In the Name of the Industry: Chinese association joins in supporting the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recycling Industry Development Committee (CARIDC), recently formed by the China Association for Economic Development in Asia (CAEDA), has agreed to be involved with the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT). CAEDA is a national social organization established under the guidance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic […]
Critical Considerations: China announces ban on export of critical minerals to the United States
Beijing, China — On Tuesday, China announced that it is banning the export of critical minerals to the United States. Notably, the country aims to ban gallium, germanium and antimony from entering the U.S. These minerals have both widespread automotive, military and manufacturing applications. Furthermore, when looking at the automotive sector specifically, the order, which […]
Safety Success: Thorold Automotive Solutions hosts two-day EV safety training event for staff
Thorold, Ontario — Frank Serravalle, owner of Thorold Automotive Solutions in Thorold, Ontario, recently arranged an electric vehicle (EV) safety training event for his staff. The training event was specifically delivered by Greg Aguilera, International Automotive Consulting (IAC) president and a specialist in EV training and management consulting. The event took place over the course […]
Marketplace Transformation: Car-Part.com’s Jeff Schroder and Dave Picking of Eladene explain the use of data, AI in parts searching
Toronto, Ontario — This past Tuesday, the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT) hosted its webinar, “How Data and Designation Are Transforming Auto Recycling,” featuring industry leaders Jeff Schroder from Car-Part.com and Dave Picking from Eladene Systems. The session focused on the pivotal role of data integration and artificial intelligence in reshaping the auto recycling […]
Recycling Rates: Alberta to introduce renewable energy recycling fee for electric vehicles
Edmonton, Alberta — As noted in a recent Global News report, Alberta is looking to expand its recycling program and within this, will be applying a fee to dispose of electric vehicles. According to the news report, the fee will also apply to solar panels and wind turbines alongside EVs. In a video detailing the […]
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 […]
