Recycler group questions why recycled OEM parts shouldn’t be used to repair GM vehicles. Reiterates call for Federal Trade Commission to investigate. The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) issued a press release Friday that expressed “extreme disappointment” with the recent position statement by General Motors (GM) stating that the automobile manufacturer does not approve of the […]
David Gold Named President of Automotive Recyclers Association
Professional automotive recycler David Gold, Executive Vice President and President of Fenix Parts Canada, was welcomed as the new president of the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) tonight at the organization’s 74th Annual Convention and Exposition in Dallas, TX. Prior to his naming as president, Gold had served as Secretary, Second Vice President and First Vice […]
AR Direct’s Cassata Joins ARA Gold Seal Committee
Mike Cassata, Director of Industry Relations and Technical Advisor at AR Direct, was recently asked to join the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) Gold Seal Committee. “Mike brings a wealth of experience in the insurance, salvage, and collision industries in all facets of the APD claims cycle. We are extremely excited to congratulate Mike and have […]
Automotive Recyclers Association Holds 73rd Annual Convention & Exposition Next Week
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) will hold its 73rd Annual Convention & Exposition next from October 26-29 at the Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD Highlights of the three-day Convention include: Thursday, October 27, 2016 9 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Joe Picard, chief economist of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. Recyclers Roundtable: […]
Automotive Recyclers Question General Motors Position Statement on Recycled Parts
Recyclers believe position statement counter to GM commitment on environment and sustainability. The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) is admonishing General Motors (GM) and its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mary Barra for what it states is “GM’s new anti-environmental position on the utilization of recycled GM parts.” According to the association, that represents the […]
ARA Praises U.S. Transportation Secretary for Support of Recyclers on Recalled Part Data
Michael E. Wilson, CEO of the Automotive Recycling Association (ARA), recently lauded U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx for his work on implementation of the rules and regulations stemming from the multi -year highway bill, the FAST act. “Secretary Foxx‟s early support was a critical component for having language included in legislation assisting the automotive recycling […]
Automotive Recyclers Believe Media and Insurers Fail to Report the Full Parts Story
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) believes that following the verdict against State Farm, many in the media and insurance industry have misled the public about a potential monopoly for new OEM replacement parts absent the availability of aftermarket parts. How so? We have all forgotten about the value of recycled OEM replacement parts as a […]
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