The Automotive Recyclers Association has nominated Reed Schram, general manager of Schram Auto Parts in Waterford, Mich., to serve as secretary of the association’s executive committee for 2026-2027. The ARA board of directors and membership will formally confirm the nomination during the association’s 83rd Annual Convention and Exposition, Oct. 15-17 in Atlanta. Schram is a […]
Automotive Recyclers Association Challenges GM Prohibition on Recycled OEM Parts
Trade group argues the automaker’s own ADAS inspection and calibration standards undercut a ban based on where a part came from. The Automotive Recyclers Association said it disagrees with General Motors’ collision position statement barring the use of recycled original equipment parts, arguing that the automaker applies one standard to components already on a collision-damaged […]
Automotive Recyclers Association Welcomes ‘Freedom to Fix’ Memo, Renews Push on Recycled Catalytic Converters
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) welcomed the presidential memorandum on emissions-related repairs that President Donald Trump signed June 29, casting it as federal recognition of the role replacement parts play in lowering repair costs and using the moment to renew its push for clearer rules on the reuse of recycled catalytic converters. The memorandum, titled […]
Shannon Nordstrom Named President of Automotive Recyclers Association
Shannon Nordstrom, vice president and general manager of Nordstrom’s Automotive in Garretson, S.D., was confirmed as president of the Automotive Recyclers Association on Oct. 17 during the organization’s 82nd annual convention in Birmingham, Ala. Nordstrom has served on the association’s executive committee since 2022 and has chaired its certification committee since 2002. “I stand here […]
US and Canadian Auto Recyclers Call for Tariff Exemption on Used Auto Parts
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) and the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) have submitted a joint letter to President Trump requesting that used automobile parts harvested from end-of-life vehicles be exempted from recently imposed tariffs under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. In their April 25 letter, the organizations outlined three key […]
Emily Yancey Nominated for Automotive Recyclers Association Executive Committee Position
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) has nominated Emily Yancey of Yancey Auto Parts in Perry, Mo., to serve as secretary for the association’s Executive Committee for 2025-2026. Yancey, who works in sales and buying at her family’s business, will be formally confirmed during ARA’s 82nd Annual Convention and Exposition October 15-18 in Birmingham, Ala. “Emily’s […]
Eric Wilbert Becomes President of Automotive Recyclers Association
Eric Wilbert of Wilbert’s Premium Auto Parts in Rochester, N.Y. was recently welcomed as the new President of the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA). Wilbert was formally confirmed as President on October 24, during the Association’s 81st Annual Convention and Exposition held in Reno, Nev. Wilbert brings decades of experience in the industry and has served […]
Vince Edivan Assumed Role of Executive Director at the Automotive Recyclers Association
The Automotive Recyclers Association announced that Vince Edivan has assumed the role of Executive Director for the Association, taking the helm at ARA’s recent 81st Annual Convention and Exposition in Reno, Nev. The move follows a year-long period of transition during which Executive Director responsibilities were passed to Edivan from professional automotive recycler and ARA […]
Thomas Andrade Nominated to Join Automotive Recyclers Association Executive Committee
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that Tom Andrade of Everett’s Auto Parts. in Brockton, Massachusetts has been nominated to join the Association Executive Committee as Secretary for 2024-2025. Andrade is currently Controller and General Manager for Everett’s, a family-owned business founded in 1951 by Everett Andrade and operated by Roy & Mark Andrade after […]
ARA, Team PRP and URG Release Standards for Part Preparation and Shipping
The United Recyclers Group (URG), Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA), and Team PRP announced the publication of a uniform set of standards guiding part preparation and shipping for the professional automotive recycling industry. The standards are the result of a collaborative effort between the three organizations and will now be collectively promoted throughout industry conferences, training, […]
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