Save the Date: Annual ARA Convention and Expo to take place in Birmingham, Alabama, 2025
Birmingham, Alabama — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) has announced that its 82nd annual convention and expo will take place in Birmingham, Alabama. The theme of the event is referred to as “Game On: Winning Together.” A highlight video of what attendees can expect from the chosen location can be viewed here. The event will take […]
Eric at OARA: Eric Wilbert of Wilbert Family Enterprises to deliver OARA Convention keynote industry address
Niagara Falls, Ontario — Eric Wilbert of Wilbert Family Enterprises–who was recently named president of the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA)–will deliver the keynote industry address at the 2025 Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) Convention. Wilbert was born and raised in Western New York working for the family business that was founded in 1952. Today, Wilbert’s […]
Welcoming Wilbert: ARA announces Eric Wilbert of Wilbert’s Premium Auto Parts as new president
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) has announced the naming of Eric Wilbert of Wilbert’s Premium Auto Parts, Rochester, New York, as the new president of the association. Wilbert was formally confirmed as president during the association’s 81st annual convention and exposition in Reno, Nevada on October 24, 2024. According to reports from […]
Recyclers in Reno: ARA to host 81st annual convention and expo in Reno, Nevada from October 23 to 26
Reno, Nevada — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) Annual Convention and Expo will take place in Reno, Nevada, this year, from October 23 to 26 at the recently renovated Peppermill Resort and Casino. The convention and expo will see events such as nearly 50 automotive recyclers and industry experts sharing their insights on topics that […]
An Andrade Announcement: Automotive Recyclers Association announces nomination for Tom Andrade to join the association’s Executive Committee
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) has announced that Tom Andrade of Everett’s Auto Parts in Brocktown, Massachusetts, has been nominated to join the association’s Executive Committee. Specifically, Andrade has been nominated to join the committee as a secretary for the 2024 to 2025 period. Andrade is currently the controller and general manager […]
Stepping-Up Shipping Standards: URG, ARA and Team PRP release Industry Standards for Part Preparation and Shipping guide
Toronto, Ontario — The United Recyclers Group (URG), Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) and Team PRP have published a uniform set of standards for parts preparation and shipping for the professional automotive recycling industry. The guide is the result of a collaborative effort between the three organizations, and the three groups will now promote the standards […]
A Certification Collaboration: URG merges certification with ARA’s Gold Seal Program
Toronto, Ontario — The United Recyclers Group (URG) and the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) have announced the launch of the Gold Seal Quality Assurance Certification for professional automotive recyclers. This collaboration was recently announced at the United Recyclers Group Annual Conference hosted with Team PRP from April 4th to the 6th at the Hyatt Regency […]
THE BATTERY METAL MONARCHY
ARA unveils Battery Material Use Hierarchy Electrification of the automobile. Love it? Hate it? Don’t understand it? To an auto recycler, those questions don’t matter. It’s happening. At best, we as automotive recyclers can defend an advocate for the industry by better understanding the challenges and opportunities, and by getting other stakeholders to understand the […]
DIALLED IN AND WIRED IN
Auto recycling industry plugs into success for ARA’s 80th annual expo Photos by/par Gloria Mann, Steve Fletcher The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) hosted its annual Convention and Exposition this past October in Kansas City, where delegates from the used parts field across North America and beyond gathered for three days of top-notch networking and industry […]
A Helpful Hierarchy: Automotive Recyclers Association releases a Battery Use Materials Hierarchy chart
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) has recently published a Battery Material Use Hierarchy chart to aid in the environmental transparency of battery recycling. The Battery Material Use Hierarchy chart emphasizes the need for the highest and best use for batteries after they have served their initial purpose. Notably, the chart indicates that […]
