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Fenix Parts reports loss, but improved business

Toronto, Ontario -- July 5, 2016 -- Auto recycling conglomerate Fenix Parts has announced its first quarter 2016 results this past week. While the company reported a loss, the underlying business seems to be doing well. The company recorded a net loss of $41 million for the quarter, or $1.97 per share. The losses were tied to “significant non-cash amortization” and a “goodwill impairment charge” of approximately $43.3 million initially triggered by a decline in the company’s stock price. That is, the losses were largely paper ones. Looking at the company's underlying business, there was reason to be positive about the performance of the company over the latest quarter. Some of the highlights from the first quarter of 2016 include

July 5, 2016

Hollander – eBay Technology Summit to focus on eCommerce for auto recyclers

Plymouth, Minnesota -- June 29, 2016 -- Hollander and eBay Motors are teaming up to present the Hollander - eBay Technology Summit, taking place August 11 to 13, 2016, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. According to a statement from Hollander, the event will provide eCommerce ideas, solutions, best practices and training to help automotive recyclers become more productive and profitable.

June 29, 2016

The Hollander - eBay Technology Summit will take place in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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ARPAC golf tournament raises funds for Lighthouse Children and Families

Montreal, Quebec -- June 29, 2016 -- Quebec's automotive recycling association, ARPAC, has announced the successful completion of its annual golf tournament. The 19th Annual Golf Tournament ARPAC Foundation was held at the Golf Club of the Island of Montreal. As usual when it comes to industry golf tournaments, there was more to the event than just hitting the links and having a good time. There's a charitable component to the tournament as well, with a different charity chosen each year to receive the funds raised.

June 29, 2016

From left: Simon Matte of ARPAC, Vanessa Cyr of Lighthouse Children and Families and her father, Sylvain Cyr.

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ARAAC Annual Meeting includes trade show for the first time

Halifax, Nova Scotia -- June 15, 2016 -- The Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC) has concluded its annual meeting for 2016. Previously, the association had met twice a year in the spring and fall. This year the decision was made to move to one larger meeting. Judging by attendance, it seems like ARAAC made the right move. Also new at this year’s meeting was a trade show component, featuring exhibits from Burlington Business Forms/BCAP, Power-DB by SolexD, Monidex Distibution, Hollander, Car-Part, Progi, Scout Environmental and CCC Pinnacle Yard Management.

June 15, 2016

The ARAAC meeting included updates on other regions across the country from ARC board members, including Neil James from BC.

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Tire Take 2016 helps fulfill dreams

Toronto, Ontario -- June 15, 2016 -- Tire Take Back has officially concluded for another year, but its positive impacts will continue throughout the rest of 2016 and beyond. This year marks the seventh annual Tire Take Back event, a joint effort of Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) and Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS), in conjunction with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). In addition to cleaning up unsightly and unhealthy discarded tires, the annual event raises fu

June 15, 2016

Recycled tires can be turned into many useful consumer goods, including environmentally-friendly mulch.

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OARA announces scholarship recipients for 2016/2017

London, Ontario – June 1, 2016 -- The Board of Directors of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) are pleased to announce the recipients of the post-secondary education funding for 2016/2017.

June 1, 2016

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Scout Environmental honours Golden Switch Award recipients

Toronto, Ontario -- June 1, 2016 -- Switch Out, Canada’s national automotive mercury switch recovery program, would like to take the opportunity to recognize the outstanding and continued efforts of the automotive recyclers that participate in the program. Over 950 businesses from across Canada have recovered mercury switches from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) s

June 1, 2016

The team at LKQ Lecavalier in Ste-Sophie, Quebec with their Golden Switch Award. The award celebrates five consecutive years of active participation in the Switch Out program.

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Tire Take Back 2016 officially underway

Hamilton, Ontario -- June 1, 2016 -- Tire Take Back 2016 is officially underway at participating auto recycling facilities across Ontario. This year marks the seventh annual Tire Take Back event. Tire Take Back is a joint effort of Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) and Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS), in conjunction with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA).

June 1, 2016

Kicking off Tire Take Back 2016!

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Ford to recycle CO2 into automotive foams

Dearborn, Michigan -- May 18, 2016 -- It’s definitely automotive recycling, but not as we know it. Ford has announced it has begun to formulate and test new foam and plastic components using carbon dioxide (CO2) as feedstock. According to a statement from Ford, researchers expect to see the new biomaterials in Ford production vehicles within five years.

May 18, 2016

While at Fortune's Brainstorm E conference, Executive Chairman Bill Ford announced the company’s research into converting carbon dioxide into plastics and foams.

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Auto recyclers across Canada celebrate Wally Dingman’s 50th birthday

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario -- May 12, 2016 -- Greetings and good wishes are pouring in to celebrate the 50th birthday of Wally Dingman, Chairman of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) and the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC).

May 12, 2016

A few views of Wally Dingman, Chairman of the ARC and OARA recycling associations. Dingman's hard work and dedication to his industry has served as an inspiration to others.

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