POWERING A GREENER FUTURE
The vital role of battery recycling in the future of Canada’s EV industry Photos by/par Joseph Chung With 30 years of experience in account management, Joseph Chung leads the dynamic account management team at Call2Recycle Canada. He spearheads the company’s programs that enhance awareness and accessibility to sustainable end-of-life battery recycling. A passion advocate for […]
COMMUNITY-DRIVEN CONNECTIONS
For Candice Brown, automotive recycling is first and foremost a community operation Story by/par Sarah Perkins Candice Brown, office manager of Brown’s Auto Salvage in Wilmot, Nova Scotia, is more than ready to help when it comes to the business of automotive recycling. While she never imagined a career in the industry, a childhood spent […]
WHAT ARE WALLY’S PLANS?!
An interview with the incoming ARC Managing Director, Wally Dingman Let’s be real—Wally Dingman needs no introduction. Most of those who attend events and keep up to date with the latest regulatory changes and important environmental standards are well aware of who Wally is and his many contributions to the national industry. If you’ve even […]
RECYCLERS IN RENO!
Automotive Recyclers Association honours Canada’s Steve Fletcher during 81st annual Convention and Trade Show The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) held its 81st annual Convention and Expo in late October last year, where automotive recyclers from across the globe came together to discuss top trends, best practices, what’s coming down the industry pipeline and more. Held […]
A DAY TO REMEMBER
Dom’s Auto Parts celebrates 60 years in business At the end of June, Dom’s Auto Parts hosted a barbecue over the weekend to celebrate its 60th year in business. The event had an impressive turnout of approximately 250 people, and had customers, friends and family enjoy a variety of activities that offered a little something […]
85 YEARS OF ENDURANCE
Photos by/par Sarah Perkins Having been in the automotive recycling industry for 85 years, the team of Woodbeck Auto Parts knows more than a little about the sense of dedication and endurance required to achieve success in an ever-changing field. PAST PROGRESS First founded by Burton Woodbeck in 1939, the business has weathered its fair […]
SALUTING STEVE FLETCHER
OARA Executive Director, ARC Managing Director and all-around industry whiz Describing Steve Fletcher’s impact on the automotive recycling industry might seem straightforward, especially considering the significant transformation the sector has undergone since he joined the industry more than 30 years ago. Upon closer reflection, it becomes clear that Steve Fletcher’s contributions to the automotive recycling […]
BREAKING THE MOLD
The rise of J.S. Truckmart Story by/par Allison Rogers Businesses can be formed in a variety of ways. In the auto recycling industry, many professionals are part of a rich legacy, family businesses that have been passed down two, three or even four generations. Though not every journey in this sector follows this path; JS […]
News
CLOSING THE LOOP In June, Lithion Technologies (Lithion) announced the completion of construction of its first commercial critical minerals extraction plant, Lithion Saint-Bruno, located in St-Bruno-de-Montarville, Quebec. Lithion is now in the commissioning phase to ensure that its processes operate safely and efficiently. The plant will extract the critical mineral concentrate, a black mass composed […]
MEET MAT
A Q&A with new OARA Executive Director, Mathieu Dagonas Story by/par Allison Rogers After an exhaustive search for a new Executive Director upon Steve Fletcher’s departure, the Ontario Association of Automotive Recyclers (OARA) has selected Mathieu P. Dagonas as its next executive director. With Dagonas’ assumption of the role of Executive Director of OARA, Steve […]
