Sarah undefinedFrom Sarah undefinedRecyclingAuction Envy: Copart finishes fiscal year in position of strengthToronto, Ontario — The world’s largest auto salvage auction platform is reporting a very strong close to its financial year. Texas-based Copart Inc. closed its fiscal year on July 31 with solid financial gains. The company’s fourth-quarter revenue hit US$1.1 billion, an increase of 5.2 percent from the same period last year. Its gross profit […]September 10, 2025RecyclingEnsuring a Sustainable Transition: Why ARC supports a strategic pause for the EV MandateBy Wally Dingman, executive director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada Toronto, Ontario — The recent decision by the federal government to pause Canada’s 2026 zero-emission vehicle sales mandate is both timely and responsible. Ottawa has announced a 60-day review of the program, reflecting growing recognition that while electrification is essential, the transition must be […]September 10, 2025RecyclingARAAC & AARDA: Annual conferences approachTruro, Nova Scotia — The Automotive Recyclers Association of Canada (ARAAC) is preparing to convene at the Best Western Glengarry in Truro, Nova Scotia for the 2025 ARAAC Meeting. Scheduled for September 26–27, 2025, the two-day event promises a dynamic mix of board-level deliberations, industry showcases, insightful presentations, and hands-on learning experiences. The gathering kicks […]September 10, 2025RecyclingCountdown Begins: ARPAC prepares for annual congressRouyn-Noranda, Quebec — This week, the Association des recycleurs de pièces d’autos et de camions (ARPAC) is gathering at Hôtel Le Noranda in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec for its 2025 annual congress. Expected to be Canada’s best attended French-language auto recycling industry event this year, it will run between September 12–13. The congress opens with a cocktail […]September 10, 2025RecyclingGold Seal 2.0: Raising the bar for recyclersBy Wally Dingman Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada, in partnership with various provincial associations, including OARA, is advancing the next generation of its industry certification program, Gold Seal 2.0. Since its launch, Gold Seal has helped recyclers demonstrate professionalism and quality standards, giving repairers, insurers and consumers confidence in the parts and […]August 27, 2025RecyclingAll Sales Final: LKQ selling self-service business for US$440mToronto, Ontario — An aftermarket parts giant is collecting a tidy sum for the sale of its pick-it-yourself business. The Tennessee-based LKQ Corp. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its self-service segment, Pick Your Part, to an affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners for US$410 million (about $550 million). According to […]August 27, 2025RecyclingProvincial Peril: Ont. VIN system a risk to public safety, OARA saysToronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association is warning that Ontario’s vehicle identification number branding system is failing and creating risks for drivers, the environment and the recycled parts market. “The purpose of a VIN branding program is to protect public safety, combat fraud, and support environmental stewardship,” the OARA team wrote in a […]August 27, 2025RecyclingUpcoming Event: CARI’s 2025 Consumer’s NightToronto, Ontario — The Canadian Association of Recycling Industries is inviting the sector to gather in Toronto for its 2025 Consumer’s Night. Taking place Thursday, October 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Mill St. Brew Pub in the Distillery District, the evening promises to bring together suppliers, recyclers and industry consumers in an […]August 27, 2025RecyclingIndustry Rallies After Ransomware Attack: Recovery, resilience and lessons learnedToronto, Ontario — In recent days, the automotive recycling industry faced a significant challenge: a ransomware attack that disrupted operations across multiple systems and vendors. While the exact cause is still being determined, early indications suggest the attack may have been perpetrated through a vendor’s support software installed on some yards’ servers. The investigation […]August 13, 2025RecyclingCyber Invasion: 300 auto recyclers victims in ransomware attackToronto, Ontario — Businesses across North America are reeling after a serious cyber attack threatened the data of 300 auto recycling businesses, including at least four based in Canada. The attack, which occured on the evening of August 6, targeted businesses using SimpleHelp, a program that allows remote access to computer facilities. Those businesses that […]August 13, 2025Page 1 of 11Next Page