by Dietrich V | May 1, 2026 | Business
By Lisa Ryan, CSP In many family-owned auto recycling businesses, succession planning isn’t ignored. It just gets put off. It lives in that quiet corner of “we’ll figure it out when the time comes,” usually sitting right next to a stack of...
by Dietrich V | May 1, 2026 | Industry, Trending
Auto recycling in the near and distant future. By Caryn Smith The outlook for automotive recycling will not be defined by a single issue. Operators today are getting much better at using their best instincts to stay ahead of marketplace changes, as well as at turning...
by Dietrich V | May 1, 2026 | Business, Finance
How to adapt your pricing, technology, and team to stay profitable in an era of EVs, AI, and changing buyer habits. By Maura Keller Clear expectations up front make a big difference. We establish payment terms early and enforce them consistently.—Josh Kuhn In the...
by Dietrich V | May 1, 2026 | ARA Leadership, Insurance
By Vince Edivan • ARA Executive Director We didn’t build these initiatives to be different. We built them to be useful. That perspective has shaped decision-making at every level. One of the most important responsibilities of the Automotive Recyclers Association is...
by Dietrich V | May 1, 2026 | Industry, News
By Caryn Smith • Editor For over 30 years, through my work with the Automotive Recyclers Association and Automotive Recycling magazine, I have had a front-row seat to this industry’s evolution. I have watched recyclers move from phone calls, handwritten...
