The ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards are FREE to enter and open to everyone involved with the auto recycling sector.
Created to highlight the good practice, innovation and importance of vehicle recycling in the 21st century, the awards evening is the premier event to bring the industry together and recognise all of its achievements.
The 2023 award ceremony and glittering gala are to be held at the British Motor Museum.
The winners of the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards will be revealed at a glittering ceremony on the 9th of November 2023 at the British Motor Museum, Warwickshire. This night of networking and fun to celebrate auto recycling will begin with a reception in the museum itself before a gala night involving dinner, the awards themselves followed by a late night party with entertainment.
Participating in the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills and dedication in the vehicle recycling industry. Entry is free, and individuals and companies can enter or nominate others in several categories. Simply clicking on each category provides a brief description of the award, and further clicks give more information and the option to submit your entry. A panel of esteemd and independent judges will carefully consider all entries.
Taking part in an award competition can bring several benefits. Firstly, it is an opportunity to gain recognition for your hard work and achievements, which can increase your visibility and enhance your reputation within the industry. Secondly, participating in an award competition is an excellent way to network and connect with other professionals in your field, which can lead to new collaborations and opportunities. Lastly, just the act of entering an award competition can motivate you and your company to strive for excellence in your work and provide a sense of accomplishment, regardless of the outcome. So why not take advantage of this opportunity and enter the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards today?
Taking part in the awards offers your business an opportunity to gain the recognition you deserve, which you provide to the auto recycling industry. Not only will you be recognised for the exceptional work you do, but taking part can give that credibility to make you stand out from the competition.
An advantage of taking part is the attention your business will get through extra marketing and publicity, and as we are offering free entry, your only investment will be a small amount of time. So why not take part and give your business the recognition it deserves.
There are many benefits to entering the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards.
Taking part in these awards, offers extra publicity, brand awareness and increased visibility for your business, as well as enjoying a fantastic night out to celebrate your company’s achievements within the UK’s auto recycling industry.
Sponsoring the awards is a great chance to show your support for the auto recycling community. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to position your brand alongside an illustrious, high-profile and comprehensively marketed event that champions vehicle recycling in the UK. Our sponsorship packages provide opportunities for all businesses, big or small, to be involved and celebrate with us.
We’re grateful to the following companies for helping us to celebrate vehicle recycling across the UK and making the awards free to enter, and making it a night to remember.
ATF Professional is happy to be supporting Cure Leukaemia, the chosen charity of the Vehicle Recycling Awards.
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Over the years, both ATF Professional and Auto Recycling World have brought those with an interest in vehicle recycling together by organising several conferences and webinars both in the UK and throughout the world.
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This award recognises companies for their contributions to the community, including sponsoring events, donating vehicles, raising funds for charity and working with local authorities. Judging criteria will focus on the initiative’s impact, community engagement, and sustainability.
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The Digital Provider Award recognises the impact of innovative software solutions in the vehicle recycling industry. This includes SaaS platforms that provide inventory management, tracking, and reporting, and user-friendly software that can be integrated into existing recycling processes. The winning software should demonstrate the potential to drive positive change and innovation in the industry, be easily accessible, and solve real-world problems.
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This award category celebrates an employee who demonstrates exceptional commitment and outstanding performance in their roles, going beyond their job duties to contribute significantly to the success of the company. Nominees can be from any department or position and are evaluated by judges based on their innovative thinking and dedication to their work.
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This award acknowledges companies globally that excel in the export and import of recycled vehicle parts, while upholding high administrative standards. Judges will evaluate entries based on various criteria, including the size of operations, innovation, compliance with regulations, and the impact on the environment. Winners of this award will serve as a model for others in the industry, demonstrating the benefits of ethical business practices and promoting circularity.
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This award acknowledges companies that have successfully marketed recycled car parts, boosting their sales via effective campaigns, advertising, PR, social media, and outreach. The winning company must understand its customer base, display creativity, and demonstrate a track record of success in this field. Apply now to inspire others.
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The Salvage Company Award is open to all vehicle salvage companies, evaluating criteria such as growth, innovation, customer service, and auction facilities. It seeks to acknowledge excellence and inspire others in the growing and competitive salvage industry.
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This award acknowledges individuals or organisations that offer essential services to the vehicle recycling industry, including insurance providers, trainers, law firms, and collection companies. Nominees should demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the industry. The award recognises the important role of support services in promoting best practices and innovation in the sector.
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This award celebrates the exceptional achievements of individuals and companies who have brought forward inventive and effective solutions in the vehicle recycling sector, thus enhancing its importance in the 21st century. The award recognises those who have demonstrated creativity by introducing novel work processes, staff initiatives, improved logistics, or other exemplary practices that have yielded positive results. Both internally developed and externally adopted solutions will be taken into consideration. The award ceremony provides an opportunity for industry leaders to showcase their innovative ideas and initiatives, promoting collaboration and knowledge exchange among peers while inspiring others to contribute to the growth and advancement of the industry.
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This award recognises the efforts of all companies in promoting sustainability within the vehicle recycling community, regardless of their size. Entrants should showcase their initiatives in reducing waste, energy consumption, promoting renewable resources, and implementing eco-friendly production processes. The award aims to inspire other organisations to adopt sustainable practices.
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The Vehicle Recycling Equipment Company Award acknowledges outstanding manufacturers of equipment for the vehicle recycling industry.
Companies will be judged based on their customer service, commitment to the industry, and contribution to its growth. The award recognises achievements and future plans, not just new products.
