Meet Mathieu: Mathieu P. Dagonas to succeed Steve Fletcher as next OARA Executive Director
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has announced that after an exhaustive search, the organization has selected Mathieu P. Dagonas to serve as the next Executive Director. Dagonas will begin on October 7, 2024, working beside current Executive Director, Steve Fletcher. Prior to OARA, Dagonas served in the government for nearly 10 […]
We’ll Miss You, Mary: Mary Poirier to step down as Recording Secretary for ARC; Corey Earl joins Board
Ottawa, Ontario — After serving on the Automotive Recyclers of Canada’s (ARC) national Board of Directors for 13 years, Mary Poirier from Valley Automotive in Pembroke Ontario is stepping down after an incredible run of service. Mary was appointed to the Board of ARC as one of the Ontario representatives in 2009 and has held the […]
Electric Exploration: ARC to research end-of-life EV processing, parts reuse and recycling under an agreement with Natural Resources Canada
Ottawa, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) has announced its plan to create a roadmap for its members and the industry in preparation for the increased number of end-of-life electric vehicles (EVs) over the next three to five years. The first part of the project will include research, gap analysis and an assessment for […]
Electric Exploration: ARC to research end-of-life EV processing, parts reuse and more in partnership with Natural Resources Canada
Ottawa, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) has announced its plan to create a roadmap for its members and the industry in preparation for the increased number of end-of-life electric vehicles (EVs) over the next three to five years. The first part of the project will include research, gap analysis and an assessment […]
Take The Throne
Wally Dingman steps down as ARC chairman, Dalbert Livingstone to step into role BY ALLISON ROGERS The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) recently announced its 10-years-standing Chairman Wally Dingman of Niagara- on-the-Lake, Ontario’s Caughill Auto Wreckers of will be stepping down from his position. Dalbert Livingstone of Island Auto Supply in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island […]
Charlottetown Chair: Automotive Recyclers of Canada welcome Dalbert Livingstone as chairman
Toronto, Ontario – At a recent Board of Directors Meeting of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC), longtime Chairman Wally Dingman, owner of Caughill Auto Wreckers in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario announced he would be stepping down as Chairman. “I have been part of the ARC Board since 2008, and in the Chair position since 2011,” said […]
Signals of Strength: Auto recycling sector’s pandemic power attracts investment, say consultants
Toronto, Ontario — As an essential business amid COVID-19, the strength of the North American automotive recycling sector has been thoroughly demonstrated—and investors are taking note. During the first of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association’s (OARA) virtual training series, guest speakers Rob Rainwater, Mike Kunkel and Lee Worman from Profit Team Consulting discussed the various […]
OARA Online: Organization to host weekly training series starting tomorrow
Toronto, Ontario — As we charge through the second-straight March without the regularly-scheduled Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association’s (OARA) Convention and Trade Show, the organization has unveiled some exciting virtual training opportunities, with festivities kicking off next Thursday, March 25. The OARA Virtual Training Series will bring industry experts to your desktop (or phone or iPad) via […]
Ecolomondo set to open new plant in Ontario
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — August 2, 2018 —Montreal based cleantech company Ecolomondo has purchased land to begin the set up of a tire-recycling plant in Hawkesbury, Ont., as reported by Rubber and Plastics New. The company has acquired a 13.4-acre piece of land, costing approximately $350,000, with the intention to use the facility […]
Private member’s bill seeks to ban asbestos
Ottawa, Ontario — November 23, 2016 — Canada’s auto recyclers, through the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC), have been calling for a ban on asbestos imports for some time. Recently, a private member’s bill has been brought forward for consideration that would effectively end the importation of asbestos containing products. Sheri Benson, Member of Parliament […]
