Purpose, Progress and Partnership: Key takeaways from the 2025 URG/PRP Training Conference

Orlando, Florida – The 2025 URG/PRP Training Conference in Orlando delivered a high-impact week of learning, networking and industry collaboration for auto recyclers from across North America. From April 7 to 14, the event combined hands-on facility tours, strategic board sessions, and targeted training that reinforced the industry’s focus on operational excellence and forward-thinking leadership. […]

Look at This Lineup: OARA unveils 2024 Convention & Trade Show schedule

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has released its 2024 annual Convention & Trade Show schedule, slated for March 21 through March 23 at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre in Markham, Ont.  An OARA Board Meeting will take place on Thursday, March 21 before the festivities fully kick off at 1 […]

Merry Times: ARAAC and CARI host first-of-its-kind joint industry meeting in Halifax

Halifax, Nova Scotia — On June 9 and 10, the Canadian Associaton of Recycling Industries (CARI) and the Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC) held a joint convention in Halifax, a first-of-its-kind meeting for the North American scrap, dismantling and parts industries. The event was full of opportunities for inter-industry networking, and training on […]

Spring Festivities: OARA sets date, schedule for 2023 Convention and Trade Show

Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) will host its 2023 Convention and Trade Show from Thursday, March 30, through Saturday, April 1, 2023, the group announced earlier this week. Held at the Hilton, Mississauga/Meadowvale in Mississauga, Ontario, the event will feature an OARA board meeting, an annual general meeting, educational sessions and […]

Recycler in the Race: Rob Smith of Erin Auto Recyclers to run for Erin mayor

Erin, Ontario — Rob Smith, owner and president of Erin Auto Recyclers, is running for mayor. Smith has owned the local recycler since 2005 and was first elected to Erin’s council in 2014. He told Elora Fergus Today that running for mayor feels like “a natural progression from his eight years on council” and eight […]