The Locator Newsletter

August 2017

In this issue ... New Part Search at PartsLocator.com, B&R Auto Wrecking Acquires California Auto Recycling Facility, PartCycle Announces New Artificial Intelligence Technology for Used Auto Part Shopping and Locator’s Directory Deadline Coming Soon.

July 2017

In this issue ... Registration Opens for the 74th Annual ARA Convention and Exposition and Fenix Parts Announces Trading of Shares on Pink Sheets.

June 2017

In this issue ... TJM Capital Partners Invests in SAS Forks, PartsTrader Integrates with OnPart, New Data Showing High Value of Scrap Exports Revealed During World Trade Week and Florida Recyclers Plan 2017 Event

May 2017

In this issue ... URG Acquires Inventory Ecommerce System, ARA Paper Presented at Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress, Iowa Plans Summer Outing and Classic Issue Coming Soon.

April 2017

In this issue ... IAA Expands Branch Locations, LKQ Corporation Announces Leadership Transition And Upper Midwest Convention Planned For May.

March 2017

In this issue ... Manheim Releases 2017 Used Car Market Report, Hollander Announces First Two Training Summits Of 2017, 9th Annual Road Show Planned and Locator’s Directory Ads Now On Sale.

February 2017

In this issue ... Takata Agrees To Plead Guilty And Pay $1 Billion In Criminal Penalties For Air Bag Scheme, Schnitzer’s Recycling Division Releases Best Financial Results Since 2012, Sellick Equipment Founder Dies, Top 10 Parts Searched At PartsLocator.com and GMARE, URG And OARA To Hold Events In March.

January 2017

In this issue ... Automotive Recyclers Applaud Federal Action To Eliminate Import And Use Of Asbestos Brake Pads In Canada, Waste Plastics Recycling Center Planned For Indiana and ARM Plans Winter Outing.

December 2016

In This Issue ... RD Hopper Is New ARA President, Veldman’s Awarded Indiana Clean Yard-Gold Level and ARA Presents Member Awards At Show.

November 2016

In This Issue … Chad Counselman Selected for Secretary for Automotive Recyclers Association, The Plastics Industry Trade Association Taps Members To Launch End-of-Life Vehicle Project and Visit Us At ARA.

October 2016

In this issue ... ARA Criticizes General Motors’ Position On Recycled Parts Use, IAA Announces Loss Advisor Tool, ARANY Plans 55th Annual Convention & Trade Show and See You At ARA.

September 2016

In this issue ... Independent Company Offers Full-Service Automotive Recycler Certification, Automotive Aluminum Recycling Rate Higher Than 90 Percent, California, Illinois, Texas And Missouri Plan September Events and Special Ads Available For ARA Issue.

August 2016

In this issue ... Fenix Parts Announces First Quarter 2016 Results, Fire Damages B & R Auto Wrecking Location, NHTSA Wants Takata Air Bag High-Risk Vehicles Found and Indiana Plans August Event.

July 2016

In this issue ... Michigan Parts Bill Passes Legislation, Billy Roberts Named To State Committee, Company Provides Solution For Takata Recalled Air Bags, Hollander Announces eBay Technology Summit and The Locator Unveils A New Classic Search.

June 2016

In This Issue ... Changes For Canadian Auto Recyclers, Sellick Breaks Ground On New Facility, Junkyard Empire Returns For Season Two, IAR Plans 2016 Summer Outing and Locator Classic Issue Coming Soon.

May 2016

In this issue ... Schnitzer Reports 2016 Second Quarter Financial Results, Car-Part.com Not Involved In Scam, B & R Auto Wrecking Acquires More Acres, Opinion Articles In The Locator UpFront and Several Auto Recycling Events Planned For Spring.

April 2016

In this issue ... Part Of Takata Lawsuit Dismissed, Hollander Warns Recyclers Of Scam, B & R Auto Wrecking Acquires Another Location and LKQ Corporation Buys Pittsburgh Glass Works.

March 2016

Auto Recyclers Release Analytics Tool, Nucor Reopens Louisiana Plant, Panhandle Closes Satellite Operations and Promos Available For April Issue.

January / February 2016

In this issue ... Schnitzer Releases First Quarter Results, LKQ To Buy European Aftermarket Parts Company, CARS 2016 To Be Held In Berlin and the Top 10 Most Read Articles At PartsLocator.com.

