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Volume 41 // No. 5
September-October 2021
Comments 4 // Direction
Scott Robertson Jr.
6 // Horizon Sandy Blalock
9 // Gears Caryn Smith
News & Views 10 // Wheel
Industry Media
32 //One Person’s Salvage is Another’s Totaled Treasure One year in, Totaled Treasure is gaining popularity among YouTube viewers as its stories provide infotainment and comic relief on auto recycling. By Caryn Smith
Annual Event
38 //Together We Succeed Join ARA in Dallas
Current events make it clear that auto recyclers must unite to succeed. The 78th Annual ARA Convention & Expo brings the industry together again to enjoy in-person networking, learning and strategizing. By Caryn Smith
43 //Go EXPO Excitement mounts as the auto recycling industry prepares to network at the ARA Exposition, a highlight of the annual convention. Check out these industry vendors attending!
Boost or Bust
48 // Silver Linings Never before has one issue impacted the auto recycling industry worldwide. How is the industry doing post-pandemic? By Maura Keller
Compliance
58 //Common OSHA Violations to Avoid Correcting these easily fixable issues will give you peace of mind should OSHA come calling. By Max Menczer and Sara R. Hamidovic VET Environmental Engineering, LLC
A Look Back
64 //Celebrating ARA’s Recent Accomplishments
From updating the Association’s Strategic Plan to developing the online vendor Buyer’s Guide, ARA is primed to lead the industry into the future. By Jessica Andrews
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Automotive Recycling September-October 2021 // 3 Find us on /AutomotiveRecycling
14 // Pulse Vince Edivan
16 // Expert Tips Marc Hansen, Podium
18 // Expert Tips Wayne Colonna, ATSG
20 // Metal Maura Keller
22 // Coaching Jill J. Johnson
22 // Opinion Ron Sturgeon
24 // Trending Ryan Mandell
26 // Certified Sue Schauls
28 // Safety Toby Graham
30 // Charged Andy Latham
68 // Grid Murray Jackson
69 // Advertiser Index 70 // Snapshot
On the Cover:
iStockphoto.com/ dibrova and Photo by Caryn Smith
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