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Powerhand doubles VRS warranty to two years

Powerhand is pleased to announce that all models in its Vehicle Recycling System (VRS) range will now come with a standard two-year warranty, replacing the previous one-year coverage. This applies to units dispatched on or after 1 July 2025 in the UK.

Recycling Company Fined After Major Fire and Environmental Damage in South Wales

A South Wales recycling firm, S L Recycling Limited, has been fined £64,000 following a serious fire at its Penallta Industrial Estate plant in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly. The fire, which occurred in September 2021, resulted in extensive environmental damage and highlighted critical failings in the company’s safety and waste management practices.

LKQ and IAA Establish LKQ SYNETIQ Joint Venture

LONDON, United Kingdom – June 24, 2025 – LKQ and IAA, an RB Global company, today announced that LKQ’s European division, LKQ Europe, has entered into a joint venture with SYNETIQ Ltd, the UK’s leading vehicle parts, dismantling and vehicle-recycling specialist.

Aviva Set to Finalise £3.7bn Direct Line Takeover Amid Watchdog Review

Aviva’s £3.7 billion acquisition of rival insurer Direct Line is on track to complete in early July, with the company expressing confidence in receiving regulatory clearance. Despite an ongoing probe by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the insurance giant is preparing for a court hearing to sanction the deal next month.

Global Car Recycling Day – 20th June 2025

The worldwide car industry has experienced huge changes in economic and environmental policies in the last twelve months. The need for Global Car Recycling Day not only remains relevant but utterly vital to the related industries’ long-term survival and the protection of our planet.

ESS Expo 2025 welcomes new CARS and MRE shows

Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS Expo) is expanding with the additions of the Complete Auto Recycling Show (CARS) and the Metals Recycling Event (MRE). The two events join ESS Expo for the first time to provide a comprehensive view of the entire automotive parts lifecycle.

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Owain Griffiths

Head of Circular Economy at Volvo Cars

Owain joined Volvo Cars in June 2021 to lead Circular Economy in the Global Sustainability Team. The company has committed to being a circular business by 2040 and has financial, recycled content and CO2 based targets for 2025, all of which Owain is working across the company to make happen. Owain previously worked for circular economy consultancy Oakdene Hollins where he advised businesses on evidence led circular economy implementation. 

Turning into a circular business and the importance of vehicle reuse and recycling.

The presentation will cover the work Volvo Cars is doing to achieve 2025 but mainly focus on the transformational work towards 2040 and the business and value chain changes being considered. Attention will be paid to the way vehicles are being dealt with at the end of life and the complexities of closing material and component loops. Opportunities and challenges which Volvo Cars is facing will be presented including engagement with 3rd parties and increasing pressure from stakeholders.

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e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management [e2e] is the UK’s only salvage and automotive recycling network with nationwide, environmentally compliant sites delivering performance resilience and service reliability to the insurance and fleet markets.  The network’s online salvage auction www.salvagemarket.co.uk drives strong salvage resale values and faster sales.  e2e’s salvage clients have access to the network’s stocks of over 5 million quality graded, warranty assured reclaimed parts. 

The power of the network model means e2e has the ability to influence industry standards and is committed to continually raising the bar whilst redefining the role and perceived value of the salvage operator.  Network members adhere to robust service level agreements, against which they are audited, in order to ensure performance consistency and a market leading customer experience.  

The salvage and recycling operating environment is evolving rapidly, and e2e is anticipating, listening and responding to changing market needs.  Regulatory compliance, ESG, reclaimed parts, customer experience, EVs, new vehicle technologies, data and reputation risk are just some of many considerations linked to the procurement of salvage services.  e2e will drive further added value to clients and members through the adoption and application of emerging technologies, continuing to differentiate its proposition and position salvage services as a professional partnership. 

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