December 2015

In this issue ... Highway Bill Becomes Law, Solera Merger Moving Forward, Auto Data Direct Sells Two Million NMVTIS Records, Colorado Auto Recyclers Plan Annual Meeting and Happy Holidays From The Locator.

November 2015

In this issue ... Solera Renews Exclusive Partnership Agreement With eBay, Aftermarket And Recycled Parts Bill Introduced In Massachusetts, CCC Pinnacle Yard Management Remains URG’s Sole-Endorsed Auto Recycler Management Solution, Gallagher Unleashes A New Generation Of Possibilities, Sellick Introduces S150 Rough Terrain Forklift and Locator UpFront Celebrates 20 Years.

October 2015

In this issue ... Fenix Acquires More Facilities, IAA Launches New Products To Improve Customer Service, Schnitzer Announces Completion of Auto and Metals Recycling Integration, TARA And ARANY Plan Annual Events and ARA Photos Now Online.

September 2015

In this issue ... Solera Acquired For $6.5 Billion, Fenix Parts Acquires Ocean County Auto Wreckers, Chuck & Eddies Recognized For Supporting Guard And Reserve Employees and See You At ARA 2015.

August 2015

In this issue ... Fenix Parts Announces First Quarter Results, Auto Recycling Industry Loses Veteran Member, Upcoming Association Events and Boss Of The Year Announced Soon.

July 2015

In this issue ... Panhandle Expands Into Midwest, IAA Launches Buyer App For Apple Watch, Hollander’s Next Regional Training Summit Comes To Detroit Area, Nordstrom’s Plans Expansion and B & R Adds Another Facility.

June 2015

In this issue ... ARA Asks For OEM Parts Numbers, Takata Files Defect Reports, Enters Consent Order, Hollander Releases Core Buying Program and Canadian Auto Recyclers Take Back Tires.

May 2015

In this issue ... PartsTrader Restructures Quoting For Newest Release, IRT 2016 Planned For Malaysia, New Hampshire Recyclers Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From EPA and FADRA Plans 2015 Event.

April 2015

In this issue ... Condolences To The Reitman Family, Norm Horton Passes Away, Upcoming Industry Events

March 2015

In this issue ... Utah Scrap Metal Processor Fights Regulations, LKQ Announced Management Changes, Cross-Border Facility Secured By Gallagher and Condolences To The Weaver Family.

February 2015

In this issue ... Aftermarket And Recycled Parts Labeled As Unsafe, Junkyard Parts On CNN, ARA Announces Class Action Filed Against Takata Corporation Regarding Airbag Recall, Alter Trading Buys Wisconsin Scrap Facility, Condolences To The Aikey Family and Carolina, Nebraska and Ontario Associations Plan Events.

January 2015

In this issue ... Hollander Releases Expanded Hollander Interchange In 80th Year, The Locator Will Be On PowerNation This Weekend and U-Pull-&-Pay Stores Receive SHARP Designation.

December 2014

In this issue ... NHTSA Urges Recall Vehicle Owners To Get Repairs, Alcoa Unveils New Technology For Next-Generation Aluminum, Gallagher Team Takes Top Engineering Award and Colorado Auto Recyclers Plan Annual Meeting.

November 2014

In this issue ... ARA Hands Out Multiple Awards At 2014 Convention & Expo, Minnesota Association Urges Members To Be Minnesota Certified Automotive Recyclers, Urban Mining Launches Converter App and Holiday Promo Ads For Sale.

October 2014

In this issue ... Tennessee Chamber Recognizes Pull-A-Part, ARA Expects Record Number Of International Attendees At Nashville Event, Quebec Auto Recyclers Sign Catalytic Converter Agreement and MATR Plans Annual Event

September 2014

In this issue ... Hollander Will Hold Second Innovation Summit, ARA Sends Letter To Louisiana Attorney General Over Mischaracterization Of Recycled Parts, Benefit For Brock Employee To Be Held During AARA Event, ATRI, PARTS & TARA Plan Events and Don’t Forget To Nominate Your Boss

August 2014

In this issue ... Pull-A-Part To Build Retail Superstore In Pittsburgh, ARA Postpones NASCAR Branding Campaign, Weitsman Recycling Buys Another East Coast Location, Indiana & California Plan Member Events and Boss of the Year Nominations Taken Now

July 2014

In this issue ... David Gold Nominated As The New ARA Secretary, Fox Auto Parts Opens Self-Service Facility, South Carolina Recycler Named Economic Ambassador Of The Year and Insurance Auto Auctions Expands Into Denver.

