Showing the public how we do what we do
By David Gold Auto recyclers regularly give tours of their operations for a variety of reasons. Sometimes we are asked to partake in community programs. Sometimes we are asked to teach a little bit about recycling and re-use or about our products. Very often, people outside the industry marvel at the level of complexity involved […]
Registration is still open for the 74th Annual ARA Convention and Exposition
Dallas, Texas — October 24, 2017 — Registration is still open for the upcoming annual ARA Convention and Exposition, taking place from November 1st to 4th at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Dallas, Texas. The Automotive Recyclers of Canada is affiliated with the ARA, and a number of Canadians have held positions on the board. […]
PartCycle.com: “A flawless way to sell parts online” Says Past ARA President, Mike Swift
Florence, Alabama — October 18, 2017 — PartCycle Technologies recently announced its attendance at the 74th Annual Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) Convention and Expo, taking place November 2-4 in Dallas, Texas. This year the PartCycle team attends with an endorsement from ARA’s 2015-2016 President, Mike Swift, owner of Swift’s Trails End Auto Recycling in Des Moines, IA, and one of the […]
The inaugural ARNE convention
Albany, New-York — October 4, 2017 — The inaugural Auto Recyclers Northeast (ARNE), gathered over 300automotive recycling leaders, employees, sponsors and supporters from across the North Eastern states & neighbouring Canadian Provinces in Albany, New York. Spearheaded by the Automotive Recyclers Association of New York (ARANY), the vision for ARNE came about through conversations starting […]
KAR Auction Services acquires remaining interest in TradeRev mobile app auction platform
Carmel, Indiana — October 3, 2017 — KAR Auction Services has acquired the remaining interest in Nth Gen Software (“TradeRev”), a mobile app and desktop solution that facilitates real-time dealer-to-dealer vehicle auctions. KAR purchased a 50 percent stake in TradeRev in 2014 and acquired the remaining interest recently for $50 million in cash and an additional $75 million over […]
The annual AARDA 2017 conference
Calgary, Alberta — October 2, 2017 — The 2017 AARDA (Alberta Automotive Auto Recyclers And Dismantlers Association) annual meeting was held recently at the Grey Eagle Resort and Casino in Calgary. This year’s event saw a record number of participants with 95 attendees. The weekend began with an industry meeting. For the very first time […]
The Annual 2017 ARPAC Conference
Boucherville, Québec — September 25, 2017 – This year’s ARPAC conference was organized by the Centre du Camion Lussier in Ste-Julie, Québec. The facility is a member of ARPAC and is also celebrating its 50th anniversary. Its founder and owner, Mr. Gabriel Lussier, was honoured during the banquet on Saturday evening, receiving the “ARPAC Award […]
Recycling Aluminium, UK manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover Automotive and the REALITY Project
Whitley, Coventry, United Kingdom — September 27, 2017 — Jaguar Land Rover Automotive is exploring the best way to implement a circular supply chain for the aluminium used in car bodies. Its objective is to optimise the recycling of metal from end-of-life vehicles to be employed in cars forming part of its upcoming series. Jaguar […]
Ontario students transform Artscape Youngplace using recycled rubber tires
Toronto, Ontario — September 19, 2017 — Inventive minds collaborated to re-design the community space revealed today at a popular community cultural hub in Toronto, Artscape Youngplace. Sparked by the Ontario Tire Stewardship’s (OTS) third Design Challenge, University of Toronto Landscape Design and Sheridan College Industrial Design students used the equivalent of 854 recycled tires to create the environmentally sustainable space […]
In Memoriam: Jack Isaac Cohen of Jasper Auto Parts
By Ian Hope Edmonton, Alberta — September 13, 2017 — Alberta has lost an industry icon with the passing of Jack Cohen, better known as “Jasper Jack.” He passed away on September 4, 2017 surrounded by his family which included his wife of 52 years, Marilyn, and his children Max, Cherie and Dave. It’s hard […]
