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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 […]
We’ll Miss You, Mary: Mary Poirier to step down as Recording Secretary for ARC; Corey Earl joins Board
Ottawa, Ontario — After serving on the Automotive Recyclers of Canada’s (ARC) national Board of Directors for 13 years, Mary Poirier from Valley Automotive in Pembroke Ontario is stepping down after an incredible run of service. Mary was appointed to the Board of ARC as one of the Ontario representatives in 2009 and has held […]
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 […]
Fuel And Fire
David Gold, owner of Standard Auto Wreckers; Adam Grant, Chief, Markham Fire; and Brad Sterling of Markham Fire. By Max Reid, Allison Rogers Auto recyclers and firefighters, partners in rescue It was one of the chilliest mornings yet, but that did nothing to dampen the vigour of Markham, Ontario and Oakville, Ontario’s firefighter crews, who […]
Setting Sights High: Europe aims to recycle 95 percent of the weight of ELVs
Amsterdam, Netherlands — In Europe, the automotive sector has been tasked with repurposing 95 percent of the weight of End of Life Vehicles (ELV). Ingrid Niessing, the CEO of the global membership organization ARN that focuses on the vehicle lifecycle, says that the company is extremely involved in helping Europe reach its goal and the […]
Boosting Battery Efforts: Researchers finding ways to recycle EV batteries in more eco-friendly and cost-effective way
London, England — Researchers have discovered new techniques that help to recycle electric vehicle batteries and cut down on carbon emissions and costs. The new technique involves reusing parts of the battery like nickel and cobalt, meaning that over EVs lifetime emissions would be reduced and there would be less of a dependency on China. […]
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 […]
Scrap Stars: YouTube auto ‘picking’ show continues to rack up the views
Rochester, New York – The auto recycling industry is finally getting some of the star power it deserves as YouTube-based “picking” show “Totaled Treasure” released its second episode in late-December. Styled in a similar vein to shows like “Canadian Pickers” and “Storage Wars”, “Totaled Treasure” follows Vince Edivan and Aaron Stone as they travel across […]
Recyclers Ready: Auto Recycling Calendar of Events for 2020
Toronto, Ontario — Auto recyclers across Canada have had one wild year in the industry. From OARA’s exciting annual Convention and Trade Show in Mississauga to the SEMA show in Vegas, recyclers everywhere are mourning the ending of a fantastic year of networking, travelling, and connecting. But recyclers worry not. We have access to info […]
R-1234yf will be put in all new cars by 2021
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — August 31, 2018 — The R-1234yf refrigerant is becoming more common in the air conditioning systems of vehicles, which means more time and money for collision repairers and insurers. Under an Environmental Protection Agency mandate, R-134a will be taken out and R1234yf will be put in all new cars […]
