The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that automotive recycler and current ARA President, Chad Counselman, stepped down from his leadership position on the ARA Executive Committee effective February 10. Counselman will remain on the Board of Directors and current First Vice President, Scott Robertson, will step in to serve the remainder of Counselman’s term. Robertson […]
ARA Endorses G. J. Sullivan as Preferred Insurance Carrier
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that G. J. Sullivan is now the preferred insurance carrier for its membership of professional automotive recyclers. G.J. Sullivan offers a wide range of insurance products and solutions for the automotive recycling industry. The announcement was made during ARA’s 76th Annual Convention and Exposition held October 10-12, in Charlotte, […]
Chad Counselman Named President of the Automotive Recyclers Association
Professional automotive recycler Chad Counselman, Counselman Automotive Recycling in Mobile, Ala., was welcomed as the new President of the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) this past weekend at the organization’s 76th Annual Convention and Exposition in Charlotte, N.C.. Prior to his naming as President, Counselman had served as Secretary, Second Vice President and First Vice President […]
Coalition Seeks Federal Solution to Establish Vehicle Data Access Rights
Independent repair associations join with insurers, parts suppliers, fleet operators and consumer groups to call for data access guarantees in federal legislation. In comments to U.S. House and Senate committees considering autonomous vehicle legislation, the U.S. Vehicle Data Access Coalition, a broad based and growing group of automotive repair and supplier association and businesses, last […]
Automotive Recyclers Association Joins Global Call for Greater Engagement on Recalls
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with professional automotive recycling industry associations from the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, Malaysia and Australia. The international collection of associations is calling for greater engagement by vehicle manufacturers, automotive market participants and government regulators within the global automotive recycling industry to […]
ARA Steps Up in Response to NSF Exit from Automotive Recycler Certification Program
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that in response to the recent announcement from NSF International that, effective September 30, NSF will exit the Automotive Parts Certification business, ARA is taking immediate steps to mitigate the impact this will have on the professional automotive recycling industry. “ARA recognizes the serious time and finances that many […]
EPA Extends Vehicle Mercury Switch Recycling Program
On November 15, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler convened the first ever EPA Recycling Summit bringing together leaders from industry and all levels of government to discuss opportunities to advance and strengthen the domestic recycling industry and markets. Administrator Wheeler signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between EPA’s Smart Sectors program […]
Jonathan Morrow Elected President of Automotive Recyclers Association Board
Jonathan Morrow, from M&M Auto Parts in Fredericksburg, Va., was welcomed as the new President of the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) this weekend at the organization’s 75th Annual Convention and Exposition in Orlando, Fla. Prior to his naming as President, Morrow had served as Secretary, Second Vice President and First Vice President of ARA and […]
ARA and URG Support NSF Automotive Recycler Certification
Two leading automotive trade groups, the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) and the United Recyclers Group LLC (URG), recently supported NSF International’s automotive recycler certification program. The independent, third-party certification verifies a recycler’s ability to meet criteria for grading, labeling and traceability, in addition to vehicle acquisition, dismantling, inventory, training, customer service and auditing requirements. NSF […]
Automotive Recyclers Association Gears Up to Celebrate 75 Years at Annual Convention
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) is making final preparations for its 75th Annual Convention and Exposition, taking place October 31-November 3, 2018 in Orlando, Fla. The Association will be welcoming members from around the world to celebrate 75 years as the voice of the professional automotive recycling industry. Early-bird registration rates are available through September […]