Recyclers Reunite in Reno: Automotive Recyclers of Canada’s Steve Fletcher receives Lifetime Achievement Award at ARA Convention and Expo
Reno, 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 […]
Honouring Women in the Automotive Industry: Comox Valley Dodge and Georgia Straight Collision celebrate International Women’s Day with new annual event
Courtenay, British Columbia — In order to celebrate International Women’s Day, Comox Valley Dodge and Georgia Straight Collision hosted an event “Honouring Women in Automotive.” The event–which was held at Comox Valley Dodge on Friday from six to eight p.m.–was an empowering and trailblazing celebration of women in the automotive industry that invited guests to network, […]
High Tech Task Force: New CIECA EV committee chaired by Rivian, Lucid, ARA execs, open to industry
Toronto, Ontario — Chaired by top executives from industry leaders like Rivian, Lucid Motors and the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA), those who choose to join CIECA’s new electric vehicle and battery committee will surely be in good company, as the organization devises its path forward for the emerging field. With its first meeting scheduled for […]
Recycler’s Rebuke: ARA critical of Subaru ban on recycled parts, ‘stifles competition’
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers Association has some strong words for Subaru after the Japanese automaker dropped a ban on repairing their vehicles with recycled parts, earlier in August. Representing 4,500 auto recycling facilities worldwide, ARA contends that alternative parts are “safe and economical”, and that Subaru’s recent decisions on the matter put further […]
Aging Autos: ARA encouraging use of ROE parts as vehicle ages rise
Manassas, Virginia — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) is wanting vehicle owners, insurance companies and repair facilities to increase their use of recycled original equipment (ROE) automotive parts because the age of light vehicles in operation on U.S. roads has risen to 12.1 years, according to IHS Market reports. Sandy Blalock, ARA executive director, says […]
Brighter Days: Output of U.S. recycling sector up 6.4 percent
Washington, D.C. — The resilience of the global recycling industry was showcased last week at the Institue of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) annual conference and exposition stage as organization President Robin Wiener said U.S. recycling industry output is up 6.4 percent from pre-pandemic levels. “As the industry gathers virtually for our ISRI 2021 annual convention this […]
ARA Expo puts technology in the spotlight
Baltimore, Maryland — November 9, 2016 — The importance of keeping up with advances in technology took centre stage during the 73rd Annual Convention and Exposition put on by the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA). ARA premiered a new segment during the event held in Baltimore, Maryland, a Technology Forum that offered automotive recyclers a full […]
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ARA’s 73rd Annual Convention coming soon
Manassas, Virginia — October 19, 2016 — One of the biggest recycling events of the year is just around the corner. The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA)’s 73rd Annual Convention and Exposition will take place October 26 to 29, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland and promises to offer four days of extensive educational seminars focused on the […]
New project to demonstrate viability of plastics recycling
Washington, DC — October 19, 2016 — Plastics are some of the most recycled materials in the world. A new project being spearheaded by SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association promises to demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of recycling plastic auto parts. “We want to make sure that our members see the business benefit […]
