Three professional auto recyclers share their similarities and differences, and ideas for running an efficient facility. Maura Keller Across all industries, identifying key business practices allows a company to standardize its most impactful processes....
The Six Gears That Keep Your Business (and Your People) Running Lisa Ryan Catch someone doing something right. That’s what appreciation looks like. It builds trust, lowers stress, and gives people a reason to stay when things get...
The message from ARA was clear: recyclers are ready for better tools, richer data, and deeper collaboration. Crush 2.0 is being built to deliver exactly that. “Independent recyclers are the backbone of this industry,” said Klauer. “Our mission is to give them every...
Crush is also expanding its reach through partnerships that will redefine how vehicles flow into the self-service ecosystem. New collaborations are paving the way for direct to recycler programs, where vehicles move straight from consumers and business partners to...
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...
