Threads of Life joins Car Heaven charities
Toronto, Ontario — June 30, 2015 A new charity has joined the Car Heaven roster: Threads of Life, an organization that helps families of workplace tragedy along their journey of healing by providing support programs and services. Threads of Life offers numerous supports to families coping with a workplace injury or fatality. The organization provides […]
Volleyball team sees tremendous support from auto recycling industry
By Steve Fletcher London, Ontario — June 17, 2015 — This season, the Forest City 15U Green Team from London, Ontario had a very successful volleyball season, in part due to good coaching, talented athletes, dedicated parents — and the support of the Canadian auto recycling industry. As Managing Director of the Automotive Recyclers of […]
Tire Take Back 2015 continues to grow with farmers in the mix
London, Ontario — June 17, 2015 By Mike Davey For the last six years, the Tire Take Back event has been turning discarded tires into community benefits and helping to fulfill dreams for kids. This year marks six years of The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) raising funds for Sunshine Foundation through its Tire Take […]
Grants in Gear winners announced
Toronto, Ontario — May 14, 2015 The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) and Summerhill Impact have announced the four winners of the Grants in Gear funding program. Each submission was evaluated by a five-member jury, looking for an applicant’s potential to achieve their stated environmental results and deliver against their proposed work plan and budget. […]
Hollander announces June training summit in Philadelphia
Minneapolis, Minnesota — April 28, 2015 Hollander will host its second Regional Training Summit at Philadelphia’s Ace Conference Center in June. The summit, scheduled to take place on June 27, will aim to increase businesses’ yard efficiency and profitability with eight education sessions across two learning tracks: Inventory and System Management. Hollander says its Regional […]
Auto recyclers gather for B-CAR 2015 meeting
Richmond, British Columbia — April 22, 2015 — Recyclers from across the country will converge on Richmond this weekend for the Automotive Retailers Association’s (ARA) B-CAR 2015 mid-year meeting. The BC Auto Recyclers Division of ARA tees off its two-day convention at 11 a.m. on April 24 with the Merv Storzuk Memorial Golf Tournament at the […]
SARA, AARDA announce May conference lineup
Canmore, Alberta — March 24, 2015 — Automotive recyclers from provincial associations in Saskatchewan and Alberta have announced the details of their upcoming joint meeting. The Saskatchewan Auto Recyclers Association (SARA) and the Alberta Automotive Recyclers and Dismantlers Association (AARDA) will be hosting a unique conference experience for members, associate members, suppliers and friends on May […]
Hollander launches Snap-It app in North America
Minneapolis, Minnesota — March 18, 2015 Hollander has announced the North American release of Snap-It, a mobile app designed to simplify the photo capturing process for auto recyclers. With technology’s continuous shift towards mobile accessibility, the app — already available in Australia, the UK and Spain — offers recyclers a tool aiming to reduce the […]
Standard Auto Wreckers hosts reporters for discussion on cat thefts
Toronto, Ontario — March 11, 2015 — Standard Auto Wreckers was in the news again twice recently, hosting reporters from CBC Television for a segment on how the cold temperatures we’ve experienced this past winter have led to many plastic bumper covers cracking. While a cracked bumper cover may not be pleasant, it’s the subject of […]
New grants up for grabs with Grants in Gear
Toronto, Ontario — February 25, 2015 — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) and Summerhill Impact are again launching Grants in Gear, a national funding program that will be awarding up to $100,000 to not-for-profit organizations with innovative project ideas focused on environmental excellence in the automotive and transportation industry. Do you have an idea […]
