ONLY FIVE PERCENT OF EV BATTERIES ARE RECYCLED?!
CINQ POUR CENT DES BATTERIES EV SONT RECYCLÉES!
The case for green recycled parts—now and in the future
Les arguments en faveur des pièces recyclées vertes— aujourd’hui et à l’avenir
Third-gen owners Natalie and Chris Miller talk technology, team-building and timely growth
Natalie et Chris Miller, recycleurs automobiles de troisième génération, parlent de technologie, d’esprit d’équipe et de croissance en temps voulu
WOMAN OF THE INDUSTRY — BONI EHMANN, SGI SALVAGE
FEMME DE L’INDUSTRIE — BONI EHMANN, SGI SALVAGE
JOSEPH CHUNG, CALL2RECYCLE ON BATTERY RECOVERY
JOSEPH CHUNG, CALL2RECYCLE SUR LA RÉCUPÉRATION DES BATTERIES
DONALD COOPER ON MODERN LEADERSHIP
DONALD COOPER PARLE DU LEADERSHIP MODERNE
Annual Publication / Édition annuelle spécial
For cousins Natalie and Chris Miller of Miller’s Auto Recycling, the automotive recycling industry is not just familiar, but familial. The third generation in a family business that first began nearly 75 years ago, Natalie and Chris share their journey to homegrown success.
Pour les cousins Natalie et Chris Miller de Miller’s Auto Recycling, l’industrie du recyclage automobile n’est pas seulement familière, elle est aussi familiale. Troisième génération d’une entreprise familiale qui a vu le jour il y a près de 75 ans, Natalie et Chris nous font part de leur parcours vers la réussite locale.
Le parcours de Boni Ehmann dans l’industrie l’a menée sur les côtes, sur le charbon et dans les communautés intermédiaires.
With the increasing drive towards sustainability across the automotive industry, the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association offers insights and industry solutions to the increased adoption of green recycled parts.
Alors que l’industrie automobile s’oriente de plus en plus vers le développement durable, l’Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association propose des idées et des solutions industrielles pour favoriser l’adoption de pièces recyclées vertes.
Inside the 80th annual ARA Convention in Kansas City. Au cœur de la 80e convention annuelle de l’ARA à Kansas City.
Coverage from the ARAAC/CARI joint meeting. Couverture de la réunion conjointe ARAAC/CARI.
How Standard Auto Wreckers stepped up to provide lifesaving training to local fire departments.
Comment Standard Auto Wreckers s’est mobilisé pour offrir une formation en sauvetage aux services d’incendie locaux.
Volume 18 Issue 1, 2024
Volume 18 numéro 1, 2024
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Canada’s auto recyclers are on the forefront of sustainability.
By/Article de Gloria MannDid you know that this is the eighteenth year we have published Canadian Auto Recyclers?! Over those years, I have had the privilege of witnessing the evolution of the Canadian auto recycling industry firsthand. Across my entire time in the automotive aftermarket, I have marveled at the resilience and resourcefulness of the men and women who work tirelessly to ensure that end-of-life vehicles are transformed into valuable resources through sustainable practices.
It was evident by conversations, themes and ideas at last year’s events that Canada’s auto recyclers are on the forefront of sustainability. We are building an industry to close the vehicle lifecycle loop. Last year’s OARA Convention and Trade Show was preceded by an incredible talk on electric vehicles—everyone in the audience walked away with a wallet of new information on electrification and, more importantly, what it means for the auto recycling business; from logistics and shipping to dismantling, selling batteries and beyond.
Our team at the magazine had the privilege of attending; I can tell you, in earnest, that the facts we learned that day helped set the foundation of what became Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, which brought aftermarket EV insights to major cities across Canada. You all did that! Whether you attended the event in-person, read about it in our publications or have ever shared even the smallest idea about closing the loop, EV batteries or zero-emissions vehicles—you are on the forefront with us.
This is all to say that watching your dedication, the Automotive Recyclers of Canada’s endless efforts and, of course, seeing your ever-smiling faces— these all represent a mere fraction of the ways you all keep me inspired!
Canadian Auto Recyclers is not just a magazine; it is a vibrant community. We encourage our readers to actively engage with us by sharing their experiences, knowledge, and concerns. Your contributions will enrich the discourse surrounding the industry and foster a sense of camaraderie among fellow recyclers. Together, let us build a sustainable and prosperous future for the Canadian auto recycling industry. I have all the faith in the world that you, the auto recyclers of Canada, will lead this grand venture! CAR
Les entreprises de recyclage automobile du Canada sont à l’avant-garde du développement durable.
Saviez-vous que c’est la dix-huitième année que nous publions le magazine Canadian Auto Recyclers? Pendant tout ce temps, j’ai eu le privilège d’être aux premières loges pour observer l’évolution de l’industrie canadienne du recyclage automobile. Tout au long de ma carrière dans le marché secondaire de l’automobile, j’ai été émerveillée par la résilience et l’ingéniosité des hommes et des femmes qui travaillent sans relâche pour s’assurer que les véhicules en fin de vie soient transformés en ressources précieuses grâce à des pratiques durables.
Les conversations, les thèmes et les sujets abordés lors des événements de l’année dernière montrent clairement que les recycleurs d’automobiles du Canada sont à l’avant-garde de la durabilité. Nous sommes en train de construire une industrie qui fermera la boucle du cycle de vie des véhicules. La convention et le salon professionnel de l’OARA de l’année dernière ont été précédés d’une incroyable conférence sur les véhicules électriques. Chaque personne présente est repartie avec un portefeuille de nouvelles informations sur l’électrification et, plus important encore, sur ce que cela signifie pour l’industrie du recyclage automobile depuis la logistique et l’expédition, jusqu’au démantèlement en passant par la vente des batteries et au-delà.
L’équipe du magazine a eu le privilège d’y assister et je peux vous dire, en toute sincérité, que les faits que nous avons appris ce jour-là ont contribué à jeter les bases de ce qui est devenu la tournée d’information sur la réparation des véhicules électriques du magazine Collision Repair, qui a permis de faire connaître le marché secondaire des véhicules électriques dans les grandes villes du Canada. C’est ce que vous avez fait! Que vous ayez assisté à l’événement en personne, que vous l’ayez lu dans nos publications ou que vous ayez partagé la moindre idée sur la fermeture de la boucle, les batteries de VE ou les véhicules à émissions nulles, vous êtes à l’avant-garde avec nous.
Tout cela pour dire que votre dévouement, les efforts incessants des recycleurs d’automobiles du Canada et, bien sûr, vos visages toujours souriants ne sont qu’un exemple de la façon dont vous m’inspirez tous! Canadian Auto Recyclers n’est pas seulement un magazine; c’est une communauté dynamique. Nous encourageons nos lecteurs à s’engager activement avec nous en partageant leurs expériences, leurs connaissances et leurs préoccupations. Vos contributions enrichiront le discours entourant l’industrie et favoriseront un sentiment de camaraderie parmi les autres recycleurs. Ensemble, construisons un avenir durable et prospère pour l’industrie canadienne du recyclage automobile. J’ai confiance en vous, les recycleurs d’automobiles du Canada, pour mener à bien cette grande entreprise! CAR
The Canadian auto recycling industry continues to progress
L’industrie Canadienne du recyclage automobile continue à progresser
2018 EDITION
With Greg Lane, Emile Hogue and George Shae
“Canadian Auto Recyclers has always reflected the spirit of friendly competition that has made our industry such a great place to work. To stand beside Emile and George, my own long time co-petitors really brought that feeling home. After all, we help each other out so much that clients often think we are sister companies!”
“Canadian Auto Recyclers a toujours reflété l’esprit de compétition amicale qui a fait de notre industrie un endroit formidable où travailler. Pour rester aux côtés d’Emile et George, mes propres co-participants de longue date ont vraiment ramené ce sentiment à la maison. Après tout, nous nous entraidons tellement que les clients pensent souvent que nous sommes des sociétés sœurs!”
— Greg Lane
2019 EDITION
With Frank Serravale, Thorold Auto Parts
“Just read our issue! It looks great. Thank you. It is an honour to have been featured on the cover of Canadian Auto Recyclers.”
“Lisez juste notre publication ! Ça a l’air très bien. Merci. C’est un honneur d’être en couverture de Canadian Auto Recyclers.”
— Frank Serravale
With Terry Carter, Aldon Auto
“Being on the cover of Canadian Auto Recyclers[it] was a chance to give the industry a look at my dad’s on-site museum, Al’s Toy Barn and its fifty collector cars.”
« Faire la couverture de Canadian Auto Recyclers [c’était] l’occasion de donner à l’industrie un coup d’œ coup d’œ regard sur le musée sur place de mon père, Al’s Toy Barn et une cinquantaine de voitures de collection. »
— Terry
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CANADIAN AUTO RECYCLERS 2021 EDITION
With Ron Bastarache, Bastarache Auto Salvage
“It was a great honour for our family business, Bastarache Auto Salvage, to be recognized and featured on the cover of Canadian Auto Recyclers. This magazine has made for outstanding exposure of our late father’s dream in visualizing and achieving his goal. The positive feedback of the people who read this interesting story were truly impressed with our remarkable success.”
« C’est un grand honneur pour notre entreprise familiale, Bastarache Auto Salvage, d’être reconnue et de figurer sur la couverture de Canadian Auto Recyclers. Ce magazine a fourni une exposition exceptionnelle du rêve de notre défunt père de visualiser et d’atteindre son objectif. Les commentaires positifs de ceux qui ont lu cette histoire intéressante ont été vraiment impressionnés par notre succès remarquable. »
— Ron Bastarache
CANADIAN AUTO RECYCLERS 2022 EDITION
With Pierre Robitaille, Recycleur Duvernay
“Just received my issue of Canadian Auto Recyclers in the mail—very nice. Thank you to Canadian Auto Recyclers magazine for all your hard work on the story. You did a nice job and the story came out great.”
« Je viens de recevoir mon exemplaire de Canadian Auto Recyclers par la poste - très bien. Merci au magazine Canadian Auto Recyclers pour tout le travail que vous avez fait sur l’histoire. eVous avez fait un excellent travail et le produit fini était très bon. »
— Pierre Robitaille
CANADIAN AUTO RECYCLERS 2023 EDITION
With Stuart Ady, Ernie’s Auto Parts
“Seeing our facility highlighted in the annual edition of CanadianAutoRecyclers was an incredible feeling. To see the story of my career and to look back on how far we’ve come as a business was the greatest part of this feature opportunity.”
« Voir notre installation mise en évidence dans l’édition annuelle de Canadian Auto Recyclers a procuré un sentiment incroyable. C’est principalement grâce à mon expérience professionnelle et au chemin parcouru en tant qu’entreprise que nous avons eu cette occasion. »
— Stuart AdyPour voir les anciens numéros du magazine Canadian Auto Recyclers ou pour annoncer ou vous abonner, visitez canadianrecycler.ca
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Last year, 2023, was a year of change for the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC). Firstly, we had four new members join the board: Joel Bouckaert from Alberta; Derek Nissen from Ontario; Stephane Gravel from Quebec and Andrew MacDonald from Atlantic Canada.
This changing of the guard has led to a younger board, but no less interested and involved in helping shape the future of the auto recycling industry in Canada.
We renewed our regular board—executive calls with the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) in the United States, and these quarterly calls allow us to share deep information and keep abreast of the mutual challenges and opportunities we face on either side of the border.
Many of the emerging issues we do discuss revolve around electrification. There are so many things going on in that area that it is hard to keep up, but both ARA and ARC have had a multitude of conversations, meetings, and exchanges with stakeholders up and down the supply chain. The challenges for our industry are there, but so are the opportunities that we are trying to create.
Steve Fletcher, our long serving managing director has taken on an informal secretary role with the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT). While ARC has always hosted the IRT website (www.irt-autorecycling. org), the website has been dramatically updated, and a series of virtual IRTs are planned throughout 2024, leading to an in-person event in Liverpool in 2025. Direct involvement in the IRT has kept ARC at the forefront of many international initiatives and ideas that have benefited ARC and its members.
In somewhat sad news that we are trying to delay, Mr. Fletcher has announced his plans to retire from the auto recycling industry. No dates are set, but we are in discussions as a Board and with the Ontario Auto Recyclers Association (as we share Steve’s expertise with OARA) regarding Steve’s departure and an effective succession strategy.
While Steve has been a tremendous asset to the industry over the years, we need to be in a place where he won’t be the main go-to guy for our industry, but he is working towards an effective transfer of power, and has pledged to be there for the industry as required.
I will once again be attending the 2024 OARA Convention & Trade Show in March in Markham Ontario. This event, which I believe stacks up against any auto recycling event in North America, is of great value and a delight to attend. Auto recyclers from across Canada—and at least one from the Yukon territory! We will be there—you should plan to attend.
ARC continues to be the voice of the Canadian auto recycling industry, and through programs like CAREC, Retire Your Ride and Car Heaven, along with discounts from IAA, Copart and Freightcom—it provides value for the Direct Members of the seven provincial/regional associations it represents.
But I think the best benefit that ARC provides is the strong and consistent industry representation that it provides.
Happy and profitable recycling! CAR
Bienvenue dans un nouveau numéro célébrant cette formidable industrie
L’année dernière, 2023, a été une année de changement pour Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC). Tout d’abord, quatre nouveaux membres se sont joints au conseil d’administration : Joël Bouckaert de l’Alberta, Derek Nissen de l’Ontario, Stéphane Gravel du Québec et Andrew MacDonald du Canada atlantique.
Cette « relève de la garde » a conduit à un conseil plus jeune, mais pas moins intéressé et impliqué dans l’avenir de l’industrie du recyclage automobile au Canada.
Ces appels trimestriels nous permettent de partager des informations approfondies et de nous tenir au courant des défis et des opportunités qui se présentent de part et d’autre de la frontière.
Bon nombre des questions émergentes dont nous discutons tournent autour de l’électrification. Il y a tellement de choses qui se passent dans ce domaine qu’il est difficile de suivre, mais l’ARA et l’ARC ont eu une multitude de conversations, de réunions et d’échanges avec les parties prenantes en amont et en aval de la chaîne d’approvisionnement. Les défis pour notre industrie sont là, mais les opportunités que nous essayons de créer le sont tout autant.
Steve Fletcher, notre directeur général de longue date, a accepté un rôle informel de secrétaire de la table ronde internationale sur le recyclage automobile (IRT). Alors que l’ARC a toujours hébergé le site Web de l’IRT (www.irt-autorecycling.org), celui-ci a été considérablement mis à jour et une série de tables rondes virtuelles sont prévues tout au long de 2024, menant à un événement en personne à Liverpool en 2025. L’implication directe dans l’IRT a permis à l’ARC de rester à l’avant-garde de nombreuses initiatives et idées internationales qui lui ont été profitables ainsi qu’à ses membres.
Nous avons également appris la nouvelle d’un changement quelque peu triste, que nous essayons de retarder, soit le départ de M. Fletcher de l’industrie du recyclage automobile. Aucune date n’a été fixée, mais notre conseil d’administration et l’Ontario Auto Recyclers Association (puisque nous partageons l’expertise de Steve avec l’OARA) sont en discussion avec Steve à cet effet et au sujet d’une stratégie de succession efficace.
Bien que Steve ait été un atout considérable pour l’industrie au fil des ans, nous devons faire en sorte qu’il ne soit plus la principale personne à contacter pour notre industrie. Il doit maintenant se concentrer à effectuer un transfert de pouvoir efficace et s’engager à être présent pour l’industrie en cas de besoin.
Je participerai une fois de plus à la Convention et au Salon de l’OARA 2024 en mars à Markham (Ontario). Cet événement, qui, à mon avis, n’a rien à envier à aucun autre événement de recyclage automobile en Amérique du Nord, est d’une grande valeur et c’est un plaisir d’y assister. Des recycleurs d’automobiles de tout le Canada et au moins un du Yukon seront présents! Nous serons là – vous devriez prévoir y assister.
L’ARC continue d’être la voix de l’industrie canadienne du recyclage automobile et, grâce à des programmes comme CERAC, Adieu bazou et Autos-o-ciel, ainsi qu’aux rabais offerts par l’AAI, Copart et Freightcom, elle offre de la valeur aux membres des sept associations provinciales/régionales qu’elle représente.
Cependant, je pense que le meilleur avantage qu’offre l’ARC est la représentation forte et cohérente de l’industrie qu’elle assure.
Joyeux et fructueux recyclage! CAR
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The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy has updated the implementation timeline for electric vehicle batteries under the Extended Producer Responsibility Five-Year Action Plan (2021 to 2026). British Columbia will be the first province to regulate EV batteries under extended producer responsibility (EPR).
With this updated timeline, the Ministry will be seeking an in-depth consultation with the sectors affected on how to assign EPR responsibility to producers, which promotes remanufacturing and repurposing of large batteries under a competitive regulatory framework. The first phase of large batteries will proceed in 2024, with consumer batteries for personal and recreational use, such as small energy storage applications or golf carts. EPR programs are expected to be operational in 2026.
Moreover, beginning April 30, 2024, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) will require B.C. auto recyclers to include pricing on a minimum of 60 percent of their A-grade auto parts inventory listed in the Car-Part system. This requirement only applies to the top 20 requested auto parts categories, in the B.C. market, via the Car-Part system. If an auto recycler does not meet this requirement, they will be removed as an ICBC preferred supplier.
Finally, the Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) is in its final phase of developing a new operational program for the Automotive Recyclers Environmental Association (AREA).The plan, which has yet to receive final assent, will effectively transfer operations over to the ARA. By using the ARA’s administrative infrastructure, and ability to advocate, the plan will help ensure the program remains viable and relevant to the industry.
Le ministère de l’environnement et de la stratégie de changement climatique a mis à jour le calendrier de mise en œuvre des batteries de véhicules électriques dans le cadre du plan d’action quinquennal de responsabilité élargie des producteurs (2021 à 2026). La Colombie-Britannique sera la première province à réglementer les batteries de véhicules électriques dans le cadre de la responsabilité élargie des producteurs (REP).
Avec ce calendrier mis à jour, le ministère demandera une consultation approfondie avec les secteurs concernés sur la manière d’attribuer la responsabilité de la REP aux producteurs, ce qui favorise la refabrication et la réutilisation des grandes batteries dans un cadre réglementaire concurrentiel. La première phase des grandes batteries commencera en 2024, avec les batteries grand public à usage personnel et récréatif, telles que les petites applications de stockage d’énergie ou les voiturettes de golf. Les programmes de REP devraient être opérationnels en 2026.
De plus, à partir du 30 avril 2024, l’Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) exigera des recycleurs d’automobiles de la Colombie-Britannique qu’ils incluent le prix d’au moins 60 % de leur stock de pièces automobiles de catégorie A répertoriées dans le système Car-Part. Cette exigence ne s’applique qu’aux 20 catégories de pièces automobiles les plus demandées sur le marché de la Colombie-Britannique, via le système Car-Part. Si un recycleur automobile ne satisfait pas à cette exigence, il ne sera plus considéré comme un fournisseur privilégié de l’ICBC.
Enfin, l’Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) en est à la phase finale de l’élaboration d’un nouveau programme opérationnel pour l’Automotive Recyclers Environmental Association (AREA). Le plan, qui n’a pas encore reçu l’approbation finale, transférera effectivement les opérations à l’ARA. En utilisant l’infrastructure administrative de l’ARA et sa capacité à défendre les intérêts de l’industrie, le plan permettra de s’assurer que le programme reste viable et pertinent pour l’industrie.
With a new Executive Director, Joel Bouckaert, the Alberta association is modernizing its communication and approach to the auto recycling industry. Bouckaert’s first task was to update the AARDA website, making it easier for Members and the public to find information on the industry, and for the public to engage directly with auto recyclers.
Next up was a lively Convention in Calgary in September, where Bouckaert was introduced to the members. Steve Fletcher from ARC was their special guest speaker for that event, and he brought all the good things happening in Canada and around the world that auto recyclers need to know.
Bouckaert and AARDA are focussing on bringing direct value to Members, through discounts and partnerships with suppliers and vendors, and expanding the membership with great information, industry advocacy, and dollars and cents savings.
Avec un nouveau directeur exécutif, Joel Bouckaert, l’association albertaine modernise sa communication et son approche de l’industrie du recyclage automobile. La première tâche de Bouckaert a été de mettre à jour le site web de l’AARDA, afin de permettre aux membres et au public de trouver plus facilement des informations sur l’industrie, et au public de s’engager directement avec les recycleurs d’automobiles.
L’étape suivante a été une convention animée à Calgary en septembre, où Bouckaert a été présenté aux membres. Steve Fletcher, de l’ARC, était le conférencier invité pour cet événement, et il a présenté toutes les bonnes choses qui se passent au Canada et dans le monde entier et que les recycleurs d’automobiles doivent connaître.
Bouckaert et l’AARDA se concentrent sur l’apport d’une valeur directe aux membres, par le biais de remises et de partenariats avec des fournisseurs et des vendeurs, et sur l’augmentation du nombre de membres grâce à des informations de qualité, à la défense de l’industrie et à des économies en dollars et en cents.
The Saskatchewan Automotive Recyclers Association’s (SARA) Annual General Meeting for members was held on October 21, 2023 in Regina at the Four Points by Sheraton. Representatives from six of SARA’s 17 member yards were in attendance. SARA has one probationary member, J.S. Truckmart of Estevan, who is awaiting their Canadian Automotive Recyclers Environmental Code (CAREC) audit to become a full member.
SARA is headed by Jack Smith of Top Line Salvage in Moose Jaw, Vice-President; Dale Nagel of Dale & Lisa’s Farm & Auto in Mossbank and Secretary-Treasurer, Michele Morrison of SGI Salvage in Regina.
At the 2023 AGM, SARA welcomed Brendan Heggs and Dylan Crozier of Southside Auto Wreckers to their board, joining Shawn Conarroe of 5 Mile Auto Wreckers in Prince Albert.
SARA members continue to operate in compliance with CAREC. Like all auto recyclers, our members are concerned about the impact of electric vehicles on our industry and are closely following the industry updates provided by the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) and the Canadian Auto Recyclers magazine.
L’assemblée générale annuelle des membres de la Saskatchewan Automotive Recyclers Association (SARA) s’est tenue le 21 octobre 2023 à Regina, au Four Points by Sheraton. Des représentants de six de nos 17 chantiers membres étaient présents. La SARA compte un membre probatoire, J.S. Truckmart d’Estevan, qui attend son audit du Code environnemental des recycleurs d’automobiles du Canada (CAREC) pour devenir membre à part entière.
La SARA est dirigée par Jack Smith de Top Line Salvage à Moose Jaw, vice-président, Dale Nagel de Dale & Lisa’s Farm & Auto à Mossbank et secrétaire-trésorière, Michele Morrison de SGI Salvage à Regina.
Lors de l’AGA 2023, la SARA a accueilli Brendan Heggs et Dylan Crozier de Southside Auto Wreckers au sein de son conseil d’administration, rejoignant ainsi Shawn Conarroe de 5 Mile Auto Wreckers à Prince Albert.
Les membres de la SARA continuent d’exercer leurs activités en conformité avec le CAREC. Comme tous les recycleurs d’automobiles, nos membres sont préoccupés par l’impact des véhicules électriques sur notre industrie et suivent de près les mises à jour de l’industrie fournies par Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) et le magazine Canadian Auto Recyclers
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The year 2023 was another interesting year for Ontario auto recyclers. OARA continued to host the largest auto recycling convention & trade show in Canada, with another planned in 2024.
The association undertook a major research project with an environmental consultancy out of the UK to quantify the environmental benefits of the reuse of auto parts. The study, entitled The Environmental Benefits of Green Recycled Parts in Ontario, was meant to document the real-world benefits in using recycled parts to not only help meet emissions reduction and net-zero objectives, but also the positive impact they have on the entire automotive ecosystem. The report provided a real opportunity to put some facts and figures behind what we do as recyclers, allowing our members to gain confidence in what they are doing, as well as enabling other sectors to gain greater insight into our world and how we operate.
The emergence of electric vehicles in Ontario is a concern with OARA members as it is with auto recyclers around the world. This major change in propulsion creates opportunities and challenges that we are all grappling with. One bright spot was the emergence of, and OARA’s work with, Cyclic Materials in Kingston on the recovery of valuable and critical rare earth magnets from EVs. This demonstration project shows that there are more profit opportunities with EVs beyond just the battery itself. But the economical and safe recovery of the batteries for reuse and repurposing remain elusive goals.
The membership remains strong—the organization has lost (and gained) members, but is generally holding steady. With 96 direct members and 50 associate members, OARA remains one of the largest State/Provincial auto recycling associations in North America.
L’année 2023 a été une autre année intéressante pour les recycleurs d’automobiles de l’Ontario. L’OARA a continué d’organiser le plus grand congrès et salon du recyclage automobile au Canada, et un autre est prévu pour 2024.
L’association a entrepris un important projet de recherche avec une société de conseil en environnement du Royaume-Uni afin de quantifier les avantages environnementaux de la réutilisation des pièces automobiles. L’étude, intitulée The Environmental Benefits of Green Recycled Parts in Ontario, visait à documenter les avantages concrets de l’utilisation de pièces recyclées non seulement pour atteindre les objectifs de réduction des émissions et de net-zero, mais aussi l’impact positif qu’elles ont sur l’ensemble de l’écosystème automobile. Le rapport a fourni une réelle opportunité de mettre des faits et des chiffres derrière ce que nous faisons en tant que recycleurs, permettant à nos membres d’avoir confiance en ce qu’ils font, ainsi qu’à d’autres secteurs d’avoir une meilleure compréhension de notre monde et de la façon dont nous fonctionnons.
L’émergence des véhicules électriques en Ontario préoccupe les membres de l’OARA, tout comme les recycleurs d’automobiles du monde entier. Ce changement majeur dans la propulsion crée des opportunités et des défis avec lesquels nous sommes tous aux prises. Un point positif a été l’émergence de Cyclic Materials à Kingston et notre travail avec cette entreprise sur la récupération d’aimants de terres rares précieux et critiques dans les VE. Ce projet de démonstration montre qu’il existe d’autres opportunités de profit avec les VE que la batterie elle-même. Mais la récupération économique et sûre des batteries en vue de leur réutilisation et de leur reconversion reste un objectif difficile à atteindre.
L’organisation a perdu des membres (et en a gagné d’autres), mais elle reste généralement stable. Avec 96 membres directs et 50 membres associés, l’OARA reste l’une des plus grandes associations nationales/provinciales de recyclage automobile en Amérique du Nord.
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Since December 11, 2023, ARPAC has been collaborating with the MELCCFP (Ministry of the Environment, Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks) to implement an electric vehicle battery recovery program with a group of 40 participants called the “tactical task force on the recovery and reclamation of electric vehicle batteries.” ARPAC is supporting Recyc-Québec in becoming the administrator of this soon-to-be program.
A first meeting set up by the MELCCFP took place in Québec City about the reduction and responsible management of plastics. Automobiles generate more than 40,000 tons of plastics annually in the province of Quebec. Following that meeting, ARPAC started discussions to implement a plastic recovery and recycling strategy for automotive vehicle plastics with the company Polystyvert.
L’ARPAC collabore depuis le 11 décembre 2023 avec le MELCCFP, le ministère de l’environnement de la lutte contre les changements climatiques de la faune et des parcs du Québec, pour la mise en place d’un programme de récupération des batteries de véhicules électriques avec un groupe de quarante participants nommé le « groupe tactique de réflexion sur la récupération et la valorisation des batteries de véhicules électriques ». l’ARPAC appuie Recyc-Québec pour devenir l’administrateur de ce programme qui verra le jour bientôt.
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ARPAC’s 2024 congress will be organized by Pièces d’Autos Fernand Bégin (Bégin Group) and held at Le Georgesville hotel in St-Georgesde-Beauce on September 13 and 14.
Une première rencontre organisée par le MELCC a eu lieu à Québec au sujet de la réduction et de la gestion responsable des plastiques. L’automobile génère plus de 40 000 tonnes de plastiques annuellement au Québec. Suite à cette rencontre, l’ARPAC a débuté des discussions pour mettre en place une stratégie de récupération et de recyclage des plastiques de véhicules automobiles avec l’entreprise Polystyvert.
Le congrès de l’ARPAC 2024, sera organisé par Pièces d’Autos Fernand Bégin (le Groupe Bégin) et se fera à l’hôtel Le Georgesville à St-Georges-deBeauce les 13 et 14 septembre.
