Education, networking among the top draws at ARA Convention
A few photos from the ARA Convention in Nashville. Check out the gallery below for over 150 photos from the event! Nashville, Tennessee — November 5, 2014 — The Automotive Recycling Association’s (ARA) 71st Annual Convention and Exposition took place October 22 to 25, 2014 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and […]
CARI hosts annual Consumers’ Night event
Toronto, Ontario — November 5, 2014 — The Canadian Association of Recycling Industries recently held its largest networking event of the year: Consumers’ Night. The event took place at the Hyatt Regency Toronto at 370 King Street West. For CARI members, the event serves as an opportunity to meet face-to-face with representatives from the biggest […]
International Roundtable provides perspective
The latest meeting of the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling brought together delegates from more than 50 countries. Toronto, Ontario — October 22, 2014 — Examining different process, methods, and goals can provide insight into how you run your own business. For Lorne Denneus, this was part of his motivation […]
Atlantic auto recyclers hold annual meeting
A few shots from the Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC) 2014 Annual Meeting in Truro, Nova Scotia. By Melissa Hayes Truro, Nova Scotia — October 22, 2014 — Maritime members of the auto recycling industry gathered late last week for the Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC) […]
Atlantic recyclers gear up for annual meeting
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island — October 1, 2014 — The Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC) will hold its 2014 Annual Meeting at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Centre in Truro, Nova Scotia. The meeting is set for October 18, 2014. The day gets underway at 8 a.m. with breakfast, followed by the […]
Random acts of kindness
By Ian Hope Calgary, Alberta — October 1, 2014 — Many acts of kindness can literally be life-changing for recipients and all of us have, at one time or another, been the beneficiary of something remarkably kind. I would like to share a profound act of kindness in my own life. Return with me […]
Automotive recyclers are not junkyards
Baton Rouge, Louisiana — September 17, 2014 — Louisiana Attorney General James D. “Buddy” Caldwell filed a lawsuit in August charging that State Farm is illegally forcing collision repair facilities in that state to install unsafe parts on vehicles that endanger consumers. “State Farm has created a culture of unsafe business practices in which consumer […]
Pierre Robitaille appointed to ARC Board of Directors
London, Ontario — September 4, 2014 — Pierre Robitaille from Duvernay Recycleur in Laval, Quebec, has been apppointed to the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) Board of Directors. Each of the ARC Member associations nominates two Board Members to represent their provincial association in the affairs of the national association. In addition to his duties […]
Tundra Take-Back hits another milestone in Nunavut
Until recently, vehicle disposal in Canada’s North consisted of simply dumping the vehicle at a site like this one, outside of Arviat. Tundra Take-Back, a project led by Summerhill Impact, is changing the picture through the efforts of numerous partners and volunteers. Arviat and Gjoa Haven, Nunavut — September 3, 2014 […]
2014 International Roundtable on Auto Recycling brings industry together in Japan
By Melissa Hayes Kushiro, Japan – September 3, 2014 –The eighth annual International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT) will once again give auto recyclers around the world a chance to come together to discuss improving the auto recycling industry on a global level. Held in Kushiro, Japan, the convention runs from October 1 […]
