In the Name of the Industry: Chinese association joins in supporting the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recycling Industry Development Committee (CARIDC), recently formed by the China Association for Economic Development in Asia (CAEDA), has agreed to be involved with the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT). CAEDA is a national social organization established under the guidance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic […]
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 […]
Seeking Feedback: Submit your requests for Canadian Auto Recyclers’ 2025 edition
Toronto, Ontario — The annual publication dedicated to Canada’s automotive recyclers is closer than you might think. As we prepare for the 2025 edition of Canadian Auto Recyclers, we’re seeking industry feedback on what YOU want to see. Fill out the short survey below to submit your ideas. Loading…
Maritime Meeting: ARAAC, CARI prepare to host joint meeting in Halifax
Halifax, Nova Scotia — The Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC) and Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) board are partnering with the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI) to co-host events in Halifax, N.S. this weekend, on June 9 and June 10, at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. This was described as “the first […]
The Big Leagues: Consumer info piece on auto recycling featured in national CAA publication
Ottawa, Ontario — CAA Customers across Canada are being served some general auto recycling knowledge this winter–the insurance body shared an informational article on car disposal processes in a recent publication. The article, written by Matt Bubbers of CAA Magazine and titled “Where Do Old Cars Go?”, features information directly from Steve Fletcher and the […]
Pressure’s On: Québec explores extended producer responsibility for ELV electric vehicle battery management
Montréal, Québec — Propulsion Québec has released a study to “analyze the feasibility of implementing an extended producer responsibility (EPR) mechanism in Quebec.” Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is an approach that seeks to transfer the responsibility for recovery and reclamation of materials to the companies at the origin of their marketing. Essentially, EPR acts as […]
Hollings-Head of the Table: ARA names Marty Hollingshead new president
Manassas, Virginia — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) named Marty Hollingshead as the new president during the organization’s 78th annual conference in Dallas, Texas last month. Owner of Northlake Auto Recyclers in Hammond, Ind., Hollingshead brings 48 years of auto recycling expertise to the ARA and is a trailblazer in his home state for his […]
Plastic Power: B.C. Recycling facility receives provincial funding
Burnaby, British Columbia — Reclaim Plastics, a recycling facility in BC has received provincial funding to help them divert hard to recycle automotive plastics from the landfill. The $667,000 in funding from the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund will be used to purchase technology that will make it easier to sort hard to recycle automotive plastics like […]