The 2023 Convention that ARAAC held in Halifax with the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI) and the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) board was a great success. There were changes in the representation of ARAAC on the ARC Board of Directors. Ed MacDonald stepped down after years of service dating back to the start of ARC in 1995. He was replaced by his son, Andrew MacDonald from Maritime Auto Parts, so a MacDonald continues on the ARC Board.
“We sincerely thank Ed for his service and look forward to Andrew bringing Atlantic Canada concerns and perspectives to the national Board. Andrew is joined by Dalbert Livingstone from Island Auto Supply who chairs the ARC Board of Directors,” writes ARAAC.
ARAAC continues to follow the demise of American Iron Metal’s auto shredder at the federal docks in Saint John New Brunswick. After a series of fires and explosions the shredder has been shut down, and this has prompted a thorough review of the licensing of salvage operators in the province. AIM’s initial approval required that they only purchase vehicles processed to the standard of ARC’s Canadian Auto Recyclers Environmental Code (CAREC), which is something ARAAC does not believe they were following and may have led to the environmental problems AIM encountered. This is a great opportunity to demonstrate the power of CAREC and membership in ARAAC.
In June 2024, ARAAC will meet in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and invite all ARC Members to attend this beautiful part of our country.
Le congrès 2023 que l’ARAAC a organisé à Halifax avec l’Association canadienne des industries du recyclage (CARI) et le conseil d’administration de l’Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) a été un grand succès.
Il y a eu des changements dans la représentation de l’ARAAC au sein du conseil d’administration de l’ARC. Ed MacDonald s’est retiré après des années de service remontant à la création de l’ARC en 1995. Il a été remplacé par son fils, Andrew MacDonald, de Maritime Auto-Parts, de sorte qu’un MacDonald continue de siéger au conseil d’administration de l’ARC.
« Nous remercions sincèrement Ed pour ses services et nous nous réjouissons qu’Andrew apporte les préoccupations et les perspectives du Canada atlantique au conseil d’administration national. Andrew est rejoint par Dalbert Livingstone, de Island Auto Supply, qui préside le conseil d’administration de l’ARC », écrit l’ARAAC.
L’ARAAC continue de suivre l’évolution de la destruction de la déchiqueteuse d’American Iron Metal sur les quais fédéraux de Saint John, au Nouveau-Brunswick. Après une série d’incendies et d’explosions, la déchiqueteuse a été fermée, ce qui a entraîné un réexamen approfondi de l’agrément des entreprises de récupération dans la province. L’approbation initiale d’AIM exigeait que l’entreprise n’achète que des véhicules traités selon les normes du Code environnemental canadien des recycleurs d’automobiles (CAREC) de l’ARC, ce qui, selon l’ARAAC, n’était pas le cas et pourrait avoir entraîné les problèmes environnementaux rencontrés par AIM. Il s’agit d’une excellente occasion de démontrer le pouvoir du CAREC et de l’adhésion à l’ARAAC.
En juin 2024, l’ARAAC se réunira à Charlottetown, Île-du-Prince-Édouard, et invite tous les membres de l’ARC à se rendre dans cette magnifique région de notre pays.
Aurélie Bergeret, Polystyvert Director of Communications, Marketing and Government Relations, Nicolas Cottenye, Polystyvert Vice-President, Research and Development, and Simon Matte, ARPAC Chief Executive Officer.
Aurélie Bergeret directrice des communications du marketing et des relations gouvernementales chez Polystyvert, Nicolas Cottenye vice-président recherche et développement chez Polystyvert.
Ultra-Poly and Autoneum North America, have collaborated to develop a composite material that utilizes recycled bumper material as a rigid backing substrate for a fibrous layer. This composite is used for vibration and noise attenuation in a chassis component, contributing to improved performance and functionality, according to the partners. The development was inspired by Ultra-Poly’s participation in the Plastics Industry Association’s End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Recycling Project when the company recognized the potential of recovered fascia in polypropylene (PP) compounds and nonappearance applications within the automotive market. To obtain the recycled bumper covers required for this product, Ultra-Poly directly collects them from bodyshops. These bumper covers have been carefully removed from vehicles and stripped of any usable connected components.
Ultra-Poly et Autoneum North America ont collaboré à la mise au point d’un matériau composite utilisant des pare-chocs recyclés comme substrat rigide afin d’obtenir une couche fibreuse. Ce composite est utilisé pour atténuer les vibrations et le bruit dans un composant du châssis, contribuant ainsi à en améliorer la performance et la fonctionnalité, selon les partenaires. L’initiative a été inspirée par la participation d’Ultra-Poly au projet de recyclage des véhicules hors d’usage (VHU) de la Plastics Industry Association, lorsque l’entreprise a reconnu le potentiel pour le marché de l’automobile des fascias récupérés dans les composés de polypropylène (PP) et les applications qui ne sont pas visibles. Pour obtenir les pare-chocs recyclés nécessaires à ce produit, Ultra-Poly les récupère directement auprès des ateliers de carrosserie. Ces pare-chocs ont été soigneusement retirés des véhicules et débarrassés de tous les composants connectés utilisables.
Two American companies have collaborated to develop a composite material that utilizes recycled bumper material as a rigid backing substrate for a fibrous layer. Steve Fletcher, managing director for the Automotive Recyclers of Canada, commented that the organization’s own ELV Plastics Roadmap, cited similar recommendations, but for the Canadian industry.
Deux entreprises américaines ont collaboré à la mise au point d’un matériau composite utilisant des pare-chocs recyclés comme substrat rigide pour obtenir une couche fibreuse. Steve Fletcher, directeur général de l’Automotive Recyclers of Canada, a indiqué que la feuille de route de l’organisation, publiée l’année dernière, contenait des recommandations similaires, mais pour l’industrie canadienne.
OARA’s annual convention and trade show is set for March 21-23, 2024. With companies like Copart, Solera/Hollander, IAA and PMR are set to exhibit, in addition to keynote addresses from JC Cahill and Donald Cooper, this highly anticipated meeting of OARA members will truly be a can’tmiss event.The Thursday afternoon preceding OARA’s two full convention days will feature a roundtable discussion with a select number of invited industry stakeholders. By Friday, educational programming, as well as a trade show will be in full swing. Breakfast, a few more panels and seminars will end Saturday afternoon. OARA’s 2024 Convention and Trade Show is set to run from March 21, 2024, to March 23 at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre just north of Toronto.
De par la nature de leur travail, les recycleurs automobiles ont tendance à être un groupe organisé, alors bien sûr, une date a déjà été choisie pour la prochaine édition de la convention annuelle et du salon professionnel de l’OARA, prévue pour mars 2024. Avec les présentations d’entreprises comme Copart, Solera/Hollander, IAA et PMR, et le discours d’ouverture de JC Cahill et Donald Cooper, ce rendez-vous très attendu des membres de l’OARA sera vraiment un événement à ne pas manquer. Une table ronde à laquelle participeront des acteurs sélectionnés de l’industrie se tiendra le jeudi après-midi précédant les deux journées de convention de l’OARA. Le vendredi, le programme éducatif et le salon professionnel battront leur plein alors que le tout sera clôturé le samedi avec un petit-déjeuner et quelques tables rondes et séminaires supplémentaires en après-midi. La convention et le salon professionnel 2024 de l’OARA se tiendront du 21 au 23 mars 2024 au centre de congrès Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites, au nord de Toronto.
LKQ Corporation recently released its 2022 Global Sustainability Report in which the aftermarket salvage giant says it processed 770,000 vehicles in 2022, recycling 97 million pounds of aluminum, nearly seven million pounds of copper and more than 123 million pounds of scrap steel.The company says the total number of individual parts it sold in 2022 was approximately 13 million. LKQ also recovered more than 1.4 million catalytic converters; recycled more than two million tires and processed nearly one million tons of crush auto scrap materials. Other highlights from the report include LKQ’s progress toward a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal for 2050; details on the company’s first inclusion group, the LKQ Veterans Network; the newly adopted Global Supplier Code of Conduct; LKQ Community Foundation activities in 2022 and more.
Mitchell shared its 2023 second-quarter insights for Canadian and U.S. EV repair claims where it said electric vehicles use OEM parts in repairs far more than ICE vehicles. According to Mitchell’s data, 90.75 percent of parts used in EV repair claims are OEM; for ICE repair claims, 66.5 percent of parts utilized are OEM. Mitchell data also says just 13.49 percent of parts are repaired on EV claims, compared to 19.20 percent on ICE vehicle claims. Claims severity is also higher with electric vehicles. Mitchell’s Plugged In reports also outline the top North American markets based on its claims data. British Columbia has claimed the number one spot in all reports since Q4 2022, when Mitchell released its first report, and continues to rank number one in Q2 2023, with 5.22 percent EV claims. California is second (4.32 percent EV claims), while Quebec takes third (3.10 percent EV claims).
La plateforme de gestion des sinistres Mitchell a dévoilé ses données du deuxième trimestre 2023 pour les réparations de VE au Canada et aux États-Unis, qui indiquent que les véhicules électriques utilisent beaucoup plus souvent des pièces d’origine pour les réparations que les véhicules à moteur à combustion interne. Selon les données de Mitchell, 90,75 pour cent des pièces utilisées pour répondre aux demandes de réparation de VE sont des pièces d’origine contre 66,5 pour cent pour les véhicules à moteur à combustion interne. Les données de Mitchell indiquent également que dans le cas des VE, seulement 13,49 pour cent des pièces sont réparées, contre 19,20 pour cent pour les véhicules à moteur à combustion interne. La gravité des sinistres est également plus élevée pour les véhicules électriques. Les rapports Plugged In de Mitchell décrivent également les données relatives aux sinistres des principaux marchés nord-américains. La Colombie-Britannique occupe la première place dans tous les rapports depuis le quatrième trimestre de 2022, lorsque Mitchell a publié son premier rapport, et continue de se classer au premier rang au deuxième trimestre de 2023, avec 5,22 pour cent de sinistres liés aux véhicules électriques. La Californie est deuxième (4,32 pour cent de réclamations de VE), tandis que le Québec est troisième (3,10 pour cent de réclamations de VE).
LKQ Corporation a publié son rapport mondial de développement durable 2022 dans lequel le géant de la récupération de pièces détachées déclare avoir traité 770 000 véhicules en 2022, recyclé 97 millions de livres d’aluminium, près de sept millions de livres de cuivre et plus de 123 millions de livres de ferraille d’acier. L’entreprise indique que le nombre total de pièces individuelles qu’elle a vendues en 2022 était d’environ 13 millions. LKQ a également récupéré plus de 1,4 million de convertisseurs catalytiques, recyclé plus de deux millions de pneus et traité près d’un million de tonnes de matériaux de ferraille automobile broyés. Les autres points forts du rapport comprennent les progrès de LKQ vers l’atteinte d’un objectif d’émissions de gaz à effet de serre nettes nulles pour 2050, des détails sur le premier groupe d’inclusion de l’entreprise, le réseau des vétérans LKQ, le Code de conduite mondial des fournisseurs nouvellement adopté, les activités de la Fondation communautaire LKQ en 2022 et bien plus encore.
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Cyclic Materials has recently launched a pilot plant in Kingston, Ontario, aimed at recycling magnet materials from end-of-life products. The pilot plant project is specifically employing Cyclic’s proprietary technology, Mag-Xtract, which separates rare earth elements in permanent magnets from end-of-life products and parts such as traction electric motors. Initial results show that the pilot plant has processed several tons of the magnet feedstock per day and has the capacity to produce 1,000 kg/hour or 8,000 tons per year of material. Since 2021, Cyclic Materials has been developing a two-step hub-and-spoke model recycling process for rare earth materials. The company aims to economically, sustainably and domestically turn end-of-life products and parts into valuable raw materials that can be reused in the supply chain of electric vehicles and other technological products.
Cyclic Materials a récemment lancé une usine pilote à Kingston, en Ontario, dans le but de recycler les aimants des produits en fin de vie. Le projet d’usine pilote utilise spécifiquement la technologie exclusive de Cyclic, Mag-Xtract, qui sépare les éléments de terres rares contenus dans les aimants permanents des produits et pièces en fin de vie, tels que les moteurs électriques de traction. Les premiers résultats montrent que l’usine pilote a traité plusieurs tonnes d’aimants par jour et a la capacité de produire 1 000 kg/heure ou 8 000 tonnes de matériaux par an. Depuis 2021, Cyclic Materials développe un processus de recyclage en deux étapes pour les matériaux à base de terres rares. L’entreprise vise à transformer de manière économique, durable et nationale les produits et pièces en fin de vie en matières premières précieuses qui peuvent être réutilisées dans la chaîne d’approvisionnement des véhicules électriques et d’autres produits technologiques.
Quebec recently launched a “first-of-its-kind” electric vehicle (EV) battery recovery program designed to collect, transport, repurpose, remanufacture and recycle end-of-life EV batteries—specifically, fuel cells that fall outside of the established OEM management programs. The EV Battery Recovery Program is the result of a collaboration between vehicle manufacturers that worked with Call2Recycle to develop and launch the EVBatteryRecovery.ca platform, leveraging the organization’s extensive experience in end-of-life battery management for multiple businesses and sectors across Canada. The program is funded by the participating OEMs—which include Honda, Acura, BMW, Dodge, Fiat, Nissan, Tesla, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and many more—and offered to dismantlers, shredders, independent repair and service facilities, dealerships, fleet operators and even individual vehicle owners. The program also supports the sustainable management of EV batteries and the further development of a circular economy for these valuable resources.
Le Québec a récemment lancé un programme de récupération des batteries de véhicules électriques (VE), le premier du genre, conçu pour collecter, transporter, réutiliser, refabriquer et recycler les batteries de VE en fin de vie; plus précisément, les piles à combustible qui ne font pas partie des programmes de gestion établis par les fabricants d’équipement d’origine. Le programme de récupération des batteries de VE est le résultat d’une collaboration entre les fabricants de véhicules qui ont travaillé avec Appel à Recycler pour développer et lancer la plateforme EVBatteryRecovery.ca, en tirant parti de la vaste expérience de l’organisation dans la gestion des batteries en fin de vie pour de multiples entreprises et secteurs à travers le Canada. Le programme est financé par les équipementiers participants (Honda, Acura, BMW, Dodge, Fiat, Nissan, Tesla, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz et bien d’autres) et proposé aux démanteleurs, aux déchiqueteurs, aux ateliers de réparation et d’entretien indépendants, aux concessionnaires, aux exploitants de parcs automobiles et même aux propriétaires de véhicules individuels. Le programme soutient également la gestion durable des batteries de véhicules électriques et le développement d’une économie circulaire pour ces ressources précieuses.
A paper from a team of U.S.-based researchers claim that a more robust electric vehicle battery recycling infrastructure will be the key to keeping automakers stocked with the necessary precious metals. Dr. Linda Gaines of the Argonne National Laboratory, alongside her four co-authors, put forth a research paper asserting that the U.S. does not currently have enough nickel or cobalt to support even a single year of solely domestic EV production, but that some hope may lay in the recycling sector. About 54 percent of end-of-life EV batteries wind up in an auto recycling yard, though only about ten percent of those yards are in the U.S., while the rest are in China, according to data cited from 2019. However, the paper points out that end-of-life batteries “will not make a significant contribution to the overall U.S. battery material supply until well into the 2030s because of the long product lifetime and rapid demand growth for the dominant products.”
Un article rédigé par une équipe de chercheurs américains affirme qu’une infrastructure de recyclage des batteries de véhicules électriques plus robuste sera la clé pour que les constructeurs automobiles disposent des métaux précieux nécessaires. Linda Gaines, du laboratoire national d’Argonne, et ses quatre coauteurs ont présenté un document de recherche affirmant que les États-Unis ne disposent pas actuellement de suffisamment de nickel ou de cobalt pour soutenir ne serait-ce qu’une seule année de production nationale de véhicules électriques, mais que le secteur du recyclage pourrait apporter un peu d’espoir. Environ 54 pour cent des batteries de VE en fin de vie finissent dans un centre de recyclage automobile, mais seulement 10 pour cent de ces centres se trouvent aux États-Unis, le reste étant en Chine, selon des données publiées en 2019. Toutefois, le document souligne que les batteries en fin de vie « ne contribueront pas de manière significative à l’approvisionnement global en matériaux de batteries aux États-Unis avant une bonne partie des années 2030, en raison de la longue durée de vie des produits et de la croissance rapide de la demande pour les produits dominants ».
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Natalie et Chris Miller, deux cousins propriétaires, parlent de l’exploitation de l’entreprise familiale, Miller’s Auto Recycling.
TBy/Par Sarah Perkinshe automotive recycling industry has always been one to build on the foundations of the past to create something new. From repurposing materials previously manufactured to bringing new lives to old parts, automotive recycling is about finding a fresh focus in familiar places.
However, for cousins Natalie and Chris Miller of Miller’s Auto Recycling, the automotive recycling industry is not just familiar, but familial. The third generation in a family business that first began nearly 75 years ago, Natalie and Chris spoke with Canadian Auto Recyclers to discuss how a blend of homegrown knowledge passed down from branch-to-branch of their family tree, mixed with modern technology and business practices, has created continued and ongoing growth while also preparing them for continued future changes.
The family business that would become Miller’s Auto Recycling—now a large-scale operation on a sprawling 45 acres in Fort Erie, Ontario—first began on a humble two-acre lot on Robinson Street in downtown Fort Erie in 1952.
Here, Chris proudly noted that he and Natalie’s grandfather opened the original business purchasing end of life vehicles for the resale of used parts at the Robinson Street location. A move that would ultimately shape the lives of the next two generations of Miller kin.
Both Natalie and Chris’s fathers, Jim and Bill Miller grew up working on the vehicles on the Robinson Street lot and eventually came to purchase the business from their father as co-owners with the intention to help grow and expand both the size and scope of what had been started. This growth included purchasing land and building a new facility in 1975 at 1557 Bowen Road where the business operates today.
Like their own fathers, Natalie and Chris similarly spent a childhood that was equal parts lived in the schoolyard as much as the family business. When asked about their early years in the automotive recycling industry, Chris jokingly told Canadian Auto Recyclers that his career began with a bang.
“I first started helping out by cutting copper as a kid and helping to get the rubber off,” Chris said. “The process back then was a little different and best practices for safety were not in place as they are today.”
As he grew older, Chris transitioned from copper-cutting-capers to helping with more hands-on jobs. He worked summers until he was done with high school, attended night courses at college and worked during the day, and then came into the business full time in 1988.
For Chris, there was “not necessarily a plan to get into the family business,” but the transition was natural and welcomed. As he began to help his father out with more and more tasks, he grew into the role and accepted that he was “hooked from day one.”
“It’s a good place to be,” Chris told Canadian Auto Recyclers. “It’s close to home and I feel fortunate to work in the community I live in.”
For Natalie, the path to the automotive recycling industry was initially less straightforward. Performing some administrative work over the summer for the family business while attending university, Natalie then pursued a career as a physician’s assistant specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery in the United States. It wasn’t until 2009 that Natalie returned to work at Miller’s full time, taking on the role of managing human resources.
Having just had her daughter, Natalie saw the return as an opportunity to achieve more freedom for herself and her family.
En matière de recyclage automobile, le secteur s’est toujours appuyé sur les fondations du passé pour créer quelque chose de nouveau. Qu’il s’agisse de réutiliser des matériaux déjà fabriqués ou de donner une nouvelle vie à de vieilles pièces, le recyclage automobile consiste à trouver une nouvelle orientation dans des endroits familiers.
Cependant, pour les cousins Natalie et Chris Miller de Miller’s Auto Recycling, l’industrie du recyclage automobile n’est pas seulement familière, mais familiale. Troisième génération d’une entreprise familiale qui a vu le jour il y a près de 75 ans, Natalie et Chris se sont entretenus avec Canadian Auto Recyclers pour discuter de la façon dont un mélange de connaissances transmises de branche en branche dans leur arbre généalogique, combiné à la technologie et aux pratiques commerciales modernes, a créé une croissance continue et permanente tout en les préparant à des changements futurs continus.
L’entreprise familiale qui allait devenir Miller’s Auto Recycling—aujourd’hui une opération à grande échelle sur un vaste terrain de 45 acres à Fort Erie, en Ontario - a d’abord commencé sur un humble terrain de deux acres sur la rue Robinson dans le centre-ville de Fort Erie en 1952.
Chris est fier de rappeler que son grand-père et celui de Natalie ont ouvert l’entreprise initiale en achetant des véhicules hors d’usage pour revendre des pièces d’occasion à l’emplacement de la rue Robinson. Une décision qui allait façonner la vie des deux générations suivantes d’enfants Miller.
Les pères de Natalie et Chris, Jim Miller et Bill Miller, ont tous deux grandi en travaillant sur les véhicules de la rue Robinson et ont fini par racheter l’entreprise à leur père en tant que copropriétaires, avec l’intention de contribuer à la croissance et à l’expansion de la taille et de l’étendue de ce qui avait été commencé. Cette croissance s’est traduite par l’achat d’un terrain et la construction d’un nouvel établissement en 1975 au 1557 Bowen Road, où l’entreprise exerce aujourd’hui ses activités.
Comme leurs propres pères, Natalie et Chris ont eu une enfance qui s’est déroulée autant dans la cour d’école que dans l’entreprise familiale. Inter-
“I liked the idea of having more flexibility and loved the idea of the business,” she said.
It wasn’t until 2015 that the cousins finally fully followed in the path originally laid out by their fathers and grandfather, and bought into the family business with the intention of growing Miller’s Auto Recycling even further.
Since then, Chris and Natalie, who oversee the daily operations, along with Jim and his son Patrick, have helped lead Miller’s through a series of transitions—both planned and unforeseen.
While at one point, Miller’s aimed to be a “one stop shop” for the recycling and collision industry by featuring a collision centre and a mechanic shop alongside the existing dismantling and parts service, Chris and Natalie saw that the business needed to “downsize to upsize” in order to keep up with the rapidly increasing demand for quality recycled parts. As a result, the collision shop was quickly turned into a dismantling facility and the Millers further committed to the auto recycling industry.
The family business also transitioned to working on more late model parts vehicles rather than predominantly focusing on end-of-life vehicles. The parts cars are processed to the same environmentally friendly standard that Miller’s holds itself to, and offers a greater economic incentive.
Here, Chris discussed how the past few years have seen the business grow not just in size and practice, but also technologically.
“Changes in technology have allowed the industry to drastically shift. It’s changed the buying process especially. Now, instead of going to auctions or car lots, you never have to leave. You can do everything from your desk.”
He recalled how when his father first saw him working on a computer, he said “what are you doing? Let’s go do some real work.”
rogé sur leurs premières années dans l’industrie du recyclage automobile, Chris a déclaré en plaisantant à Canadian Auto Recycler que sa carrière avait commencé en fanfare.
« Enfant, j’ai commencé à donner un coup de main en coupant du cuivre et en aidant à enlever le caoutchouc », raconte Chris. « À l’époque, le processus était un peu différent et les meilleures pratiques en matière de sécurité n’étaient pas en place comme elles le sont aujourd’hui ».
En grandissant, Chris est passé de la coupe du cuivre à des travaux plus pratiques. Il a travaillé l’été jusqu’à la fin de ses études secondaires, a suivi des cours du soir à l’université tout en travaillant le jour, puis a repris l’entreprise à plein temps en 1988.
Pour Chris, il n’y avait “pas nécessairement de plan pour entrer dans l’entreprise familiale”, mais la transition a été naturelle et bien accueillie. Au fur et à mesure qu’il aidait son père dans des tâches de plus en plus nombreuses, il s’est habitué à son rôle et a accepté d’être “accroché dès le premier jour”.
« Mais c’est un bon endroit pour être », a déclaré Chris à Canadian Auto Recycler. « C’est près de chez moi et je me sens chanceux de travailler dans la communauté où je vis ».
Pour Natalie, le chemin vers l’industrie du recyclage automobile a d’abord été moins direct. Après avoir effectué quelques travaux administratifs pendant l’été pour l’entreprise familiale tout en suivant des cours à l’université, Natalie a poursuivi une carrière d’assistante médicale spécialisée en chirurgie orthopédique aux États-Unis. Ce n’est qu’en 2009 que Natalie est revenue travailler à plein temps chez Miller’s, où elle a pris en charge la gestion des ressources humaines.
Alors qu’elle venait d’avoir sa fille, Natalie a vu dans ce retour l’occasion d’obtenir plus de liberté pour elle et sa famille.
“It was intimidating to begin in the industry, even though I grew up in it,” said Natalie.
“But, I quickly learned that it’s a close community and we can always talk and learn from one another no matter the size of the business. So, it wasn’t long before I felt comfortable in the industry”
— Natalie Miller, co-owner, Miller’s Auto Recycling
« C’était intimidant de commencer dans ce secteur, même si j’y ai grandi. Mais j’ai vite compris qu’il s’agit d’une communauté étroite et que nous pouvons toujours discuter et apprendre les uns des autres, quelle que soit la taille de l’entreprise. Il n’a donc pas fallu longtemps pour que je me sente à l’aise dans le secteur ».
— Natalie Miller, copropriétaire, Miller’s Auto Recycling
« J’aimais l’idée d’avoir plus de flexibilité et j’aimais l’idée de l’entreprise », dit-elle.
Toutefois, ce n’est qu’en 2015 que les cousins ont finalement suivi la voie tracée à l’origine par leur père et leur grand-père, et qu’ils ont racheté l’entreprise familiale avec l’intention de développer encore davantage Miller’s Auto Recycling.
Depuis lors, Chris et Natalie, qui supervisent les opérations quotidiennes, ainsi que Jim et son fils Patrick, ont aidé Miller’s à traverser une série de transitions, prévues et imprévues.
Alors qu’à un moment donné, Miller’s visait à être un “guichet unique” pour l’industrie du recyclage et de la carrosserie en proposant un centre de carrosserie et un atelier de mécanique ainsi qu’un service de démontage et de pièces détachées, Chris et Natalie ont constaté que l’entreprise devait se réduire pour s’agrandir afin de répondre à la demande en forte croissance de pièces recyclées de qualité. L’atelier de carrosserie a donc été rapidement transformé en centre de démontage et les Miller se sont engagés plus avant dans le secteur du recyclage automobile.
L’entreprise familiale a également commencé à travailler sur un plus grand nombre de pièces détachées de modèles récents plutôt que de se concentrer principalement sur les véhicules en fin de vie. Les pièces détachées sont traitées selon les mêmes normes écologiques que celles de Miller’s, et offrent une plus grande motivation économique.
Chris a expliqué comment, au cours des dernières années, l’entreprise s’est développée non seulement en termes de taille et de pratiques, mais aussi sur le plan technologique.
« Les changements technologiques ont permis à l’industrie de se transformer radicalement. Elle a notamment modifié le processus d’achat. Aujourd’hui,
For Natalie and Chris, real work is in keeping with the times and continuing to plan for whatever changes and challenges the industry may bring, whether this be intricate software systems or cultural highs and lows.
“Everyday is a new adventure,” the cousins noted. “There’s always a learning curve and it’s a kind of learning that you can’t necessarily get in school. It’s something you have to get from within the industry itself.”
But, as Chris and Natalie further discussed, for members within the automotive recycling industry, repurposing is the name of the game even when it comes to information, and so someone is always willing to help with a challenge or provide data.
“It was intimidating to begin in the industry, even though I grew up in it,” said Natalie. “But, I quickly learned that it’s a close community and we can always talk and learn from one another no matter the size of the business. So, it wasn’t long before I felt comfortable in the industry.”
This community mindset became especially vital during the pandemic in which Miller’s Automotive Recycling gained opportunities to network and grow into the United States and leaned on the support of the industry to help develop increased connections.
When asked by Canadian Auto Recyclers what the future holds for Miller’s Automotive Recycling, Natalie and Chris were unanimous in their answer: growth.
“We’re continuing to work on developing a strong team,” said Natalie. “Covid has presented challenges in the industry in hiring and retaining staff, but ultimately, we are working on continuing to create a culture and environment that is purposeful and shows current and potential employees the value of the industry.”
Moreover, just as the family business has been passed down from branch to branch of the Miller family tree, so too would Chris and Natalie like to see it continue to the fourth generation.
“The hope is that we can keep the business in the family,” Chris said.
When asked what advice they have for those in the industry, the cousins had this to say: “a successful business doesn’t grow overnight. It’s about learning to be efficient, develop a process and optimize it, and this can be done just as well on five acres as 50 acres.” CAR
Over the years, Miller’s has transitioned to working on more parts cars rather than predominantly focusing on end-of-life vehicles. The parts cars are processed to the same environmentally friendly standard that Miller’s holds itself to.
