A Quebec automotive recycling network has expanded to 21 members following the integration of two organizations’ operations.
ARPAC.com Inc. has integrated the operations of Éco-pièces.ca Inc. and adopted the Éco-pièces name. Alain Laplante, general manager, described the resulting organization as Quebec’s largest network of automotive parts recycling centres in an Oct. 7 announcement.
Éco-pièces is a Quebec-based non-profit organization representing businesses that recycle automotive and truck parts. Its 21 member companies collectively process more than 20,000 vehicles annually to recover reusable parts.
The network supports recycled-parts sales through databases and digital tools serving collision repairers, mechanical repair shops and individual consumers.
Members approved the integration at ARPAC.comm’s annual general meeting on Sept. 30. They also elected five officers and directors, with Éric Pellerin succeeding Sébastien Gravel as president.
“Let us be proud of our group and work together to move it forward,” Pellerin said following his appointment.
Pellerin represents Recyclage Pellerin, an automotive recycler based in Plessisville, Que. Gravel, of Sainte-Sophie-based Recyclage automobiles Gravel, remains on the board as vice-president.
Pier-Olivier Larochelle, of Centre de recyclage Universel in Val-d’Or, becomes secretary-treasurer. Éric Trudel, of Trudel automobile in Amos, and Steeve Poulin, of Garage Clément Poulin in Vallée-Jonction, serve as directors.
Laplante has served as general manager since May 18. He previously ran his own polling firm for more than 20 years and has experience in business development and non-profit management.
The network’s membership extends across Quebec, with recyclers in Montreal, Laval, the Laurentians, Abitibi, Saguenay, the Eastern Townships and other regions. Its updated membership includes businesses in Cacouna, Danford Lake, Sherbrooke and Vaudreuil-Dorion.
Over the coming months, Éco-pièces plans to work with partners to improve its digital tools, support parts sales and increase its members’ market share.
An updated logo, website and brand identity are also planned for the coming weeks.
