Buyers GuideAutomotive Recyclers Of CanadaLONDON, Ontario N6C 1Z5Company OverviewContact134 LANGARTH STREET EASTLONDON, Ontario N6C 1Z5CAAbout Automotive Recyclers Of CanadaLatest from Automotive Recyclers Of CanadaRecyclingSteve Fletcher, Mathieu Dagonas, Wally Dingman talk new rolesOntario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA)Niagara Falls, Ontario -- Canadian Auto Recycler caught up with Steve Fletcher, former managing director of the Automotive Recyclers of...April 9, 2025NewsCompanies, industry members comment on tariffs; President Donald Trump announces 30-day break for automotive sectorOttawa, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) is urging consumers to opt for Canadian-sourced auto parts amid...March 5, 2025RecyclingFarewell to Fletcher: Wally Dingman to serve as executive director, ARC, effective April 1Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Wally Dingman will serve as the organization’s new Executive Director replacing Steve Fletcher, effective April 1, 2025. Dingman has been a fixture in the auto recycling sector as the previous Chairman of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) […]January 13, 2025HomeRECYCLERS IN RENO!Automotive Recyclers AssociationAUTOMOTIVE RECYCLERS ASSOCIATION HONOURS CANADA’S STEVE FLETCHER DURING 81ST ANNUAL CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) held its 81st annual Convention and Expo in late October last year, where Managing Director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) Steve Fletcher received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the ARA. The award was presented […]December 12, 2024HomeTHE ART OF THE ARCNovember 8, 2024RecyclingRecyclers Reunite in Reno: Automotive Recyclers of Canada’s Steve Fletcher receives Lifetime Achievement Award at ARA Convention and ExpoReno, Nevada — Last week, the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) hosted its 81st annual Convention and Expo at the Peppermill Resort and Casino in Reno, Las Vegas, where Managing Director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) Steve Fletcher received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the ARA. The award was presented during the Friday night […]October 30, 2024Collision RepairMeet Mathieu: Mathieu P. Dagonas to succeed Steve Fletcher as next OARA Executive DirectorToronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has announced that after an exhaustive search, the organization has selected Mathieu P. Dagonas to serve as the next Executive Director. Dagonas will begin on October 7, 2024, working beside current Executive Director, Steve Fletcher. Prior to OARA, Dagonas served in the government for nearly 10 […]October 2, 2024HomeA GLOBAL PERSPECTIVEIBISRepairers share insights at IBIS Global Summit in Rhodes, Greece Michael Macaluso was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement award for his extensive contributions to the industry. Story by DARRYL SIMMONS The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) held its flagship event, the IBIS Global Summit, in mid-May. This year’s event had the stunning backdrop of […]June 18, 2024EVRecap in Rhodes: A lookback at day two of the 2024 IBIS Global SummitRhodes, Greece — Day two of the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium’s (IBIS) 2024 Global Summit drew leaders from around the globe to its “Transforming Tomorrow Together” event, and to celebrate the success of industry members such as Canada’s own Michael Macaluso, Group President and EVP-Paint, Collision and Glass Business, Driven Brands who received the Lifetime […]May 22, 2024ProductsLook at This Lineup: OARA unveils 2024 Convention & Trade Show scheduleToronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has released its 2024 annual Convention & Trade Show schedule, slated for March 21 through March 23 at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre in Markham, Ont. An OARA Board Meeting will take place on Thursday, March 21 before the festivities fully kick off at 1 […]December 20, 2023Collision RepairMotive Integrator Exchange (MIX) Joins Tekion’s Automotive Partner CloudDENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Motive Retail, a leading provider of integration solutions for the automotive retail industry, is pleased to announce that For automotive software providers seeking a seamless integration with the Tekion Automotive Retail Cloud platform, MIX offers an accelerated process while also providing compatibility with several other Dealership Management System (DMS) providers. MIX’s “integrate once, connect […]September 25, 2023Collision RepairTekion Unveils Enhanced AI Engine, Tekion AI, with Generative AI Capabilities in its Automotive Retail Cloud PlatformRoll out of first GPT based capability, Smart Communication, enhances dealer communication with car buyers PLEASANTON, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving and there is a greater advantage for dealerships that implement AI and its range of technologies like ML, NLP, CV and GPT in their day-to-day operations. According to research by McKinsey, […]September 13, 2023Collision RepairTekion Acquires Five64, Interstate and State Vehicle Registration Solutions ProviderStrategic acquisition breaks barriers for car retailers to sell to out-of-state buyers more easily and securely. PLEASANTON, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tekion, innovator of the first cloud-native platform serving the entire automotive retail ecosystem, today announced its newest acquisition of interstate and state vehicle registration solution provider, Five64. This acquisition will help dealers, OEMs and industry channel partners […]July 26, 2023Collision RepairInflated Ego: ARC Automotive questions NHTSA jurisdiction, basis of request for inflator recallToronto, Ontario — After rejecting a request from the NHTSA in May to recall its 67 million airbag inflators from circulation, ARC Automotive has doubled down, accusing the administration of stepping out of its lane to assert demands. Last Friday, representatives from ARC offered their side of the story to the Associated Press, alleging that […]June 27, 2023RecyclingFilament Force: Automotive Recyclers of Canada’s Steve Fletcher named to 3D Printing in Auto Repair task forceToronto, Ontario — Steve Fletcher, Automotive Recyclers of Canada’s managing director, has joined a 3D Printing in Auto Repair Task Force, which also included reps from Toyota, BASF, 3M, Boyd Group and more. The task force was first announced in April at the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) U.S.A. and is dedicated to exploring the […]June 21, 2023