Au fil des ans, Miller’s a commencé à travailler sur un plus grand nombre de pièces détachées plutôt que de se concentrer sur les véhicules en fin de vie. Les véhicules en pièces détachées sont traités selon les mêmes normes écologiques que Miller’s.
For Chris, there was “not necessarily a plan to get into the family business,” but the transition was natural and welcomed. As he began to help his father out with more and more tasks, he grew into the role and accepted that he was “hooked from day one.”
Pour Chris, il n’y avait « pas nécessairement de plan pour entrer dans l’entreprise familiale », mais la transition a été naturelle et bien accueillie. Au fur et à mesure qu’il aidait son père dans des tâches de plus en plus nombreuses, il s’est habitué à son rôle et a accepté d’être « accroché dès le premier jour ».
au lieu de se rendre dans des ventes aux enchères ou des parcs automobiles, on n’a plus besoin de partir. Vous pouvez tout faire depuis votre bureau. »
Il se souvient que lorsque son père l’a vu pour la première fois travailler sur un ordinateur, il lui a dit : « Qu’est-ce que tu fais ? Allons faire un vrai travail! »
Cependant, pour Natalie et Chris, le vrai travail consiste à rester dans l’air du temps et à continuer à planifier les changements et les défis que l’industrie peut apporter, qu’il s’agisse de systèmes logiciels complexes ou de hauts et de bas culturels.
« Chaque jour est une nouvelle aventure », notent les cousins. « Il y a toujours une courbe d’apprentissage et c’est un type d’apprentissage que l’on ne peut pas nécessairement acquérir à l’école. C’est quelque chose que l’on doit acquérir au sein même de l’industrie ».
Mais, comme Chris et Natalie l’ont expliqué, pour les membres de l’industrie du recyclage automobile, la réutilisation est la règle du jeu, même lorsqu’il s’agit d’informations, et quelqu’un est toujours prêt à aider à relever un défi ou à fournir des données.
« Il était intimidant de commencer dans l’industrie, même si j’y ai grandi », a déclaré Natalie. « Mais j’ai vite compris qu’il s’agit d’une communauté étroite et que nous pouvons toujours discuter et apprendre les uns des autres, quelle que soit la taille de l’entreprise. Il n’a donc pas fallu longtemps pour que je me sente à l’aise dans l’industrie ».
Cet état d’esprit communautaire est devenu particulièrement vital pendant la pandémie, au cours de laquelle Miller’s Automotive Recycling a eu l’occasion de nouer des contacts et de se développer aux États-Unis et s’est appuyé sur le soutien de l’industrie pour l’aider à nouer de nouvelles relations.
Lorsque Canadian Auto Recyclers leur a demandé ce que l’avenir réservait à Miller’s Automotive Recycling, Natalie et Chris ont été unanimes dans leur réponse : la croissance.
« Nous continuons à travailler à la mise en place d’une équipe solide », a déclaré Natalie. « Covid a posé des défis à l’industrie en ce qui concerne l’embauche et la conservation du personnel, mais en fin de compte, nous nous efforçons de continuer à créer une culture et un environnement qui sont utiles et qui montrent aux employés actuels et potentiels la valeur de l’industrie. »
En outre, tout comme l’entreprise familiale a été transmise de branche en branche dans l’arbre généalogique des Miller, Chris et Natalie aimeraient qu’elle se poursuive jusqu’à la quatrième génération.
« Nous espérons que l’entreprise restera dans la famille », a déclaré Chris. Lorsqu’on leur a demandé quels conseils ils donnaient aux professionnels du secteur, les cousins ont eu la réponse suivante : « Une entreprise prospère ne se développe pas du jour au lendemain. Il faut apprendre à être efficace, à développer un processus et à l’optimiser, et cela peut se faire aussi bien sur 5 acres que sur 50 acres. » CAR
Auto recycling industry plugs into success for ARA’s 80th annual expo
TPhotos by/par Gloria Mann, Steve Fletcherhe Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) hosted its annual Convention and Exposition this past October in Kansas City, where delegates from the used parts field across North America and beyond gathered for three days of top-notch networking and industry learning.
This year’s theme was ‘Plug into Success’ and focused on themes like thriving in an age of disruption; technological advancements and how they apply to the average auto recycling yard; investing in training and people and much, much more.
“The biggest problem I had at the convention was trying to get from room to room, from event to event, as there were so many interesting presentations happening at the same time!” said Michele Whitmore of Nuhn’s Auto Supplies, a first-time ARA attendee. “I would like to say thank you for Southern Hospitality, and the event in my eyes was a huge success. I would like to extend my gratitude to the OARA Board for giving me this opportunity. The ARA Convention and Expo is something not to be missed.”
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L’industrie du recyclage automobile se branche sur le succès de la 80e exposition annuelle de l’ARA
L’Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) a tenu sa convention et son exposition annuelles en octobre dernier à Kansas City, où les délégués du secteur des pièces usagées de toute l’Amérique du Nord et d’ailleurs se sont réunis pour trois jours de réseautage et d’apprentissage de haut niveau.
Le thème de cette année était « Plug into Success » (Branchez-vous sur le succès) et s’est concentré sur des sujets tels que la prospérité à l’ère de la perturbation, les avancées technologiques et la manière dont elles s’appliquent au chantier de recyclage automobile moyen, l’investissement dans la formation et le personnel, et bien plus encore.
« Le plus gros problème que j’ai rencontré lors de la convention a été d’essayer de passer d’une salle à l’autre, d’un événement à l’autre, car il y avait tellement de présentations intéressantes qui se déroulaient en même temps », a déclaré Michele Whitmore de Nuhn’s Auto Supplies qui participait pour la première fois à l’ARA. « Je tiens à vous remercier pour l’hospitalité du Sud et, à mes yeux, l’événement a été un énorme succès. Je voudrais exprimer ma gratitude au Conseil d’administration de l’OARA pour m’avoir donné cette occasion. La convention et l’exposition de l’ARA sont des événements à ne pas manquer. »
Découvrez nos photos exclusives de l’événement et repérez quelques visages canadiens familiers. CAR
The auto recycling and scrap industries met in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2023, for a mega-meeting of the two end-of-life sectors associations. Dubbed the Winds of Change, the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI) event also co-hosted the national board meeting of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC), and the regional auto recycling association, the Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC).
The two sectors—the upstream auto dismantling group and the downstream scrap processing group—not only do business with each other but also operate to a certain extent in those other sectors. Auto dismantlers are increasingly interested in what scrap they can derive from end-of-life vehicles, and many scrap processors are vertically integrating and establishing more direct end-of-life vehicle processing capacity.
“Having the two sectors in the same place helped to bridge the gap between the two organizations. Joint sessions, joint receptions, and just meeting buyers and suppliers in the hallways really helped auto dismantlers understand how the downstream scrap sector operates,” said Dalbert Livingstone, ARC Chair and ARAAC Vice-President.
“I found it particularly productive, even if just from a travel and time away perspective,” said Steve Fletcher, managing director of the ARC. “I got the chance to interact with two organizations that I am either directly involved with [ARC and ARAAC] and one organization that I need to interact with more—CARI, all in one trip to a great destination.”
Les industries du recyclage automobile et de la ferraille se sont réunies à Halifax, en Nouvelle-Écosse, en 2023, à l’occasion d’un événement organisé pour les deux associations des secteurs des véhicules en fin de vie.
Baptisée « Winds of Change », cet événement de l’Association canadienne des industries du recyclage (ACIR) a également accueilli la réunion du Conseil d’administration national de l’Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) et de l’association régionale de recyclage automobile, l’Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC).
Les deux secteurs – le groupe de démontage automobile en amont et le groupe de traitement de la ferraille en aval – ne font pas seulement des affaires l’un avec l’autre, mais exercent également leurs activités dans une certaine mesure au sein de l’un et l’autre des secteurs. Les démonteurs d’automobiles s’intéressent de plus en plus à la ferraille qu’ils peuvent tirer des véhicules en fin de vie, et de nombreux transformateurs de ferraille s’intègrent verticalement et mettent en place une capacité de traitement plus directe des véhicules en fin de vie.
« Le fait de réunir les deux secteurs au même endroit a permis de combler le fossé entre les deux organisations. Les sessions communes, les réceptions communes et le simple fait de rencontrer des acheteurs et des fournisseurs dans les couloirs ont vraiment aidé les démanteleurs d’automobiles à comprendre comment fonctionne le secteur de la fer-
Two training sessions were jointly held for all delegates:
Fire Safety, EV Management, and ISRI Training on Friday afternoon. Attendees gained valuable insights into ISRI’s training programs and resources, equipping them with essential tools to enhance safety protocols within their organizations. This session highlighted the industry’s commitment to maintaining a safe and responsible working environment.
Navigating the Challenges of End-of-Life EVs on Saturday afternoon, Jeff Haltrecht joined Fletcher to shed light on the new challenges, opportunities, policies, and regulations surrounding end-of-life electric vehicles and their batteries. Fletcher presented the Roadmap and Implementation Plan for the Management of EOL EVs in Canada, developed by ARC for Natural Resources Canada.
Haltrecht, on the other hand, delved into the entire lifecycle of EV batteries, shared best practices for their management, and put forth policy recommendations. This session gave attendees a comprehensive understanding of the evolving EV landscape and empowered them to navigate the associated complexities. The convention concluded with a dynamic Town Hall session where CARI, ARC and ARAAC members came together to discuss common challenges and explore collaborative opportunities. Discussions revolved around material theft, safety concerns, and policy development. This interactive session fostered a sense of community and emphasized the importance of collective efforts in tackling industry-wide issues.
raille en aval », a déclaré Dalbert Livingstone, président de l’ARC et vice-président de l’ARAAC.
« J’ai trouvé la conférence particulièrement productive, ne serait-ce que du point de vue des déplacements et du temps passé à l’extérieur, a déclaré Steve Fletcher, directeur général de l’ARC. J’ai eu l’occasion d’interagir avec deux organisations avec lesquelles je suis directement impliqué [l’ARC et l’ARAAC] et une organisation avec laquelle je dois interagir davantage – l’ICRA/ACIR, le tout dans le cadre d’un seul voyage vers une destination exceptionnelle ».
Deux séances de formation ont été organisées conjointement pour tous les délégués :
Sécurité incendie, Gestion des véhicules électriques et Formation ISRI le vendredi après-midi. Les participants ont acquis des connaissances précieuses sur les programmes de formation et les ressources de l’ISRI, les dotant d’outils essentiels pour améliorer les protocoles de sécurité au sein de leurs organisations. Cette séance a mis en évidence l’engagement de l’industrie à maintenir un environnement de travail sûr et responsable.
Navigating the Challenges of End-of-Life EVs (Relever les défis des véhicules électriques en fin de vie) le samedi après-midi. Jeff Haltrecht s’est joint à Steve Fletcher pour faire la lumière sur les nouveaux défis, les opportunités, les politiques et les réglementations entourant les véhicules électriques en fin de vie et leurs batteries. M. Fletcher a présenté la feuille
“Bringing our groups together gave our associations a great platform to find commonalities and areas where we can collaborate to better serve our members and our industries overall,” said Tracy Shaw, President and CEO of CARI. “We have two vital sectors with strong organizations supporting them, but we are even stronger together.” CAR
de route et le plan de mise en œuvre pour la gestion des VE en fin de vie au Canada, élaborés par l’ARC pour Ressources naturelles Canada.
M. Haltrecht, quant à lui, s’est penché sur l’ensemble du cycle de vie des batteries de VE, a partagé les meilleures pratiques pour leur gestion et a formulé des recommandations politiques. Cette séance a permis aux participants d’acquérir une compréhension globale de l’évolution du paysage des VE et leur a donné les moyens de naviguer à travers les complexités qui y sont associées.
La convention s’est terminée par une séance dynamique où les membres de l’ACIR, de l’ARC et de l’ARAAC se sont réunis pour discuter des défis communs et explorer les possibilités de collaboration. Les discussions ont porté sur le vol de matériel, les problèmes de sécurité et l’élaboration de politiques. Cette séance interactive a favorisé un sentiment d’appartenance à la communauté et a souligné l’importance des efforts collectifs pour s’attaquer aux problèmes de l’ensemble de l’industrie.
« La réunion de nos groupes a donné à nos associations une excellente plateforme pour trouver des points communs et des domaines dans lesquels nous pouvons collaborer pour mieux servir nos membres et nos industries en général, a déclaré Tracy Shaw, présidente-directrice générale de l’ACIR. Nous avons deux secteurs vitaux soutenus par des organisations solides, mais nous sommes encore plus forts ensemble. » CAR
David Gold and the team at Standard Auto Wreckers truly set the bar when it comes to auto recycling and community involvement. The facility works with several philanthropic causes—including community event days and connections to No Poverty, No Disease, No War, an organization dedicated to bringing awareness to ongoing challenges of hunger and poverty; access to medical and health support services as well as the effects and aftermath of persons impacted by war and disasters. The team is no strangers to community-oriented efforts, but one longstanding partnership has earned Gold some serious stripes.
Since 2020, Standard has offered its facilities in Scarborough, Ontario, to local firefighter troupes—namely Markham Fire—for auto extrication training. In addition to these near-weekly training sessions, Gold has accompanied the team to numerous global competitions. Most recently, Gold attended the third annual North American Vehicle Rescue Association (NAVRA) competition with the Markham Fire Department, which he has attended for all three years the event has run.
“It was great—as usual,” he told Canadian Auto Recyclers
Following his return home from NAVRA, Gold was surprised by Fire Chiefs Ryan Best, Rob Garland, Chris Nearing and Matt Keay with the Outstanding Citizen Award, presented to civilians who have gone above and beyond to serve their community with volunteer efforts.
The work practiced nearly every Wednesday morning at the Scarborough Standard Auto Wreckers’ site will go on to, quite literally, save lives. Markham Fire and other teams that have utilized the grounds are constantly striving toward better response times, better methods of cutting apart cars in tricky positions and more cohesive teamwork. Upon one of Canadian Auto Recyclers’ visits to a training session, one of the firefighters informed us that this type of practice has been absent for years.
“It’s all in our own free time,” said Markham Fire Chief Brad Sterling during an October 2021 visit. “There haven’t been many options for us to train this way for a long, long time.”
As for the future, Gold has no plans to stop working alongside these everyday heroes.
“It was very humbling for me to receive this award. We’ll continue to work with the Markham Fire Department and other local branches in whatever way we can.” CAR
Firefighters use cars supplied by Standard Auto Wreckers to practice and perfect response times for automotive emergencies. The team will stage vehicles in a variety of positions, based on real-world situations, and time themselves to cut apart the car and retrieve the injured person; in this case, a crash-test dummy.
DM. Gold a proposé ses installations de Scarborough, en Ontario, comme terrain d’entraînement pour plusieurs équipes locales de pompiers qui s’entraînent à la désincarcération.
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avid Gold et l’équipe de Standard Auto Wreckers placent vraiment la barre très haut en matière de recyclage automobile et d’engagement communautaire.
L’entreprise s’associe à plusieurs causes philanthropiques, notamment des journées d’événements communautaires et des liens avec No Poverty, No Disease, No War, une organisation qui se consacre à la sensibilisation aux défis permanents de la faim et de la pauvreté, à l’accès aux services médicaux et de soutien sanitaire, ainsi qu’aux effets et aux séquelles des personnes touchées par la guerre et les désastres. L’équipe n’est pas étrangère aux efforts axés sur la communauté, mais un partenariat de longue date a permis à Gold de gagner de sérieuses galons.
Depuis 2020, Standard met ses installations de Scarborough, en Ontario, à la disposition des troupes de pompiers locales, notamment Markham Fire, pour des formations à la désincarcération. En plus de ces séances d’entraînement quasi hebdomadaires, Gold a accompagné l’équipe à de nombreuses compétitions internationales. Plus récemment, il a assisté à la troisième compétition annuelle de la North American Vehicle Rescue Association (NAVRA) avec le service d’incendie de Markham, une compétition à laquelle il a participé les trois années où elle s’est déroulée.
«C’était formidable, comme d’habitude», a-t-il déclaré à Canadian Auto Recyclers.
À son retour de la NAVRA, Gold a été surpris par les chefs des pompiers Ryan Best, Rob Garland, Chris Nearing et Matt Keay, qui lui ont remis le prix du citoyen exceptionnel, décerné aux civils qui se sont surpassés pour servir leur communauté en faisant du bénévolat.
Le travail effectué presque tous les mercredis matin sur le site de Scarborough Standard Auto Wreckers permettra, littéralement, de sauver des vies. Les pompiers de Markham et les autres équipes qui ont utilisé le site s’efforcent constamment d’améliorer les délais d’intervention, les méthodes de découpage des voitures dans des positions délicates et la cohésion du travail d’équipe. Lors d’une visite de Canadian Auto Recyclers à une séance de formation, l’un des pompiers nous a informés que ce type de pratique n’existait plus depuis des années.
«Nous le faisons pendant notre temps libre», a déclaré le chef des pompiers de Markham, Brad Sterling, lors d’une visite en octobre 2021. «Il n’y a pas eu beaucoup d’options pour s’entraîner de cette façon depuis très longtemps.»
Quant à l’avenir, Gold n’a pas l’intention de cesser de travailler aux côtés de ces héros de tous les jours.
«C’est avec beaucoup d’humilité que j’ai reçu ce prix. Nous continuerons à travailler avec le service d’incendie de Markham et d’autres services locaux dans la mesure du possible.» CAR
Les pompiers utilisent des voitures fournies par Standard Auto Wreckers pour s’entraîner et perfectionner les délais d’intervention en cas d’urgence automobile. L’équipe place les véhicules dans diverses positions, inspirées de situations réelles, et se donne le temps de découper la voiture et de récupérer la personne blessée, en l’occurrence un mannequin de crash-test.
Très attachée à la motivation de l’équipe, Boni Ehmann est toujours prête à apporter son aide dans la mesure de ses possibilités.
Story by/Par Sarah PerkinsBoni Ehmann is an energetic and passionate leader in the automotive recycling industry who understands that when opportunity knocks, you must answer. With over 25 years of progressive work experience in the automotive industry as a parts person, Boni originally saw a trip overseas as an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge that would bring her closer to home.
As an individual highly committed to team motivation, Boni is always prepared to help in whatever capacity she can. If lucky, she may even cook you something using her award-winning BBQing talent. Canadian Auto Recyclers recently spoke with Boni Ehmann to hear her industry story, a journey that has taken her to coasts, coals and communities in-between.
Canadian Auto Recyclers: How did you get started in auto recycling?
Boni Ehmann: My husband was in the military, so we moved around quite a bit. I started my journey in the parts industry while stationed in Germany, working with F18 parts. When we moved back to Canada, I was enrolled in an apprenticeship with a Dodge dealership. After a few more moves and completing my apprenticeship, we moved to Regina where I started working with SGI Salvage for the first time (2001-2008).
SGI provides support in cross training throughout salvage. This increased my knowledge of vehicle makes and models, as well as increased my experience in Salvage operations. From 2008 until 2021, my family moved to Alberta where I was able to gain employment instructing in the Parts Technician trade. My time at SGI provided a good skill base for my time as an instructor. While in Alberta, I went back to school earning both a BBA and MBA. In January 2021, I was hired as manager, SGI Salvage Prince Albert, which aligned very well with my career aspirations. My role as manager is allowing me to expand on my education and gain experience.
CAR: Did you have a background in automotive that was helpful?
BE: Prior to coming to SGI, I started my career in automotive dealerships where I was able to earn a Parts Technician Journeyperson certificate. My career path at SGI started in 2001 when I was hired as a regular part-time parts person with SGI Salvage Regina.
Boni Ehmann est une gestionnaire énergique et passionnée de l’industrie du recyclage automobile qui sait que lorsque l’occasion se présente, il faut répondre présent. Avec plus de 25 ans d’expérience professionnelle progressive dans l’industrie automobile en tant que responsable des pièces détachées, Boni a d’abord vu dans un voyage à l’étranger une occasion de développer des compétences et des connaissances qui lui permettraient de se rapprocher de son domicile.
Très attachée à la motivation de l’équipe, Boni est toujours prête à apporter son aide dans la mesure de ses possibilités. Si elle a de la chance, elle pourra même vous préparer quelques plats grâce à son talent primé pour le barbecue. Canadian Auto Recyclers s’est récemment entretenu avec Boni Ehmann pour connaître son parcours dans l’industrie, un parcours qui l’a menée sur les côtes, sur les braises et dans les communautés intermédiaires.
CAR: What are your general duties with SGI?
BE: Anything and everything (except loader operation). Prince Albert Salvage is the smallest of our six centres, which means everyone does everything. As the manager, my general duties include strategically growing business along with coaching teammates. However, depending on the day and staffing, I will take calls and help retail customers, perform shipping and receiving duties, stock shelves, guide the forklift operator, and any other duty that requires attention.
CAR: What do you like most about your job?
BE: I don’t think I can narrow it down. The team here in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, is great, and their commitment and energy make it easy to come to work daily. Collaborating with other areas within SGI to improve employee and customer experiences is fulfilling. Every day, I come to work with a plan and expectations for myself. Every day, there is something new occurring that provides a change in direction.
CAR: Any advice you would give to people curious about auto recycling?
BE: Auto recycling offers many different opportunities, it’s much more than just the “junkyards” of the past. It is an evolving industry due to environmental concerns, manufacturing shortages, higher costs, and creating a desire to improve customer experience while responding quickly to demand. At SGI Salvage, we employ over 120 individuals across the province. We have auto service technicians, parts technicians, auto trades, claims specialists, analysts, and accounting individuals. Employment in the auto recycling industry is a very viable option to develop a great career.
CAR: Any mentors along the way or people who were helpful to your career?
BE: One person comes to mind, my manager at the first dealership I worked at. When I started in the parts industry, there were very few women, and it was a struggle to find employment. My first manager hired me as a parts driver, and when I was not delivering parts, he took me under his wing and showed me the ropes.
The cohort of trades instructors working on our BBA were instrumental in my continuation and the success of my educational achievements. This encouraged and contributed to my moving to Prince Albert as manager of the SGI salvage branch.
Canadian Auto Recyclers: Comment avez-vous commencé à travailler dans le domaine du recyclage automobile?
Boni Ehmann: Mon mari étant militaire, nous avons beaucoup bougé. J’ai commencé mon parcours dans l’industrie des pièces détachées lorsque j’étais stationnée en Allemagne, où je travaillais sur des pièces de F18. Lorsque nous sommes revenus au Canada, je me suis inscrite à une formation chez un concessionnaire Dodge. Après quelques autres déménagements et après avoir terminé mon apprentissage, nous avons déménagé à Regina où j’ai commencé à travailler avec SGI Salvage pour la première fois (2001 à 2008).
SGI offre un soutien en matière de formation polyvalente dans l’ensemble du secteur de la récupération. Cela m’a permis d’accroître mes connaissances sur les marques et les modèles de véhicules, ainsi que mon expérience dans les opérations de récupération. De 2008 à 2021, ma famille a déménagé en Alberta où j’ai pu trouver un emploi de formatrice dans le métier de technicien en pièces détachées. Mon passage à SGI m’a permis d’acquérir une bonne base de compétences pour mon travail d’instructrice. Pendant mon séjour en Alberta, j’ai repris mes études et obtenu un BBA et un MBA. En janvier 2021, j’ai été embauché comme directrice de SGI Salvage Prince Albert, ce qui correspondait parfaitement à mes aspirations professionnelles. Mon rôle de gestionnaire me permet de parfaire ma formation et d’acquérir de l’expérience.
CAR: Vos antécédents dans le domaine de l’automobile vous ontils été utiles?
BE: Avant d’arriver chez SGI, j’ai commencé ma carrière chez des concessionnaires automobiles où j’ai pu obtenir un certificat de compagnon technicien en pièces détachées. Mon parcours professionnel chez SGI a commencé en 2001, lorsque j’ai été embauchée en tant que préposée aux pièces détachées à temps partiel chez SGI Salvage Regina.
CAR: Quelles sont vos fonctions générales au sein de SGI?
BE: Tout et n’importe quoi (sauf le fonctionnement de la chargeuse). Prince Albert Salvage est le plus petit de nos six centres, ce qui signifie que tout le monde fait tout. En tant que directrice, mes tâches générales consistent à assurer la croissance stratégique de l’entreprise et à encadrer mes coéquipiers. Cependant, selon le jour et les effectifs, je réponds aux appels et j’aide les clients, j’effectue des tâches d’expédition et de réception, je stocke les étagères, je guide l’opérateur du chariot élévateur et je m’occupe de toute autre tâche qui requiert de l’attention.
CAR: Any hobbies or interests you would like to mention?
BE: A few years ago, I received a smoker, this has become an expensive and delicious hobby. Our daughter has joined me in the love of all things smoked. We often share recipes back and forth. Most recently, we have worked on back bacon and side bacon. In June, I entered an online BBQ challenge for seven days. There were prizes everyday. Photos were posted to social media and if challengers BBQed all seven days, they were entered to receive one of four grand prizes. I was drawn for the third prize and won approximately $1,000.00 worth of rubs, hot sauces, BBQ accessories and pellets.
CAR: Any challenges or opportunities with being a woman in auto recycling?
BE: When I was hired as manager, Prince Albert Salvage, the branch was more of a satellite facility of Saskatoon Salvage. Parts were not stored on site, the warehouse was used to house equipment used on site, and overall, had a very small territory. In the three years since, our territory has increased to include a large portion of North Central, Northeastern Saskatchewan, warehouse parts to support sales in Prince Albert and area and operate as a stand-alone branch.
Through these changes, advertising for SGI Salvage started within this territory with printed material as well as digital and social media.
The number of employees has increased from three to six and may likely increase again in the near future. I’m very proud of the team here, their attitudes, motivation, and energy continue to surprise me. CAR
CAR: Qu’est-ce qui vous plaît le plus dans votre travail?
BE: Bonne question, je ne pense pas pouvoir me limiter à une seule réponse. L’équipe d’ici à Prince Albert est formidable, et son engagement et son énergie font en sorte qu’il est facile de venir travailler tous les jours. La collaboration avec d’autres services de SGI pour améliorer l’expérience des employés et des clients est gratifiante. Chaque jour, j’arrive au travail avec un plan et des objectifs à atteindre. Chaque jour, il se passe quelque chose de nouveau qui me permet de changer de direction.
CAR: Quels conseils donneriez-vous aux jeunes qui souhaitent découvrir le recyclage automobile?
BE: Le recyclage automobile offre de nombreuses possibilités différentes, il représente bien plus que les « casses » du passé. Il s’agit d’un secteur en pleine évolution en raison des préoccupations environnementales, des pénuries de fabrication, de l’augmentation des coûts et de la volonté d’améliorer l’expérience des clients tout en répondant rapidement à la demande. SGI Salvage emploie plus de 120 personnes dans toute la province. Nous avons des techniciens en entretien automobile, des techniciens en pièces détachées, des métiers de l’automobile, des spécialistes des réclamations, des analystes et des comptables. Un emploi dans l’industrie du recyclage automobile est une option très viable pour développer une grande carrière.
CAR: Y a-t-il des mentors ou des personnes qui vous ont aidé dans votre carrière en cours de route?
BE: Une personne me vient à l’esprit, mon gestionnaire dans la première concession où j’ai travaillé. Quand j’ai commencé dans l’industrie des pièces, il y avait très peu de femmes et c’était difficile de trouver un emploi. Mon premier gestionnaire m’a embauché comme livreuse de pièces, et quand je ne faisais pas de livraison, il me montrait les ficelles du métier.
La cohorte d’instructeurs de métiers qui travaillent sur notre B.A.A. a joué un rôle déterminant dans mon cheminement et la réussite de mes études. Cela m’a encouragé et a contribué à mon déménagement à Prince Albert en tant que directrice de la succursale de récupération de SGI.
“Auto recycling is so much more than the ‘junkyards’ of the past.”
— Boni Ehmann, manager/ gestionnaire, SGI Salvage Prince Albert
Auto recycling offers many different opportunities, says Ehmann, it’s much more than just the “junkyards” of the past. It is an evolving industry due to environmental concerns, manufacturing shortages, higher costs, and creating a desire to improve customer experience while responding quickly to demand.
Le recyclage automobile offre de nombreuses opportunités différentes, dit Ehmann. Il s’agit de bien plus que les “casses” du passé. Il s’agit d’un secteur en pleine évolution en raison des préoccupations environnementales, des pénuries de fabrication, de l’augmentation des coûts et de la volonté d’améliorer l’expérience des clients tout en répondant rapidement à la demande.
