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ARA, Team PRP and URG Release Standards for Part Preparation and Shipping

April 30, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

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, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Automotive Recyclers Association, Recycled Parts, Standards, Team PRP, United Recyclers Group

ARA and URG Partner on Gold Seal Quality Assurance Certification Program

April 18, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The United Recyclers Group (URG) and Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced the launch of the Gold Seal Quality Assurance Certification for professional automotive recyclers. This initiative, unveiled at the recent United Recyclers Group Annual Conference hosted with Team PRP, merges URG’s 9000 certification and the Gold Seal certification established by ARA. The Gold Seal Quality […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Automotive Recyclers Association, Certification, United Recyclers Group

Kristi Werner Named CEO of United Recyclers Group

August 22, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The United Recyclers Group (URG) announced that Kristi Werner, an 18-year veteran of the automotive recycling industry, has been named CEO for the organization. Werner, who joined URG in 2011, was promoted to the role after serving as the Chief Technology Officer. URG, headquartered in Georgetown, Texas, provides products and services tailored to the operational […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, United Recyclers Group

John Catalano Jr. Joins URG Board

August 3, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The United Recyclers Group (URG) announced the addition of John Catalano Jr. to its Board of Directors. Catalano is a 3rd generation auto recycler, co-owner of Bionic Auto Parts & Sales Inc, alongside his cousin Anthony Catalano. He started in the industry 26 years ago and has worked in every department of the business. John […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, People, United Recyclers Group

NABC Recycled Rides Donates Two Refurbished Vehicles at United Recyclers Group Annual Conference

April 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

NABC Recycled Rides URG 2019 Conference

On Friday, April 12, two deserving Orlando residents were presented with vehicles to provide them independence and the ability to work and take care of their families – thanks to the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides program; car donors GEICO and State Farm; and collision repair partners CARSTAR Autobody Resurrection of Lakeland, Fla., and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Auto Body Council, Recycled Rides, United Recyclers Group

PartsTrader and URG Announce Integration to Simplify Recycled Parts Ordering

April 4, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The United Recyclers Group (URG) and PartsTrader announced the availability of a new integration that allows URG member salvage yards to automatically see their inventory for each part and reduce manual data entry.  These factors speed up quote response time by yard personnel.  By using this integration, the sales team can focus more time solving […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Parts Procurement, PartsTrader, United Recyclers Group

ARA and URG Support NSF Automotive Recycler Certification

November 1, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Automotive Recyclers Association, Certification, NSF International, United Recyclers Group

United Recyclers Group Scholarship Application Deadline March 9

February 12, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The United Recyclers Group (URG) Scholarship Foundation announced it will award seven scholarships this year totaling $17,500. Employees of licensed recyclers that are URG member companies who are continuing their education or employees who have children graduating from high school or attending college are urged to apply An application is available to download. Winners will […]

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NABC Members Donate Vehicle to Single Mother at URG Conference

April 13, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

NABC Recycled Rides vehicle donation ceremony

Members of the National Auto Body Council (NABC) and the United Recyclers Group gave a single mother and her three young children in San Antonio a much-needed lift when they presented the family with a practically brand new car fully loaded with gifts and toys.  The car donation is part of the NABC’s Recycled Rides […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Caliber Collision Centers, Farmers Insurance, National Auto Body Council, Recycled Rides, United Recyclers Group

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