For Standard Auto Wreckers, success is in collaboration

At Standard Auto Wreckers, located in Toronto, Port Hope and Ottawa, Ontario, 2024 was a year all about engaging in team spirit.

With over 100 employees across the three locations, the year was spent developing internal processes in order to continue improving for the future.

“From a business perspective, the theme of the year was definitely the people who work hard to make Standard Auto Wreckers great,” said owner David Gold. “We worked hard on continuing to develop our management and supervisor teams and I’m extremely proud of the cohesion and connection we’ve been able to foster.”

“Overall, I would say that the growth we experienced in 2024 can be directly attributed to our energized focus on teamwork. Having worked in the automotive recycling industry my whole life, to be able to see the level of engagement we’ve achieved is something that goes above and beyond all of my expectations,” Gold continued.

And, despite the ongoing threat of economic pressures, for Gold, it’s all about waking up and enjoying the day with those who also have a passion for the industry.

“We’re insulated from a lot of the incoming turmoil with mainly Canadian customers, but even with this, the motto for what we do remains the same: buy cars and sell parts. In order to be successful in automotive recycling, it’s all about staying engaged.”

In looking towards the rest of 2025, Gold is excited to see what the year will bring. “I’m feeling very positive for the future of the industry in both 2025 and beyond. I love this place, the people, the industry and know that we can continue to succeed at levels that we never thought capable of.”

“Ultimately, I’m having fun being a part of the industry, and more importantly, being a part of the Standard Auto Wreckers’ team. It’s what keeps me going,” Gold concluded.

Information about Standard Auto Wreckers’ services, viewable at standardautowreckers.com