Toronto, Ontario -- Toronto, Ontario — On Nov. 7 and 8, about 60 members of the auto recycling community attended the 2025 Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada Convention and Trade Show in Truro, Nova Scotia.
“It was a great convention,” said Steve Fletcher, former executive director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada. “The speakers all delivered a lot of information to the audience.”
The event began with the annual meeting over breakfast at the Inn on Prince, followed by a coffee break sponsored by PMR. Exhibitors from across the sector introduced themselves before presentations got under way.
Paul Williams of Infuse Compliance System opened the program with a high-level walkthrough of cloud-based health and safety planning. He focused on the types of problems operators often do not address until after an incident.
PMR’s Joseph Venturella presented an update on catalytic converter processing. He outlined current market conditions, the pros and cons of assaying shredders and the importance of being paid on actual recovered materials.
Monidex Distribution’s Sal Poletta described an Ontario–Quebec corridor for used parts. He explained how Monidex acts as a distributor within the existing transport system and proposed using the company’s facility as a hub for Atlantic recyclers.
Car-Part.com’s Luke Gamm delivered an update on the company’s website and its Checkmate platform. CalderS followed with a presentation on its national EV battery take-back program, which is designed for situations where a recycler cannot sell a battery without taking a loss.
PoweredEV Consulting delivered one of the most technical sessions of the day. Chief executive officer David Giles introduced TempAlert, a new adhesive indicator that changes colour instantly when a battery exceeds safe temperature thresholds. Developed in Halifax and applied in partnership with a European firm, the tool is designed to fit smoothly into yard operations, offering an affordable early-warning system for charging, handling and storage. The demonstration showed how the indicator helps detect rising heat long before a thermal event develops.
Fletcher and national director Wally Dingman also updated attendees on a dozen national projects in progress, covering regulatory, safety and environmental work.
Eight exhibitors took part in the convention, many of whom also presented during the day. The event closed with yard tours and EV demonstrations at Maritime Auto Parts.
Fletcher said ARAAC planned to hold a larger meeting in Newfoundland in August.
