CAR-MS QRP expands, launches online parts locator
Brampton, Ontario — December 16, 2015 — CAR-MS QRP is expanding again, this time in Ontario. The network of professional automotive recyclers also recently announced new members in Atlantic Canada, greatly expanding the network’s coverage. The new facility in Ontario is the second location of Hotch’s Auto Parts, located in Bowmanville. Pat Ryan of CAR-MS […]
Reid’s Automotive Recycling wins environmental sustainability award
By Mike Davey Burnaby, British Columbia — December 9, 2015 — Reid’s Automotive Recycling has been chosen as this year’s recipient of the Burnaby Board of Trade Excellence Award in the Environmental Sustainability Award Category. The Burnaby Business Excellence awards honour and celebrate businesses, entrepreneurs and not-for-profit organizations for their contributions to the local economy […]
Impact Auto Auctions purchases Sudbury Auto Auction
Mississauga, Ontario — December 9, 2015 — Impact Auto Auctions has announced it has purchased the assets of Sudbury Auto Auction (SAA). Located at 90 National Street in Sudbury, the auction, which covers 17 acres, serves the northern Ontario fleet and dealer communities. Through the transaction, Impact Auto Auctions also becomes the sole owner of Impact Auto Auction Sudbury. “We are excited to be adding the talented team at Sudbury Auto Auction to our national auction network,” said Terry […]
Copart opens Moncton facility, integrates Montreal
Courtice, Ontario — December 9, 2015 — Copart Canada has announced the grand opening of the Moncton, New Brunswick location and the full integration of Copart’s Virtual Bidding – The Third Generation (VB3) technology at the Montreal, Québec location. Both locations have successfully hosted online auctions using VB3 technology, and have reportedly received a high […]
Fenix Parts announces Q3 results
By Jeff Sanford Westchester, Illinois — November 18, 2015 — Fenix Parts announced its third quarter results this week. The relatively new auto recycling conglomerate continues to iron out some of the challenges related to the merger that created Fenix, while dealing with a remarkably low price for scrap steel. The company reported that revenues […]
Ontario to consult on updating end-of-life vehicle processing standards
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — November 11, 2015 — The Ontario Ministry of Environment & Climate Change have recently posted updates to the Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) and announced a second consultation proposal regarding standards for end-of-life vehicle (ELV) processors. It’s common knowledge in the recycling industry that some ELV processing facilities adhere […]
Solera integrates parts procurement solutions to form InPart
Westlake, Texas — November 11, 2015 — Solera Holdings has announced the integration of its parts procurement solutions, including Distribution Service Technologies (“DST”) and APU Solutions (“APU”), to form InPart. Through InPart, Solera will enable online parts procurement from the industry’s largest network of suppliers directly within the existing systems and workflow of collision and […]
ARA pulls out the stops for 72nd annual convention
By Mike Davey Charlotte, North Carolina — October 14, 2105 — The annual Convention & Exposition of the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) is easily one of the biggest events on the auto recycling calendar, drawing together professionals from all across Canada and the US. This year’s convention, the organization’s 72nd, took place in Charlotte, North Carolina […]
Carcone’s Auto Recycling receives two honours at ARA Convention
By Mike Davey Charlotte, North Carolina — October 12, 2015 — Congratulations go out to Michael and Carolyn Carcone for their big win at the Automotive Recyclers Assocation (ARA) Annual Convention & Exposition, taking home two prestigious awards. The ARA event took place in Charlotte, North Carolina from October 7 to 10. Owners of Carcone’s […]
Registration opens for CARS 2016
Toronto, Ontario — September 30, 2015 — The Complete Auto Recycling and Secondary Materials (CARS) trade show takes place July 13 and 14, 2016 at Donington Park Circuit in Derby, UK. With the 2014 event attracting over 75 exhibitors and more than 1,200 attendees from 25 countries including Canada, India, Japan, Germany, USA and Australia, […]
