Representing ARA Members at a National and Global Industry Level
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RA representatives participated in both U.S.-based and international industry meetings in late spring. Association staff joined many ARA members online for the virtual ISRI Conference in late April, attending educational sessions on topics important to both the automotive and scrap recycling industries, such as commodities market spotlights, projections for the 117th Congress, safety, and catalytic converter theft. Executive Director Sandy Blalock and Second Vice President Shan McMillon attended the in-person and virtual Collision Industry Conference (CIC) meeting on April 21-22, one of the first industry meetings to resume at least some por- tion of the event in-person. The meeting included sessions on topics such as industry disruptions, data security and privacy.
Blalock then presented virtually to a diverse audience of automotive recyclers, suppliers, and other stakeholders during the India International Vehicle Recycling Summit on April 27. ARA’s presentation focused on automotive recycling around the globe and was entitled “Reuse Then Recycle” to emphasize the industry’s vital role in the life cycle of a vehicle at the end of its roadworthy life. Blalock also touched on recent trends in industry technology, operations, safety and training resources available, and the need for auto recyclers to take advantage of new opportunities that arise with the advanced technology in electric and self-driving vehicles.
ARA Testifies Against Discriminatory Parts Utilization Bill in Rhode Island
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n May 20th ARA Executive Director Sandy Blalock, ARA President Scott Robertson, several members of affiliate chapter the Automotive Recyclers Association of Rhode Island, as well as ARA associate members LKQ and Advanced Remarketing Services testified in opposi- tion to Rhode Island House Bill 6325, which would place severe limitations on the utilization of ROE parts in the state. The bill proposes six limitations on the utilization of used parts that are not only punitive to the automotive recycling industry but are anticompetitive and misleading to Rhode Island consumers. Among the limitations is a requirement that used parts must be sourced within 50 miles, a point which ARA argued is a violation of the dor- mant commerce clause prohibiting state legislation that discriminates against interstate commerce. ARA’s written testimony as well as Ms. Blalock’s verbal remarks focused on the discriminatory nature of the legislation and a lack of understanding about the sophistication of today’s electronic replacement parts marketplace. A hearing on the Senate companion bill, SB 869 is expected to take place in late May and automotive recyclers will continue to vigorously oppose the legislation.
Professional Automotive Recycler Jason Cross Recognized as 2021 ABP Industry Influencer
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he Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) is proud to announce that Board member Jason Cross was recog- nized on the 2021 Industry Influencers List published by U.K. publication Autobody Professionals Club Limited (ABP). Cross, Client Relationship Director for Synetiq, was one of only 15 suppliers to achieve the distinction.
“On behalf of the ARA membership and staff, I am delighted to congratulate Jason on this honor,” said ARA Executive Director, Sandy Blalock. “Jason has been an active Association volunteer for many years and currently serves on the ARA Board of Directors. We are pleased that his peers in the U.K. have recognized the many attributes and experience that Jason brings to the table.”
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Individuals selected have “the greatest influence on our industry and are recognized by the body shops as having an effect on their business.”
The annual ABP Industry Influencers List is comprised of individuals selected by the organization as “having the greatest influ- ence on our industry and are recognized by the body shops as having an effect – direct or indirect – on their business.” ABP represents over 2,500 members, including body shops, automobile manu- facturers, insurers, suppliers, and distribu-
tors. “As a long-time member of the ABP Club I am honored to be included in this year’s ABP 2021 Bodyshop Industry Influ- encers List,” said Cross. “I have been for- tunate enough to attend almost every ARA convention in the last 10 years and what I have learned from fellow global industry colleagues (and now friends) during those trips has been invaluable.”
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