CAR: Avez-vous des passe-temps ou des intérêts que vous aimeriez mentionner?
BE: Il y a quelques années, j’ai reçu un fumoir, qui est devenu un passe-temps coûteux et délicieux. Notre fille m’a rejoint dans l’amour de tout ce qui est fumé. Nous échangeons souvent des recettes. Plus récemment, nous avons travaillé sur le bacon de dos et le bacon de côte. En juin, j’ai participé à un concours de barbecue en ligne pendant sept jours. Il y avait des prix à gagner tous les jours. Les photos étaient postées sur les médias sociaux et si les participants faisaient un barbecue pendant les sept jours, ils étaient inscrits pour recevoir l’un des quatre grands prix. J’ai été tiré au sort pour le troisième prix et j’ai gagné environ 1 000 dollars de marinades sèches, de sauces piquantes, d’accessoires de barbecue et de granulés. Pour pouvoir manger tous les produits fumés, je participe également à des cours de CrossFit quatre ou cinq jours par semaine.
CAR: Y a-t-il des défis ou des possibilités pour une femme dans le domaine du recyclage automobile?
« Le recyclage automobile est bien plus que le les «dépotoirs» du passé.
— Boni Ehmann, manager/ gestionnaire, SGI Salvage Prince Albert
BE: Lorsque j’ai été embauché comme directrice du chantier de récupération de Prince Albert, la succursale était plutôt une installation satellite du chantier de récupération de Saskatoon. Les pièces n’étaient pas stockées sur place, l’entrepôt servait à abriter l’équipement utilisé et, dans l’ensemble, le territoire était très restreint. Au cours des trois années qui ont suivi, notre territoire s’est élargi pour inclure une grande partie du centre-nord et du nord-est de la Saskatchewan et l’entreposage de pièces pour soutenir les ventes à Prince Albert et dans la région, et nous exerçons nos activités comme une succursale autonome.
Grâce à ces changements, la publicité pour SGI Salvage a commencé sur ce territoire avec du matériel imprimé ainsi que des médias numériques et sociaux.
Le nombre d’employés est passé de trois à six et pourrait encore augmenter dans un avenir proche. Je suis très fière de l’équipe d’ici; l’attitude, la motivation et l’énergie des membres ne cessent de me surprendre. CAR
Hollander Interchange has revolutionized the North American auto recycling market for more than 85 years. But most people outside of the auto recycling industry have never heard of the term interchange.
I turned to ChatGPT for an AI definition: “In the context of automotive recycling, the term interchange refers to the ability to use interchangeable parts from different vehicles. The interchange system helps identify which parts from one vehicle model are compatible and can be used in another model or year. Overall, the automotive recycling interchange system plays a crucial role in maximizing the value of end-of-life vehicles by identifying and making available parts that can be reused in other vehicles, extending the lifespan of components and reducing the demand for new manufacturing.”
Not bad.
Hollander Interchange révolutionne le marché nord-américain du recyclage automobile depuis plus de 85 ans. Mais la plupart des personnes extérieures à l’industrie du recyclage automobile n’ont jamais entendu parler du terme interchange.
Je me suis tourné vers ChatGPT pour obtenir une définition de l’IA: Dans le contexte du recyclage automobile, le terme interchange fait référence à la capacité d’utiliser des pièces interchangeables provenant de différents véhicules. Le système d’échange permet d’identifier les pièces d’un modèle de véhicule qui sont compatibles et peuvent être utilisées dans un autre modèle ou une autre année. Globalement, le système d’échange pour le recyclage automobile joue un rôle crucial dans la maximisation de la valeur des véhicules en fin de vie en identifiant et en mettant à dispo-
For North American auto recyclers, it is known as “Unlocking the value of Salvaged Vehicles.” And it is a unique resource to North America.
Interchange allows auto recyclers, and the myriad of electronic systems they rely upon, to digitally understand what parts fit which vehicles.
As an example, the 2020 Ford F150 has 462 variations considering year, make, model, trim level, body and bed style, engine, transmission, etc. And many of those parts fit year over year or between different makes and model. Interchange helps to begin to simplify those combinations.
Here are some numbers I gleaned from the Hollander Interchange from 2020: 1,221 models are covered, with an average of 155 parts and part assemblies per vehicle. There are approximately 694,000 Interchange numbers which equates to 1,804,256 part fitment applications. Over 623,000 OEM part numbers are mapped to Interchange, with 700,000 vehicles covered in the database, which represents 95 percent of vehicles in North America.
Not only is Interchange used to facilitate commerce between auto recyclers but it has been remarkably successful in encouraging business with other industries. The Interchange data is licenced to all the major North American inventory management systems, part locators, auction bidding tools, core buyers – a whole host of sectors that are part of the auto dismantling ecosystem.
Wally Dingman, past Chairman of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC), sums up the state of interchange. “Accurate information is vitally important to ensure each and every sale we make goes off without an issue, meaning the part sold fits the application. However, a growing issue in the used auto parts business is lack of good information (incomplete or wrong). Wrong happens less often, but the growing issue is the incomplete information.”
Efforts are underway to improve this data collection. Hollander is investing more resources to dig deeper in to interchange. Car-Part.com is developing its own interchange on more and more part types. And the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) has formed an Interchange Committee to collect peer-to-peer information, notes, anomalies, and options from front line dismantling and sales staff.
This is an all-industry effort to keep Interchange alive and moving into the future. As the common language among North American auto recyclers and its partners, it is a valuable tool that needs continual enhancement and attention.
sition des pièces qui peuvent être réutilisées dans d’autres véhicules, en prolongeant la durée de vie des composants et en réduisant la demande de nouvelles fabrications. » Pas mal.
Pour les recycleurs d’automobiles nord-américains, il s’agit de « Déverrouiller la valeur des véhicules récupérés ». Et c’est une ressource unique en Amérique du Nord.
Interchange permet aux recycleurs automobiles, et à la myriade de systèmes électroniques dont ils dépendent, de comprendre numériquement quelles pièces conviennent à quels véhicules.
À titre d’exemple, la Ford F150 2020 comporte 462 variantes en fonction de l’année, de la marque, du modèle, du niveau de finition, du style de carrosserie et de caisse, du moteur, de la transmission, etc. Et nombre de ces pièces s’adaptent d’une année sur l’autre ou entre différentes marques et différents modèles. L’interchangeabilité permet de commencer à simplifier ces combinaisons.
Voici quelques chiffres que j’ai glanés dans le Hollander Interchange de 2020 : 1,221 modèles sont couverts, avec une moyenne de 155 pièces et assemblages de pièces par véhicule. Il y a environ 694 000 numéros d’échange, ce qui équivaut à 1 804 256 applications d’adaptation de pièces. Plus de 623 000 numéros de pièces OEM sont associés à Interchange, avec 700 000 véhicules couverts par la base de données, ce qui représente 95 % des véhicules en Amérique du Nord.
Interchange n’est pas seulement utilisé pour faciliter le commerce entre les recycleurs d’automobiles, mais il s’est avéré remarquablement efficace pour encourager le commerce avec d’autres industries. Les données d’Interchange font l’objet d’une licence accordée à tous les principaux systèmes nord-américains de gestion des stocks, aux localisateurs de pièces, aux outils d’enchères, aux acheteurs principaux - une multitude de secteurs qui font partie de l’écosystème du démantèlement automobile.
Wally Dingman, ancien président de l’Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC), résume l’état de l’échange. “Il est essentiel de disposer d’informations exactes pour s’assurer que chaque vente se déroule sans problème, c’est-à-dire que la pièce vendue corresponde à l’application. Cependant, le manque d’informations correctes (incomplètes ou erronées) est un problème croissant dans le secteur des pièces automobiles d’occasion. Les informations erronées sont moins fréquentes, mais le problème croissant est celui des informations incomplètes”.
Des efforts sont en cours pour améliorer cette collecte de données. Hollander investit davantage de ressources pour approfondir l’échange. Car-Part.com développe ses propres échanges sur un nombre croissant de types de pièces. Enfin, l’Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) a créé un comité d’échange chargé de recueillir des informations, des notes, des anomalies et des options de pair à pair auprès du personnel de démantèlement et de vente de première ligne.
Il s’agit d’un effort de l’ensemble de l’industrie pour maintenir l’interchangeabilité en vie et l’orienter vers l’avenir. En tant que langage commun entre les recycleurs automobiles nord-américains et leurs partenaires, il s’agit d’un outil précieux qui nécessite une amélioration et une attention constantes.
In the context of automotive recycling, the term interchange refers to the ability to use interchangeable parts from different vehicles. The interchange system helps identify which parts from one vehicle model are compatible and can be used in another model or year. Overall, the automotive recycling interchange system plays a crucial role in maximizing the value of end-of-life vehicles.
Dans le contexte du recyclage automobile, le terme échange fait référence à la possibilité d’utiliser des pièces interchangeables provenant de différents véhicules. Le système d’échange permet d’identifier quelles pièces d’un modèle de véhicule sont compatibles et peuvent être utilisées dans un autre modèle ou une autre année. Dans l’ensemble, le système d’échange de recyclage automobile joue un rôle crucial dans la maximisation de la valeur des véhicules en fin de vie.
Roy Hollander developed the idea of interchangeable parts while working as a car salesman at the start of the Depression. He’d offered a customer $75 in trade credit for a 1919 Diamond Truck that had little more than an engine, gears and wheels. After several unsuccessful attempts to sell the relic, Hollander approached an auto wrecker with the hope of recouping a portion of his investment. The man handed him $100 for the remains, explaining that the salvageable components would be sold for reuse on other vehicles at a handsome profit.
A few years later, with their music careers still on hold and jobs scarce, Hollander and his wife began a year-long study on which parts from which vehicles were interchangeable. Their plan was to sell their findings to “auto wreckers, mechanics, garages and anyone else who was interested” in the reuse of auto parts. Their concept of “recycling” used auto parts was decades ahead of their time.
Information proved difficult to access. Automobile manufacturers were reluctant to admit that some of their parts would work equally well in other models. Hollander persisted, and in 1934, published the first edition of the Hollander Interchange Manual.
Hollander Interchange Manuals have been a staple of auto recycling operations for more than 85 years. In recent years, they’ve also become a trusted reference among individual car enthusiasts, particularly classic car collectors, restorers and parts suppliers. They are considered the world’s most complete and accurate index on auto parts for classic or restored automobiles. CAR
Roy Hollander a développé l’idée des pièces interchangeables alors qu’il travaillait comme vendeur de voitures au début de la crise économique. Il avait offert à un client un crédit d’échange de 75 dollars pour un Diamond Truck de 1919 qui n’avait guère plus qu’un moteur, des engrenages et des roues. Après plusieurs tentatives infructueuses pour vendre la relique, Hollander s’est adressé à un démolisseur d’automobiles dans l’espoir de récupérer une partie de son investissement. L’homme lui a remis 100 dollars pour les restes, en lui expliquant que les composants récupérables seraient vendus pour être réutilisés sur d’autres véhicules avec un beau bénéfice.
Quelques années plus tard, alors que leur carrière musicale est toujours en suspens et que les emplois se font rares, Hollander et sa femme entament une étude d’un an sur les pièces interchangeables des différents véhicules. Leur projet était de vendre leurs résultats aux “démolisseurs d’automobiles, aux mécaniciens, aux garages et à toute personne intéressée” par la réutilisation des pièces automobiles. Leur concept de “recyclage” des pièces automobiles usagées était en avance de plusieurs décennies sur leur temps.
L’information s’est avérée difficile à obtenir. Les constructeurs automobiles sont réticents à admettre que certaines de leurs pièces fonctionneraient aussi bien sur d’autres modèles. Hollander persiste et, en 1934, publie la première édition du Hollander Interchange Manual.
Les manuels d’échange Hollander sont un élément essentiel des opérations de recyclage automobile depuis plus de 85 ans. Ces dernières années, ils sont également devenus une référence fiable pour les passionnés d’automobile, en particulier les collectionneurs de voitures classiques, les restaurateurs et les fournisseurs de pièces détachées. Ils sont considérés comme l’index le plus complet et le plus précis au monde sur les pièces automobiles pour les voitures classiques ou restaurées. CAR
Needless to say, the interchange looks far different today than the hard-cover copies of yesteryear.
Inutile de dire que l’échange est aujourd’hui bien différent des exemplaires à couverture rigide d’antan.
Over the past year, Johnson Auto Wreckers Plus has achieved remarkable success in the auto recycling industry. Through dedication and hard work, we have set ourselves apart from the competition. Looking ahead, Johnson Auto Wreckers Plus is committed to continuing its innovative approach and pushing boundaries in the field. With a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, we aim to remain a leader in the auto recycling industry for years to come.
At our company, we pride ourselves on our dedicated and experienced staff members. Many of our employees have been with us for decades, providing exceptional service and expertise to our clients. We value our team and invest in their professional growth through ongoing training opportunities. Additionally, we offer a supportive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and job satisfaction.
The importance of properly disassembling parts for customer satisfaction is the key to customer retention.
Our priority is to supply top-quality used auto parts while utilizing an environmentally sustainable approach to auto recycling. By owning our crusher and scrap carrier, we make the process more efficient for both our company and the environment.
Our company offers used auto parts that are shipped throughout North America using the latest shipment tracking software. With this technology, our customers can plan their work schedule accordingly, resulting in increased efficiency and profitability.
Electrification of the automobile. Love it? Hate it? Don’t understand it? To an auto recycler, those questions don’t matter. It’s happening. At best, we as automotive recyclers can defend an advocate for the industry by better understanding the challenges and opportunities, and by getting other stakeholders to understand the role auto recyclers need to play in the electrification juggernaut.
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) has been instrumental in representing professional auto recyclers for over 80 years. The group’s advocacy work on various electric vehicle (EV) issues are a great example of the successes they have garnered.
ARA, in collaboration with the Argonne National Laboratory, has published the Battery Material Use Hierarchy that helps describe EV batteries in terms of their highest and best use. This Hierarchy highlights a preferred path of batteries after they have served their initial purpose, and perfectly describes the value inherent in these batteries.
By encouraging and incentivizing the reuse, reconditioning, remanufacturing and repurposing of batteries that have served their initial purpose, we can promote a transition to the battery electric power economy while reducing the carbon footprint associated with the manufacturing of the batteries. Each step in the hierarchy, from the most preferred out come to the least-preferred outcome, represents a retention of the greatest value and energy already invested in the original battery.
While the hierarchy is applicable to all battery types and chemistries, along with all materials and parts from every end-of-life vehicles, it is especially relevant today with the global focus on EVs, the environment, resource recovery and utilization, critical metals, and the circular economy.
Auto recyclers play a crucial role in the safe and responsible management of all end-of-life vehicles, their parts and materials. And that will only continue with future vehicles–electric powertrains or otherwise.
The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) support the Battery Material Use Hierarchy and applaud ARA for their role in its development. CAR
L’électrification de l’automobile. L’aimer ? Vous la détestez ? Vous ne comprenez pas ? Pour un recycleur automobile, ces questions n’ont pas d’importance. C’est en train de se produire.
Au mieux, en tant que recycleurs automobiles, nous pouvons défendre l’industrie en comprenant mieux les défis et les opportunités, et en amenant les autres parties prenantes à comprendre le rôle que les recycleurs automobiles doivent jouer dans le processus d’électrification.
L’Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) représente les recycleurs automobiles professionnels depuis plus de 80 ans. Le travail de plaidoyer du groupe sur les différentes questions relatives aux véhicules électriques (VE) est un excellent exemple des succès qu’il a remportés.
L’ARA, en collaboration avec le laboratoire national d’Argonne, a publié la hiérarchie d’utilisation des matériaux des batteries, qui permet de décrire les batteries des véhicules électriques en fonction de leur utilisation la plus élevée et la meilleure possible. Cette hiérarchie met en évidence le parcours privilégié des batteries après qu’elles ont rempli leur fonction initiale et décrit parfaitement la valeur inhérente à ces batteries.
En encourageant et en stimulant la réutilisation, le reconditionnement, la refabrication et la réaffectation des batteries qui ont rempli leur fonction initiale, nous pouvons promouvoir une transition vers l’économie de l’énergie électrique basée sur les batteries tout en réduisant l’empreinte carbone associée à la fabrication des batteries. Chaque étape de la hiérarchie, du résultat le plus souhaitable au résultat le moins souhaitable, représente une conservation de la valeur et de l’énergie les plus importantes déjà investies dans la batterie d’origine.
Bien que la hiérarchie soit applicable à tous les types de batteries et à toutes les compositions chimiques, ainsi qu’à tous les matériaux et pièces provenant de tous les véhicules en fin de vie, elle est particulièrement pertinente aujourd’hui, compte tenu de l’importance accordée aux VE, à l’environnement, à la récupération et à l’utilisation des ressources, aux métaux critiques et à l’économie circulaire.
Most preferred outcome
Least preferred outcome
Reused as originally intended and unmodified
Repaired or reconditioned for original reuse
Reuse as is
Repair
Repurpose
Repurposed for secondary applications
Recovered for raw materials for manufacturing Disposal
Reuse components
Reuse intact compounds
Breakdown into elements
Entrain as a filler
Burn, vaporize, or neutralize
Dispose of material
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA), in collaboration with the Argonne National Laboratory, has published the Battery Material Use Hierarchy that highlights a preferred path of batteries after they have served their initial purpose, and describes the value inherent in these batteries.
L’Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA), en collaboration avec l’Argonne National Laboratory, a publié la hiérarchie d’utilisation des matériaux des batteries, qui met en évidence le parcours privilégié des batteries après qu’elles ont rempli leur fonction initiale, et décrit la valeur inhérente à ces batteries.
Use in another vehicle
Restore functionality and use in a vehicle
Use in home storage (possibly after reconfiguration or repair)
Reuse module, cell or BMS
Direct recycled cathode; AI and Cu from direct or hydro
Metals/salts from hydro or pyro
Metal hydride from Ni-MH smelting
Electrolyte solvents
No recoverable value; landfill
Les recycleurs automobiles jouent un rôle crucial dans la gestion sûre et responsable de tous les véhicules en fin de vie, de leurs pièces et matériaux. Et cela ne fera que s’accentuer avec les futurs véhicules, qu’ils soient à propulsion électrique ou non.
L’Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) soutient la hiérarchie d’utilisation des matériaux des batteries et félicite l’ARA pour le rôle qu’elle a joué dans son développement. CAR
Han Eric Melin, managing director of Circular Energy Storage (CES), has long disputed a startling number found in many research papers, cited in news articles across the globe—that only five percent of all lithium-ion batteries are recycled.
Even worse—that 95 percent of batteries are being directed to landfill.
“The problem is that the number has never been correct,” says Melin.
Melin first noted this issue, he says, in the preface of a report from 2019, State of the art in reuse and recycling of lithium-ion batteries—A research review, where he was encouraged by Greger Leung of the Swedish Energy, who commissioned the work. Today, that report is cited by 107 other research papers.
“Not necessarily for what I wrote in the preface,” says Melin. “But because that ‘five percent’ number keeps popping up in new research, often both rejuvenated and enhanced with the uses of words and expressions like, ‘currently,’ or ‘less than,’ or ‘global’.”
Last year, the paper Tracking Flows of End-of-Life Battery Materials and Manufacturing Scrap, by Linda Gaines, Jingyi Zhang, Xin He, Jessey Bouchard and Melin, took cumulative volume data from CES to come to the conclusion that the global lithium-ion battery recycling rate in 2019 had been 59 percent, including imported materials that were eventually recycled after reuse.
“It is important to note that we did not say where the remaining 41 percent ended up. We just don’t know.
“My view, however, is that the final recycling rate is much higher than that—most probably around 90 percent.”
CES’s database of battery recyclers covers more than 350 companies involved in lithium-ion battery recycling. Several of the companies involved have been recycling lithium-ion batteries for more than a decade, operating hydrometallurgical processes that produce chemical salts, which make it back to the battery industry and into the devices that help our daily lives operate so seamlessly; laptops, phones, etc.
“The vast majority [of these companies], however, are new entrants,” notes Melin. “Some with new, advanced technology; some supported by strong upstream or downstream players. And some with new, innovative business models.
“But, in truth, many companies are just there because their perception was that the recycling of lithium-ion batteries wasn’t possible, or that no one else was doing it efficiently enough.”
According to Melin, the new Circular Energy Storage report will be published to online CES subscribers in February.
“Using our results from our granular research of recycling capacity around the world, we are looking both at technological and commercial aspects of how these play together. We are analyzing how the competitive landscape really looks when all parameters, including global competition, available volumes, cost levels and legislation are taken into account,” wrote Melin.
“This is Circular Energy Storage’s eighth year in business,” he added. “Before we reach 10 years [in business], I promise that we will have wiped out the use of the damaging five percent.”
If you are interested in learning more about the upcoming report, visit www.circularenergystorage.com and sign up for their monthly newsletter. CAR
Han Eric Melin, directeur général de Circular Energy Storage (CES), conteste depuis longtemps un chiffre surprenant qui figure dans de nombreux documents de recherche et qui est cité dans des articles de presse dans le monde entier, à savoir que seulement cinq pour cent de toutes les batteries lithium-ion sont recyclées…ou pire encore, que 95 pour cent des batteries sont mises en décharge.
« Le problème, c’est que ce chiffre n’a jamais été exact », explique M. Melin.
M. Melin a relevé ce problème pour la première fois dans la préface d’un rapport publié en 2019, intitulé State of the art in reuse and recycling of lithium-ion batteries – A research review, où il a été appuyé par Greger Leung, de l’agence suédoise de l’énergie, qui avait commandé le travail. Aujourd’hui, ce rapport est cité dans 107 autres documents de recherche.
« Ce n’est pas nécessairement pour ce que j’ai écrit dans la préface que le rapport a été cité, déclare M. Melin. Mais parce que ce chiffre de cinq pour cent revient sans cesse dans les nouvelles recherches, souvent rajeuni et renforcé par l’utilisation de mots et d’expressions comme ‘actuellement’, ‘moins de’ ou ‘mondial’. »
« La perception à l’effet que seulement cinq pour cent de toutes les batteries lithium-ion sont recyclées ou, pire encore, que 95 pour cent d’entre elles sont mises en décharge est fausse – ce chiffre n’a jamais été exact».
— Hans Eric Melin, directeur général, Circular Energy Storage
Vous croyez que la majorité des batteries lithium-ion finissent à la décharge? Détrompez-vous.
Despite widespread reports, far more than five percent of lithium-ion batteries are recycled at endof-life, says Hans Eric Melin of Circular Energy Storage.
Le texte de la pancarte est le suivant : Il est faux de dire que seulement cinq pour cent des batteries lithium-ion sont recyclées !
“The perception that only five percent of all lithium-ion batteries are recycled—or even worse, that 95 percent are going to landfill—that number has never been correct.”— Hans Eric Melin, managing director, Circular Energy Storage
L’année dernière, l’article Tracking Flows of End-of-Life Battery Materials and Manufacturing Scrap, rédigé par Linda Gaines, Jingyi Zhang, Xin He, Jessey Bouchard et Han Eric Melin, s’est appuyé sur les données de volume cumulées du CES pour conclure que le taux mondial de recyclage des batteries lithium-ion en 2019 était de 59 pour cent, y compris les matériaux importés qui ont finalement été recyclés après avoir été réutilisés.
« Il est important de noter que nous n’avons pas dit où les 41pour cent restants ont fini. Nous ne le savons tout simplement pas. »
« Je pense toutefois que le taux de recyclage final est beaucoup plus élevé que cela – très probablement autour de 90 pour cent. »
La base du CES sur les recycleurs de batteries comprend les données de plus de 350 entreprises participant au recyclage des batteries lithium-ion. Plusieurs d’entre elles recyclent les batteries lithium-ion depuis plus de dix ans, en utilisant des procédés hydrométallurgiques qui produisent des sels chimiques, lesquels sont réinjectés dans l’industrie des batteries et dans les appareils qui nous aident à vivre au quotidien : ordinateurs portables, téléphones, etc.
« La grande majorité de ces entreprises, cependant, sont de nouveaux venus, note M. Melin. Certaines disposent d’une technologie nouvelle et avancée, d’autres sont soutenues par des acteurs puissants en amont ou en aval. D’autres encore ont des modèles d’entreprise nouveaux et innovants. »
« Mais, en réalité, de nombreuses entreprises sont là parce qu’elles pensent que le recyclage des batteries lithium-ion n’est pas possible ou que personne d’autre ne le fait de manière suffisamment efficace. »
Selon M. Melin, le nouveau rapport sur le stockage circulaire de l’énergie sera publié en février à l’intention des abonnés en ligne du CES.
« En utilisant les résultats de notre recherche granulaire sur la capacité de recyclage dans le monde, nous examinons les aspects technologiques et commerciaux de la façon dont ils s’articulent. Nous analysons comment le paysage concurrentiel se présente réellement lorsque tous les paramètres, y compris la concurrence mondiale, les volumes disponibles, les niveaux de coûts et la législation sont pris en compte », a écrit M. Melin.
« Circular Energy Storage en est à sa huitième année d’existence, a-t-il ajouté. Avant que nous n’atteignions 10 ans [d’activité], je promets que nous aurons éliminé l’utilisation des cinq pour cent les plus nuisibles. »
Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur le rapport à venir, visitez le site www.circularenergystorage.com et inscrivez-vous à la lettre d’information mensuelle. CAR
Green Recycled Parts present consumer, industry and environmental benefits
In the realm of automotive recycling, where the gears of progress often intersect with environmental responsibility, professionals in the industry are consistently at the forefront of a transformative movement.
However, when it comes to automotive industry customers—especially those of collision repairers—more work needs to be done to develop an understanding of the potential environmental benefits of using green recycled parts over new parts and the reality of end-of-life vehicles (EVLs).
At least, this perspective on consumer awareness comes according to a new report compiled by Oakdene Hollins for the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) which states that “while attention has been paid to EV expansion, the same level of investigation into emission reduction opportunities has not yet been applied to the contemporary goods and services related to motor vehicles once they are placed in the market.”
With the auto parts industry being one of Canada’s largest retail markets, valued at over $20 billion, OARA’s study thus aims to show both industry members and consumers alike the potential environmental impacts of using green recycled parts instead of new parts for replacement in Ontario, as well as to identify potential actions that different market actors can take for supporting the future growth of green recycled parts adoption.
OARA’s study begins by exploring the current market realities of the Canadian automotive recycling industry. The individual automotive parts reviewed throughout the report included the 13 top selling parts based on data collected by OARA through survey and financial analysis.
In Canada, the current vehicle dismantling market size sits at an estimated 1.6 million vehicles processed per year; 41 percent are processed in Ontario.
Similarly, 41 percent of the vehicles purchased by OARA members annually are categorized as parts vehicles (dismantled for used parts), while the remaining 59 percent are considered scrap vehicles (dismantled for metals and some salvageable parts).
Analysis conducted for this study further notes that the used parts market in Ontario is just under $806 million and this means that used parts in the province account for roughly three to four percent of the total Canadian auto parts revenue.
Green recycled parts are most often a direct substitute for new spare parts. However, the arisings of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) from which to acquire these parts are influenced by variables such as the expected lifetime of newer vehicles (newer cars may contain parts with longer lifetimes) and consumer cost of living (higher costs of living may encourage owners to keep their vehicles for longer periods).
Dans le domaine du recyclage automobile, où les lignes du progrès croisent souvent celles de la responsabilité environnementale, les professionnels de l’industrie sont constamment à l’avant-garde d’un mouvement de transformation.
Toutefois, il reste encore beaucoup à faire pour que les clients de l’industrie automobile, en particulier les ateliers de réparation de carrosserie, comprennent les avantages environnementaux potentiels de l’utilisation de pièces recyclées plutôt que de pièces neuves, ainsi que la réalité des véhicules en fin de vie (VFV).
C’est du moins ce qui ressort d’un nouveau rapport compilé par Oakdene Hollins pour l’Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA), qui indique que « malgré l’intérêt que suscite la croissance des VE, la recherche sur les possibilités de réduction des émissions n’a pas été appliquée dans la même mesure aux biens et services contemporains liés aux véhicules à moteur une fois qu’ils sont mis sur le marché ».
