Promising Futures

Promising Futures

Automotive recycling families tell their student stories to the ARA Scholarship Foundation. By Kelly Badillo There is no better way to show the importance of any scholarship program than to hear directly from the families whose children received one. Here are their...
Feeding the Machine: Inventory Management

Feeding the Machine: Inventory Management

Proper purchasing can be a game changer in the auto recycling industry. By Marty Hollingshead We’re going to talk about your inventory; how to acquire it, how to manage it, and how to move it. Do you realize that we are one of the few industries that has to pay for...
Women of the Industry

Women of the Industry

Among the automotive recycling industry are dedicated professional women who make significant contributions to the success of the business. Here are their stories. By Coleen Krause Kristi Werner, President/CEO, URG Kristi grew up in Avon, MN, a small town in north...
Recycler to Watch: Long-Term Success

Recycler to Watch: Long-Term Success

Novak Auto Parts has recently earned the 2023 CAR Award, acknowledging the company’s commitment to our evolving industry. By Maura Keller All photos: Mark J Media Sitting on 20 acres in Western Pennsylvania in the town of New Brighton, Novak Auto Parts has been...
Leading the Charge

Leading the Charge

At the recent 80th ARA Convention & Expo, industry professionals came from near and far to collaborate and learn from one another, while ushering in a new president. By Maura Keller Coming together to share insights, learn about innovations facing the robust auto...