Not a Junkyard: PartCycle video lays out the differences
By Mike Davey Florence, Alabama — March 15, 2017 — Many professional automotive recyclers take umbrage at the term “junkyard.” The very word implies that is being collected and sold is junk. For the founders of PartCycle Technologies, Andy Alonso and Brandon Gillis, junk is a four-letter word, both figuratively and literally. PartCycle is an […]
Car-Part.com launches Photomate imaging app
Fort Wright, Kentucky — March 1, 2017 — Car-Part.com has announced the release of Photomate, the company’s latest imaging tool. Photomate is a mobile app that allows you to take photos of your inventory. Customers can see the photos online and salespeople can them in Checkmate, Car-Part.com’s inventory management system. According to Car-Part.com, Photomate is […]
Cardinal Couriers to increase capacity, rolls out process improvements
By Mike Davey Mississauga, Ontario — March 1, 2017 — Cardinal Couriers is well-known to many automotive recycling professionals, especially those in Ontario and Quebec. The company operates the Night Network pick-up and delivery solution. The unique methodology provides a competitive advantage through a “First to Market” approach, allowing businesses to maximize their business day, […]
Tim O’Day named Chief Operating Officer of IAA
Westchester, Illinois — February 15, 2017 — Insurance Auto Auctions has announced that Tim O’Day has been named the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), reporting to IAA CEO and President John Kett. “Tim has strong strategy and management expertise and a proven track record of driving customer value through effective and efficient operations,” said Kett. […]
Hollander Training Summit coming to OARA Convention
Minneapolis, Minnesota — February 15, 2017 — Hollander has announced the first two of six planned regional Hollander Training Summit events the company will conduct in 2017. The first Summit will be in Atlanta on Saturday, March 18, 2017, and the second in Toronto on Saturday, April 1, 2017. The remaining four events will be […]
OARA adds Marty Hollingshead to speakers list, trade show now sold out
By Mike Davey London, Ontario — February 15, 2017 — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has announced that Marty Hollingshead has been added to the list of speakers appearing at this year’s Convention. The 2017 OARA Convention & Trade Show takes place March 30 to April 1 at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre […]
Hydro and Austin AI to develop automotive aluminum sorting tech
Austin, Texas — January 4, 2017 — Hydro and Austin AI (AAI) have signed a cooperative agreement to develop an advanced technology to sort automotive aluminium alloys. This could be a step towards more efficient recycling of manufacturing scraps and vehicles. Hydro, based out of Norway, is an aluminum producer and technology company. Austin AI […]
Open letter to Prime Minister calls for asbestos ban
Ottawa, Ontario — December 7, 2016 — Canada’s auto recyclers have another ally in the fight to ban asbestos imports. In fact, there are multiple allies from across the country. An open letter was submitted to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on December 7 that calls for a comprehensive asbestos ban. The letter was signed by […]
Tundra Take-Back continues clean-up efforts in 2016
By Shelby Kerbel Toronto, Ontario — November 23, 2016 — Many communities in Canada’s far north face significant challenges with effective vehicle recycling. Typically, end-of-life vehicles are simply piled up at the local dump. It’s a daunting task, but the Tundra Take-Back project proves that where there’s a will, there’s a way. The project started […]
Impact Auto Auctions’ new Edmonton facility is the largest in Canada
Edmonton, Alberta — October 5, 2016 — Impact Auto Auctions welcomed more than 250 auto industry professionals and local dignitaries to the grand opening of its new Edmonton auto salvage auction facility. Located at 26419 Twp. Road 525A in Acheson, Alberta, the facility is the largest of its kind in Canada. It features 47 acres […]
