CAR StaffFrom CAR StaffRecyclingJohnson Controls announces investment in auto battery recycling centreMilwaukee, Wisconsin — September 1, 2011 — Johnson Controls has announced plans to invest more than $70 million in its automotive battery recycling centre in Cienega de Flores, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The investment will fund the replacement of the Cienega facility's existing rotary furnaces with larger, more efficient rotary furnaces as well as the addition […]September 1, 2011RecyclingAuto recycler Trevor Generoux Rides With Lance for cancerBy Michael Raine Kitchener, Ontario — August 31, 2011 — On August 27, Trevor Generoux of Parkway Auto Recyclers in Kitchener, Ontario, along with 51 other riders, had the chance of a lifetime to bike alongside Lance Armstrong for 117 kms. The event was the fourth annual Ride With Lance fundraiser, which raised $1.2 million […]August 31, 2011RecyclingAARDA members heading on a river adventureWhitecourt, Alberta — August 30, 2011 — In late September all members of the Alberta Automotive Recyclers and Dismantlers Association (AARDA) and their employees or spouses are invited to get away from their recycling yards for a day and go on a river adventure.August 30, 2011RecyclingARA names new executive secretaryManassas, Virginia — August 29, 2011 — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) has announced that Ricky Young will serve as the organization’s executive secretary for the 2011-2012 term.August 29, 2011RecyclingOARA members meeting in BellevilleBelleville, Ontario — August 23, 2011 — The Ontario Automotive Reyclers Association (OARA) will be holding a members meeting on September 16 and 17 in Belleville, Ontario. The meeting is complimentary for direct and associate members and will take place at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Belleville.August 23, 2011RecyclingIARC heading back to Budapest for 2012 eventBudapest, Hungary — August 22, 2011 — Some initial information on the 12th annual International Automobile Recycling Congress (IARC) has been released. For the second time in IARC’s history, next year’s event will be held in Budapest on March 21-23.August 22, 2011RecyclingAARDA continues charitable donation spreeEdmonton, Alberta — August 18, 2011 — The Alberta Automotive Recyclers and Dismantlers Association (AARDA) is certainly spreading the wealth. Fresh on the heels of number of charitable donations around Alberta, AARDA has donated another $4,000 to charities in the province in support of various causes. The funds were raised through end-of-life vehicle programs, such […]August 18, 2011RecyclingHow Poehl’s Auto Recyclers stays ahead of curveBy Michael Raine Kentville, Nova Scotia — August 15, 2011 — Being a leader in any industry requires staying ahead of the curve. It involves using the latest and best tools and knowing what’s in the woodwork before anyone else. It’s no different in the automotive recycling industry and few recyclers are able to stay […]August 15, 2011RecyclingRead ARC’s discussion paper on environmental management of ELVsOttawa, Ontario — August 15, 2011 — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) has released its discussion paper that has been submitted to the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment. To read the discussion paper, click here.August 15, 2011RecyclingCARSTAR announces new sustainability planHamilton, Ontario — August 15, 2011 — CARSTAR Collision Centres has announced its new sustainability plan, which details its social, environmental and economic initiatives in the Canadian collision repair industry.August 15, 2011Page 1 of 16Next Page