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As the automotive recycling sector undergoes rapid transformation, Evelyne Barberot, Director General of GPA, a leading autorecycling operation in France, shares insights into the company’s journey, the evolving industry, and the challenges and opportunities ahead. From developing circular economy practices to advocating for gender inclusion, GPA has positioned itself at the forefront of sustainable mobility. In this discussion, she reflects on key regulatory shifts, France’s leadership in vehicle recycling, and GPA’s vision for the future in an industry adapting to EV advancements and environmental responsibility.

The automotive aftermarket is undergoing a profound transformation, shaped by rapid digitalization, a growing emphasis on sustainability, and evolving consumer demands. Manuel Araújo Monteiro and Luis Sousa Vieira, Managing Directors of B-Parts, provide insights into how their company strategically adapts to these dynamic forces. By focusing on enhancing customer experience, fostering strategic partnerships, and prioritizing circular economy principles, B-Parts is poised to strengthen its market presence and lead the charge towards a more efficient and responsible automotive industry across Europe.

The issue of missing end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) is a major concern in both Japan and the EU, with unaccounted-for deregistered vehicles leading to environmental risks and illegal dismantling. Arata Abe, Professor at Yamaguchi University, examines Japan’s experience in tackling this problem through the ELV Recycling Law, which significantly reduced missing vehicles. His insights provide valuable lessons for improving vehicle recycling policies and tracking deregistered vehicles more effectively worldwide.

After a recent interview with Eddie Jonsson, Managing Director of two auto recycling facilities at Atracco Group, Auto Recycling World wanted to find out about the group and the benefits it brings to customers in Sweden. Eddie Jonsson and Thomas Gustafsson, CMO, tells us more.

Parker Mitchell, Account , from Texn Rewards, based in Texas, US, discusses how effective marketing strategies can increase your auto recycling business sales.

US-based auto recycling software company Car-Part.com has issued a series of relief initiatives to help their customers as they face various hardships resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.