Advocacy in Action—Let Yourself Be Heard

Advocacy in Action—Let Yourself Be Heard

News, Trends & Reports from the Automotive Recyclers Association Hill Days, to be held on May 19-21, 2026, is ARA’s annual advocacy event that brings industry leaders together in Washington, D.C. for education, engagement, and direct dialogue with lawmakers. Over the...
Standing Up FOR THE INDUSTRY 

Standing Up FOR THE INDUSTRY 

The ARA Government Affairs Committee work for the industry is accomplished though dedicated volunteers with their pulse on regulatory activities that can impact the ability to do business. By Slater Shroyer The 2026 legislative sessions are well under way and ARA has...
Leading Without a Plan B 

Leading Without a Plan B 

By Carlos Barboza He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” —Friedrich Nietzsche In business and in life, safety nets are comforting. We love the idea of having a backup plan, a Plan B that we can lean on if things get hard. Yet history shows that some of the...
Protecting the Industry

Protecting the Industry

By  Caryn Smith  The automotive recycling industry has always been defined by resilience, ingenuity, and a willingness to adapt. In this issue, those qualities are on full display— from the halls of government to shop floors around the world, and from groundbreaking...