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In an era when the auto recycling industry faces unprecedented technological, legislative, and environmental shifts, strong leadership is vital. Eric Wilbert, president of the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA), stands out as a forward-thinking advocate for recyclers everywhere. Blending practical, hands-on business experience with a clear vision for the industry’s future, Wilbert is helping to ensure that recyclers not only keep pace with change but actively shape it. His focus on connection, modernization, and effective advocacy is setting a new standard for industry leadership at a critical time.

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is transforming the automotive industry and, with it, the landscape of auto recycling. But are you ready for the challenge? This FREE international webinar, hosted by the International Roundtable on Automotive Recycling (IRT), will equip you with the knowledge and insights to navigate the exciting world of EV recycling.

Becky Berube, President of United Catalyst Converters (UCC), based in the US, discusses the importance of selling Nissan Infinity converters on assay rather than by the piece. She explains that the price of a converter can vary widely depending on its serial number and the current market price of precious metals. By selling on assay, converters are guaranteed to be worth their true value.

In the world of automotive recycling, where parts are not just components but potential assets, lies a realm of untapped potential that often goes overlooked. Paul D’Adamo, an expert in the industry, presents a groundbreaking perspective that challenges conventional notions of inventory management. He unveils the concept of the “partfolio”, which encapsulates the essence of investing in the parts and components that form the backbone of the auto recycling business.

Dave Luehr, a Nashville, Tennessee-based writer, international keynote speaker, and founder of The Limitless Entrepreneur, a company dedicated to helping small businesses discover their own limitless potential through leadership education, delves into the challenges and solutions for achieving entrepreneurial freedom. In this article, he highlights the three fundamental entrepreneurial freedoms: service, schedule, and security. He also explores the factors that keep business owners stuck. By addressing these issues and implementing effective strategies, Luehr emphasizes that it is never too late to transform one’s business and forge a path towards entrepreneurial freedom.

In March,  over two hundred members of a worldwide organization representing every aspect of the precious metals supply chain, from mining and refining to fabrication, recycling, and investment, met in Orlando, Florida. The International Precious Metals Institute promotes excellence through education, research, and networking opportunities that drive innovation and advance sustainable practices. The group met for its winter meetings to discuss topics such as security and anti-money laundering, Platinum Group Metals (PGM) supply and demand, mining, refining, recycling, the prevention of auto catalyst theft, and precious metals sampling and analysis. Becky Berube, President of United Catalyst Corporation, discusses some key takeaways from the week.

How Used World Parts (UWP) helps auto recycling yards reach a broader market, reduce financial risks, and improve customer business relationships.

Paul D’Adamo (‘Core Hunter’), at Rebuilders Automotive Supply (RAS), based in the US, discusses how getting core parts sold and moved out of the auto recycling yard as soon as possible can help toward maximizing profit.

Vicente Comesaña, CEO of Multibreves Network S.L., a Spain-based company offering software for auto recyclers to sell second-hand parts online in Europe, discusses how his company can help your auto recycling yard sell more parts.

Alexandre Rocheleau, Marketing Manager at Progi, a Canadian company that provides digital solutions for auto recycling operations, provides Auto Recycling World discusses how auto recyclers can keep their bodyshop partners happy by understanding their requirements.

Joshua Gwózdz, Social Media Specialist at Truck Parts Solutions, based in the US, discusses the issues with supply chain and what steps can be taken to improve this.

Paul D’Adamo (‘Core Hunter’), at Rebuilders Automotive Supply (RAS), based in the US, provides his expertise on why it is important to check your shelves for old or overstock inventory in order to maximize the profits of your auto recycling business. 

Every year, hundreds of millions of spark plugs are replaced. Most of these spark plugs end up in landfills or as scrap steel. The vast majority of these spark plugs also contain precious metals such as platinum and iridium. These precious metals are regarded as scarce and strategic metals for the United States. We all know that precious metals have monetary value, so is it possible that there is compensation for recycling these spark plugs? Edmund Schwenk, Metallurgist/CEO of PGM Recovery Systems, Inc., tells us more.

As technology advances in the auto recycling industry, skilled workers are what is required to keep up. Guy Tiberio, Associate Professor of Automotive Technology at Waubonsee Community College in the US, tells us about the auto recycling course his college provides and what you can do to find your next dismantling technician.

Scott Robertson, President of the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) in the US, provides his thoughts on where he sees the future of the auto recycling industry is headed.

W3 Intelligence Research Group, a licensed private investigation agency based in Canada, provides Auto Recycling World with an overview of the global challenges of catalytic converter theft and the possible solutions to this increasing problem.

Paul D’Adamo (the ‘Recall Guy’) based in the US, discusses why your auto recycling facility should strive for four or more stars when it comes to google ratings.

Parker Mitchell, Account Manager from Texn Rewards, based in Texas, US, looks at customer data collection and the importance of keeping it up to date, particularly with the auto recycling industry’s ever-changing marketing strategies.