L’industrie des pièces automobiles est l’un des plus grands marchés de détail du Canada, évalué à plus de 20 milliards de dollars. Or, l’étude de l’OARA vise à démontrer aux membres de l’industrie et aux consommateurs les impacts environnementaux potentiels de l’utilisation de pièces recyclées au lieu de pièces neuves pour le remplacement des pièces endommagées, ainsi qu’à identifier les choix dont disposent les différents acteurs du marché pour soutenir la croissance future de l’utilisation de pièces recyclées.
L’étude de l’OARA commence par explorer les réalités du marché actuel de l’industrie canadienne du recyclage automobile. L’examen porte sur les 13 pièces automobiles individuelles les plus vendues d’après les données recueillies par l’OARA au moyen d’une enquête et d’une analyse financière.
Au Canada, le marché du démontage est estimé à 1,6 million de véhicules traités par an, dont 41 % en Ontario.
De même, 41 % des véhicules achetés chaque année par les membres de l’OARA sont considérés comme des véhicules de pièces détachées (démontés pour obtenir des pièces usagées), tandis que les 59 % restants sont considérés comme des véhicules de rebut (démontés pour obtenir des métaux et quelques pièces récupérables).
L’analyse effectuée dans le cadre de cette étude indique également que le marché des pièces usagées en Ontario s’élève à un peu moins de 806 millions de dollars, ce qui signifie que, dans la province, les pièces usagées représentent environ trois à quatre pour cent du revenu total des pièces détachées automobiles au Canada.
Les pièces recyclées sont le plus souvent un substitut direct aux pièces neuves. Toutefois, les quantités de véhicules hors d’usage (VHU) à partir
Many other factors influence the Canadian adoption and expansion of the green recycled parts market, and many actors are involved in this movement. The main factors outlined in OARA’s study fall into four categories: regulation (the use of green recycled parts could contribute towards domestic emission goals thereby supporting an expanded adoption); EV transition (electric vehicle parts are complex and therefore potentially more valuable at endof-life); standards (industry recycling standards can help set initiatives and build consumer trust); and competition.
In regards to competition, the OARA notes that “actors operating in the ‘grey market’”—the space outside of official recycler channels—do so “via uncredited management of ELVs and parts, and this can reduce the availability of used parts to accredited suppliers.”
Many industry actors also play a role in industry and consumer awareness of green recycled parts as well as impact the pros and cons involved in their adoption. For mechanical repairers, the reduced wait time associated with green recycled parts could be seen as a driving force for increased demand. However, without the benefit of improved regulation, gaps in safety and knowledge may be a limiting factor in mechanical repairers encouraging the use of green recycled parts.
Similarly, for parts rebuilders, the adoption of green recycled parts would be beneficial as the industry works to enable a second life for parts not suitable for direct reuse.
For collision repairers, close ties to the insurance industry means that increasing interest from insurers is needed for a more robust adoption of green recycled parts. However, insurers would also benefit as green recycled parts would help reduce the carbon impact of the claims process.
In the short term, Canadian consumers are currently facing increased financial pressures associated with a cost-of-living crisis and while these factors combined could be seen to encourage increase purchasing of green recycled parts, it also implies—according to OARA—that upturns in the economic circumstances of consumers could drop the recycling demands.
The green recycled parts market in Ontario currently diverts significant volumes of parts from end-of-life-treatment, extending the life of these components and avoiding significant emissions of greenhouse gasses associated with manufacturing new parts.
According to OARA’s data, the environmental impact of consistently using green recycled parts to repair or replace the top selling automotive parts listed below would equate to approximately 310kt of CO2 avoided in Ontario alone.
desquelles ces pièces sont prélevées dépendent de variables telles que la durée de vie prévue des véhicules plus récents (les véhicules plus récents peuvent contenir des pièces ayant une durée de vie plus longue) et le coût de la vie des consommateurs (un coût de la vie plus élevé peut encourager les propriétaires à conserver leur véhicule plus longtemps).
De nombreux autres facteurs influencent l’utilisation de pièces recyclées et la croissance de ce marché au Canada, et de nombreux acteurs participent à ce mouvement. Les principaux facteurs décrits dans l’étude de l’OARA se répartissent en quatre catégories : la réglementation (l’utilisation de pièces recyclées pourrait contribuer à la réalisation des objectifs nationaux en matière d’émissions, favorisant ainsi une adoption plus large); la transition vers les véhicules électriques (les pièces des véhicules électriques sont complexes et donc potentiellement plus précieuses en fin de vie); les normes (les normes de recyclage de l’industrie peuvent contribuer à mettre en place des initiatives et à renforcer la confiance des consommateurs); et la concurrence.
En ce qui concerne la concurrence, l’OARA note que « les acteurs exerçant leurs activités sur le marché gris; l’espace en dehors des canaux officiels de recyclage, le font par le biais d’une gestion non accréditée des VHU et des pièces, ce qui peut réduire la disponibilité des pièces usagées pour les fournisseurs accrédités ».
De nombreux acteurs de l’industrie jouent également un rôle dans la sensibilisation de l’industrie et des consommateurs quant à l’utilisation des pièces recyclées, ainsi que de l’impact des avantages et des inconvénients liés à leur adoption. Pour les réparateurs et mécaniciens, la réduction du temps d’attente associé à l’utilisation de pièces recyclées pourrait être considérée comme un moteur de l’augmentation de la demande. Cependant, sans l’avantage d’une meilleure réglementation, les lacunes en matière de sécurité et de connaissances peuvent être un facteur limitant pour les réparateurs et mécaniciens qui encouragent l’utilisation de pièces recyclées.
De même, pour les reconstructeurs de pièces, l’adoption de pièces recyclées serait bénéfique, car le secteur s’efforce de donner une seconde vie aux pièces qui ne se prêtent pas à une réutilisation directe.
Pour les réparateurs de carrosserie, les liens étroits qu’ils entretiennent avec le secteur de l’assurance signifient qu’un intérêt accru de la part des assureurs est nécessaire pour une adoption plus vigoureuse des pièces recyclées. Toutefois, les assureurs y trouveraient également leur compte, car les pièces recyclées contribueraient à réduire l’impact carbone de la procédure de règlement des sinistres.
À court terme, les consommateurs canadiens sont confrontés à des pressions financières accrues liées à une crise du coût de la vie et, bien que ces facteurs combinés puissent être considérés comme favorisant l’achat de pièces recyclées, ils impliquent également, selon l’OARA, que le rétablissement de la situation économique pourrait faire chuter la demande de pièces recyclées.
Transmission 1,047 kg CO2/par pièce
Moteur ..................... 1,194 kg CO2/par pièce
Phare 31 kg CO2/par pièce
Porte avant 163 kg CO2/par pièce
Pare-chocs avant ....... 96 kg CO2/par pièce
Aile 26 kg CO2/par pièce
Capot 95 kg CO2/par pièce
Miroir de porte .......... 12 kg CO2/par pièce
Hayon 123 kg CO2/par pièce
Pare-chocs arrière 81 kg CO2/par pièce
Feu arrière ................ 12 kg CO2/par pièce
Roue 212 kg CO2/par pièce
Porte arrière 140 kg CO2/par pièce
Overall, what hinders the potential for the adoption of green recycled parts by both consumers and the wider automotive industry are gaps in data, awareness, demand and trust.
There is limited North American-specific data on potential emission abatement through using green recycled parts. This lack is partly due to the complexity around different end-of-life options (reuse, rebuild, disposal etc.), as well as a lack of data that is Canadian-specific.
Moreover, there is limited communication to customers, especially collision repairers, on the carbon abatement potential of green recycled parts, and this lack in turn generates less demand as well as trust issues surrounding recycled parts.
OARA’s report ends with potential solutions and recommendations to help bolster the future use and adoption of green recycled parts by aiming to mitigate gaps in understanding.
For auto recyclers, OARA recommends that the industry should work on communicating to end users the environmental advantages of using green recycled parts. Auto recyclers should also try to characterize the ‘fate’ of unsold parts to determine what end of life treatment they might have.
The decarbonization of vehicles cannot be solely focused on emissions reduction from replacing ICE vehicles with EVs, and as a result, OARA further suggests that government initiatives should also work on promoting green recycled parts as a viable alternative. Additionally, government mandates should ensure that only authorized dismantlers have access to vehicles suitable for this treatment to help avoid loose regulations.
For the automotive industry at large, OARA recommends that insurers should directly communicate with the recycling industry to ensure appropriate and fair practices in procuring vehicles; mechanical repairers should actively participate in the recycling industry to portray green recycled parts as a safe alternative to customers; and the industry as a whole should be transparent with the information they hold about the environmental impact of green recycled parts and devise a way of sharing it effectively with consumers.
As such, the integration of green recycled parts in the automotive industry marks a potential significant stride towards sustainability and environmental responsibility. The data in OARA’s report demonstrates that a shift towards green recycled parts is not merely a trend, but an opportunity for a transformative movement that aligns with national sustainability goals. CAR
Le marché des pièces recyclées en Ontario détourne actuellement d’importants volumes de pièces du traitement de fin de vie, prolongeant ainsi la durée de vie de ces composants et évitant d’importantes émissions de gaz à effet de serre associées à la fabrication de nouvelles pièces.
Selon les données de l’OARA, l’impact environnemental de l’utilisation systématique de pièces recyclées pour réparer ou remplacer les pièces automobiles les plus vendues énumérées ci-dessous permettrait d’éviter environ 310 kt de CO2 rien qu’en Ontario.
Dans l’ensemble, ce qui entrave le potentiel d’adoption des pièces recyclées par les consommateurs et l’industrie automobile au sens large, ce sont les lacunes en matière de données, de sensibilisation, de demande et de confiance.
Il existe peu de données spécifiques à l’Amérique du Nord sur la réduction potentielle des émissions grâce à l’utilisation de pièces recyclées. Cette lacune est en partie attribuable à la complexité des différentes options de traitement de fin de vie (réutilisation, reconstruction, élimination, etc.), ainsi qu’au manque de données spécifiques au Canada.
En outre, les clients, en particulier les réparateurs de carrosserie, sont peu informés au sujet du potentiel de réduction des émissions de carbone des pièces recyclées, ce qui entraîne une baisse de la demande et des problèmes de confiance à l’égard des pièces recyclées.
Le rapport de l’OARA se termine par des pistes de solution et des recommandations pour aider à soutenir l’utilisation et l’adoption futures des pièces recyclées en cherchant à atténuer les lacunes dans la compréhension.
Pour les recycleurs automobiles, l’OARA recommande que l’industrie s’efforce de communiquer aux utilisateurs finaux les avantages environnementaux de l’utilisation de pièces recyclées. Les recycleurs d’automobiles devraient également essayer de définir le « destin » des pièces invendues afin de déterminer le traitement de fin de vie qu’elles pourraient subir.
La décarbonisation des véhicules ne peut pas être uniquement axée sur la réduction des émissions résultant du remplacement des véhicules à moteur à combustion interne par des véhicules électriques, et c’est pourquoi l’OARA suggère que les initiatives gouvernementales visent également à promouvoir les pièces recyclées en tant que solution viable. En outre, les gouvernements devraient veiller à ce que seuls les démanteleurs agréés aient accès aux véhicules convenant à ce traitement, afin d’éviter des réglementations trop laxistes.
Pour l’industrie automobile dans son ensemble, l’OARA recommande que les assureurs communiquent directement avec l’industrie du recyclage afin de garantir des pratiques appropriées et équitables lors de l’achat de véhicules; les réparateurs et mécaniciens devraient participer activement à l’industrie du recyclage afin de présenter les pièces recyclées comme une solution sûre aux clients; et l’industrie dans son ensemble devrait faire preuve de transparence en communiquant l’information qu’elle détient sur l’impact environnemental des pièces recyclées et concevoir un moyen d’informer efficacement les consommateurs.
L’intégration des pièces recyclées dans l’industrie automobile constitue donc une avancée potentielle importante en matière de durabilité et de responsabilité environnementale. Les données contenues dans le rapport de l’OARA démontrent que l’évolution vers l’utilisation de pièces recyclées n’est pas simplement une tendance, mais une occasion de créer un mouvement de transformation qui s’aligne sur les objectifs nationaux de durabilité. CAR
Becky Berube serves the recycling community as President of United Catalyst Corporation, is a Member of the ARA’s Educational Programming Committee, is an at-large Board Member of ISRI’s Southeast Chapter, is a Member of the US DOC Industry Trade Advisory Committee (ITAC) on Critical Minerals and is a Past President of the International Precious Metals Institute.
Becky Berube est au service de la communauté du recyclage en tant que présidente de United Catalyst Corporation, membre du comité de programmation éducative de l’ARA, membre du conseil d’administration du chapitre sud-est de l’ISRI, membre de l’US DOC Industry Trade Advisory Committee (ITAC) on Critical Minerals et ancienne présidente de l’International Precious Metals Institute.
IBy/Par Becky Beruben December of 2022, we summarized the outlook for Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) which in many regards has not changed. Business conditions have not returned to pre-pandemic levels. Industrial demand for Platinum has remained robust but may be set to worsen. The war in Ukraine has restricted Palladium supplies. Operational challenges have reduced South African PGM output. Covid lockdowns in China did hit supply chains and cut vehicle output only to be compounded by an increase in adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles and a shift away from internal combustion engines (ICE), further weakening PGM demand and ICE vehicle sales. Around the world, auto recycling volumes, and subsequently, catalytic converter recycling volumes have contracted, more than we predicted with soaring vehicle prices and interest rates, leaving many vehicles on the road far longer than in the past.
To say the least, this has been a challenging year for companies in the scrap catalytic converter recycling supply chain. With PGM prices being down significantly, so have catalytic converter theft rates. Claim rates from the National Insurance Crime Bureau show the average number of catalytic converters stolen per month is down by half compared to its peak in 2022. Even so, the increase in federal and state takedowns of converter theft rings, and the resultant increase in state regulation surrounding the recycling of scrap catalytic converters, combined with lower PGM prices and less vehicles being scrapped, has led to a fifty to seventy-five percent reduction in catalytic converter recycling volumes in 2023. Coming off the record-high PGM prices of 2021 and 2022, many auto parts recyclers enjoying record
En décembre 2022, nous avons résumé les perspectives pour les métaux du groupe du platine (MGP) qui, à bien des égards, n’ont pas changé. Les conditions commerciales ne sont pas revenues aux niveaux d’avant la pandémie. La demande industrielle de platine est restée forte, mais pourrait s’aggraver. La guerre en Ukraine a limité les approvisionnements en palladium. Des problèmes opérationnels ont réduit la production de platine en Afrique du Sud. Les fermetures de Covid en Chine ont affecté les chaînes d’approvisionnement et réduit la production de véhicules, avant d’être exacerbées par l’adoption croissante de véhicules électriques et hybrides et l’abandon des moteurs à combustion interne, ce qui a encore affaibli la demande de platinoïdes et les ventes de véhicules à moteur à combustion interne. Au niveau mondial, les volumes de recyclage automobile et, par conséquent, les volumes de recyclage des convertisseurs catalytiques se sont contractés, plus que nous ne l’avions prévu, en raison de la flambée des prix des véhicules et des taux d’intérêt, laissant de nombreux véhicules sur la route beaucoup plus longtemps que par le passé.
Le moins que l’on puisse dire, c’est que l’année a été difficile pour les entreprises de la chaîne d’approvisionnement du recyclage des convertisseurs catalytiques. Les prix des platinoïdes ayant considérablement baissé, les taux de vol des convertisseurs catalytiques ont également baissé. Les taux de réclamation du National Insurance Crime Bureau montrent que le nombre moyen de pots catalytiques volés par mois a diminué de moitié par rapport au pic atteint en 2022. Malgré cela, l’augmentation des démantèlements de réseaux de vol de pots catalytiques par les autorités fédérales et les États, et le renforcement de la réglementation des États en matière de recyclage des pots catalytiques usagés qui en découle, com-
parts sales, have held their inventory of scrap catalytic converters, only to watch its value decrease over the year, while other automotive recyclers and more commodity-driven scrap metal dealers have continued to sell catalytic converters into the recycling stream taking advantage of dollar-cost averaging of PGM prices, turning capital, and feeding shredders. Whether the reduction in catalytic converter recycling volumes is due to holding inventory or a shrinkage in auto scrappage, the result is less PGMs from recycling.
Wilma Swarts, Director of PGM Research, at Metals Focus, an independent precious metals consultancy, and Jacob Smith, Senior PGM Analyst, have given the following keen insight into this retrospective with a positive forward perspective for 2024.
Metals Focus estimates that all three metals remained in deficit this year as demand picks up (led by a recovery in autocatalyst demand as vehicle production improves), while both primary and secondary supply struggle. We estimate 3E primary supply is down just 1 percent this year, however, this is compared to an already low base in 2022 (which was down 9 percent y/y). Primary supply’s lackluster 2023 is mostly attributable to load curtailment and smelter rebuild programs, however next year we expect the low basket price (down 37 percent year to date) to put further pressure on mined production resulting in another three percent decline. Similarly, secondary supply was estimated to be down 11 percent on a very weak 2022, led by autocatalyst scrap which fell 12 percent. Despite a pickup in vehicle production, the autocatalyst supply chain remains disrupted, in part as people continue to hold onto their vehicles for longer. For 2024, we expect some of this disruption that has faced the secondary market to dissipate, resulting in a 12 percent recovery in supply.
For 2024, we expect demand to fall off for platinum as exceptional chemicals and glass demand seen this year do not repeat and fall for palladium as it continues to suffer autocatalytic losses. The pickup in secondary supply mostly offsets mined losses, resulting in shallower deficits for both metals next year. Separately, strong rhodium chemicals demand and a return to net positive demand for glass next year deepen rhodium’s deficit. As such, we expect platinum to trade between $870-$1,100 next year, palladium $850-$1,300, and rhodium $3,500-$6,000.
binés à la baisse des prix des platinoïdes et à la diminution du nombre de véhicules mis à la casse, ont entraîné une réduction de 50 pour cent à 75 pour cent des volumes de recyclage des pots catalytiques en 2023. Après les prix records des platinoïdes de 2021 et 2022, de nombreux recycleurs de pièces automobiles bénéficiant de ventes de pièces record ont conservé leurs stocks de pots catalytiques usagés, pour en voir la valeur diminuer au cours de l’année, tandis que d’autres recycleurs automobiles et des ferrailleurs plus axés sur les matières premières ont continué à vendre des pots catalytiques dans le flux de recyclage en tirant parti de la moyenne des coûts des prix des platinoïdes, en faisant tourner le capital et en alimentant les déchiqueteuses. Que la réduction des volumes de recyclage des convertisseurs catalytiques soit due à la rétention des stocks ou à une diminution de la mise à la ferraille des automobiles, il en résulte une diminution des platinoïdes issus du recyclage.
METALS FOCUS—NE PERSPECTIVE ANALYTIQUE EXPERTE SUR LES PLATINOÏDES
Wilma Swarts, directrice de la recherche sur les platinoïdes chez Metals Focus, une société indépendante de conseil en métaux précieux, et Jacob Smith, analyste principal des platinoïdes, ont donné un aperçu de cette rétrospective avec une perspective positive pour 2024.
Metals Focus estime que les trois métaux sont restés déficitaires cette année, car la demande reprend (grâce à une reprise de la demande de catalyseurs pour automobiles à mesure que la production de véhicules s’améliore), tandis que l’offre primaire et secondaire est en difficulté. Nous estimons que l’offre primaire 3E n’a baissé que de 1 pour cent cette année, cependant, cela se compare à une base déjà faible en 2022 (qui a baissé de 9 pour cent en glissement annuel). La faiblesse de l’offre primaire en 2023 est principalement attribuable aux programmes de réduction de la charge et de reconstruction des fonderies. Cependant, l’année prochaine, nous prévoyons que le faible prix du panier (en baisse de 37 pour cent depuis le début de l’année) exercera une pression supplémentaire sur la production minière, ce qui entraînera une nouvelle baisse de trois pour cent. De même, l’offre secondaire a été estimée en baisse de 11 pour cent sur la base d’une année 2022 très faible, tirée par les déchets de catalyseurs automobiles qui ont chuté de 12 pour cent. Malgré une reprise de la production de véhicules, la chaîne d’approvisionnement en catalyseurs automobiles reste perturbée, en partie parce que les gens continuent à conserver leurs véhicules plus longtemps. Pour 2024, nous prévoyons qu’une partie des perturbations qui ont affecté le marché secondaire se dissipera, ce qui se traduira par une reprise de l’offre de 12 pour cent. Pour 2024, nous prévoyons une baisse de la demande de platine, car la demande exceptionnelle de produits chimiques et de verre observée cette année ne se répétera pas, et une baisse de la demande de palladium, qui continue de subir des pertes dans le domaine de l’autocatalyse. L’augmentation de l’offre secondaire compense en grande partie les pertes liées à l’extraction minière, ce qui se traduira par des déficits moins importants pour les deux métaux l’année prochaine. Par ailleurs, la forte demande de produits chimiques à base de rhodium et le retour à une demande nette positive pour le verre l’année prochaine creusent le déficit du rhodium. Ainsi, nous prévoyons que le platine se négociera entre 870 et 1 100 dollars l’année prochaine, le palladium entre 850 et 1 300 dollars et le rhodium entre 3 500 et 6 000 dollars.
Le secrétaire à l’intérieur, agissant par l’intermédiaire du directeur de l’institut géologique des États-Unis (USGS), a publié la liste finale des minéraux critiques pour 2022, qui comprend la nouvelle liste des 50 produits minéraux essentiels à l’économie et à la sécurité nationale des États-Unis, à la suite d’une évaluation approfondie menée par plusieurs agences et qui inclut les métaux du groupe du platine. Peu après, l’administration Biden a publié un
The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), published a 2022 final list of critical minerals that includes the new list of 50 mineral commodities critical to the U.S. economy and national security after an extensive multi-agency assessment that included platinum metal group metals. Soon after, the Biden Administration released a memorandum announcing that electrolyzers, fuel cells, and platinum group metals (PGMs) are industrial resources, materials, or critical technology items essential to national defense.
With more than 65 percent of the world’s demand for PGMs coming from the automotive industry to make catalytic converters, jewelry, medical devices, electronics, glass, ceramics, and investment demand make up the rest. Today, at least 70 percent of the world’s primary supply of PGMs comes from mining mainly in Russia, South Africa, and North America while the remaining 30 percent secondary supply of PGMs comes from recycling, auto catalyst recycling being the largest segment. That 70/30 balance is set to tip over the next fifteen to twenty years with nearly 100 percent of demand to be met from the recycling supply by 2045.
The risk versus reward issue is being discussed broadly as many key players in collection, processing, smelting and refining exit the converter recycling business. This is due in large part to the catalytic converter theft issue and the increase in state and local regulations. Many companies of all sizes find the increased compliance requirements versus the lower commodity price no longer worth the effort. The risk of illegally sourced catalytic converters entering the supply chain remains high. The need for companies to be vigilant about responsible sourcing and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols is more important than ever. In the next decade, with the inevitable surplus of PGMs, mostly palladium, coming out of the recycling stream, the demand for smelting and refining capacity should remain steady. If lower PGM prices persist, traditional smelting and refining expansions may not be justified, but technological advances will continue to look for lower recycling costs and higher efficiencies.
At the time of writing, with the steady autocatalytic shrinkage in 2022 and 2023, there is plenty of smelting and refining capacity. Like most industries, business is cyclical. Higher prices bring more participants and volume while supply decreases with lower demand, resulting in a lower price equilibrium. Lower prices in this industry also equate with lower crime rates, which is one positive. In summary, vehicle scrappage rates should increase in 2024 as light-duty vehicle sales are up 17 percent year-over-year in the third quarter of 2023 resulting in a positive net effect for auto catalyst recycling in 2024.
For most recycling companies, selling PGMs into the market consistently will continue to be the best strategy for turning capital and realizing the benefits of dollar-cost averaging year over year. CAR
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The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), published a 2022 final list of critical minerals that includes the new list of 50 mineral commodities critical to the U.S. economy and national security after an extensive multi-agency assessment that included platinum metal group metals. Soon after, the Biden Administration released a memorandum announcing that electrolyzers, fuel cells, and platinum group metals (PGMs) are industrial resources, materials, or critical technology items essential to national defense.
mémorandum annonçant que les électrolyseurs, les piles à combustible et les métaux du groupe du platine (MGP) sont des ressources industrielles, des matériaux ou des éléments technologiques essentiels à la défense nationale. Plus de 65 pour cent de la demande mondiale de platinoïdes provient de l’industrie automobile, qui fabrique des convertisseurs catalytiques, tandis que la bijouterie, les appareils médicaux, l’électronique, le verre, la céramique et la demande d’investissement constituent le reste de la demande. Aujourd’hui, au moins 70 pour cent de l’approvisionnement primaire mondial en platinoïdes provient de l’exploitation minière, principalement en Russie, en Afrique du Sud et en Amérique du Nord, tandis que les 30 pour cent restants de l’approvisionnement secondaire en platinoïdes proviennent du recyclage, le recyclage des catalyseurs automobiles étant le segment le plus important. Cet équilibre 70/30 devrait basculer au cours des quinze à vingt prochaines années, puisque près de 100 pour cent de la demande devrait être satisfaite par l’offre de recyclage d’ici à 2045.
With more than 65 percent of the world’s demand for PGMs coming from the automotive industry to make catalytic converters, jewelry, medical devices, electronics, glass, ceramics, and investment demand make up the rest. Today, at least 70 percent of the world’s primary supply of PGMs comes from mining mainly in Russia, South Africa, and North America while the remaining 30 percent secondary supply of PGMs comes from recycling, auto catalyst recycling being the largest segment. That 70/30 balance is set to tip over the next fifteen to twenty years with nearly 100 percent of demand to be met from the recycling supply by 2045.
La question du risque par rapport à la récompense est largement débattue, car de nombreux acteurs clés de la collecte, du traitement, de la fusion et du raffinage se retirent de l’activité de recyclage des convertisseurs. Cette situation est due en grande partie au problème du vol des convertisseurs catalytiques et à l’augmentation des réglementations nationales et locales. De nombreuses entreprises, quelle que soit leur taille, estiment que les exigences accrues en matière de conformité par rapport au prix plus bas des matières premières ne valent plus la peine d’être appliquées. Le risque que des convertisseurs catalytiques d’origine illégale entrent dans la chaîne d’approvisionnement reste élevé. La nécessité pour les entreprises d’être vigilantes en matière d’approvisionnement responsable et de protocoles de connaissance du client (KYC) est plus importante que jamais. Au cours de la prochaine décennie, avec l’inévitable surplus de platinoïdes, principalement de palladium, provenant du flux de recyclage, la demande de capacité de fusion et d’affinage devrait rester stable. Si les prix des platinoïdes restent bas, les expansions traditionnelles de fonderie et d’affinage pourraient ne pas être justifiées, mais les progrès technologiques continueront à rechercher des coûts de recyclage plus bas et des efficacités plus élevées.
The risk versus reward issue is being discussed broadly as many key players in collection, processing, smelting and refining exit the converter recycling business. This is due in large part to the catalytic converter theft issue and the increase in state and local regulations. Many companies of all sizes find the increased compliance requirements versus the lower commodity price no longer worth the effort. The risk of illegally sourced catalytic converters entering the supply chain remains high. The need for companies to be vigilant about responsible sourcing and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols is more important than ever. In the next decade, with the inevitable surplus of PGMs, mostly palladium, coming out of the recycling stream, the demand for smelting and refining capacity should remain steady. If lower PGM prices persist, traditional smelting and refining expansions may not be justified, but technological advances will continue to look for lower recycling costs and higher efficiencies.
At the time of writing, with the steady autocatalytic shrinkage in 2022 and 2023, there is plenty of smelting and refining capacity. Like most industries, business is cyclical. Higher prices bring more participants and volume while supply decreases with lower demand, resulting in a lower price equilibrium. Lower prices in this industry also equate with lower crime rates, which is one positive. In summary, vehicle scrappage rates should increase in 2024 as light-duty vehicle sales are up 17 percent year-over-year in the third quarter of 2023 resulting in a positive net effect for auto catalyst recycling in 2024.
Au moment de la rédaction, avec la contraction autocatalytique régulière en 2022 et 2023, la capacité de fusion et d’affinage est abondante. Comme la plupart des industries, l’activité est cyclique. Des prix plus élevés entraînent une augmentation du nombre de participants et du volume, tandis que l’offre diminue avec la baisse de la demande, ce qui se traduit par un équilibre des prix plus bas. La baisse des prix dans ce secteur s’accompagne également d’une baisse des taux de criminalité, ce qui est un point positif. En résumé, les taux de mise à la casse des véhicules devraient augmenter en 2024, car les ventes de véhicules légers ont augmenté de 17 pour cent d’une année sur l’autre au troisième trimestre 2023, ce qui aura un effet net positif pour le recyclage des catalyseurs automobiles en 2024.
