by Sandy Blalock
ARNE 2026: Gearing Up for Success Together
I am excited to share that ARNE 2026 is already shaping up to be a strong and meaningful event for professional auto recyclers across the Northeast, Canada, and now Pennsylvania.
This year’s Auto Recyclers Northeast Summit & Expo will be held November 5–7, 2026, at Resorts World Catskills in Monticello, New York, and registration is now open.
For me, events like ARNE are about much more than just attending another meeting. They are about bringing recyclers together, sharing ideas, learning from one another, and strengthening the relationships that help move our industry forward. Every professional recycler knows how quickly this industry is changing, and it is more important than ever that we stay connected, informed, and involved.
The theme for ARNE 2026 is “Gearing Up for Success,” and I think that says exactly what this event is about. It is an opportunity to take time away from the day-to-day demands of the business and focus on the tools, knowledge, and connections that can help our facilities succeed.
ARNE has always been a valuable regional event for recyclers in New York and throughout the Northeast, and I am especially pleased that it now includes Pennsylvania Recyclers, along with those from Canada and across the region. That broader participation makes this event even stronger. It gives all of us the chance to hear different perspectives, learn what others are doing, and build relationships beyond our own state lines.
As someone who has spent many years working with recyclers and state associations, I truly believe there is tremendous value in showing up for events like this. The conversations in the hallways, the time spent with vendors, the education sessions, and the chance to reconnect with industry friends all matter. These are the opportunities that help us grow stronger as businesses and as an industry.
Whether you are looking for new ideas, better ways to operate, compliance information, technology updates, vendor connections, or simply the opportunity to spend time with
other professional recyclers who understand your business, ARNE 2026 is an event worth attending.
I hope you will make plans to join us November 5–7, 2026, at Resorts World Catskills in Monticello, New York, as we come together to continue Gearing Up for Success.
Midwest Automotive Recyclers Summit & Expo: Stronger Together in 2026
I am excited to see the 2026 Midwest Automotive Recyclers Summit & Expo continue to grow into a strong regional event for professional automotive recyclers. This year’s Summit will be held August 13–15, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and registration is now open.
What makes this event special to me is the spirit behind it.
The Midwest Summit is not just about bringing people into a room for a few days. It is about recyclers, vendors, state associations, and industry partners coming together because we all know this industry is stronger when we work together.
The theme “Stronger Together” is a perfect fit. Professional auto recyclers are facing changing vehicles, new technology, compliance responsibilities, workforce challenges, and shifting customer expectations. None of us can afford to operate in a vacuum. Events like this give us the chance to step away from the daily demands of business, talk with others who understand what we are facing, and bring home ideas that can make a real difference in our operations.
I am especially pleased to see the Midwest Summit continue to expand. The 2026 event includes Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri, and now Minnesota, showing how valuable regional cooperation has become for our industry. While these states are helping lead the way, this event is open to all professional recyclers and vendors who want to be part of a practical, forward-thinking industry gathering.
For recyclers, this is a chance to learn from industry experts, discover new tools, visit vendors, reconnect with friends, and build relationships that matter long after the event is over. For vendors, it is an opportunity to spend meaningful time with recyclers from across the region and better understand the needs of today’s professional facilities.
I have always believed that some of the best ideas in our industry come from conversations between recyclers. Sometimes it happens during an education session, sometimes at a vendor booth, and sometimes in the hallway between meetings. That is why showing up matters.
I hope recyclers and vendors will make plans early to attend the 2026 Midwest Automotive Recyclers Summit & Expo, August 13–15 in Indianapolis. This is a growing regional event with a strong purpose: continue helping our industry connect, learn, and move forward and become Stronger Together.
