The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced the opening of registration for the 77th Annual Convention and Exposition taking place in Reno, Nevada on November 11-14. The registration launch follows the Association’s announcement last week that retired Navy SEAL Jason Redman will provide the meeting’s Keynote Address. “We fully realize that this year’s Annual Convention will […]
Auto Recyclers Association Raises Concerns About Changes to Workers Compensation Laws Related to Coronavirus
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced it opposes any legislative and executive actions taken by states that create a presumption that an employee working for an essential business who contracts COVID-19 contracted the virus at their place of work. According to the association these types of changes to workers’ compensation laws place an unfair burden […]
Automotive Recyclers Association Criticizes Subaru’s Position Against Recycled and Aftermarket Parts
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced “extreme concern” with Subaru of America, Inc. position statements regarding parts choice. Subaru is defending the position statement. In Subaru’s position statement on Use of Aftermarket Substitute Parts on Subaru Vehicles, ARA contends that Subaru’s recommendation on the use of Subaru Genuine Parts in a Subaru Certified Collision Center […]
Emil Nusbaum Named Director of Government Relations at Automotive Recyclers Association
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that Emil Nusbaum has joined ARA as the Director of Government Relations as of April 15. Nusbaum will work with the ARA Government Affairs team primarily focusing on Federal Legislative and Regulatory issues. Nusbaum will be stepping into the role previously held by Delanne Bernier. Prior to joining ARA, […]
Auto Recyclers Association COVID-19 Relief Fund Secures Over $50,000 in Two Days
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced April 8 that a relief fund that was set up for professional automotive recyclers impacted by the COVID-19 virus has received a matching donation for $20,000. Along with a few other donations by recyclers, that brings the total to $51,000 in just 2 days. “I was absolutely surprised when […]
Chad Counselman Steps Down as ARA President
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 […]