Tag: auto recycling news

Limitless Horizons: OARA members attend United Recyclers Group conference

Florida, United States — At the recent Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) Convention, the OARA Board decided to hold a contest to support the travel to the United Recyclers Group (URG) Training Meeting in Orlando Florida. The draw was held Saturday morning of the OARA event, and the lucky winner was Dean Hellyer from Dave’s […]

May 9, 2023

An Ode to OARA: Exclusive video interviews at the 2023 OARA Convention and Trade Show

Toronto, Ontario — On March 31 and April 1, the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) hosted its annual Convention and Trade Show, where representatives from across the aftermarket gathered for two days of learning, networking and good times. Our correspondent and editor, Allison Rogers, stopped by some of the trade show booths to hear what […]

April 12, 2023

Meet Your Match: OARA kicks off Spring Webinar series with VINMatchPro, ‘mileage history at your fingertips’

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) kicked off its Spring Webinar Training Series last Wednesday with a session featuring J.C. Cahill and Todd Ensworth of VINMatchPro. Cahill has been in the industry since he was “a young man,” he told the OARA audience and has worked in high-level roles for several industry […]

May 11, 2022

Seeing Sunshine

By Allison Rogers Recyclers look back on DreamLift experiences As an auto recycler, you have the power to make dreams come true. If you need proof just ask the members of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA). OARA has long supported the Sunshine Foundation of Canada, a charity dedicated to changing the lives of children […]

February 28, 2022

It runs in the family

By Allison Rogers The noble success of Pierre Robitaille Both of Pierre and Sylvie’s sons work at Recycleur Duvernay: Samuel works as a parts seller and director of sales, while Nicholas runs the backyard business. When Pierre Robitaille looks at Recycleur Duvernay, he can’t help but feel swells of pride looking back on the familial […]

February 28, 2022

Bring on the Batteries: ARC hosts educational EV/hybrid webinar, provides vast overlook of end-of-life batteries and recyclers’ place in supply chain

Ottawa, Ontario ⁠— Last Thursday, the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) hosted a virtual session on Canadian Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Auto Recycling, featuring compelling conversations from industry leaders like Joanna Kyriazis of Clean Energy Canada; Kunal Phalpher of Li-Cycle; Jeff Haltrecht of Call2Recycle and Hans Eric Melin of Circular Energy Storage. The four-and-a-half-hour event […]

November 10, 2021

Save the Date: Auto Recyclers of Canada to host EV/Hybrid webinar Nov. 4

Ottawa, Ontario ⁠— The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) has been working on the implications to auto recyclers of the electrification of the Canadian fleet for almost two years now. Following lots of reading, seeking out experts, describing how the industry operates and may operate within a growing electric fleet economy, innumerable webinars, seminars and […]

September 15, 2021

Ramping up Recycling: General Motors launches website for auto recycling

Toronto, Ontario — General Motors has launched a new website designed to educate people on how to remove and recycle batteries from its electric and hybrid vehicles. The website, called Recycle My Battery, was specifically designed for vehicle dismantlers who recycle end of life vehicles. The site provides information on how to disable and remove […]

August 4, 2021

Close the Loop: Eastman, USAMP and PADNOS collaborate for fully circular recycling study in automotive market

Kingsport, Tennessee — Eastman, the United States Automotive Materials Partnership LLC (USAMP) and automotive recycler PADNOS announced yesterday that they are collaborating on a concept feasibility study to demonstrate a closed-loop project to recycle automotive-industry mixed plastic waste in the automotive supply chain. When automobiles are at the end of their life, metals, tires, and glass account for […]

July 21, 2021

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Catalytic Crime: The battle against catalytic converter thefts continues in Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario — Catalytic converters are an important part of every vehicle, they serve as an exhaust emission control, help reduce pollutants in exhaust gas and hold a high resale value. Unfortunately, they are also items that are frequently stolen, say the Ottawa Police Service (OPS). As of June 8th, 2021, there has been a […]

June 25, 2021

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Selfies in the Scrapyard: Auto wrecking facility becomes go-to location for photographers

Cardinal, Ontario — The Eastern Ontario Boneyard, an auto recycler in Cardinal, Ont., has become a hot-spot for photographers and Instagrammers searching for rare vintage vehicles. Unlike most auto wrecking facilities, the Eastern Ontario Boneyard prides itself on saving older cars with half of its stock dating back to 1950-1980. With its vast collection of […]

June 9, 2021

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Joining the team In January, RePowered Batteries joined the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association as an Associate Member. Headquartered in Gatineau, Quebec, RePowered takes electric vehicle batteries and repurposes them for future use in everything from solar power storage systems to grocery store grids. “RePowered Batteries take batteries from end-of-life electric vehicles and dismantle them to […]

February 23, 2021

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