The PART Act & It’s Impact on Catalytic Converter Theft

The PART Act & It’s Impact on Catalytic Converter Theft

In December 2022, Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore) introduced a bill at the federal level that would create a national framework to mark catalytic converters, while also establishing a set of criminal penalties intended to thwart catalytic...

Automotive Recyclers Association Updates Strategic Plan

Automotive Recyclers Association Updates Strategic Plan

MANASSAS, VA - Today, the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced an update to the Association's Strategic Plan representing a direction that will guide current and future work. The plan was adopted by the ARA Board of Directors on March 8, 2023. “2020 has...

Compliance Profit

Compliance Profit

By Yermi Mehl Automate, automate, automate. On the most basic level you want software that will record your activities as you go. It will keep track of fluid inventory, and how much is associated with what vehicle. The United States is finally catching up with...

Adapt To Win

Adapt To Win

By Joelle Boivin With the average American forced to keep their car for a staggering 12.2 years, less vehicles are reaching the ELV status. So, what does that mean for automotive recyclers? Less and less scrap vehicles end up at auction, forcing recyclers to look for...

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