For most recycling companies, selling PGMs into the market consistently will continue to be the best strategy for turning capital and realizing the benefits of dollar-cost averaging year over year. CAR
Pour la plupart des sociétés de recyclage, la vente constante de platinoïdes sur le marché restera la meilleure stratégie pour faire tourner le capital et réaliser les avantages des achats périodiques par sommes fixes d’une année sur l’autre. CAR
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By/par Donald Cooper
Managing any business today is tough...and getting tougher. We’re all faced with more demanding customers, more—and stronger—competition, increased complexity and shrinking margins. On top of that, great staff are hard to find and keep. And that problem won’t go away any time soon.
Every industry is over-served and under-differentiated. To thrive, in good times or bad, we must create extraordinary customer value and experiences that will clearly differentiate us from our competitors; make us ‘famous’ and grow our bottom lines. Then, we must proactively market, sell and promote like we’ve never done before, in this crowded, confused and cynical marketplace.
We must create world-class operating efficiency and a clear vision of what our business will become in three to five years. Then, we must have the right business model and a top-performing team. Without these four things, we cannot grow our business.
Finally, we need to understand the math of profitability and control expenses accordingly—and carefully. Performance must be measured, acknowledged and rewarded. Conversely, non-performance must be dealt with promptly. Lack of clarity and failure to deal with non-performance are two of the biggest challenges facing many businesses today. So, we must all manage smarter. We must work on our businesses; not just in it.
To achieve all of this, we must be innovative, focused, proactive and passionate. In short, we must be extraordinary. Mediocrity is no longer an option. CAR
We must create world-class operating efficiency and a clear vision of what our business will become in three to five years.
Nous devons créer une efficacité opérationnelle de classe mondiale et avoir une vision claire de ce que notre entreprise deviendra d’ici trois à cinq ans.
Donald Cooper, MBA, HoF, is a highly experienced businessman and Certified Speaking Professional inducted in the Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame. He started his journey in business at the mere age of six, he says, sweeping the floor at his family’s business for five cents per day. He earned an MBA from the Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario and, during his time with his family’s hockey equipment business, Cooper Canada bought competitors, went public, became unionized, imported and exported to more than 20 countries, opened an offshore factory and grew to more than 2,800 employees. As he puts it, Donald has been “in the trenches.”
For the last 20 years, Donald has worked alongside business owners and managers worldwide to improve clarity of purpose, compelling customer value, management effectiveness and long-term profitability. For more information on Donald and his work, visit www.donaldcooper.com
Gérer une entreprise aujourd’hui est difficile... et le devient de plus en plus. Nous sommes tous confrontés à des clients plus exigeants, à une concurrence plus forte, à une complexité accrue et à des marges de plus en plus réduites. En outre, il est difficile de trouver et de conserver des collaborateurs de qualité. Et ce problème n’est pas près de disparaître.
Tous les secteurs sont sursollicités et insuffisamment différenciés. Pour prospérer, en période de prospérité comme en période de crise, nous devons créer une valeur et une expérience client extraordinaires qui nous différencieront clairement de nos concurrents, nous rendront « célèbres » et feront croître nos résultats. Ensuite, nous devons commercialiser, vendre et promouvoir de manière proactive comme nous ne l’avons jamais fait auparavant, sur ce marché encombré, confus et cynique.
Nous devons créer une efficacité opérationnelle de classe mondiale et avoir une vision claire de ce que notre entreprise deviendra dans trois à cinq ans. Ensuite, nous devons disposer du bon modèle d’entreprise et d’une équipe performante. Sans ces quatre éléments, nous ne pouvons pas développer notre entreprise.
Enfin, nous devons comprendre les mathématiques de la rentabilité et contrôler les dépenses en conséquence - et avec soin. Les performances doivent être mesurées, reconnues et récompensées. À l’inverse, les manquements doivent être traités rapidement. Le manque de clarté et l’incapacité à traiter la non-performance sont deux des plus grands défis auxquels sont confrontées de nombreuses entreprises aujourd’hui. Nous devons donc tous gérer plus intelligemment. Nous devons travailler sur nos entreprises, et pas seulement en leur sein.
Pour y parvenir, nous devons être innovants, concentrés, proactifs et passionnés. En bref, nous devons être extraordinaires. La médiocrité n’est plus une option. CAR
Donald Cooper, MBA, HoF, est un homme d’affaires très expérimenté et un conférencier certifié intronisé au Temple de la renommée des conférenciers canadiens. Il a commencé son parcours dans les affaires à l’âge de six ans, dit-il, en balayant le sol de l’entreprise familiale pour cinq cents par jour. Il a obtenu un MBA à la Ivey School of Business de l’université de Western Ontario et, pendant qu’il travaillait dans l’entreprise familiale d’équipement de hockey, Cooper Canada a racheté des concurrents, s’est introduite en bourse, s’est syndiquée, a importé et exporté dans plus de 20 pays, a ouvert une usine à l’étranger et s’est développée jusqu’à employer plus de 2 800 personnes. Comme il le dit lui-même, Donald a été « dans les tranchées ».
Donald Cooper will be speaking at the 2024 OARA Convention and Trade Show. Be sure to attend!
Donald Cooper prendra la parole lors de la Convention et du Salon de l’OARA 2024. Ne manquez pas d’y assister !
Wally Dingman is a veteran, third-generation auto recycler. He served as president of Caughill Auto Wreckers from 1982 to 2021. Wally continues to serve the industry as an auditor, and as the owner of ELV Consulting.
Wally Dingman est un vétéran de la troisième génération de recycleurs d’automobiles. Il a été président de Caughill Auto Wreckers de 1982 à 2021. Wally continue de servir l’industrie en tant qu’auditeur et propriétaire de ELV Consulting.
By/Par Wally Dingman, Auditor and Veteran Auto Recycler, vérificateur et vétéran du recyclage automobileThere is a quiet revolution unfolding in the heart of the Canadian automotive recycling industry. As a seasoned recycler turned auditor with four decades of experience, I recently embarked on a journey to assess the compliance of various facilities with the Canadian Automotive Recyclers Environmental Code (CAREC). This code, a testament to the industry’s commitment to environmental stewardship, sets minimum standards for recyclers to ensure they operate sustainably and responsibly.
During my audits, I was heartened to witness first-hand the transformative impact of CAREC. Recyclers across the board are not just meeting but often exceeding these established environmental benchmarks. The dedication to sustainability was evident in every facility I visited, with most scoring impressively in the high 80s to 90s.
A notable highlight of my journey was the enthusiasm and proactive approach of Atlantic recyclers. Their facilities were not just in compliance but in commendable condition, reflecting a deep understanding of their environmental responsibilities. These recyclers were eager for any insights or ideas I could share, leveraging my 40 years in the industry to enhance their operations further.
Une révolution tranquille se déroule au cœur de l’industrie canadienne du recyclage automobile. En tant que recycleur chevronné devenu auditeur avec quatre décennies d’expérience, j’ai récemment entrepris d’évaluer la conformité de diverses installations avec le Code environnemental des recycleurs d’automobiles du Canada (CAREC). Ce code, qui témoigne de l’engagement de l’industrie en faveur de la gestion de l’environnement, fixe des normes minimales pour les recycleurs afin de garantir qu’ils exercent leurs activités de manière durable et responsable.
Au cours de mes audits, j’ai eu le plaisir de constater de visu l’impact transformateur du CAREC. Les recycleurs ne se contentent pas de respecter les critères environnementaux établis, ils les dépassent souvent. L’engagement en faveur de la durabilité était évident dans toutes les installations que j’ai visitées, la plupart d’entre elles obtenant des résultats impressionnants de l’ordre de 80 à 90.
L’enthousiasme et l’approche proactive d’Atlantic Recyclers ont constitué un point fort de mon voyage. Leurs installations n’étaient pas seulement conformes, elles étaient aussi dans un état remarquable, ce qui témoigne d’une profonde compréhension de leurs responsabilités en matière d’environnement. Ces recycleurs étaient avides de toutes les idées que je pouvais partager, tirant parti de mes 40 ans d’expérience dans le secteur pour améliorer encore leurs opérations.
CAREC plays a pivotal role in this environmental awakening. By establishing clear, achievable standards, it guides recyclers towards best practices that benefit both the environment and their businesses.
The code is more than a set of rules; it’s a roadmap for sustainable growth and responsible recycling.
What stood out in my audits was the industry’s shift from mere compliance to a pursuit of environmental excellence. Recyclers are actively seeking ways to improve, reduce their ecological footprint, and set new benchmarks in sustainability. This forward-thinking approach is not just good for the planet; it’s reshaping the industry’s public image and proving that environmental responsibility can coexist with profitability.
As the automotive world shifts towards electric vehicles (EVs), recyclers face a new and exciting challenge. EVs present a different set of requirements for recycling, from handling lithium-ion batteries to dealing with complex electronic components.
This transition is not just a challenge but a significant opportunity for growth and innovation in the recycling industry.
Reflecting on my experiences, I am filled with optimism for the future of automotive recycling in Canada. The industry is not just on the right path; it is leading the way in environmental responsibility. CAREC has been a game-changer, and the recyclers’ commitment to exceeding its standards is a promising sign of a sustainable, responsible future.
However, the journey doesn’t end here. The next big leap is adapting to the recycling needs of electric vehicles. This evolution will require a steep learning curve, as recyclers will need to acquire new skills, technologies, and processes. But considering the industry’s track record, I am confident that Canadian recyclers will rise to this challenge, turning it into an opportunity to further their expertise and leadership in sustainable automotive recycling.
As the industry evolves, so will the challenges and opportunities. But if my audits are any indication, Canadian automotive recyclers are more than ready to meet them head-on, with a clear vision for a greener tomorrow and a keen eye on the electric horizon.
Le CAREC joue un rôle essentiel dans cette prise de conscience environnementale. En établissant des normes claires et réalisables, il guide les recycleurs vers des pratiques exemplaires qui profitent à la fois à l’environnement et à leurs entreprises.
Le code est plus qu’un ensemble de règles; c’est une feuille de route pour une croissance durable et un recyclage responsable.
Ce qui est ressorti de mes audits, c’est le passage du secteur de la simple conformité à la recherche de l’excellence environnementale. Les recycleurs cherchent activement à s’améliorer, à réduire leur empreinte écologique et à établir de nouvelles références en matière de durabilité. Cette approche avant-gardiste n’est pas seulement bénéfique pour la planète; elle redessine l’image publique du secteur et prouve que la responsabilité environnementale peut coexister avec la rentabilité.
À mesure que le monde de l’automobile s’oriente vers les véhicules électriques (VE), les recycleurs sont confrontés à un nouveau défi passionnant. Les VE présentent un ensemble différent d’exigences en matière de recyclage, qu’il s’agisse de la manipulation des batteries lithium-ion ou de celle des composants électroniques complexes.
Cette transition n’est pas seulement un défi, c’est aussi une opportunité de croissance et d’innovation pour l’industrie du recyclage.
En réfléchissant à mes expériences, je suis rempli d’optimisme quant à l’avenir du recyclage automobile au Canada. L’industrie n’est pas seulement sur la bonne voie, elle est aussi à l’avant-garde en matière de responsabilité environnementale. CAREC a changé la donne, et l’engagement des recycleurs à dépasser ses normes est un signe prometteur d’un avenir durable et responsable.
Mais le voyage ne s’arrête pas là. Le prochain grand saut consiste à s’adapter aux besoins de recyclage des véhicules électriques. Cette évolution nécessitera une courbe d’apprentissage abrupte, car les recycleurs devront acquérir de nouvelles compétences, de nouvelles technologies et de nouveaux processus.
Joseph Chung leads the Account Management team at Call2Recycle Canada. With 26 years of account management experience, he is responsible for all account partner programs to improve awareness and access to end-of-life battery recycling. Joseph leads Call2Recycle Canada’s eMobility and EV battery recycling activity, collaborating with automotive manufacturing and battery recycling industries to provide end-to-end EV battery services and support the booming growth of the Canadian EV industry.
Joseph Chung dirige l’équipe de gestion des comptes chez Call2Recycle Canada. Avec 26 ans d’expérience dans la gestion de comptes, il est responsable de tous les programmes de partenariat visant à améliorer la sensibilisation et l’accès au recyclage des batteries en fin de vie. Joseph dirige l’activité eMobilité et recyclage de batteries de VE de Call2Recycle Canada, collaborant avec les industries de fabrication automobile et de recyclage de batteries pour fournir des services de batteries de VE de bout en bout et soutenir la croissance en plein essor de l’industrie canadienne des VE.
ABy/par Joseph Chungchieving Canada’s greenhouse gas reduction targets relies heavily on the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). In 2017, fewer than 17,000 EVs were sold in Canada. By the next year, that number had doubled and in 2022, more than 114,000 new EVs took to Canadian streets. The Canadian government is throwing its support behind this shift with billions of dollars in production incentives.
Regardless of the battery type, every battery eventually loses its charge. As a result, in the next decade and beyond, we will see a staggering number of EV batteries reach the end of life (EOL) stage. As our government and governments worldwide focus on strategies to reduce our dependence on raw materials and develop strong circular economies, battery recycling—and EV battery recycling in particular—will be central to these efforts.
An EV battery may follow any one of several pathways at the end of its life, including repair, remanufacturing, resale and repurposing, but each pathway ultimately leads to recycling. The number of EV battery recycling processors has more than doubled in the past five years.
L’ atteinte des objectifs du Canada en matière de réduction des gaz à effet de serre dépend fortement de l’adoption des véhicules électriques (VE). En 2017, un peu moins de 17 000 VE ont été vendus au Canada. Ce nombre a doublé l’année suivante, et en 2022, plus de 114 000 nouveaux VE ont commencé à circuler sur les routes canadiennes. Le gouvernement appuie massivement cette transition en consacrant des milliards de dollars à des mesures pour stimuler la production.
Chaque batterie, peu importe son type, finit par se décharger. Cela signifie que durant la prochaine décennie et celles à venir, un nombre stupéfiant de batteries de VE arrivera à la fin de leur durée de vie. À l’heure où notre gouvernement et les autres gouvernements du monde s’efforcent de mettre sur pied des stratégies pour réduire notre dépendance aux matières premières et développer des économies circulaires solides, le recyclage de batteries, et notamment de batteries de VE, jouera un rôle crucial dans ces initiatives. Plusieurs voies s’offrent aux batteries de VE à la fin de leur durée de vie, dont la réparation, le reconditionnement, la revente et la transformation, mais chacune de ces voies mène inévitablement au recyclage. D’ailleurs, le nombre de recycleurs de batteries de VE a plus que doublé ces cinq dernières années.
That’s because the components in an EOL battery—like lithium, cobalt, graphite, copper and aluminum—are still viable. Extracting these same raw components from the earth is comparatively financially and environmentally costly. Moreover, Canadian waste regulations prevent the disposal of large EV batteries in landfills, where they can leach chemicals into groundwater and affect the surrounding soil. Battery recycling is, to put it bluntly, a no-brainer, as the battery components can be used to create new batteries and other products, such as stainless steel appliances, golf clubs, bicycles and more.
The benefits of battery recycling are clear, but some recent high-profile reports of EV battery fires and electric vehicle recalls related to fire risks may have auto industry professionals who routinely handle or store batteries concerned about their safety. Every energy source comes with some risk, and with the large currents associated with EV batteries, a little worry is understandable. However, when EV batteries are properly maintained, stored and handled, thermal incidents are exceedingly rare.
The majority of thermal incidents occur because the battery has been damaged, altered or it is sub-standard and not an approved battery for the device. Check all EV batteries for punctures, cracks, signs of leaking, water damage or corrosion at the terminals. Signs that the battery has been opened and worked on or other unusual features, like loose wires, can also increase the likelihood of a thermal reaction.
If any of these are present in a battery you are handling, Call2Recycle can help with the safe removal and disposal of the battery.
When storing EV batteries for recycling, check that the battery is from a reputable original equipment manufacturer (OEM.) OEMs exercise strict control over material quality, proper venting and heat transfer pathways in their batteries to create well-designed, safe energy sources. Non-OEMrated batteries may not be subject to such engineering and rigorous testing, increasing the likelihood of ignition and potential damage or injury and often do not have proper battery management systems. Exercising extra care with non-OEM rated batteries is advised.
Whenever possible, do not store EV batteries indoors and keep isolated outdoors. Ensure that the terminals have proper protection and do not come into contact with metal or other battery terminals, which, regardless of EOL status, can cause sparks. Spacing batteries apart to minimize the risk of a thermal event and keeping a clear perimeter around the stored batteries is also advised.
Battery recycling allows us to maximize the end-of-life applications of EV battery components. Safe collection and storage is a critical part of this process. As long as EV batteries are managed using these best practices and then recycled through programs like Call2Recycle, they will continue to provide a safe, effective and renewable source of energy.
En effet, les composantes d’une batterie en fin de durée de vie, comme le lithium, le cobalt, le graphite, le cuivre et l’aluminium, sont toujours viables. En comparaison, l’extraction de ces mêmes matières premières de la terre est très coûteuse sur les plans financier et environnemental. De plus, les règlements canadiens sur la gestion des déchets interdisent d’enfouir les batteries de VE dans les sites d’enfouissement, où elles peuvent causer des déversements de produits chimiques dans l’eau souterraine et les sols avoisinants. Le recyclage de batteries tombe tout simplement sous le sens, car les composantes peuvent servir à fabriquer de nouvelles batteries et d’autres produits, comme des appareils en acier inoxydable, des bâtons de golf, des bicyclettes et bien d’autres objets.
Les avantages du recyclage de batteries sont évidents, mais quelques incidents récents et hautement médiatisés d’incendies de batteries de VE et de rappels de véhicules électriques en raison de risques d’incendie peuvent avoir suscité des inquiétudes chez les professionnels de l’industrie automobile qui manipulent ou entreposent des batteries. Chaque source d’énergie vient avec des risques, et comme les batteries de VE ont une grande intensité de courant, il est compréhensible que certains s’inquiètent pour leur sécurité. Mais quand les batteries sont bien entretenues, entreposées et manipulées, les incidents thermiques sont très rares.
La majorité des incidents thermiques sont causés par une batterie qui est endommagée, modifiée, de mauvaise qualité ou non approuvée pour l’appareil dans lequel elle est utilisée. Vérifiez toutes les batteries de VE pour détecter des trous, des craquelures, des signes de fuite ou la présence de dommages causés par l’eau ou de corrosion sur les bornes. Des signes montrant que la batterie a été ouverte et modifiée ou d’autres caractéristiques inhabituelles, comme des fils desserrés, peuvent augmenter les risques d’une réaction thermique. Si vous voyez l’un de ces signes sur une batterie que vous manipulez, Appel à Recycler peut vous aider à l’éliminer en toute sécurité.
Lorsque vous entreposez des batteries de VE destinées au recyclage, vérifiez que chaque batterie provient d’un fabricant d’équipement d’origine (FEO) réputé. Les FEO exercent un contrôle strict sur la qualité des matériaux et vérifient que leurs batteries comportent des voies d’aération et de transfert thermique appropriées, pour offrir des sources d’énergie sûres et bien conçues. Les batteries qui proviennent d’autres fabricants ne sont pas toujours assujetties à des tests d’ingénierie aussi rigoureux, ce qui augmente les risques d’allumage et de dommages ou de blessures, et souvent, elles ne sont pas dotées de bons systèmes de contrôle de batterie. Il est conseillé de faire preuve d’une grande prudence avec les batteries qui ne proviennent pas de FEO.
Dans la mesure du possible, n’entreposez pas les batteries de VE à l’intérieur et gardez-les isolées à l’extérieur. Vérifiez que les bornes sont bien protégées et n’entrent pas en contact avec du métal ou d’autres bornes de batterie, ce qui peut causer des étincelles, peu importe que les batteries proviennent d’un FEO ou non. Il est aussi conseillé d’espacer les batteries pour réduire le risque d’incident thermique et de dégager un périmètre autour de l’endroit où les batteries sont stockées.
Le recyclage des batteries nous permet d’optimiser les utilisations des composantes de batterie de VE en fin de durée de vie. La collecte et l’entreposage sécuritaires sont des éléments cruciaux de ce processus. Si les batteries de VE sont gérées en suivant les pratiques exemplaires décrites ci-dessus, puis recyclées grâce à des programmes comme ceux d’Appel à Recycler, elles continueront d’offrir une source d’énergie sûre, efficace et renouvelable.
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When it comes to EV batteries, while lithium is a major component, its recovery is often not as important as other critical materials like cobalt, manganese, and nickel. According to Joseph Chung, because these materials are often finite, recovering EV batteries is a key step in creating a circular recycling economy.
Lorsqu’il s’agit de batteries de véhicules électriques, le lithium est un composant majeur, mais sa récupération n’est souvent pas aussi importante que celle d’autres matériaux essentiels tels que le cobalt, le manganèse et le nickel. Selon Joseph Chung, ces matériaux étant souvent limités, la récupération des batteries de véhicules électriques est une étape clé dans la création d’une économie circulaire du recyclage.
There are two main processes of metal reclamation for EV batteries: pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy. Pyrometallurgy smelts the battery, burning off unwanted materials in a process that recovers 25 to 40 percent of precious metals. Comparatively, during hydrometallurgy, batteries are instead shredded, and valuable metals are leached out with solvents.
Il existe deux principaux procédés de récupération des métaux pour les batteries de VE : la pyrométallurgie et l’hydrométallurgie. La pyrométallurgie permet de fondre la batterie en brûlant les matériaux indésirables dans un processus qui permet de récupérer 25 pour cent à 40 pour cent des métaux précieux. En revanche, lors de l’hydrométallurgie, les piles sont déchiquetées et les métaux précieux sont lessivés à l’aide de solvants.
Before a battery can be recovered, repurposed, or recycled, potential damages must be recorded. When looking at an EV battery, watch out for dents in the shell, leaks, or evidence of smoke.
Avant qu’une batterie puisse être récupérée, réutilisée ou recyclée, les dommages potentiels doivent être enregistrés. Lors de l’examen d’une batterie de véhicule électrique, il convient d’être attentif aux bosses dans la coque, aux fuites ou aux traces de fumée.
As with internal-combustion-engine (ICE) vehicles, dismantling and recycling an electric vehicle poses specific safety concerns. When dealing with a damaged EV, it is important to remain aware of shock and fire risks, as well as potential respiratory risks.
Alongside these physical concerns, EVs also often include advanced technology such as data storage systems. It is important that recyclers and clients maintain an open dialogue about removing personal data from the vehicle to avoid creating any unnecessary tech-fueled tears. CAR
Outre ces problèmes physiques, les VE intègrent souvent des technologies de pointe telles que des systèmes de stockage de données. Il est important que les recycleurs et les clients maintiennent un dialogue ouvert sur le retrait des données personnelles du véhicule afin d’éviter toute déchirure technologique inutile. CAR
It’s business as usual at Bodyline Auto Recyclers in Hamilton, Ontario.
As the facility acclimated with the changing times and trends, their foresight and strong industry relationships paid off in droves. One of the most trending topics in the industry, says Dave McDonald, who owns Bodyline with his wife Kathy, has been the exchange of information between industry members.
Supply for dealer, OEM and aftermarket parts is not what it used to be, with customers getting desperate in the search for correct parts. Right now, cost isn’t the customer’s concern—it’s whether the required part can even be acquired. Recyclers have taken note and are doing their part to aid the backlogs.
“As recyclers, we all work together to supply quality parts to the customer. If someone across the province needs a specific part and we do have it, we’re not going to hold claim over it. We want to do what’s best for any customer.
and dealers with other recyclers and selling each other’s supply, it’s all worked out very well. Everyone knows when they can expect their parts to arrive and it’s much easier to schedule deliveries to customers. Plus, it’s cheaper to ship parts back-and-forth between recyclers quickly.”
With a greater demand for used parts, McDonald says Bodyline is selling parts it normally would pass over—parts that customers would prefer to buy new over second-hand.
“Even dealers are looking to use far more than before, looking for the parts they can’t get due to supply chain issues. Not to mention that customers are fixing their older cars instead of trading them in for new.”
In the 2022 edition of Canadian Auto Recyclers, McDonald wondered if the DIY craze spurred by the pandemic would die down as times returned to normal. But that hasn’t been the case—Bodyline has been as busy as ever.
“Our network is better than ever. Sharing the business among the shops
“The DIYers are going strong. Our office is packed with people on a daily basis!”
2023 marked transitions and milestones for Centre de Recyclage Universel in Val-d’Or, Quebec and Sudbury, Ontario, in what Pier-Olivier Larochelle described as a year full of opportunities for learning, growth and change.
Originally founded in 1981, 2023 saw the first full year that Pier-Olivier Larochelle, Sales Director and Jeremy Oglesby, Director of Operations served as business owners in what they described as “a big year of transitions.”
In 2023, Centre de Recyclage Universel saw its highest demand for used parts, but faced significant challenges with the ongoing industry labour shortage—something that is beginning to stabilize, Larochelle and Oglesby are happy to note.
In order to help overcome these labour shortage issues, Larochelle and Oglesby spent 2023 working on achieving a company culture focused on community, flexibility, and a process of offering employees more opportunities in terms of work-life balance.
“In terms of industry demographics, we’re young, and so we’ve worked hard to maintain our key employees and learn from them—many of whom have been working here for 30 to 40 years.”
Alongside developing these internal community connections, Larochelle and Oglesby also spent the year updating the company database, bringing the software into the new digital age all the way from 1996.
Oglesby commented that with this update, “we are now able to integrate a parts traceability system, which systematically improves our customer service. We have also integrated a new way to communicate with our sales staff by leading our customers towards a text messaging platform aimed at directly reducing our customers’ waiting time on the phone.”
In 2024, Larochelle and Oglesby hope to continue stabilizing Centre de Recyclage Universel following 2023’s big changes while also optimizing operations and focusing on customer service. 2024 also marks the company’s
sixth year in Sudbury with Larochelle and Oglesby looking forward to expanding in the Ontario market.
“Most people say, why change?” Larochelle and Oglesby told Canadian Auto Recycler
“We say it’s important for the company to continue evolving in a way that achieves greater efficiency and sustainability to continue creating success in the future.”
For Carcone’s Auto Recycling, 2023 was a year marked with big milestones and collaborative growth as Michael Carcone, co-owner alongside his sister Paula Badali, parents, friends and staff celebrated the business’s 45-year anniversary.
“It was exciting to reach our 45th year,” Michael noted when speaking with Canadian Auto Recyclers. “Our parents started our company before we bought it in 1993, so it was amazing to have them both here to celebrate with us.”
Along with celebrations, Michael outlined how 2023 was also a “great year for our industry” with the growth in the demand for recycled parts remaining constant and the industry continuing to push for “a constant emphasis on recycling in a sustainable way.”
While the year was not without its challenges, with Carcone’s experiencing the industry-wide trend of finding it difficult to hire and maintain staff, Michael feels “very fortunate to have some amazing men and women working with us.”
For Michael, Carcone’s biggest achievement in 2023 was being able to maintain a loyal customer base and continue to place emphasis on a foundation of collaboration and on employee safety through meetings and workshops.
In 2024, Carcone’s Auto Recycling is planning on continuing to grapple with industry prices and trends and is looking forward to, as Michael puts it, “taking on whatever new challenges are thrown our way.”
For Dalbert Livingstone from Island Auto Supply in Brackley, Prince Edward Island, 2023 was first and foremost, a positive year. While the year may not have seen any dramatic changes, Dalbert took the time as an opportunity to continue developing the important small details.
When asked by Canadian Auto Recyclers, Dalbert commented that at Island Auto Supply, “we continue to work on small things that make a big difference. For example, quality control. Minor changes in our grading of parts leads to less returns and happier customers. It’s never perfect, but something we continue to work on.”
Alongside efforts to foster positive relationships in 2023, Dalbert further noted that the year’s biggest challenge was navigating the industry technician and worker shortage.
“Finding and training new employees is a lot harder than it was five years ago. I can remember posting job ads, getting dozens of resumes, interviewing five prospective candidates, hiring one or two. Now, we struggle to get even two applicants for job postings.”
Still, despite these industry-wide challenges, Dalbert is continuing the trending theme of 2023 and remains optimistic for the new year.
