Allison RogersMore from Allison RogersRecyclingNo Substitutions: Subaru updates position statement on aftermarket parts, ‘does not approve’ of ROE partsToronto, Ontario — Subaru has released an update to its position statement on the use of alternative, recycled and salvaged parts in repairs on the company’s vehicles. “Subaru of America simply wants to be as clear as possible regarding its position on the proper repair of Subaru vehicles,” said Devin Wilcox, Subaru’s collision certification manager. […]August 18, 2021NetworkSetting a Gold Standard: Standard Auto Wreckers receives honour from Port Hope mayorPort 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 […]August 18, 2021RecyclingStand Up Speak Out: Evaluating EVsLoading…August 4, 2021RecyclingRamping Up Recycling: General Motors launches website for auto recyclingToronto, Ontario — General Motors has launched a new website designed to educate people on how to remove and recycle batteries from its electric and hybrid vehicles. The website, called Recycle My Battery, was specifically designed for vehicle dismantlers who recycle end of life vehicles. The site provides information on how to disable and remove battery packs from […]August 4, 2021RecyclingClose the Loop: Eastman, USAMP and PADNOS collaborate for fully circular recycling study in automotive marketKingsport, Tennessee — Eastman, the United States Automotive Materials Partnership LLC (USAMP) and automotive recycler PADNOS announced yesterday that they are collaborating on a concept feasibility study to demonstrate a closed-loop project to recycle automotive-industry mixed plastic waste in the automotive supply chain. When automobiles are at the end of their life, metals, tires, and glass account for […]July 21, 2021RecyclingA Different Type of Twisted: Barrie, Ont. tornado results in total lossesBarrie, Ontario — After a tornado swept through Barrie last Thursday destroying virtually anything in its path, auto recyclers will likely see several total loss vehicles. “The claims started coming in the day following the tornado. Many vehicles were towed in and many more customers reached out who were still able to safely stay in […]July 21, 2021RecyclingViva Veilleux: Patrick Veilleux sells Sherbrooke pièces autos usagées, will join Car-Part.comToronto, Ontario — Patrick Veilleux has sold his business, Sherbrooke pièces autos usagées to his cousin Eric Veilleux. After many productive years in the automotive recycling realm, Veilleux is not leaving—he has joined Car-Part.com to test and “make improvements” to its software. Veilleux was a long-time Member of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) Board […]July 21, 2021NetworkLucasville Looters: More than 60 catalytic converters stolen from school buses in N.S.Halifax, Nova Scotia — Halifax District RCMP is investigating the theft of more than 60 catalytic converters from school buses in Lucasville. On June 30, Police responded to a report of theft of catalytic converters from a property in Lucasville. More than 60 catalytic converters had been removed from buses on the property. This year […]July 7, 2021RecyclingMelting Materials: New plastics recycling program announced by AudiToronto, Ontario – Audi has completed a pilot project to recycle mixed automotive plastic waste using a chemical auto recycling process. Together with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany, Audi says it can take the many parts of a vehicle made of plastic into pyrolysis oil so that it can be used to make […]June 23, 2021NetworkAging Autos: ARA encouraging use of ROE parts as vehicle ages riseManassas, Virginia — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) is wanting vehicle owners, insurance companies and repair facilities to increase their use of recycled original equipment (ROE) automotive parts because the age of light vehicles in operation on U.S. roads has risen to 12.1 years, according to IHS Market reports. Sandy Blalock, ARA executive director, says that […]June 23, 2021Previous PagePage 23 of 43Next Page