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This award category aims to recognise and honour vehicle recyclers who provide exceptional recycled vehicle parts to individuals and businesses. The award is open to all vehicle recyclers, regardless of their size, who demonstrate excellence in their reuse of vehicle parts. Judges will evaluate nominees based on various factors, including innovation, customer care, and examples of good practices. The award aims to highlight the significant role of vehicle recyclers in providing quality recycled parts to promote sustainable practices within the vehicle recycling industry.
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The Recycled Vehicle Parts User Award honours companies promoting and using recycled vehicle parts. Nominees involved in the recycled parts supply chain, including but not exclusive to, insurers, body shops, and fleet companies demonstrating a commitment to the environment, are welcome to enter.
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This award aims to recognise small vehicle recycling companies with 20 or fewer staff members who excel in salvaging and recycling vehicles. Judges will evaluate factors such as their environmental commitment, growth trajectory, and ability to adapt to industry changes. Nominations for eligible candidates are highly encouraged.
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This award aims to recognise medium vehicle recycling companies with 21 to 60 staff members who excel in salvaging and recycling vehicles. Judges will evaluate factors such as their environmental commitment, growth trajectory, and ability to adapt to industry changes. Nominations for eligible candidates are highly encouraged.
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This award aims to recognise large vehicle recycling companies with 60 or more staff members who excel in salvaging and recycling vehicles. Judges will evaluate factors such as their environmental commitment, growth trajectory, and ability to adapt to industry changes. Nominations for eligible candidates are highly encouraged.
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Sponsoring the awards provides your company with great exposure and helps make the event a night to remember. Please fill out the form and we will be in touch or call 01432 355099.
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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.
U-Pull-It is a unique, self-service, used vehicle parts and car breaker company offering thousands of vehicles and providing exceptional value for money on genuine car parts. The company was formed in 2008 and has sites in York and Inverkeithing, Scotland holding thousands of vehicles.
Run by parts experts, U-Pull-It has thousands of used car parts available as the vehicle stock is refreshed daily. This gives customers a great choice of a wide range of green parts such as engines, wheels, brakes and body parts, all at great prices.
Whether you are a professional breaker, a mechanic or simply a car enthusiast, our extensive inventory across our two breakers yards offers the opportunity to source genuine car parts at low prices.
Lithium Battery Recycling Solutions is a division of Cawleys Recycling and Waste Management. We have established a full-service solution for all your lithium battery recycling needs with our own state-of-the-art lithium battery recycling workshop and storage facility, we are equipped to take care of your expired lithium batteries whilst making a positive impact on the environment.
Adam Hewitt Ltd is a Kidderminster based company that specializes in the recovery and sale of Motor and Agricultural Salvage across the UK with roots in the industry spreading back almost 70 years, building relationships with some of the leading insurance companies in the UK.
Recycling Lives is a recycling company grown around its belief in social and environmental sustainability.
As the UK’s largest car processor recycling 180,000+ cars, generating c.600,000 tonnes of high quality green steel a year, our end-to-end integrated processes ensure high material recovery rates and optimal efficiencies. Our commercial success supports sustainable communities and innovation for positive environmental impact, because we believe people, the planet and profit should all go hand in hand.
Recycling Lives is a recycling company grown around its belief in social and environmental sustainability.
As the UK’s largest car processor recycling 180,000+ cars, generating c.600,000 tonnes of high quality green steel a year, our end-to-end integrated processes ensure high material recovery rates and optimal efficiencies. Our commercial success supports sustainable communities and innovation for positive environmental impact, because we believe people, the planet and profit should all go hand in hand.
SYNETIQ, an IAA company, is one the UK’s leading integrated salvage, dismantling and vehicle recycling companies formed to become the most sustainable, innovative and trusted business in the industry.
SYNETIQ provides sustainable motoring solutions, working with clients and customers to maximise the environmental and financial potential of each vehicle as part of a successful Circular Economy model.
SYNETIQ effectively utilises the waste hierarchy, underscored by a central ethos of ‘Reduce, Reuse, Remanufacture and Recycle’.
SYNETIQ is proud to have major household names in its portfolio, including insurers, accident management companies, fleets, police forces, logistics companies, vehicle repair bodyshops, and remanufacturers.
Eladene Systems is a software company that develops inventory management software for the salvage and recycling industry. Its software is designed to be fast, efficient, and powerful, and it offers a fresh approach to the salvage inventory software market. The company’s software is used by some of the UK’s leading recyclers, and it has been praised for its ease of use, its powerful search capabilities, and its ability to integrate with online marketplaces.
Founded in Germany in 1979, OHRA Regalanlagen GmbH quickly became a leading provider of high-quality storage systems thanks to its innovative cantilever racks. Today, OHRA‘s cantilever racking solutions are used in a variety of industries throughout Europe, and their vehicle-specific racking systems and warehouse storage solutions for car recyclers provide a safe and efficient storage solution that maximizes space and accessibility.
They say it takes 10 years to become an overnight success, well, if that is the case,
Salvage Wire must be very close to that.
Started in 2013 as a consultancy service for the vehicle recycling and dismantling
industry, the company identified an opportunity in the electric and hybrid vehicle market
by introducing high-voltage training specifically for vehicle dismantlers. This developed
over the years, and accreditation now includes City and Guilds, the Institute of the Motor
Industry, the Chartered Institute of Waste Management, and TUV Rheinland. Clients
across the world include universities and research & development companies looking at
new electric vehicle technology, recyclers and dismantlers working on vehicles and
components, and everyone else in between – mechanical repairs, collision repair, and
many more. New products continue to come, with new training for vehicle dismantlers
and Salvage Insight to help companies bring ideas to life.
The Complete Auto Recycling Show is Europe’s leading event dedicated to end of life vehicle recycling. Save the date 21-22 May 2025 at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry and connect with more that 1,500 industry professionals.
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.
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.
