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 […]
Circular Connections: Hyundai and Lithion partner to recycle 98 percent of minerals from electric vehicle batteries
Toronto, Ontario — Hyundai Canada has reportedly named Lithion as its official partner for recycling electric vehicle batteries across the country, with the goal of creating a more circular economy. The agreement, which was initially announced earlier this month, is multi-year and builds upon an initial collaboration established in 2021 to validate Lithion’s mineral extraction […]
Electrification is an Opportunity: EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, delivers industry insights in Halifax
Halifax, Nova Scotia — The Collision Repair magazine EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, stopped in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Wednesday, where collision repair shop personnel, insurance adjusters, OEMs and other industry stakeholders gathered to witness EV experts speak on the intricacies of high-voltage vehicle repair. Gloria Mann, vice president of industry relations for […]
Continental Connections: ARC and Auto Recycling World host latest global automotive recycling webinar under IRT banner
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) and Auto Recycling World hosted the latest global auto recycling webinar under the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT) banner this week. During the event, 50 delegates from 14 countries gathered online to hear about automotive recycling and innovations in Australia, Japan and Asia. The webinar […]
Excellence in Estevan: JS Truckmart wows industry during tour
Estevan, Saskatchewan — “Working together as a professional team to provide quality parts for our customers in a positive and agile work environment; while setting a new standard of excellence in the automotive recycling industry.” That motto has carried JS Truckmart far from the remote prairies of Estevan, Sask., while retaining its small-town heart and […]
Farewell to Fletcher: Matthieu P. Dagonas to take over as next OARA Executive Director
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has announced that after an exhaustive search, the organization has selected Mathieu P. Dagonas to serve as the next Executive Director. Dagonas will begin on October 7, 2024, working beside current Executive Director, Steve Fletcher. Prior to OARA, Mathieu served in the government for nearly 10 […]
