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The Automotive Recyclers Association's (ARA) premier industry publication provides targeted access to buyers and decision-makers of the business! Publication Position

Published by the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA),
Automotive Recycling includes articles, commentary, profiles,
and reports that are relevant to the industry and timely in delive

ry. The mission is to:

• Report on ARA-directed activities;

• Educate readers on topics such as insurance, salvage yard management, marketing, business, education, communication, and finances through columns written by top industry experts;

• Provide relevant feature articles on topics such as employment, insurance, management, marketing, internet solutions, green topics, and current events that aide business owners and their employees to shape their companies for more and continued success;

• Create a forum for international automotive recycling and other organizations to share their perspective;

• Share empowering stories on people on the move in the automotive recycling industry; and,

• Provide special reports on solutions to hot industry topics, such as the “green” report. Readership

ARA members are cream of the crop auto recyclers – both business owners and employees of salvage facilities – who are active in ARA and/or on their state level; strive for excellence through participation in industry programs like the Certified Auto Recycler and Gold Seal certification; and progressively manage their salvage business. They consist of all types of business models:

From small- to large-sized operations with varying staff sizes, one-facility to multiple location owners, as well as multi-generational family businesses and corporations. The most important thing to know about our readers:

They look to and interact with a community of like-minded successful industry people who share information and embrace new technology and new ways of doing business. The community is reached through Automotive Recycling magazine, as well as the eNewsletter and the ARA Web site. Visit our new Web page

Automotive Recycling Magazine • www.a-r-a.org/paper.asp?paper=102

Or go to the ARA home page, www.a-r-a.org, and find us under “News & Articles” tab. Publisher’s Information:

Automotive Recyclers Association
Publisher Michael Wilson / CEO of ARA
Editor Caryn Smith
9113 Church Street
Manassas, VA 20110-5456 USA
(571) 208-0428 / (888) 385-1005
Fax (571) 208-0430
www.a-r-a.org

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Contact Caryn Smith @ [email protected]

03/09/2024

The Nordstrom’s farm-to-auto-recycling business is still growing things today, just in a different way from their dairy roots. Read more about their lessons learned in growing this family-owned business from our July/Aug issue of Automotive Recycling magazine:
https://autorecyclingnow.com/business/our-lessons-learned-growing-a-family-business/

23/08/2024

Hosting events to train and inform are a great way to create relationships with your community! Check out this event hosted at Nordstrom's Automotive Inc.

Show us your photos/post from any event you host!

21/08/2024

SPEAKERS & SPONSORS ANNOUNCED FOR CIECA CONNEX 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

“The Intersection of Data & Mobility” 30th Anniversary Celebration, NABC Recycled Rides® gifting & American Center for Mobility Tour

https://autorecyclingnow.com/news/speakers-sponsors-announced-for-cieca-connex-2024-annual-conference/

21/08/2024

Automotive recycling family businesses are the heartbeat of the industry. Read how 3 businesses have thrived through generations, in our Automotive Recycling July/Aug issue:
https://autorecyclingnow.com/interview/transitions/

16/08/2024

Cool idea to celebrate an anniversary at Rocki Top Auto Salvage!

15/08/2024

These photos provide a great facility tour of Heritage Used Car and Truck Parts LLC! Top notch operation, and they are expanding too! Check them out ;) and watch their page for progress on the new building ... so far its still mostly dirt so you didn't miss anything yet..

15/08/2024

Aesop Auto Parts, a leading distributor of high-quality automotive parts and accessories, has announced the appointment of Rob Wagman to its Board of Directors. See the full press release below with more detail: https://autorecyclingnow.com/news/aesop-auto-parts-welcomes-rob-wagman-to-its-board-of-directors/

12/08/2024

Each year, the Automotive Recyclers Association Convention & Expo draws attendees from across the globe. This year’s gathering is a sure bet for professional growth and networking as ARA celebrates 81 years of representing the industry in beautiful Reno, Nevada. Join us October 23-26, 2024 at the Peppermill Resort & Casino! Find the details here:
https://autorecyclingnow.com/convention/increase-your-odds-of-success/

06/08/2024

For many years, ARA has promoted and participated in a Presidential Trip that is selected by the outgoing ARA President. This year, over 50 people enjoyed Shan’s Presidential Trip touring the Mediterranean on the Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas. It was a 13-day adventure starting in Barcelona where they had the opportunity to tour two top-notch European recycling facilities. Read on about the epic adventure:
https://autorecyclingnow.com/ara-leadership/ara-presidential-trip-to-the-mediterranean/

31/07/2024

Important information from the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA)

💥 Attention auto recyclers! 💥

Starting TODAY, eBay now requires all airbag listings to include a vehicle's VIN. This new policy aims to improve safety and ensure quality. Make sure your listings are updated to comply and avoid any interruptions. For more details, check eBay’s latest guidelines. Contact us with any questions at [email protected] or (571) 208-0428 x6.

26/07/2024

https://abc7.com/post/car-salvage-yard-burning-lancaster-sending-thick-black/15096339/

An estimated 1,500 vehicles were burned at the Lancaster car recycling yard and a shelter-in-place order was issued for a local neighborhood.

22/07/2024

Check out this webinar by the newly-revamped IRT platform. The IRT is an International Roundtable that gathers to discuss global issues around Automotive Recycling, and how the leading AR organizations can collaborate together! Steve Fletcher was an integral part of the IRT's original formation.

