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The UK Auto Recyclers ARA Convention Road Trip 2024 is Back!

The UK Auto Recyclers ARA Convention Road Trip 2024 returns, offering an exciting journey through top automotive recycling businesses in North America, culminating at the ARA Convention in Reno.

 

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Participants will gain firsthand experience with the operations of US recyclers, including their standards, sales operations, vehicle storage, dismantling, parts distribution, and more. This trip provides a unique opportunity to meet US auto recyclers in their workplaces and network with a select group of UK, European, and US professionals.

Itinerary*

*Note: This itinerary is subject to change.

Sunday, 20th October – Arrive in Sacramento

Participants will meet at the Best Western Plus Orchid Hotel and Suites, Roseville, California, where the group will be based for 3 nights. Click here for hotel details and booking information.

Monday, 21st October – Wednesday, 23rd October

The road trip will include visits to ARA members in the area, including several full-service and self-service yards, as well as a Tesla specialist. A full day will be spent at nearby Rancho Cordova, where around 30 recyclers operate on Recycle Road, Hydraulics Drive, and Dismantle Court.

On Monday and Tuesday, evening dinners will be at a Western-themed steak and rib restaurant and a restaurant at the Old Sacramento Waterfront and State Railroad Museum. Some US recyclers will join the group for one of these evenings.

Wednesday, 23rd October

The group will visit an LKQ facility and a truck dismantler, taking a scenic drive past Lake Tahoe. Then, they will head towards Reno for the 81st ARA Convention.

Thursday, 24th October – Saturday, 26th October

Why Gamble With Your Future? – The 81st ARA Convention presents one-of-a-kind opportunities to discover new products and services, attend outstanding educational sessions, and network with industry colleagues.

This premier event for ARA members and attendees offers the information and tools needed for success. Click here for more details and to register for the ARA Convention.

Sunday, 27th October

Participants will depart for home (or elsewhere).

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If you’re interested in participating, please click here for further details, including travel arrangements. You can also contact Terry Charlton at terry@charltonautoparts.co.uk or 07836 738560 and Andy Latham at andy@salvagewire.com or 07710 877411.

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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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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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