Lotzkar to Lead: Jacqueline Lotzkar appointed president and CEO of CARI

Vancouver, British Columbia — The Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacqueline Lotzkar as its new President and CEO, effective February 3. Lotzkar brings extensive experience in the recycling sector to her new role. She has been recognized globally and was recently named one of the Top 100 […]

Farewell to Fletcher: Wally Dingman to serve as executive director, ARC, effective April 1

Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Wally Dingman will serve as the organization’s new Executive Director replacing Steve Fletcher, effective April 1, 2025. Dingman has been a fixture in the auto recycling sector as the previous Chairman of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) […]

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 […]

Global Reach: Steve Fletcher hosts Global Best Practices panel at ARA Convention and Expo

Reno, Nevada — Steve Fletcher, managing director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) had the opportunity to host a Global Best Practices panel discussion at the recent Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) Convention and Expo. The panel featured speakers from around the world, including Martijn Traas from Van der Ven Automotive Recycling in the Netherlands; […]

Excellence in Estevan: JS Truckmart wows industry during tour

Estevan, Saskatchewan ⁠— “Working together as a professional team to provide quality parts for our customers in a positive and agile work environment; while setting a new standard of excellence in the automotive recycling industry.” That motto has carried JS Truckmart far from the remote prairies of Estevan, Sask., while retaining its small-town heart and […]

Greg Gets Gold: Automotive recycler Greg Stewart claims back-to-back Paralympic gold in Paris

Paris, France — Scrap and recycling industry member Greg Stewart defended his record-setting F46 shot put Paralympic Gold from Tokyo 2020 last week, winning back-to-back medals as he once again claimed Paralympic gold in Paris.  Stewart, the owner of Para Metals Contracting and recent speaker at the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI) successfully defended […]

Be There OARA Be Square: Date already set for OARA 2024 convention in Toronto

Toronto, Ontario — By the nature of their work, auto recyclers tend to be an organized bunch, so of course a date has already been picked for the upcoming edition of OARA’s annual convention and trade show, set for March 2024. With companies like Copart, Solera/Hollander, IAA and the United Catalyst Corporation set to exhibit, […]

Legislating the Loop: European Commission proposes amendments to ELV regulations

Brussels, Belgium — The European Commission put forth a proposal last week that seeks to amend the EU’s regulations on end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) for the purpose of enhancing “the circularity of the automotive sector.” This proposal, put forward last Thursday, is purported to generate about €1.8 billion net revenue by 2035, in addition to eliminating […]