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Novak Auto Parts Named Certified Automotive Recycler of the Year for Carbon-Negative Practices

November 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Novak Auto Parts, a family-owned auto recycling business since 1958, was recognized by the Auto Recyclers Association (ARA) as the national organization’s Certified Automotive Recycler (CAR) of the Year. According to Sandy Blalock, ARA’s executive director, “The Novaks’ commitment of adhering to the environmental and safety regulatory compliance requirements of the professional auto recycling CAR […]

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Automotive Recyclers Association Partners with Worcester Polytechnic Institute on Greenhouse Gas Emission Study

April 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Association believes repairing vehicles with recycled parts is a path to meeting net-zero carbon emissions. Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that it has partnered with Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), located in Worcester, Mass., to undertake a nationwide study that will examine the environmental benefits of automotive recycling. Specifically, the research study will develop greenhouse gas […]

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Sean Krause Nominated to Join Executive Committee of Automotive Recyclers Association

March 31, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that professional automotive recycler Sean Krause of Speedway Auto, Ltd. in Joliet, Ill. has been nominated to join the Association Executive Committee as Secretary for 2023-2024.  Sean is the CEO of Speedway Auto, Ltd. alongside his father, Paul Krause, who established the business in 1969 with his wife, Indra. […]

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Automotive Recyclers Association Updates Strategic Plan

March 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) today announced an update to the Association’s Strategic Plan representing a direction that will guide current and future work.  The plan was adopted by the ARA Board of Directors on March 8. “2020 has been a game changer,” said ARA President, Shan Lathem.  “During these challenging times and given the […]

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Shan Lathem Becomes President of Automotive Recyclers Association

September 27, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Professional automotive recycler Shan Lathem of Cocoa Auto Salvage in Cocoa, Fla was recently welcomed as the new President of the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA). Lathem was formally confirmed as President on September 23, during the Association’s 79th Annual Convention and Exposition held in Orlando, Fla. Lathem brings decades of experience in the industry and […]

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Shannon Nordstrom Nominated to Join Executive Committee of Automotive Recyclers Association

June 16, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that automotive recycler Shannon Nordstrom of Nordstrom’s Automotive, Inc. in Garretson, S.D. has been nominated to join the Association Executive Committee as Secretary for 2022-2023. Shannon is the Vice President and General Manager of Nordstrom’s Automotive Inc. He and his wife Tamie are the owners of the operation that […]

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Marty Hollingshead Becomes President of Automotive Recyclers Association

December 2, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Professional automotive recycler Marty Hollingshead, President/Owner of Northlake Auto Recyclers in Hammond, Ind. was recently welcomed as the new President of the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA).  Hollingshead was formally confirmed as President on November 12, 2021, during the Association’s 78th Annual Convention and Exposition held in Dallas, Texas.  Hollingshead brings decades of experience in the […]

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Automotive Recyclers Association Opposes California Department of Toxic Substances Control Emergency Rulemaking on the Definition of Scrap Metal

September 16, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) issued a comment letter on September 7, detailing concerns and its opposition to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)’s emergency rulemaking on the definition of scrap metal in the state. While the proposed regulations were specific to metal shredding facilities, professional automotive dismantlers play a vital role in […]

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ARA Members Form New Partnership in California

August 4, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced two long-time ARA member facilities formed a new partnership. Arizona Auto & Truck Parts/Pull N Save and Allied Auto Salvage announced a collaboration named Pull N Save Riverside (PNSR) in Riverside, Calif. PNSR will continue the full-service auto parts operation under the Allied brand in addition to adding a […]

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Eric Wilbert Nominated to Join Executive Committee of Automotive Recyclers Association

August 3, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that professional automotive recycler Eric Wilbert of Wilbert’s U-Pull-It, LLC in Williamson, N.Y. has been nominated to join the Association Executive Committee as Secretary for 2021-2022. “Coming from a family with predecessors that have been very active with many associations, I am incredibly honored to be nominated as the […]

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