Many U.S. recyclers are already painfully aware of how serious cybercrime has become. A recent ransomware attack on many US yards disrupted operations, caused data loss, and left businesses scrambling to recover. It was a timely wake-up call: cybersecurity isn’t an...
For years, auto recyclers have asked for simpler, faster, and more effective ways to manage orders and grow their business. At United Recyclers Group (URG), we listened. Earlier this year, we announced that we would be moving away from our OnPart integration and...
SALT LAKE CITY (October 1, 2025) Crush Software Solutions LLC announced it has acquired S3 Software Solutions LLC, developer of Crush, the largest yard management system used by more than 200 self-service auto recycling yards in the U.S. and Canada. S3 will operate as...
At this year’s Auto Recycler’s Association convention, we are excited to introduce new features and enhancements in our Checkmate® Inventory Management System Suite of products. Two of these are: Checkmate Insights™, and Vehicle and Part Colors. Unlock Smarter...
From Automotive Recycling Magazine, July/August 2025 Issue Get your team on the same secure page, ticking one cybersecurity box at a time. By Jeremy Heidemann We love a good “to-do” list. At work, we use to-do lists to break down complex technology projects into...
MANASSAS, VA – The Automotive Recyclers Association is proud to announce that Vince Edivan has assumed the role of Executive Director for the Association, taking the helm at ARA’s recent 81st Annual Convention and Exposition in Reno, Nevada. The move follows a...
After an exhaustive search throughout the Summer, the OARA Board of Directors are please to announce that we have hired Mathieu P. Dagonas as the association's next Executive Director. Mathieu (Mat) DagonasOARA Executive Director17 Forest RoadAjax ON L1S2N2(416)...
Electric vehicle car batteries average between 1,000 and 2,000 pounds, but some are even heavier based on the size of the vehicle. Compare that to your average lead-acid battery that weighs around 25 to 40 pounds. The safe handling and packaging of large-format EV...