When asked what he and his team are most looking forward to in 2024 so far, Dalbert told Canadian Auto Recyclers that he is excited about potential new revenue streams.
“There are a lot of emerging companies that want our stale hybrid batteries or stale hybrid transmissions. There are a lot of components in these slow moving parts that will generate revenue and help us, and the industry as a whole, further the recycling of cars for the future.”
Jamie Maillet grew up in the auto recycling industry, working for her parents in the Hamilton, Ontario-based Bodyline Auto Recycler shop. Part of this work was done while she worked towards a college degree–an impressive feat on its own.
Today, Jamie now owns JLM Metal Recycling and Auto Parts, with plans to grow the business on the horizon. “We’re in a continuation. We have installed a new scale at our Waterford location and purchased a shear excavator for our Hagersville location,” said Jamie.
Despite a year of global instability and a worsening supply chain crisis, JLM Metal Recycling saw a good year of operations.
“Business was good this year! Everyone was eager to get back, it was a quick and positive year for scrap auto parts, lots in and out. Made many great connections with others in the area!”
Beyond a good business year, any shop owner would be proud of their workplace accommodating to its employees’ needs. The company’s proudest accomplishment of the year? “Having everything back to normal so our employees are happy and secure,” she exclaims.
The next year spells some challenge however, with the auto recycling market becoming particularly competitive–excellent for the drivers, not so much for businesses buying their wrecks.
“The only struggle that comes to mind is sourcing material in a competitive market. Buying vehicles from an auction is a lot more competitive, getting good salvage you can part out and make money off is increasingly difficult. Scrap has been steady, but the price of everything is increasingly expensive, including new offices.”
New opportunities and emerging challenges are nothing new for any seasoned businessperson though–and Jamie seems ready as ever for 2024. “We’re going to watch prices and keep doing what we’ve been doing.”
If 2023 was a year of expansion for Maritime Auto Salvage in Nova Scotia, then for owner Andrew MacDonald, 2024 is an opportunity to get “back to the basics” and continue to develop the processes and community culture.
With the price of catalytic converters having dropped in 2023 and end-of-life vehicles becoming easier to access, MacDonald noted that the year was “better for buying” and a chance to build up inventory.
This potential for economic growth was offset by the industry-wide challenge of staffing. Moreover, with the rise in living expenses, MacDonald noted that in 2023, he worked hard to ensure that costs were balanced in order to offer his staff a positive work-life culture and the compensation they deserved for all of their hard work.
When asked what the biggest accomplishment of 2023 was, MacDonald pointed to the 4,000 sq.ft. storage that Maritime Auto Salvage originally started building in 2022 to help expand the dismantling process and room for parts.
In 2024, MacDonald discussed how he is most looking forward to continuing to work with the Maritime Auto Salvage staff and to see where their dedication, skill and hard work take them. The year will be spent processing backlog and as MacDonald puts it, moving forward with positive momentum thanks to a great team and “quality dismantling.”
For more than 60 years, McGregor Auto Parts and its team of experts have been meeting the needs of customers throughout Elgin County and the London area.
As a family-owned and operated business, McGregor Auto Parts takes pride in delivering high-quality products and services. They offer a wide range of new and used auto parts in addition to a well-stocked recycling facility.
“We stay competitive by purchasing high-quality vehicles, dismantling and recycling them under strict Canadian standards,” said Jeff McGregor, co-owner of McGregor Auto Parts. “We are a proud member of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) and the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC).”
“Our grandfather Alex McGregor started this auto wrecker business in 1962, at the very same location here on Elm Line,” explained Jeff. “He was later joined by our father, Jim McGregor, in the 80s, who brought his repair know-how to the business. My brother Tim and I took over in 2005. We continue to run a strong family business with an emphasis on community.”
“I have been involved with the Board of Directors of OARA for several years now. It is great to stay on top of and even help lead the industry. We were able to set up meetings both provincially and nationally with our local MPP and MP to discuss the industry and provide on our input on the electrification of vehicles. That is especially relevant in St. Thomas as it adds the Volkswagen battery plant.”
McGregor Auto Parts offers its customers far more than parts— they provide comprehensive vehicle certification and automotive repair services, including air conditioning repairs, motor and transmission
replacements, safety checks and brake services. Their team of skilled technicians has the knowledge and experience to handle any type of automotive repair, no matter how big or small.
McGregor Auto Parts maintains a deep sense of pride in serving the London—St. Thomas community, and makes considerable efforts to connect with customers in unique ways.
For more information on McGregor Auto Parts and its comprehensive automotive services, visit www.mcgregorautoparts.com
Miller’s Auto Recycling is always looking ahead. Last year, 2023 was no different for the team at the bustling Fort Erie, Ontario, facility. Over 70 years in business across multiple generations, co-owners Natalie Miller and Chris Miller are consistently looking for ways to grow and retain their customer base.
But the Miller’s aren’t only growth-focused; as an environmentally-conscious company committed to the industry’s history and future, Miller’s Auto Recycling is committed to finding continuous ways to improve the industry’s operations, image and overall commitment to a clean and eco-conscious future.
When we checked in with Natalie Miller, co-owner of Miller’s Auto Recycling, last year, she mentioned her concerns regarding a lack of certification amongst dismantlers in Ontario and beyond.
“We have several mechanics with interest and skills in dismantling, but we wish colleges would consider programs and/or courses with formalized training for dismantlers.”
With customers in Canada and the United States, Miller’s has employed another interesting, trending tool, TikTok, with great success in connecting with widespread audiences and spreading their name in their vast market. Some of the team’s TikTok videos and Instagram reels have over 25,000 views. Content ranges from the team’s take on video trends to important car safety information and fun facts.
Natalie herself has even stepped in front of the camera to deliver info about the Canadian Auto Recyclers Environmental Code (CAREC), while the team’s videos on dismantling (for both salvage and useable parts) have proven plenty amusing for TikTok audiences.
“It’s been great for connecting with audiences far and wide. Plus, it makes people laugh, and our team has a great time participating in the videos.”
For more information on Miller’s Auto Recycling, visit www.millersauto.com —but be sure to check them out on TikTok, too, @millersautorecycling.
For David Gold of Standard Auto Wreckers in Port Hope, Scarborough and Ottawa, Ontario, 2023 was a year of building community—a familiar practice for the second-generation organization.
David reported that a good portion of the year was spent working with the Standard Auto Wreckers’ team to develop a strong culture of mental health and wellness as well as inspiration for the automotive recycling industry.
While the automotive industry may be experiencing an ongoing technician shortage—and this extends to automotive recycling as well—David was happy to report that in 2023, Standard Auto Wreckers experienced very little turnover with 80 employees at the Port Hope location moving more parts than ever.
As with previous years, the Standard Auto Wreckers’ team spent 2023 involved in the Markham first responders’ auto extrication training program. Because of his long-standing involvement, David
was awarded with the Outstanding Citizen Award from the Markham Fire team.
In response to this achievement, David noted that “we’ve developed a friendship with the first responders, and it makes the team proud to help out. We didn’t expect the award, but we’re in a good position to give back. Developing community connections and a passion for the industry is what keeps me in the business.”
Despite what David sees as developing concerns over third-party and unlicensed recyclers, as well as increasing costs, he is looking forward to a new year of “collaborating with the bright lights in the industry.”
“At the end of the day, automotive recycling is very important— especially with increasing environmental concerns—and I’m excited to see what the year brings. The industry is a strong community, and we have to look out for each other. At Standard Auto Wreckers, we’re trying to spend the new year doing one good thing every day.”
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While 2023 presented an economic slowdown related to inflation rates and a decline in the value of precious metals, for brothers Danny and Shanji Thanpal—co-owners of Active Metal Recyclers in Princeton, Ontario—there was no halting the path of innovation.
With Canadian consumers looking more and more towards repairing their vehicles over purchasing new, Danny and Shanji saw this as an opportunity to embrace expansion in the variety of parts provided. Predominantly focused on catalytic converters, the brothers saw room for growth in the rebuildable automotive core line such as hybrid batteries and electronic components.
On top of this growth, the brothers also began working on a database to help auto wreckers and scrap yards gain information in what Danny and Shanji hopes will be “an open and transparent” source of information.
This user-friendly database was developed by collecting various automotive models’ information, including the year, make, engine size and market history related to more than 4000 pieces of data from between 1990 to 2022.
While on the site, a user can thereby search by using a specific item code, vehicle, or manufacturer---but these categories are also intertwined to help optimize data.
With this database in place, Danny and Shanji hope to help provide those in the industry with more certainty—especially so that they “don’t have to gamble on a vehicle” by staying up to date on its specs and information.
Another big achievement that the brothers saw in 2023 was the perfection of their in-house lab for testing catalytic converters. By working on expanding and stabilizing their process, Active Metal Recyclers Inc. was able to test, on average 70 to 100 catalytic converters a month and then upload this information to the database.
As such, in 2024, the brothers continue to look forward to launching their database, promoting their services and showing both consumers and the industry alike their innovative mindsets.
“It’s a slow and steady climb,” Danny and Shanji noted. “But we’re a young company that first started in 2017 and so we have a long future in the industry. We also have a great team and we’re not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas.”
Buffalo Engine Components has been a leader in the automotive parts recycling industry since 1981. A family owned and operated core auto parts business located in Buffalo, New York, Buffalo Engine Components is a global supplier of core torque converters, engines, transmissions, and their components.
Since 1981, the company has provided roll off container services to area auto recyclers. This service picks up engine, transmission, and torque converter core returns and drive lines removed from vehicles.
Parts not fit for the rebuilding industry are dismantled, and in the case of cast aluminum, are sold back to the automotive industry. Steel and other recyclables are sold to their users.
Containers are picked up free of charge and loads are checked in and paid in U.S. funds, generally within seven days of pickup.
BEC currently owns and operates in 330,000 square feet and has grown to a workforce of more than 150 employees.
The company notes that “our fleet of roll off trucks and containers give our suppliers a resource to help keep their facilities in order, while always receiving the most value for their materials. Core price lists are available to the auto wrecker to determine what value they can expect to receive from the vehicle. Any scrap material that doesn’t make the core list is always paid top scrap price. Marc and Joe are always available to get pricing over the phone for cores and scrap and are available to price material for inventory cleanouts down to a price for a single unit.”
Today, BEC processes 1,000 tonnes of automotive parts per week, including dismantling 450 engines and 900 transmissions per day. Engines and transmissions that have value to the rebuilding industry are cleaned of their accessories and are sorted and palletized for sale to customers. The units that do not have value as complete units often have value in their component parts. BEC sells a large quantity of cylinder heads, cranks, cams, and other engine components to rebuilders. BEC is also one of the largest suppliers in North America of reclaimed transmission internal hard parts and torque converters. The company also carries a full retail line of remanufactured torque converters, new electronics, frictions, steels, gaskets, sets and guaranteed good used transmission hard parts for transmission rebuilding shops as well as the home mechanic.
The engine and transmission dismantling process left BEC with larger and larger quantities of scrap materials that needed to be recycled. What was once a by-product of the business had become one of the company’s largest revenue streams. In early 2016, BEC added two aluminum recycling furnaces to take the cast aluminum from the disassembly operation and turn it into 2,000-pound aluminum sow to sell back to the automotive industry’s die casters.
The company now produces over 500 tonnes per month of a near 380 quality aluminum sow that ends up being cast back into engines and transmissions for many of the world’s auto manufacturers. BEC’s partnerships with some of North America’s largest die casters and automotive remanufacturers assure that its vendors will continue to receive the most competitive prices for the reusable cores as well as their scrap.
BEC continues to grow and diversify its offerings and has several projects in their infancy stages to continue to bring suppliers and customers the products and services they have come to expect.
“At Buffalo Engine Components, we simplify scrap disposal. We buy trailer loads and LTL loads of core and scrap motors and transmissions, throughout the US and Canada. Streamline your recycling process with us.”
Call2Recycle®is Canada’s leading organization for battery collection and recycling, fulfilling product stewardship obligations on behalf of over 400 members, including producers of single-use and rechargeable batteries.
Call2Recycle powers Recycle Your Batteries, Canada!, its household and e-bike battery collection and recycling program. The organization operates provincially-approved programs in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, and Prince Edward Island. It also functions as a registered Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) in Ontario, adhering to the Ontario Batteries Regulation. It offers collection and recycling services for household batteries (weighing up to 5 kg), as well as eTransport batteries used to power eBikes, eScooters, eSkateboards, Hoverboards, and Electric Vehicles (EVs).
Since its inception in 1997, Call2Recycle has diverted over 45 million kilograms of batteries from Canadian landfills. It upholds its commitment to operating the highest quality battery recycling program in Canada and holds certification in the most rigorous and globally respected standards, including R2v3, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, as well as exclusively contracting with an ISO 27001 certified supplier for all IT infrastructure management. This reputation for excellence has enabled Call2Recycle to maintain trusted, long-term relationships with stakeholders and establish a network of more than 10,000 participating collection locations across Canada, including at leading retailers and municipal facilities.
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UUnder the leadership of President and CEO Brian Collins, Commercial Forms Recycler Supply has been in operation since 1988, filling the needs for a single supply source in consumable goods for the automotive recycling industry.
nder the leadership of President and CEO Brian Collins, Commercial Forms Recycler Supply has been in operation since 1988, filling the needs for a single supply source in consumable goods for the automotive recycling industry
Working closely with AutoInfo and Hollander from its inception, Commercial Forms entered the industry as a specialized forms and tags company. It worked at building relationships with the software vendors that helped computerize the industry and, from there, Commercial Forms has evolved into a centralized source for industry-specific consumable supplies. The company continues to evolve and meet the ever-evolving needs of auto recyclers, all while staying true to its business model of, “supplies made simple.”
W orking closely with AutoInfo and Hollander from its inception, Commercial Forms entered the industry as a specialized forms and tags company It worked at building relationships with the software vendors that helped computerize the industry and, from there, Commercial Forms has evolved into a centralized source for industry-specific consumable supplies. The company continues to evolve and meet the ever-evolving needs of auto recyclers, all while staying true to its business model of, “supplies made simple ”
In the beginning, the business was made up of mostly forms, tags and computer related supplies. Working with their clients to solve their needs, the company began to add more products to its offering. Today, Commercial Forms Recycler Supply serves the automotive recycling industry and other automotive-related industries with not only forms and tags, but consumable supply items such as caplugs, paint markers, heat tabs, saw blades, shipping, safety supplies and more.
In the beginning the business was made up of mostly forms, tags and computer related supplies. Working with their clients to solve their needs, the company began to add more products to its offering. Today, Commercial Forms Recycler Supply serves the automotive recycling industry and other automotive-related industries with not only forms and tags, but consumable supply items such as caplugs, paint markers, heat tabs, saw blades, shipping, safety supplies and more.
As we embark on 2024, our support and passion for the salvage industry will continue to soar. The importance of supporting The Automotive Recycling Industry will remain strong; with trade show attendance, association support, and product knowledge.
As we embark on 2024, our support and passion for the salvage industry will continue to soar. The importance of supporting The Automotive Recycling Industry will remain strong; with trade show attendance, association support, and product knowledge.
A top goal of ours that we strive for daily, is making ordering easy for our customers. Whether it’s ordering daily supplies, narrowing down which measurements they need for caplugs, or finding that perfect wording for their warranty!
A top goal of ours that we strive for daily, is making ordering easy for our customers. Whether it’s ordering daily supplies, narrowing down which measurements they need for caplugs, or finding that perfect wording for their warranty!
We are looking forward to another great year. We will work even harder than the last to provide our customers, this industry with the best service out there! We are your One. Stop. Shop. Let us “WOW” you!
We are looking forward to another great year. We will work even harder than the last to provide our customers, this industry with the best service out there! We are your One. Stop. Shop. Let us “WOW” you!
Since 1978, Cardinal Couriers has earned a reputation for waking up with the farmers. Committed to making rural deliveries before 8 a.m., Cardinal doesn’t make the Ontario agricultural community waste time awaiting packages. When it is sent with Cardinal, it will be there before breakfast! With this kind of reputation propelling it, it’s no wonder that Cardinal has since branched out into other industries. While the agrarian community still makes up the core of its clientele, Cardinal has partnered with vaunted international firms in industries such as automotive OEM, automotive aftermarket, industrial, HVAC, high tech, medical, construction, utility, marine and many more. Any industry you can name is one that Cardinal is doing business with.
drivers can view and access data while updating dispatchers of their current locations and status. Cardinal’s waybill imaging system allows users to scan and upload the actual delivery documentation, making it easy to access with just the waybill number.
Prospective high volume shippers should also look into the CARS 2000 shipping system. The Courier Administration Reporting System is an in-house solution that Cardinal has developed specifically for high volume clients. The company is so confident in its efficiency, that they provide, install and maintain a computer within their clients shipping departments.
Cardinal’s fleet is a veritable Swiss Army knife, with tractor trailers, cube vans, three and five ton tailgated trucks, all equipped to switch from standard courier freight to skids.
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Cardinal has always managed to keep ahead of industry trends
Cardinal’s new online system is a fully equipped web service designed with making the user experience the top priority. Every step of the shipping process is automated through this system. From point of shipping, tracking and tracing to arrival at the destination, two-way wireless scanners keep track of it all. This allows clients to keep abreast of their parcels while
Cardinal maintains the security of its client’s shipping needs by maintaining an average of two years for line haul and heavy equipment trucks, while outfitting their vehicles with air ride suspension, logistics racks and logistics tracking. They have a unit and accompanying gear for any shipping problem. With Cardinal when you rise with the sun, you also rise to the goods you need, safely arrived and ready for use.
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Running a recycling operation comes with specific risks and considerations. Most insurers pre-inspect recycling yards before providing a quote or coverage as a loss control initiative, focusing on property and operational details. When planning for insurance needs, knowing what industry carriers assess can maximize coverage opportunities.
Gas drainage methods
Is your company using a pneumatic system? Are employees trained to use the equipment?
Hot works procedures
Relating to torching and welding—do you follow ministry guidelines or a formal hot work policy?
Protocols for new employees
Are new employees trained on all company procedures? Is there a handbook and drug policy?
Buildings
Are all buildings adequately maintained and safe for employees and the public? Is the property fenced and gated?
Batteries
Are you dealing with EV batteries in your business? If so, How are they stored?
Is there a fleet manager appointed? How often are driver meetings conducted to discuss Commercial Vehicle Operators Report infractions/convictions/accidents?
All employees should sign off when their training is complete. Following an increase in slip and fall claims, insurers will examine self-service areas of the yards. Carriers will want to ensure that each person entering the yard signs a waiver. Customers should wear proper footwear and avoid going under vehicles.
Environmental factors should be considered. Demonstrate your process for handling combustibles and advise the carrier about oil water separators and holding containment areas.
The overall organization of the yard is a significant portion of the pre-inspection. For instance, designated material areas and space for emergency services access indicates safe management practices.
Before any inspection, please speak with your Broker to ensure you are prepared and have proper protocols in place. Feel free to reach out to Cowan to help address your risk management needs.
With roots dating back to 1979, Eagle Towing Equipment has the know-how, strength and product offering to not only survive any challenges thrown its way, but thrive under unpredictable circumstances.
“We faced a lot of unforeseen challenges in 2023,” said Jack Poladian, operations manger for Eagle Towing Equipment. “I’ve been in the industry for 12 years and I had never seen anything like it.”
Some of the hurdles handled by the Eagle team included chassis and chip shortages, incomplete deliveries, unknown delivery dates and more. He credits the strength and experience of the Eagle Towing Equipment team, along with the loyalty of longtime customers, that kept the business thriving during unpredictable times.
“I am very thankful to have the team I do have. We all put our heads together to solve these unpredicted issues. I’m also very fortunate that
Cambridge, Ontario, in 1979. Since then, the business—which started with one gas station and a single tow truck—has grown to a 15,000 sq.-ft. operation with a sales team, parts and service department, a fabrication shop and more. Eagle Towing Equipment is also the only authorized Ontario distributor for Canadian-
manufactured NRC Industries brand of towing and recovery equipment.
“As we look toward the future, our goals are to remain focused on growing, continuing to develop our extensive product line and provide our customers the top-of-the-line service they know they’ll receive at Eagle Towing.”
With a beautiful website filled to the brim with high quality photos, Stark Auto Sales’ webpage is as engaging as the company it was built for. A family-owned business based out of Toronto, Stark began as a scrap dealer before transitioning into a service for auto parts. Since then, Stark has become a full-service insurance recovery centre, establishing key contracts with major insurance companies and a nation wide presence.
As insurance estimates for repairs continue to climb, more and more reparable cars end up being scrapped. It’s not that they can’t be fixed but rather that they are deemed too expensive and not worth it.
Stark’s response has been to develop a comprehensive service for repairing and reselling the vehicles or recovering the parts for use among auto recyclers.
Stark’s innovation and combination of both analytic and hard-earned intuitive understanding of its various clients’ needs have allowed them to become industry leaders in solutions for pick-up and storage management.
Stark’s insurance recovery process is simple. Once an insurer has written off a vehicle, the insurer can use custom software to dispatch the vehicle for Stark to come pick up. Stark picks up the vehicle from the bodyshop itself, fronting any towing and storage cost after attempting to lower such costs through negotiation. With its growing clientele list and relationships on the ground with the shops themselves, the promise of professional partnerships and expanded volume makes negotiating these deals much easier. Once the vehicle is settled with the insurer, Stark buys it from the insurance company, minus the previously mentioned fronted costs.
After purchasing the vehicle they either fix it up or strip it for parts and scraps. The vehicles they restore are often sold by retail, but it is the weekly auctions that get them the most attention.
Selling from its Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal locations these auctions offer more than 200 salvaged cars, as well as trucks, SUVs and motorcycles every week.
Auction calendars and listings are offered on its website complete with specs and high quality photos, all you have to do is register online. Adding to the convenience is the number of search options available to give customers every opportunity to get as specific as they need to be in the hunt for just the right vehicle.
With an easy to understand system, easy-to-use website and reliable customer service, Stark is making everything simpler for insurers and car-lovers across Canada.
With a rich legacy spanning over 90 years, Hollander Solutions has so solidified its position as a key player in the automotive recycling industry. Proudly backed by Solera, a global automotive industry solutions giant, Hollander is renowned for its expertise in automotive business efficiency.
Whether utilizing eLINK, Powerlink, or EDEN, Hollander offers tailored solutions for salvage yards of any size, leveraging a legacy of innovation and forward-thinking design to provide a leading edge.
An illustrative example of Hollander’s standing in the automotive recycling industry is its partnership with eBay. eLink users benefit from exclusive access to a rate card, facilitating substantial savings on expenses.
Hollander’s eBay page continues to receive consistent five-star reviews from satisfied customers.
Powerlink with the Interchange application makes running a recycling yard seamless, Hollander’s part identifification product, enables efficient matching of customer requests to available parts, ensuring prompt and profitable deliveries.
Powerlink is an advanced software application designed to streamline and enhance the operations of automotive recycling yards. As a key component of Hollander’s product suite, Powerlink offers a range of features to optimize inventory management and part identification.
Hollander’s Powerlink is a powerful tool that revolutionizes inventory management, part identification, and overall operational efficiency within automotive recycling yards. Its advanced features and integration with other Hollander products make it a valuable asset for businesses in the industry.
eLINK is a cutting-edge platform designed to empower automotive recycling yards with advanced tools and features. As part of Hollander’s suite of solutions, eLINK facilitates seamless and efficient operations in the automotive recycling industry.
Weaving together Hollander’s suite of products, EDEN’s integration ensures a cohesive workflow, allowing for efficient matching of customer requests to available parts and streamlins processes within the recycling yard. Boasting a larger inventory than competitors, EDEN enables businesses to maximize sales opportunities.
EDEN, standing for Electronic Database Exchange Network, is a comprehensive database solution designed to connect automotive parts with buyers in the automotive recycling industry. EDEN plays a pivotal role in Hollander’s suite of products, offering advanced capabilities to enhance and streamline the parts procurement process, brokering the exact parts customers are looking for.
Moreover, hollanderparts.com provides a seamless e-commerce experience, allowing customers to browse and purchase thousands of parts with ease.
The inclusion of a seller directory enhances direct connections between buyers and sellers, fostering a collaborative and efficient ecosystem. In conclusion, investing in Hollander products is an investment in innovation, efficiency, and industry leadership.
It positions your business to thrive, leveraging cutting-edge solutions and a rich legacy that ensures you are not just keeping up with the industry but leading it.
eLINK Users benefit from an exclusive partnership with eBay, providing access to a specialized rate card. This partnership enables users to save significantly on expenses, showcasing Hollander’s commitment to creating tangible value for its clients. eLINK platform is seamlessly integrated with other Hollander products, such as Powerlink, EDEN, and Interchange.
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At ELC Solutions Inc. (ELC), we are proud of our innovative system designed to offer you comprehensive towing and dispatch solutions, now with an added focus on electric vehicle (EV) support. READYTOW is our cutting-edge technology that can be harnessed by claims adjusters, repair facilities, and recyclers alike to seamlessly request, manage, and receive real-time updates for all your towing needs, including EVs, and a wide range of vehicles from light to heavy, salvage to fleet, commercial machinery to recreational vehicles.
Here at ELC Solutions, we are committed to delivering professional, swift service with an unwavering dedication to customer care. We have a team of live experienced agents available 24/7 to ensure your towing and dispatch requirements are met efficiently. Our array of benefits:
• Tailored Customer Support for all your towing needs, including EVs
• Cost Reduction and Streamlined Workflows
• Real-time Tracking Technology
• Customized Systems to cater to your specific needs
• Real-time Reporting for enhanced decision-making
• Payout Negotiation Assistance for insurers, adhering to set guidelines
• Adjuster Support
• On-site and Virtual Appraisals
• Effortless Towing Requests
• Cost Control Measures
• 24/7 Professional Customer Support
• Efficient Customer and Insurer Communication
• Payout Coordination with Insurers to obtain payout authorizations
• 24/7 Rental Arrangements with insurance partners
With ELC Solutions and READYTOW, you have a partner you can trust to provide top-notch towing and management services for all types of vehicles, including EVs. We are dedicated to simplifying your towing and dispatch needs while ensuring a seamless experience for all involved.
Led by founder and CEO Dara Carpenter, ELC Solutions provides fully customizable solutions that are catered to the unique needs of each individual client.
Carpenter established ELC Solutions in 2015 with an overarching goal to manage logistics and dispatch operations for businesses across North America, and recently expanded their expertise to appraisal services. ELC Solutions also acts as a liaison and mediator between insurance companies, towing businesses, collision repair facilities and auto recyclers, streamlining processes and minimizing spending on unnecessary expenses.
ELC Solutions provides a nationwide, all-inclusive solution for clients in the United States and Canada. The company offers towing solutions for light to heavy vehicles; long-distance, accident, shop to shop, salvage, fleet, commercial machinery and recreational vehicles.
“My years of experience in the towing and insurance sectors have allowed me to carve a specialized niche and develop valuable skills in serving the needs of our customers,” Carpenter told Canadian Auto Recyclers. “These skills allow our team and myself to assist companies grappling with the complexities of towing and storage.
“BY TAKING CHARGE OF THE TOWING AND STORAGE FILE MANAGEMENT PROCESS INCLUDING NEGOTIATIONS—WE CAN REDUCE COSTS, EXPENSES AND LIGHTEN ADMINISTRATIVE BURDENS.”
— DARA CARPENTER, FOUNDER AND CEO, ELC SOLUTIONS
“By taking charge of the towing and storage file management process— including negotiations—we can reduce costs, expenses and lighten administrative burdens.”
ELC Solutions adopts a technology-driven approach, exemplified by the ReadyTow platform. The ReadyTow platform offers a comprehensive digital tool for towing management, providing real-time updates for claims adjusters, auto repairers and auto recyclers. ReadyTow also simplifies cost control and payment authorizations, allowing clients to focus on core responsibilities rather than be burdened by paperwork.
“Our insurers and aftermarket partners find ReadyTow to be a win-win tool. The success of our company stems from the strong relationships we have created with industry partners, and our commitment to delivering high-quality customer service while mediating cases on behalf of our valued clients,” Carpenter elaborated.
ELC Solutions’ primary focus is currently in heavy and large commercial projects, recognizing the lack of expertise in this area of the industry.
“There’s a significant demand for handling heavy-duty work—but there are no comprehensive regulations in place. The insurance sector and general public lack expertise in this domain, and consumers have no guidelines to determine fair prices. Throughout my insurance career, I have successfully mediated numerous cases involving heavy-duty and large commercial jobs, but this niche remains largely untapped.”
