Environmental Efforts: IRT’s webinar, ‘Vehicle Recycling: Sustainable by Default and Driving the Charge” highlights auto recyclers role in environmental sustainability
Toronto, Ontario — Held on July 11, the International Roundtable on Automotive Recycling (IRT) hosted the webinar “Vehicle Recycling: Sustainable by Default and Driving the Charge,” presenting a comprehensive overview on sustainability efforts being made in automotive recycling. Hosted by Haydn Davies, Director of Auto Recycling World and presented by Tom Rumboll, U.K. Managing Director […]
85 Years of Effort: Woodbeck Auto Parts celebrates 85th anniversary in the auto recycling industry
Stirling-Rawdon, Ontario — The Stirling-Rawdon Council recognized Woodbeck Auto Parts on July 15th in celebration of the company’s 85th anniversary in the auto recycling industry. Local news sources reported that MP Shelby Kramp-Neuman and a representative from MPP Ric Bresee’s office also made appearances to congratulate the Woodbeck family. The auto recycling business was originally […]
Seeking Sustainability: IRT and Auto Recycling World hosting free automotive recycling webinar on environmental sustainability, July 11
Toronto, Ontario — On Thursday, July 11 at 11:00 a.m. GMT, the International Roundtable on Automotive Recycling (IRT) and Auto Recycling World will be hosting a free webinar on automotive sustainability called “Sustainability by default and leading the charge.” The webinar will specifically discuss the ever-evolving landscape of sustainability within the auto recycling sector. Talks […]
A Day to Remember: Dom’s Auto Parts celebrates 60 years in business
Courtice, Ontario – On Saturday, Jun 22, Dom’s Auto Parts hosted a barbecue with friends, family and industry members alike to celebrate its 60th year in business. The event had an impressive turnout of approximately 250 people and saw customers, friends and family enjoying a variety of activities that offered a little something for everyone. […]
Roepke’s New Role: Introducing Kelly Roepke as the newest URG board member
Toronto, Ontario – United Recyclers Group (URG) has announced the appointment of Kelly Roepke to the URG Board of Directors. A recent press release noted that Roepke “brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the board.” The press release further outlined how prior to this, Roepke was the President and General Manager […]
Advancements at ARAAC: A lookback at ARAAC’s 2024 Convention
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island — On June 7th and 8th, automotive recycling industry members gathered at the Rodd Hotels and Resort Charlottetown in Charlottetown, P.E.I. for the Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC) annual meeting. During the two-day event—which saw 60 attendees—topics covered included green recycled parts, insurer-repairer-recycler relations, electric vehicles (EVs) and much […]
Organizing for OARA: OARA 2025 convention and tradeshow set to take place March 27th to 29th
Niagara Falls, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association’s (OARA) 2025 convention and trade show is set to take place on March 27th to the 29th at the Hilton Niagara Falls and Fallsview Casino. The event will include a 50+ booth trade show, keynote presentations, industry panels, roundtables, networking, fundraising and more. This year will […]
Curbsiding Crackdowns: UCDA announces successful investigation by OMVIC into curbsiding
Toronto, Ontario — The Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario (UCDA) has announced the successful investigation into provincial curbsider activities. In a recent UCDA newsletter: Successful Curbsider Investigation Wraps Up, the organization noted that “since last year, we have been aware of a massive curbsider operation allegedly operating in North York.” Here, the newsletter noted […]
Converter Connections: URG integrates with UCC’s United Ecosystem BidTool
Texas, United States — United Recyclers Group (URG) has integrated United Catalyst Corporation’s (UCC) United Ecosystem BidTool to the urgsalessupport.com website, URG announced in a June 3 email blast. “URG is open to working with all converter companies and, to start, we have integrated UCC’s United Ecosystem BidTool into the www.urgsalessupport.com website,” wrote the company […]
Plug Into Safety: Workplace Safety and Prevention Services releases electric battery safety documents for industry
Toronto, Ontario — To address the growing electric vehicle (EV) market in Ontario, the Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) has collaborated with industry groups and associations to identify the hazards associated with working on or around EV lithium-ion batteries. Specifically, the WSPS has released two documents, “Plugged Into Safety: A primer on the hazards […]
