Wilbert of Wilbert’s Premium Auto Parts as new president
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) has announced the naming of Eric Wilbert of Wilbert’s Premium Auto Parts, Rochester, New York, as the new president of the association. Wilbert was formally confirmed as president during the association’s 81st annual convention and exposition in Reno, Nevada on October 24, 2024. According to reports from […]
On EVs: ARAAC President Andrew MacDonald speaks on EV repair, recycling at EV Repair Tour Halifax, supported by Fix Network
Halifax, Nova Scotia — Collision Repair magazine concluded its cross-Canada EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, this October, with a final stop in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This event, which featured stops in Toronto, Ontario; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; Calgary, Alberta; Vancouver, British Columbia; Montreal, Quebec, and Halifax, Nova Scotia, brought all verticals of the collision repair […]
O, Canada: Women’s Industry Network launches in Canada
Toronto, Ontario — The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has announced the launch of the WIN in Canada through a new national campaign. In a recent social media post, the Women’s Industry Network outlined how the intention of this new initiative “is dedicated to enhancing the role of women in the collision repair industry through targeted […]
Global Reach: Steve Fletcher hosts Global Best Practices panel at ARA Convention and Expo
Reno, Nevada — Steve Fletcher, managing director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) had the opportunity to host a Global Best Practices panel discussion at the recent Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) Convention and Expo. The panel featured speakers from around the world, including Martijn Traas from Van der Ven Automotive Recycling in the Netherlands; […]
Recyclers Reunite in Reno: Automotive Recyclers of Canada’s Steve Fletcher receives Lifetime Achievement Award at ARA Convention and Expo
Reno, Nevada — Last week, the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) hosted its 81st annual Convention and Expo at the Peppermill Resort and Casino in Reno, Las Vegas, where Managing Director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) Steve Fletcher received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the ARA. The award was presented during the Friday night awards […]
Tire Trials: Alberta partnering with Lafarge Canada to turn recycled tires into fuel
Edmonton, Alberta — The Alberta government has invested in a partnership with Lafarge Canada to launch a program intended to produce fuel derived from recycled tires. As noted in a recent media release, the Tire-Derived Fuel pilot program will be led by the Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) and will aim at turning 1.5 million […]
Right to Repair Review: Derek Nissen to speak about automotive recycling and the right-to-repair at Canadian Repair Convention
London, Ontario — The Canadian Repair Convention’s “Shape the Future of the Right to Repair in Canada” event has revealed its programming, which includes a talk from Derek Nissen of Hank’s Auto Wreckers. The Canadian Repair Convention will take place on October 25, 2024, at the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre in London, Ont. According to […]