June 2014

In this issue ... Donna Middleton Is ARM Recycler Of The Year, Texas DMV Launches NMVTIS Campaign, OATRA & FADRA Plan Annual Events, Edmunds Releases Top Family Cars

May 2014

In this issue ... ARA’s Integration With CIECA Standards Enters Final Phase, Chuck’s Auto Salvage Promotes Progressive Auto Recycling, Green Parts Logo Could Show Up As NASCAR Logo and Iowa And Arkansas Recyclers Plan Yearly Events.

April 2014

In this issue ... ARA Urges Auto Manufacturers To Be Better Economic, Environmental And Safety Partners By Providing Important Automotive Parts Data, Electric Guard Dog Climbs The SD&I Fast 50 Rankings Of Security Integrators, ARA Educational Foundation Announces 2014 Catalytic Converter Donation Program, “Ed U Cat,” Mt. Diablo Recycling Hosts Annual Family Earth Day Celebration April and Used Auto Parts Dealer in Rochester, N.Y. Acquires Two Memberships For A Happier, Greener Future

March 2014

In this issue ... Jerry Brock Honored For Charitable Giving, 80-Acre Classic Yard For Sale, Four-Alarm Fire Damages Standard Auto Wreckers, Visit Us At GMARE

February 2014

In this issue ... IAA Expands Into Shreveport & Relocates Fargo Location, Scrap Metal Services Acquires Paul’s Auto Yards In Indiana & Michigan, CFC Recycling Honored For Charitable Contributions, PartsLocator.com Jumps In Web Traffic.

January 2014

In this issue ... B & R Auto Wrecking Buys Facility Near Portland, Ore., Metalico Buys Furlow’s North East Auto, eBay Joins ARA As Associate Member, Auto Recycling Industry Remembers Ed Lacy

December 2013

In this issue ... LKQ Buys Keystone Automotive Operations For $450 Million, B & R Auto Wrecking Acquires 25 Acre Facility In Washington State, Steve Levetan Receives ARA’s 2013 President’s Award, Ed MacDonald Becomes ARA President, 2014 ARM Foundation Scholarship Information

November 2013

In this issue ... Car-Part Pro Adds EMS Integration, Parts Ordering And Seller Order Management Capabilities, Kansas City Expands 72-Hour Crush Rule To Scrap Dealers, NACE Moves To Detroit In 2014, New Partnership Announced, Pull-A-Part Acquires Third Used Auto Parts Business In Texas

October 2013

In this issue ... Pull-A-Part Acquires Used Auto Parts Business In Texas, Recyclers Applaud Governor Brown For Calling For More Enforcement of Metals Theft Laws, Clean Energy Becomes The First Ever Commercial Distributor Of Transportational Fuel, AROW Members Collect 200,000th Mercury Switch

September 2013

In this issue ... ARA Calls On Recyclers To Donate To FIRST Robotics Competition; Insurance Auto Auctions Announces Relocation Of Oklahoma City Facility; ACDC Holds 35th Event; Special Ads Available Now For October Locator Magazine.

August 2013

In this issue ... U.S. Joins EU’s Case Against Russia’s Auto Recycling Free, Condolences To The Family Of Frank Crash, Golds Buy Third Facility, LKQ Geared Up For 2014 Calendar Contest

July 2013

In this issue ... Health Care Law Delayed, Bill’s Auto Parts Now A Pick-n-Pull, dC Automotive Expands Service Center, ADD Offers Florida Requirements Solution, IAA Optimizes iPhone 5 App

June 2013

In this issue ... Copart Acquires QCSA, Crashed Toys and Desert View Auto Auction, URG Announces New Executive Director, LKQ Canada Buys Sonshine Auto Parts, Delaware Senate Passes Salvage Reporting Bill And FADRA Plans July Show

May 2013

In this issue ... Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Phoenix Group Metals, Utah Auto Recyclers Applaud State Lawmakers For Passing SB 249, Pacific Auto Salvage Changing Hands, IAR Summer Outing Planned For May 31 - June 1, PartsLocator.com Banner Click-Through Rates Better Than Average.

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