Allison RogersMore from Allison RogersCollision RepairGrants in Gear application deadline extendedToronto, Ontario -- May 8, 2016 -- The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) and Scout Environmental have extended the application deadline for the Grants in Gear funding program. Non-governmental organizations, entrepreneurs and municipal/governmental bodies now have until June 12, 2016 to apply for funding for project ideas that seek tangible results in emissions reductions or pollution prevention in the transportation sector or excellence in automotive recycling or reuse techniques.May 8, 2016Collision RepairRising commodity prices good news for recyclersToronto, Ontario -- May 4, 2016 -- Every auto recycler knows there’s money to be made in recycling the precious metals included in catalytic converters. However, some of those cats might be getting left behind, according to Becky Berube from United Catalyst Corporation. Berube says many catalytic convertors are simply left on the car and get crushed into scrap, a practice akin to leaving money on the table.May 4, 2016Collision RepairMinister Murray to auto recyclers: ‘We need you’Markham, Ontario -- May 4, 2016 -- Glen Murray is Ontario’s Minister of the Environment and Climate Change. He recently made some remarks on building a “circular” economy and congratulated automotive recyclers on being ahead of the curve. Murray was refreshingly frank about the realities of climate change during an address to the 2016 OntariMay 4, 2016Collision RepairTire Take Back kicking off for 2016Discarded tires are unsightly, unhealthy and the materials can be recycled into numerous consumer products. The good news is that it's almost time for Tire Take Back! Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) and OntarioApril 20, 2016Collision RepairAuto recyclers call for ban on importation of asbestos brake padsToronto, Ontario -- April 12, 2016 -- The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) is adding its voice in support of a call for federal policies to effectively eliminate the import and use of asbestos in Canada. In particular asbestos brake pads carry health risks when it comes to recycling end-of-life vehicles.April 12, 2016Collision RepairOARA Employee Scholarship Program now accepting 2016 applicationsLondon, Ontario -- April 6, 2016 -- The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) is inviting applications for its 2016 OARA Employee Scholarship Program. This year, the organization has has generated over $22,700 to help fund scholarships.April 6, 2016Collision RepairGrants in Gear returns for 2016London, Ontario -- April 6, 2016 -- Eight organizations across Canada have benefitted from the Grants in Gear program so far, and the next year will bring these benefits to even more organizations.April 6, 2016Collision RepairOARA Conference highlights role of auto recycling in a sustainable economyThe Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has concluded its 2016 Conference and Trade Show. The OARA Conference is the single largest auto recycling event in Canada, drawing attendees and presenters from well outside of Ontario. The conference took place March 18 to 20 at the Markham Suites Conference Centre, just outside of Toronto.March 23, 2016RecyclingRansomware cyberattacker did not pretend to be Car-Part.com employeeA recent “ransomware” attack on an automotive recycler has increased concerns about cybersecurity in the automotive aftermarket. Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid. Usually the demand is accompanied by threats to delete all of the data if the criminal’s terms aren’t met.March 14, 2016Collision RepairRecent increase in global scrap steel pricesGood news for automotive recyclers: there’s been an unexpected upturn in ferrous scrap prices recently. A number of experts have weighed in on whether the price bump will last.March 9, 2016Previous PagePage 37 of 43Next Page
