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 […]
Save the Date: CARI to host 25th annual Consumers’ Night on Oct. 20
Toronto, Ontario — Clear your plans for October 20th–the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI) will be hosting its 25th Consumers’ Night at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel. For CARI members, the event serves as an opportunity to meet face-to-face with representatives of the biggest consumers in North America and to network with many other […]
A Smashing Success: Dom’s Auto Parts lets attendees beat up scrap cars at Autofest Nationals event
Oshawa, Ontario — Dom’s Auto Parts was at the Autofest Nationals last weekend where, as the main sponsor for the event, the local auto recycler gave attendees a thrill by letting them smash up a scrap car. The festivities kicked off on Friday, Aug. 26 with a cruise through Oshawa’s downtown during the “Kars on […]
Weekend at the Lake: Autofest Nationals to kick off next weekend; Dom’s Auto Parts and Parts-4-Less named sponsors
Oshawa, Ontario — Send off your summer the right way with a trip to Oshawa for the return of the Autofest Nationals, set to take place at Lakeview Park next weekend. The festivities will kick off on Friday, Aug. 26 with a cruise through Oshawa’s downtown during the “Kars on King” rolling car show, and […]
Part Art: Montreal-based artist creates Transformer-like art installation with recycled car parts
Vancouver, British Columbia — Have you ever considered installing a giant, Transformer-like statue in your facility’s parking lot? Probably not, but a Montreal artist’s creative use of recycled car parts could soon have you thinking otherwise. In late July, a Montreal-based artist known as “Junko” installed a giant bee-like structure in a vacant lot in […]
Up to Batt: NAATBatt International to host fifth annual workshop on Lithium Battery Recycling
Ann Arbor, Michigan — NAATBatt International will hold its fifth annual workshop on Lithium Battery Recycling from August 8 to August 9 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This in-person event will be held at the Michigan Union in Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan. The workshop will focus on lithium battery recycling and battery lifecycle […]
And Stay There: EV battery lifespans far outlast previous predictions, says Nissan exec
London, United Kingdom — Nissan executive Nic Thomas claims that almost all of the EV batteries the OEM has ever made are “still in cars.” “And we’ve been selling electric cars for 12 years,” Thomas stressed to Forbes. “We haven’t got a great big stock of batteries that we can convert into something else,” said […]
Leading the Charge: U.S. ARA provides Environmental Protective Agency with framework for EV battery reuse, recycling
Washington, D.C. — Last week, the United States-based Automotive Recyclers Association provided the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with a framework to promote the reuse, repurposing and recycling of electric vehicle batteries. “As the main recipient of end-of-life vehicles, automotive recyclers are the largest collective owners of end-of-life lead acid, nickel metal hydride, and lithium-ion vehicle […]
