Auto recyclers call for ban on importation of asbestos brake pads
Toronto, Ontario — April 12, 2016 — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) is adding its voice in support of a call for federal policies to effectively eliminate the import and use of asbestos in Canada. In particular asbestos brake pads carry health risks when it comes to recycling end-of-life vehicles. Every year approximately 1.6 […]
OARA Employee Scholarship Program now accepting 2016 applications
London, Ontario — April 6, 2016 — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) is inviting applications for its 2016 OARA Employee Scholarship Program. This year, the organization has has generated over $22,700 to help fund scholarships. The Scholarship Program generates funds from a number of sources, all culminating at the OARA Conference (for more on […]
Grants in Gear returns for 2016
London, Ontario — April 6, 2016 — Eight organizations across Canada have benefitted from the Grants in Gear program so far, and the next year will bring these benefits to even more organizations. The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) has partnered with Scout Environmental to offer Grants in Gear for a third year. program will […]
OARA Conference highlights role of auto recycling in a sustainable economy
By Mike Davey and Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — March 23, 2016 — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has concluded its 2016 Conference and Trade Show. The OARA Conference is the single largest auto recycling event in Canada, drawing attendees and presenters from well outside of Ontario. The conference took place March 18 to […]
Ransomware cyberattacker did not pretend to be Car-Part.com employee
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — March 14, 2016 — A recent “ransomware” attack on an automotive recycler has increased concerns about cybersecurity in the automotive aftermarket. Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid. Usually the demand is accompanied by […]
Recent increase in global scrap steel prices
Toronto, Ontario — March 9, 2016 — Good news for automotive recyclers: there’s been an unexpected upturn in ferrous scrap prices recently. A number of experts have weighed in on whether the price bump will last. The price increase is quite recent and follows numbers in January that showed a decline in world steel production. […]
OARA Convention to present on revenue boosts, new regulations and more
By Mike Davey Markham, Ontario — March 9, 2016 — There’s barely a week to go before Canada’s largest automotive recycling event opens its doors. Presented by the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA), the 2016 OARA Convention & Trade Show takes place March 17 to 20 at Markham Suites Conference Centre in Markham, Ontario. The […]
Automotive Commodity Exchange and MCI Cores announce merger
St. Louis, Missouri — February 24, 2016 — Automotive Commodity Exchange (ACE) and MCI Cores (MCI) have signed a definitive merger agreement. This agreement combines the collection, harvesting, and distribution of “big” automotive cores and commodities processed by ACE with that of the “small” automotive cores and commodities processed by MCI. “Big” automotive cores encompass […]
Hollander’s InPart to power online parts market
By Jeff Sanford Plymouth, Minnesota — February 24, 2016 — The advent of online marketplaces has changed many industries. This has been true in the case of providers of recycled parts in North America, but get ready for the next level of connectivity in the parts market. In a recent conversation with Canadian Auto Recyclers magazine, […]
Conquest Solutions launches SmartCycle analytics tool
Buffalo, Wyoming — February 10, 2016 — Conquest Solutions, a corporation owned and managed by auto recyclers, has announced the launch of its SmartCycle complete business analytics tool. Current business management systems provide recyclers with a vast amount of data and information. However, the amount of time and resources required to sort through and analyze […]
