CarZ’s Charity: Sam Kanoun pledges ProgiPix fees to Turkey-Syria relief efforts
Sunderland, Ontario — Sam Kanoun of CarZ Auto Recycling will donate ProgiPix auction fees generated between Feb. 9 and this Friday, toward Turkey-Syria earthquake relief efforts. Kanoun said keeper, buyer and storage fees earned over this eight-day period will be donated to Relief Humanity International. “We are all humans and should help each other,” he […]
Bought by the Bros: IAA Inc. purchased by B.C.-based Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
Burnaby, British Columbia — Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, a Canadian equipment marketplace based in Burnaby, B.C., said Monday that it would purchase U.S.-based IAA Inc. in a US$7.3 billion deal. The company said the deal aligns with Ritchie Bros.’ goal of diversifying into the salvage vehicle market. Ritchie Bros. touted a market cap of approximately US$6.9 […]
Making it Exclusive: Co-operators Group to use Audatex APU as exclusive parts vendor
Toronto, Ontario — The Co-operators Group popped the question and got the response they were looking for, as the insurance corporation has named the Solera Audatex APU solution as its exclusive alternative parts sourcing vendor. Audatex APU is an alternative parts utilization solution that leverages real-time data to locate recycled, aftermarket, reconditioned, and surplus original equipment […]
OARA You Ready: April 22 session to focus on buying, processing and inventorying cars
Toronto, Ontario — The third webinar in the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) is scheduled for next Thursday, April 22 and will focus on buying, processing and inventorying cars. OARA’s virtual training series kicked off March 25 and features guest speakers from Profit Team Consulting, Rob Rainwater, Mike Kunkell and Lee Worman. The organization’s other […]
Copart opens Moncton facility, integrates Montreal
Courtice, Ontario — December 9, 2015 — Copart Canada has announced the grand opening of the Moncton, New Brunswick location and the full integration of Copart’s Virtual Bidding – The Third Generation (VB3) technology at the Montreal, Québec location. Both locations have successfully hosted online auctions using VB3 technology, and have reportedly received a high […]
