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Mat’s Minutes: My first visit to Cyclic Materials; a tour recap

By Mat Dagonas, executive director, Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association Cyclic Materials is making waves in the recycling industry with its groundbreaking technology and rapid growth. During my recent facility tour, I had the opportunity to witness firsthand how this company is redefining material recovery and setting new standards for sustainability. At the core of Cyclic […]

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Toured Trips: OARA Convention and Trade Show to feature open house tours of recycling facilities

Niagara Falls, Ontario – This year’s Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association’s (OARA) 2025 Convention and Trade Show has announced the return of open house tours of recycling facilities in the area. Set to take place from March 27 to 29, 2025 at the Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel and the Casino Niagara, the event will specifically feature […]

Going Forward on Game Day: CARSTAR Game Day raises $10,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada

The event saw strong participation from several CARSTAR locations, including CARSTAR London East, CARSTAR London West, CARSTAR Wallaceburg, and...

Magic in May: WIN announces 2025 annual conference keynote and guest speakers

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Meeting in Manitoba: Manitoba Motor Dealers Association, CarrXpert host collaborative conference

The event aimed to foster collaboration, innovation, and forward-thinking discussions within the automotive repair sector.

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Wesco's Rodeo Roundup: Wesco Group hosts 2025 International Conference

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Wesco Group's 2025 International Conference Trade Show in Arizona brought together industry leaders and innovators for a week of networking, hands-on demonstrations and valuable insights. Attendees explored the latest advancements in collision repair while engaging with notable guest speakers, including sports legends and industry experts.

Meet Me in Moose Jaw: Registration for SAAR Spring Conference open now

Registration is officially open for the Saskatchewan Association of Automotive Repairers (SAAR) Spring Conference, Annual General Meeting and Banquet.

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Farewell to Fletcher: Wally Dingman to serve as executive director, ARC, effective April 1

Toronto, 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) […]

Critical Considerations: China announces ban on export of critical minerals to the United States

Beijing, China — On Tuesday, China announced that it is banning the export of critical minerals to the United States. Notably, the country aims to ban gallium, germanium and antimony from entering the U.S. These minerals have both widespread automotive, military and manufacturing applications. Furthermore, when looking at the automotive sector specifically, the order, which […]

Recycler Relations: OARA announces vendor space for upcoming CCIF meeting in Toronto, 2025

Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has announced that it has now booked vendor space at the upcoming Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) meeting in Toronto in March, 2025. Co-executive Director Steve Fletcher commented that “the CCIF is one of the marque events bringing the entire collision repair ecosystem together, and we […]

Meet Mat: Incoming OARA Executive Director Mathieu Dagonas introduces himself to members

Toronto, Ontario – Mathieu Dagonas, the newly appointed executive director of the Ontario Association of Automotive Recyclers (OARA), recently hosted a virtual Meet and Greet via Zoom, drawing approximately 15 members from across the province. The event provided a platform for Dagonas to connect with OARA members in an informal setting, allowing him to share […]

Navigating New Norms: 2024 MSO Symposium emphasizes AI integration, risk management, data security and more

Las Vegas, Nevada ⁠— The 2024 MSO Symposium kicked off industry week in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Monday. The pivotal gathering held exclusively for multi-shop owners and operators in the collision repair industry, now in its 13th year, brought together industry leaders to share insights, discuss challenges and explore opportunities in a rapidly evolving market. […]

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