The webinar, ‘Vehicle Recycling: Sustainable by Default and Driving the Charge’, held on July 11, presented a comprehensive overview of the strides being made in the vehicle recycling industry, focusing on sustainability and innovation. Hosted by Haydn Davies, Director of Auto Recycling World, a...

15/07/2024

Now announcing the nomination of professional automotive recycler Tom Andrade of Everett’s Auto Parts (Brockton, Massachusetts) to the leadership of the Automotive Recyclers Association Executive Committee as Secretary for 2024-2025!
https://autorecyclingnow.com/news/professional-automotive-recycler-thomas-andrade-nominated-to-join-executive-committee-of-automotive-recyclers-association/

15/07/2024

Take steps to protect your auto salvage company from digital intruders. Read more about building a cyber-fence around your yard with Jeremy Heidemann, featured in our June/July issue of Toolbox:
https://autorecyclingnow.com/toolbox/building-a-cyber-fence-around-your-yard/

12/07/2024

Automotive Recycling presents its annual showcase of the latest and greatest EV initiatives in the automotive recycling space. https://autorecyclingnow.com/electric-vehicles/are-we-ev-ready-yet/

10/07/2024

The type of outlook an organization has toward training and staying on top of your game, can make or break a company’s morale and future outlook. Read more from Andy Latham’s article, “Are You a Success or Victim?”, in our May/June issue of Automotive Recycling magazine:
https://autorecyclingnow.com/electric-vehicles/are-you-a-success-or-victim/

09/07/2024

Here at Automotive Recycling magazine, some of our favorite stories to share are those of fellow Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) members. In our May-June issue, we shared our conversation with Jim McKinney, owner of Milliron Auto Parts in Mansfield, OH. Read about the unusual path he took to ownership at https://autorecyclingnow.com/interview/a-conversation-with-jim-mckinney/

27/06/2024

One way the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) works for YOU is advocating before local, state, and federal legislators and regulators on your behalf.
Read a recap of this year's Hill Days event in Washington, D.C., shared by Brian Bachand in our May-June issue of Automotive Recycling
https://autorecyclingnow.com/ara-leadership/making-the-most-of-hill-days/

20/06/2024

AGENDA ANNOUNCED FOR CIECA CONNEX 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE “The Intersection of Data & Mobility”
https://autorecyclingnow.com/news/agenda-announced-for-cieca-connex-2024-annual-conferencethe-intersection-of-data-mobility/

18/06/2024

Ensure your regulatory storm water compliance with assistance from our recent April/May issue of Toolbox: : https://autorecyclingnow.com/toolbox/storm-water-compliance-assistance/

12/06/2024

Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) Associate Members and supporters want to help YOU succeed! Visit https://autorecyclingbuyersguide.com/ TODAY!

10/06/2024

Exploring and embracing technology can help streamline your inventory management. Find out how to use tech to manage inventory and make sales with Theresa Colbert from our April/May issue of Toolbox: https://autorecyclingnow.com/toolbox/using-tech-to-manage-inventory-and-make-sales/

06/06/2024

ARA Member Auto Recyclers --> Automotive Recycling Magazine is looking for a few more companies to highlight on "Generational Auto Recycling" Businesses Transitions.

If your company wants to participate, email Editor Caryn Smith at [email protected] and I will email you a list of questions!

05/06/2024

You're invited! June 27 CIECA Webinar: What the Collision Industry Needs to Know About the Unauthorized Use of Its Information & Data
https://autorecyclingnow.com/news/june-27-cieca-webinar-what-the-collision-industry-needs-to-know-about-the-unauthorized-use-of-its-information-data/

05/06/2024

Although EV adoption is growing, many consumers are hesitant to embrace this new technology. Garrett Schwenk shared the hurdles in embracing electric vehicles in our recent April/May issue of Toolbox: https://autorecyclingnow.com/toolbox/beyond-the-charge-understanding-the-hurdles-in-embracing-electric-vehicles/

31/05/2024

Meet Amber Kendrick, owner of Pete's Auto Parts in Hudsonville, Michigan, featured in our “Women of the Industry” for the Toolbox April/May issue: https://autorecyclingnow.com/toolbox/women-of-the-industry-2/

Many thanks to Coleen Krause of Speedway Auto Parts Joliet for these interviews and for spearheading this series!

28/05/2024

Streamline your LTL shipping practices by finding the ideal shipping partner: https://autorecyclingnow.com/toolbox/3-steps-for-successful-ltl-shipping/

Shipping expertise shared in the April-May issue of Toolbox, courtesy of InXpress 308.

12/05/2024

Editor Caryn Smith is doing housekeeping today and came across these two gems in some old paperwork. Don’t think it was an accident!

Happy Mother’s Day to ALL the women of automotive recycling who enjoy thriving careers because of the path paved by these two bold women, who balance family and career with grace and success.

We can learn a lot from these first two
women ARA presidents!

Happy Mother’s Day!!

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Publisher’s Information: Automotive Recyclers Association Publisher: Sandy Blalock. Executive Director Editor, Art Direction & Advertising Sales: Caryn Smith & Jay Mason / Driven By Design 9113 Church Street Manassas, VA 20110-5456 USA (571) 208-0428 www.a-r-a.org Advertising Information: Contact Caryn Smith @ [email protected] or Jay Mason @ [email protected]