As the future continues to unfold for ELC Solutions, Carpenter says the team looks forward to new product offerings coming in 2024/2025.
For more information on ELC Solutions and its portfolio of services, visit www.elcsolutions.ca
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2024 is well underway! We have so much to look forward to—but not without reflection on the past.
Of course, 2023 brought ups and downs; ELV Select was blessed with yet another successful year, the company told Canadian Auto Recyclers. ELV was able to bring on a new sales representative for its line of CMB attachments, which come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. The attachments range from material handling equipment from shears to pulverisers. Some readers may remember meeting Greg at last year’s Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA)—since then, he has been hard at work travelling around the country to build relationships with recyclers from coast to coast.
In the ELV offices and shop space, a full-time inventory manager has been added to continue the facilitation of stock levels of parts and shipping of parts to all customers.
“It has always been our mission to deliver quality parts on time, and adding Curtis to our staff has been a key development for us,” ELV told Canadian Auto Recyclers
ELV Select has also increased its service team to ensure it has the manpower to address and service, repair, rebuilds or installations that pop up during the year.
“We have so much to be thankful for as our company continues to grow to serve this fantastic industry. We are also thankful that we have all been spared from serious injury or illness.
“When we look back at 2023, it wasn’t always easy. Company coowner Bob [Vanleeuwen] suffered a serious illness, which caused him to be away from work for a period—but we are thankful that he has been able to return to his day-to-day work in good health.”
Now, already well into 2024, ELV Select continues to look forward toward develop and change. The company plans for the arrival of another sales rep on the balers and shredders side of the business and is simultaneously keeping a close eye on the developments to the electric vehicle (EV) side of recycling.
“As more EVs come off the roads, more recyclers are facing the reality that EVs are coming into their yards. Batteries need to be removed, stored and managed. This ‘new world’ comes with its challenges and learning.”
As such, ELV Select continues to involve itself in discussions with SEDA and with its customers to determine a strategy to move forward in this exciting, yet largely unknown world.
As the year forges on, ELV Select is asking its customers to stay connected and keep sharing ideas.
“This is a close-knit community and we look forward to working with you all!”
For more information on ELV Select, visit www.elvselect.com
Backed by a team of experienced professionals, our strategic services meet the needs of all types and sizes of automotive recycling facilities and deliver management solutions and operational efficiencies. Please get in touch with us today to learn how EZ-Suite can help your future success.
EZ-Route is extremely valuable to the recyclers who are time conscious and customer focused. Planning and tracking your parts to their end customers in an efficient manner is critical to customer satisfaction and to your bottom line.
The software is designed to establish and manage efficient processes within your business. EZ-Route integrates with your yard management system providing seamless transition between order generation and delivery.
Features and Benefits:
• Improves customer service
• Reduces truck maintenance costs
• Reduces fuel cost
• Helps manage labor
• Tracks parts to their final destination using GPS
• Enables dispatcher to make real time service based decisions
• Provides an electronic manifest
• Creates management reports
EZ-QC provides next level customer service that recyclers have never been able to provide in the past.
QC provides a customized process that helps ensure quality, as described parts are delivered to your customers reducing costly returns and increasing customer satisfaction.
No longer do you have to sacrifice valuable time by working with cumbersome technology to reach your goals. EZ-QC provides real-time communication with your internal and external customer.
Valuable data and pictures of your parts are displayed as they are processed so decisions can be made quickly and efficiently.
When used in conjunction with EZ-Route, EZ-Runner, and EZ-Partner expected dates and on-time deliveries are calculated and stored – no more surprises for you or your customer. Brokered parts you order afford you the same information as the customers if the supplying yard is a QC subscriber.
• Communicate and track the quality of a part
• Live part quality notifications
• Customizable workflows to fit your internal business processes
• Part puller mobile app with photo and note capabilities.
• Smooth communication with EZ-Runner and EZ-Route
• Real time tracking of brokered orders from the time the order is placed
• Custom views for each user (sales, dispatch, shipping, management etc.)
• Automatic assignment to parts pullers
• Commission tracking by part type with live adjustments.
• Customer portal to track all orders in one app from multiple QC yards.
Backed by a team of experienced professionals, EZ Suite’s strategic services meet the needs of all types and sizes of automotive recycling facilities and deliver management solutions and operational efficiencies.
True, transparent quality control
EZ-QC is capable of providing next-level customer service that recyclers have never been able to provide in the past.
QC provides a customized process that helps ensure quality, as described parts are delivered to your customers reducing costly returns and increasing customer satisfaction. No longer do you have to sacrifice valuable time by working with cumbersome technology to reach your goals. EZ-QC provides real-time communication with your internal and external customer.
MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES.
• Communicate and track the quality of a part
• Live part quality notifications
• Customizable workflows to fit your internal business processes
• Part puller mobile app with photo and note capabilities.
• Smooth communication with EZ-Runner and EZ-Route
• Real time tracking of brokered orders from the time the order is placed
• Custom views for each user (sales, dispatch, shipping, management etc.)
• Automatic assignment to parts pullers
• Commission tracking by part type with live adjustments.
• Customer portal to track all orders in one app from multiple QC yards.
Valuable data and pictures of your parts are displayed as they are processed so decisions can be made quickly and efficiently.
When used in conjunction with EZ-Route, EZ-Runner, and EZ-Partner expected dates and on-time deliveries are calculated and stored—no more surprises for you or your customer. Brokered parts you order afford you the same information as the customers if the supplying yard is a QC subscriber.
EZ-Route is valuable to the recyclers who are time conscious and customer focused. Planning and tracking your parts to their end customers in an efficient manner is critical to customer satisfaction and to your bottom line.
The software is designed to establish and manage efficient processes within your business. EZ-Route integrates with your yard management system providing seamless transition between order generation and delivery.
• Improves customer service
• Reduces truck maintenance costs
• Reduces fuel cost
• Helps manage labor
• Tracks parts to their final destination using GPS
• Enables dispatcher to make real time service-based decisions
• Provides an electronic manifest
• Creates management reports
Gensco, a company with a century-long legacy, is making significant strides in advancing ELV depollution and dismantling equipment, positioning itself as an innovator in the efficient recovery of fuel, fluid, copper, aluminum, plastic, rubber, and precious metals.
The imperative to reduce environmental contamination and recover various commodities, including fluids, rubber, plastics, copper, precious metals and aluminum, is a top priority in Canada and worldwide. Meeting these demands necessitates ELV recycling operations to have de-pollution and dismantling equipment that is efficient, intuitive, innovative, low maintenance and easy to operate.
Gensco has established an exclusive partnership with Iris-Mec Srl., a European leader in auto-recycling technology combining Iris-Mec's decades of innovation and attention to quality with Gensco's highly knowledgeable equipment specialists. Gensco has created a proficient team to assist scrap and auto recycling companies of all sizes meet their requirements in a constantly developing environment of advancements in vehicle technology and changes in government regulation.
Over the past year, Gensco has taken substantial steps in supporting Canadian auto recycling operations by providing optimal equipment to adapt to the global demand for a circular economy. Numerous installations of Gensco’s latest depollution equipment in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, British Columbia and the peninsulas have notably enhanced the productivity of Canadian businesses.
The beauty of this equipment is that it can scale up to support operations that are processing hundreds of cars a day and scale down to smaller operations processing the same number of cars in a week.
Recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, Gensco offers a diverse range of purpose-built systems and add-on component equipment for recycling operations of various sizes. This includes de-pollution and dismantling equipment that can:
• Recover gas, diesel, AdBlue, oil, freon, and fluids
• Safely deploy airbags & recover LPG and NPG
• Cut catalytic converters and shred license plates
• Hydraulically lift and tilt vehicles to any angle for safe and convenient dismantling
Recover fuel and dismantle ELVs via remote control and robotic technology
• Efficiently identify good from poor fuel quality and compartmentalize storage accordingly
• Record fluid volumes and itemize vehicle sources automatically during the work
On the dismantling side, hydraulic clamping/tilting tables streamline the process of extracting valuable parts from an ELV, such as alternators, wire harnesses and catalytic converters. The company also provides equipment for further processing of these parts to recover copper, palladium, platinum, and rhodium. Automated clamping tables and remote-controlled precision dismantling arms, takes productivity to a new level.
Various options are available for wheel crushing or rim popping. Factors like mobility, volume of aluminum vs. steel rims, and wheel size must be considered in choosing suitable equipment. For instance, aluminum rims either need to be crushed in a closed chamber for safety or removed by a wheel popper that can puncture the rim compliantly, rendering it not road-worthy.
In anticipation of a new wave of ELV electric vehicles entering the market, Gensco has secured a second European partnership with Vetter GmbH to supply the e-Vehicle Isolation System. This technology addresses the growing concern of safely transporting and storing burntout electric vehicles that are at risk of re-ignition after being extinguished.
Gensco firmly believes that having the right equipment allows for compliance, responsibility, and profitability simultaneously. Leveraging its century-old presence in servicing the recycling, demolition, and automotive industries, the company ensures a seamless implementation process covering delivery, installation, and serviceability of their products.
For more information about Gensco’s ELV products, call 1-800-268-6797 today.
For IAA, celebrating 40 years in Canada is far more than a milestone— it’s a testament to the company’s continuous evolution, its embrace of technology and innovation and commitment to excellence.
The company’s story began under the name Impact Auto Auctions, with vehicles auctioned the old-fashioned way: standing with a microphone in front of in-person bidders amid the unmistakable energy of the live auction block. Over the years, IAA has transformed, adapted and embraced rapid change to create a seamless and inclusive experience for its customers.
“It’s been an exciting journey from yesterday’s traditional auction block to today’s fully digital bidding and buying platform. We pioneered the concept of live simulcast auctions, bridging the gap between in-person and online bidders across the globe,” the company says. “Today, we proudly offer a comprehensive suite of merchandising tools and online bidding capabilities that allow users to participate from anywhere in the world–whether on a desktop or mobile device.”
IAA’s consistent commitment to delivering an unparalleled customer experience has played a pivotal role in maintaining a leading market share position in Canada.
“We’re not just celebrating 40 years; we’re celebrating four decades of innovation, dedication, and customer satisfaction.”
IAA’S purpose is clear and unwavering. The company serves a diverse community of sellers, offering a wide array of vehicles across various damage classes. Whether it’s light damage or high mileage, late-model or theft recovery, IAA is committed to providing a platform where sellers can efficiently market their vehicles to a broad and engaged buyer base. IAA’s dedication to transparency, fairness and the highest ethical standards sets them apart in the industry.
IAA’s success over the last 40 years has been built on the dedication and expertise of its greatest asset—its people. The IAA team in Canada consists of professionals who are passionate about the automotive industry, committed to delivering exceptional service, and driven to embrace innovation. From branch staff across the country who intake and prepare vehicles for sale to customer service teams ensuring smooth transactions, IAA’s talented people make it all possible.
As IAA celebrates this remarkable milestone, the company would like to extend its gratitude to its employees, customers and partners who have been an integral part of the journey. Their trust, support and shared vision have propelled IAA to the forefront of the Canadian auto industry.
IAA is not only celebrating its past but also looking forward to the future with excitement and anticipation following IAA’s acquisition by RB Global in Spring 2023. RB Global’s family of companies, including Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers–a trusted household name across Canada–combine with IAA to offer unmatched vehicle and equipment assets across a host of industries that include automotive, construction, agriculture, and more!
IAA remains committed to innovation, sustainability, and its mission of making the vehicle auction experience more efficient, accessible and inclusive.
“We are excited about the next chapter of our journey and the opportunity to continue serving the Canadian automotive community for many years to come.”
“Thank you for being a part of our story. Here’s to the next 40 years of success and growth.”
LKQ offers recycled and aftermarket parts, PBE supplies and much more.
LKQ Corporation, an S&P 500 company, is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles.
In addition to recycled and aftermarket parts, LKQ distributes a full line of paint, body and equipment supplies, specialty parts, glass, high performance engines and much more.
Our extensive nationwide inventory includes: recycled OEM, reconditioned, remanufactured, refurbished and aftermarket automotive and truck parts.
LKQ is committed to providing the highest quality standards in the business. Our commitment to quality allows us to back our recycled and aftermarket collision products with industry leading lifetime warranties.
LKQ also stands behind its customers, offering groundbreaking Promise of Protection and Promise of Calibration programs. Our Promise of Protection Program, which indemnifies licensed auto repair shops that purchase and install any LKQ recycled OEM, aftermarket or remanufactured product from claims, liabilities, actions and costs that might result in injury or death due to any defect in that product.
Our Promise of Calibration warrants that all recycled OEM, reconditioned OEM, KeysIQ, and aftermarket parts and glass purchased directly from LKQ (product) and installed on a private passenger vehicle are suitable for the calibration of appropriate ADAS components with properly operating systems.
Our mission is to be the leading global value-added and sustainable distributor of vehicle parts and accessories by offering our customers the most comprehensive, available, and cost-effective selection of parts and services solutions while building strong partnerships with our employees and the communities in which we operate.
For more information, please visit lkqcorp.com, lkqcanada.ca/en, or orderkeystone.com or scan QR code.
Originally founded in 2018 in Montreal with the goal of creating a circularity
North American market, Lithion has developed technologies
recover strategic materials
batteries (aka EV batteries) to be used in the production of new batteries.
The company’s main highlight for 2023 was the launch of the construction of its first commercial critical minerals extraction facility, Lithion Saint-Bruno, located near Montreal, Quebec. At full capacity, this plant has the capability of processing over 20,000 tonnes per year of lithium-ion batteries—the equivalent of 60,000 electric vehicles. This facility will also support Lithion’s licensees and partners and will serve as a training centre.
In order to achieve circularity of the battery materials, Lithion relies on two main steps, each handled by a separate plant. First, the mechanical extraction of critical minerals from electric batteries (Lithion SaintBruno), followed by the production of battery-grade strategic materials ready for reintegration into the battery supply chain (in development).
Notably, collected battery packs are shredded to produce a signature hydromet-ready critical mineral concentrate known as ‘black mass.’ This critical concentrate is then processed through a patented hydrometallurgy technology to recover battery-grade lithium, cobalt and nickel, as well as graphite and manganese.
Lithion has also recently launched an online portal so that those in the automotive industry–from dealers to auto recyclers–can submit a battery ready for recycling and get an offer for it. The company accepts all lithium-ion batteries as well as nickel-metal hydride batteries.
“We offer the industry a safe, integrated EV battery recovery and recycling solution. Our portal acts as the primary hub for our skilled teams, dedicated to overseeing logistics and transportation across both Canada and the USA. We’re committed to facilitating a smooth and worry-free experience for our partners to build lasting relationships,” said Jean-Christophe Lambert, Director Growth and Business Development at Lithion Technologies.
Born out of a desire to do better, when it comes to plans for the future and the continued push to help develop a circular economy of resources in the automotive industry, Lithion Technologies has plans for 25 plants across North America within the next 10 years.
Jean-Christophe Lambert notes that the company is more than ready to embrace 2024 and is excited for what the year will bring.
“Our main goal for 2024 is all about growth and expansion. And with the launch of our first commercial facility, our focus is on delivering a complete, high-level service. With the continued development of battery recycling in North America, Lithion is working on stepping into a leadership role to help develop sustainable trends and technologies both for the present and the future.”
Monidex Distribution International has been serving the industry since 1983, with an overarching goal to provide customers with vast selections of top-quality products at competitive prices. The company has a wonderful success story that first began 41 years ago in March 1983.
From a 500-square-foot start to today, with three distribution centers totalling 200,000 sq. ft. and more to come, Monidex continues to fulfil its mission every day.
The success of Monidex is a recipe of many ingredients; a founder with a vision and relentless work ethic, employees that bought into the plan and continuously support the vision and loyal customers which are at the forefront of this wonderful story.
Sal Polletta, the owner of Monidex, has seen the company through
many obstacles. He’s pursued several routes to earn success and withstood the tests of pressure and time to achieve the growth Monidex has seen to this day. From suppliers denying him access to products to navigating limited inventories and, most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a way, Polletta said, navigating the challenges of COVID-19 was like starting over from the beginning. Regardless, Monidex was able to expand in 2022 and is continuously working to bring the latest products into its offerings.
When asked what the future holds following Monidex’s 41-year anniversary, Polletta’s mindset can be summarized with one word—more.
“Continued development, more product offering, more parts numbers— and who knows, maybe a future expansion into new territories.”
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By Joelle Boivin, Content Writer, PMR Inc.
At PMR, we are committed to disrupting the catalytic converter processing industry and pushing the boundaries of innovation. We are excited to unveil our most recent endeavor—an extensive investment of multi-million dollars in cutting-edge machinery and comprehensive companywide renovations. This strategic initiative is poised to revolutionize the converter recycling process, empowering us to provide the first-ever 5-day assay turnaround in the next 12-18 months.
In this industry, every second counts, particularly in the face of a volatile market. It’s for this reason that PMR focuses on creating efficient and quick processing solutions that allow recyclers to capture market trends quickly.
Our innovative technology slashes standard industry processing delays in half, giving our suppliers the agility to respond to the dynamic market. Realizing the success of speed in today’s market realities, we invested in research and development facilities to build and test machinery that could bring PMR and its suppliers into a new era of converter processing.
This is where our new investment comes in. Aiming to transform converter recycling even more, our 5-day turnaround goals will reduce toll-refining steps even further. Suppliers will get an even faster assay return to hedge current market prices before they change again.
25 years of relentless innovation drives these technological breakthroughs. To provide tailored processing services for all converter recyclers, we’ve revolutionized every aspect of the recycling process.
We’ve redefined the business landscape for recyclers, offering flexible lot requirements and the industry’s quickest turnaround rate. By enabling recyclers to send smaller lots and receive rapid payments, we’ve empowered them to attain any financial goal swiftly. Moreover, with separate assay results for each lot, recyclers gain precise data and insights, elevating their business strategies.
We fine-tuned our machinery to maximize efficiency and dust capture, enabling us to secure every ounce of precious metal content. With these cutting-edge new machines, suppliers earn more from their converters, allowing them to increase overall returns and grow their enterprises.
As pioneers, we secured an ISO certification in 2022, setting the bar for catalytic converter processing and assaying. In 2023, we completely renovated our machinery and facilities, heavily investing in top-tier technology to achieve an unprecedented 5-day assay turnaround.
PMR knows that informed recyclers make the most profitable choices for their businesses. That’s why we give our suppliers access to a range of pricing, evaluation, and tracking tools. With essential pricing information and insight into their businesses, they can buy more profitably, increase overall volumes, and grow their businesses.
Photo grading provides instant converter price estimates with a single photo. VIN/TRIM gives automotive recyclers a sharper edge when buying scrap cars. They can enter the VINs or TRIM of the vehicle and get an instant estimate for the converter(s), allowing them to adjust their prices. Our price list and master catalog allow recyclers to browse average assay returns and prices by grading category or serial number. Referencing these metrics help recyclers make the most informed buying choices.
Tracking tools such as inventory boxes and lot tracking allow suppliers to record the flow of their material in and out of their facility. It also gives them clear visibility on their converter counts, booking accuracy, material type, extras, etc.
Our mission is clear: to empower recyclers with customized processing solutions, unmatched converter tools, and rapid payment options— but we can’t achieve this without being perpetual industry disruptors.
Along with our great warranty, select SGI Salvage recycled parts have a 30-day labour warranty and the option to buy extended warranty.
Recognized as among the most environmentallyfriendly automobile recyclers in North America, both repairers and customers can feel good about choosing our quality recycled parts.
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In the fall of 2023, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) Salvage treated its staff, many of whom are vehicle enthusiasts, the opportunity to show off their rides.
On September 13, SGI Salvage hosted employees and family members to a Show and Shine at the SGI Salvage Regina yard. More than 24 vehicles were on display for people to look at and learn more about.
The whole idea came up by chance, during a meeting between some departments.
“We started talking about our common interest in vehicles—big, small, fast, slow, four-wheel, and two. We thought it would be nice to get our SGI friends together to share our passion and do something fun with the vehicles,” said Lana Jordan, director of broker experience delivery.
The number of interested people grew following a call-out, and that’s when the Salvage team reached out with an idea.
“Their suggestion was to add a tour of their Regina site to help increase awareness of what they offer,” Jordan added.
“Everyone wanted this to be a family-oriented event. It’s so fun to work with passionate and thoughtful people.”
Carrier and Vehicle Safety Services conducted some voluntary noise testing as well at the event. Saskatchewan recently put a vehicle noise standard in place and vehicles in attendance at the event could test to ensure their vehicle operates within the 101.3 decibel limit.
Troy Koback, manager of salvage production, helped conduct tours of the Salvage and Technical Research Services areas of SGI’s Fleet Street facility.
There was a hotdog barbecue and concession available. It was a tremendous hit, raising $755 for the Regina Food Bank!
Carrier and Vehicle Safety Services conducted some voluntary noise testing as well at the event. This 1987 Pontiac Firebird passed the test.
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TBy Kristi Werner, United Recyclers Group, Chief Executive Officer
his year’s theme perfectly aligns with our annual conference, especially as URG and PRP join forces side by side once again. Going back to our roots and uniting as ONE has proven to be a game-changer, not only benefiting recyclers but also having a positive impact for our valued vendors. When we stand together as ONE, working to better the industry, the positive affects benefit everyone involved. I’m excited about the trend and committed to adopting it as we move forward!
Reflecting on my early days in the industry, the concept of working as ONE was what initially drew me to it. During our conference, something extraordinary happens – competitors become collaborators. This unique dynamic sets our industry apart, creating a family atmosphere like no other.
Working as ONE is fundamental to our industry’s success. Collaboration and idea-sharing are essential because diverse perspectives produce innovative problem-solving. It’s about bringing together different views as ONE, encouraging new ways of thinking and ensuring the best solutions emerge.
In an ever-changing industry, adaptability is crucial. Yet, amidst change, the key to success remains constant–sticking together. Our rekindled partnership with PRP has already inspired others like RCD to consolidate their meetings into one at URG, making it more convenient for those who attend multiple shows a year.
URG’s unwavering commitment to automotive recyclers drives us to continually expand and innovate. The recent collaboration with Progi signifies a pivotal milestone, enabling URG to seamlessly receive data from Progi (Legacy) yards. This breakthrough integration extends benefits to Progi (Legacy) users, granting them access to URG’s robust suite of business tools, Autopartsearch.com, and eBay ecommerce solutions. This partnership facilitates valuable training opportunities and networking with industry experts, fostering a collaborative environment across North America.
Thursday offers a variety of events for everyone to enjoy, featuring a unique F.R.E.E. (First Responder Emergency Extrication) event, plant tours, and the annual scholarship golf tournament. We will end the evening with a meet and greet at the St. Louis Arch with great food, entertainment and tram rides up into the Arch!
Our Friday sessions are fully packed with engaging topics for owners and managers. From AI to EV, recession planning to marketing, our conference covers a range of hot industry topics. The variety extends
to our Friday events where the National Auto Body Council (NABC), will be giving away cars to deserving nominees, and later in the evening, there’s a networking and auction event at the PBR bar inside of Ball Park Village, attached to Cardinal’s Stadium. Word is, there’s even a mechanical bull in the bar, so get ready for some fun!
Returning to our roots, we’re reintroducing a focus on sales and production training. Our Saturday session schedule boasts an impressive lineup of classes led by industry experts. Saturday evening, we’ll host a mixer, providing an opportunity for networking, forging new connections, and reconnecting with old friends.
The URG 2024 conference is poised to be an elite show of the year. We eagerly anticipate your presence. Remember, membership in URG or PRP is not a prerequisite for attendance. If you aren’t a member, there’s no better time to join and become ONE with the top recyclers in the US and Canada! See you there!”
Abuyer’s expectation increases as online experiences continue to improve. Buyers want to easily find what they are looking for and, when they find their items, they want all of the information needed to make their purchase.
Sourcing and buying expectations for recycled parts are being influenced by these general online buying experiences. Modern recycled parts buyers expect to have everything they need to be able to efficiently source and buy parts online.
When selling into the collision repair marketplace, auto recyclers meet a few additional obstacles. Estimating systems represent the interface between the repairer and the insurance company. The insurance company is ultimately paying for the repair, so recyclers really have two customers: the repairer buying our parts and the insurance company reimbursing the repairer for those parts (and often encouraging the use of recycled parts).
Estimating Systems are built with OEM DNA in them; this gives OEM part types a few advantages: (1) OEM component parts, part numbers, and part prices are built into the estimating system; (2) labor times are based on OEM components; (3) OEM parts are accepted by both the repairer and the insurer’s part policy; and (4) when their VIN decoder can’t determine the part number, the estimator needs to answer the part catalog (interchange) question in order to get the correct part. Within the process of writing the estimate, the OEM parts are ready to be bought and generally repairers have been able to assume the dealer can deliver the parts when they need them.
Within the Integrated Car Part Pro (iPro) marketplace, the pieces are now in place for recyclers to overcome traditional recycled parts obstacles, address estimating system OEM DNA differences, and provide repairers a recycled parts sourcing experience integrated into Mitchell Cloud Estimating (MCE) that is eCommerce grade and meets insurance company part policy guidelines. iPro is available with one click inside of MCE and, once parts are sourced in the iPro marketplace and placed in a shopping cart, one more click uses the MCE 2-way part bridge to update MCE with recycled parts (and correct labor times).
The iPro parts marketplace requires recyclers to provide more information and higher quality data to provide repairers with an eCommerce grade experience that is more in line with sourcing other part types. Car-Part is working hard to add the parts procurement capabilities to its marketplaces. Our eCommerce procurement capabilities are based on iPro information requirements, so recyclers can be more competitive in the collision repair market today and be ready for eCommerce procurement within the CarPart marketplaces when we go live with parts procurement.
The iPro marketplace provides the following recycled part information to the repairer:
• the insurance company part policy (insurers don’t buy certain recycled parts such as airbags or bumper assembly sensors so repairers don’t see the recycled parts that don’t meet our insurance partners part policy)
• recycled assembly availability and the components within the estimating system included with such assemblies
• VIN decoding into recycled part numbers (and interchange questions when required) in order to source the correct recycled assembly,
• real time part availability and delivery,
• estimating system, repairer cost prices, and their profitability
• the condition of the part (‘A’ grade parts are nearly universally required in insurance repairs), and
• a preferred supplier list for those suppliers who consistently deliver a good buying experience.
The Canadian and the U.S. recycled parts marketplaces are similar enough that they are served by the same technology platforms and estimating systems available in Canada are also available in the U.S. This larger marketplace perspective allows iPro to invest more in providing estimating system integrated eCommerce grade part sourcing in both countries. In Canada, there are about 5,000 repairers with iPro integrated into MCE. One advantage the Canadian market has over the US market is that Canadian insurers have embraced environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives more than their U.S. counterparts—which is good for recyclers. ESG initiatives are driving a focus on environmental benefits, CO2 savings when using recycled parts, and providing recycled auto parts a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Within the iPro marketplace for repairable vehicles, the 2023 U.S. market’s recycled parts usage is a little over 16 percent. In 2023, Manitoba achieved 16 percent recycled parts usage—a figure on par with the overall U.S. rate, making it the top high-volume province for recycled parts usage in iPro.
The most successful auto recyclers we talk to are also using data to optimize their own operations. The reuse circular economy is primarily driven by ELVs that are involved in collisions and are declared a total loss. There are a limited number of quality vehicles available and there are many quality parts on those vehicles. Optimizing performance of the reuse circular economy requires a data-driven approach that spans the entire circular economy and operates at the part number (interchange level) to know which vehicles to buy and which parts to inventory and dismantle. Car-Part Interchange Plus (CPI+), a superset of basic interchange, offers interchange for 100 extra parts and powers iPro and Checkmate (Car-Part’s recycler management system suite of products).
Checkmate’s suite of tools provides recyclers with marketplace demand data at the CPI+ level to:
• Assist in buying ELVs with buy/no buy decisions at the CPI+ level based on marketplace and recycler demand and recycler’s local inventory
• a dynamic SmartList of parts to inventory for assemblies and components at the VIN and CPI+ level based on marketplace and recycler demand and local inventory
• Sales recommendations at the CPI+ level based on marketplace and recycler demand and local inventory
• Manage their price book based on marketplace demand data at the CPI+ level
The Checkmate suite of products also provides recyclers with extensive ARA Part Grading Audit and part information quality tools that that show recyclers where their part information is deficient or inconsistent, and the ability to fix such issues to produce quality eCommerce grade data for today’s online marketplaces and estimating systems.
