INDUSTRY RALLIES AFTER RANSOMWARE ATTACK: RECOVERY, RESILIENCE AND LESSONS LEARNED
In August, dozens of auto recyclers faced data encryption attacks that disrupted operations across multiple systems. The article details coordinated recovery efforts, backups brought online, and lessons in resilience for industry peers. Vendors and yard operators shared hardened IT protocols to guard against future attacks. The recap urges yards to audit remote access and limit single points of failure.
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GLENCORE ACQUIRING LI CYCLE
Glencore announced in August 2025 it will acquire lithium ion battery recycler Li Cycle, bringing its global recycling assets and intellectual property under one umbrella. The deal consolidates control of Li Cycle’s spokes in Ontario and the U.S. under Glencore Battery Recycling. As EVs become more prevalent, that asset consolidation may shift power in the battery recycling supply chain.
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RECYCLING INDUSTRY CONVENES IN TORONTO
The Canadian Association of Recycling Industries held its 2025 Consumer’s Night event in Toronto in October. The aim of the event was to bring recyclers, suppliers and industry stakeholders together to facilitate networking and discussion on regulatory, environmental and business issues. According to the organizers, the event “underscores the importance of the recycling supply chain to collision repair in a circular economy era.”
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OARA WARNS ONTARIO’S VIN BRANDING SYSTEM RISKS SAFETY
The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association is flagging critical flaws in Ontario’s VIN branding regime, saying gaps in the program can promote fraud, reduce transparency and harm public safety. The article quotes OARA calling for reforms to vehicle identification policies to protect consumers and salvage markets. The move raises pressure on provincial regulators to address systemic weakness.
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