by ARA | Aug 1, 2023 | Toolbox
New high-speed automated robotic processing of spent spark plus recovers precious metals. By Edmund Schwenk Why have spark plugs not been recycled? For years used spark plugs have been sent in with steel scrap for recycling or simply tossed in the trash. Prices paid...
by ARA | Aug 1, 2023 | Toolbox
When markets drop, it’s best to have a hedge. By Paul D’Adamo What’s in Your Wallet? I hope you like my twist on the word “portfolio”. Most of us purchase, or should I say invest, in vehicles for their “parts” inventory. Based on my analysis of yard inventory data,...
by ARA | Aug 1, 2023 | Toolbox
Are you in the driver’s seat of your converter sales? By Becky Berube Are you in control of your converter sales? Or are you at the mercy of your buyer? How much insight do you have into the actual value of your scrap catalytic converters? Do you sell your units...
by ARA | Jun 1, 2023 | Toolbox
Consolidation is making inroads in the auto recycling industry. Here’s what you can do to offset any need to be acquired by the big guys. By Marty Hollingshead With the 4th of July just passing and with independence being on my mind, it got me to thinking…are the days...
by ARA | Jun 1, 2023 | Toolbox
Different components add to the scrap potential of diesel catalytic converters. By Ed Schwenk Everyone is interested in the distinctions between the various types of catalytic converters. This is because catalytic converters are incredibly valuable scrap components,...
by ARA | Jun 1, 2023 | Toolbox
Five changes auto recyclers can make right now to improve their online marketing. By Chris Daglis 1. Make sure your website is mobile optimized. According to Salisify, we know that in 2023, 77% of shoppers use a mobile device to search for products and if your site...
