Electric Education: Registration opens for ARC EV education event
Toronto, Ontario — With new information on electric vehicles being released by OEMs faster than can be absorbed, along with new investments from different levels of government, battery recyclers, battery re-users, Steve Fletcher and the Automotive Recyclers of Canada have decided to hold a webinar in November to lay it all out for the Canadian […]
Setting a Gold Standard: Standard Auto Wreckers receives honour from Port Hope mayor
Port Hope, Ontario — David Gold, owner of Ontario’s Standard Auto Wreckers, was recently recognized by Port Hope Mayor Bob Sanderson for his company’s work in the local community. “In 2014 we began discussions [for Standard to open in Port Hope], and it’s only been positive since then,” said Sanderson. The mayor noted Standard Auto […]
On the Block: Profit Team Consulting breaks down block labour, warranties
Ottawa, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association’s (OARA) latest virtual training session once again featured Mike Kunkel, Lee Worman and Rob Rainwater from Profit Team Consulting—this time answering some of the industry’s questions around block labour and part warranties. Worman said block labour warranties have the potential to solve a common percentage-based problem […]
The Deal with Dismantling: OARA’s latest training session covers the keys to the post-buy process
Ottawa, Ontario — Last week’s OARA virtual training session, led once again by the gang from Profit Team Consulting took a turn to a more glossed-over segment of auto recycling training—what happens after the sale and the nitty-gritty of the dismantling process. “We always want to talk about sales,” Lee Worman of Profit Team Consulting […]
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 […]
OARA Online: Organization to host weekly training series starting next week
Toronto, Ontario — As we charge through the second-straight March without the regularly-scheduled Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association’s (OARA) Convention and Trade Show, the organization has unveiled some exciting virtual training opportunities, with festivities kicking off next Thursday, March 25. The OARA Virtual Training Series will bring industry experts to your desktop (or phone or iPad) […]
Bringing in Batteries: OARA welcomes newest member
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association is thrilled to welcome its newest member, RePowered Batteries. RePowered Batteries, headquartered in Gatineau, Quebec, takes electric vehicle batteries and repurposes them for future use in everything from solar power storage systems to grocery store grids. “RePowered Batteries take batteries from end-of-life electric vehicles and dismantle to […]
Coronavirus Cancellations: 2020 OARA Convention and Trade Show postponed
Toronto, Ontario — Steve Fletcher, executive director of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has announced that the 2020 OARA Convention and Trade Show has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The convention was originally scheduled to run from March 26 through March 28, 2020, at the Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale but, due to the World […]
Recyclers Unite at OARA’s Annual Convention and Tradeshow
March 29, 2019 – On Friday, more than 370 auto recycling industry stakeholders gathered from across North America for the Ontario Auto Recycling Association Convention and Tradeshow. The event was held at the Mississauga/Meadowvale Hilton Hotel. Over the course of the two-day event, guests listened to presentations and panels from 18 speakers. The tradeshow portion of […]
ARA’s international movement
By David Gold and Jessica Andrews Toronto, Ontario — December 14, 2018 — In the weeks since its 75th Annual Convention and Exposition, the ARA has taken steps to establish an International Committee to promote engagement and understanding of the professional automotive recycling industry around the world. Automotive recyclers from 14 countries attended the most recent Annual […]
