Join us for Canada's largest auto recycling Convention and Trade Show at Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel and the Casino Niagara. A 65+ booth Trade Show, keynote presentations, industry panels, roundtables, networking, fundraisers, and fun.
And this year we are adding facility tours at two of Ontario's best auto recyclers: Thorold Auto Solutions in Thorold, Ontario, and Miller's Auto Recycling in Fort Erie, Ontario.
Agenda at a Glance
2025 OARA Convention Agenda (draft)
| Thursday March 27 | ||
| Thorold Auto Solutions | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Open House and Tours at Thorold Auto Solutions |
| Boardroom | 10:45 am - 12:30 pm | OARA Board Meeting |
| Grand Ballroom D | 1:00 - 5:00 pm | Recycled Auto Parts Stakeholder Roundtable with invited Industry Stakeholders. |
| Grand Hall Foyer | 5:00 - 7:00 pm | Recycled Auto Part-Y and Reception |
| 7:00 pm+ | Free time in Niagara Falls | |
| Friday March 28 | ||
| Grand Hall Foyer | 7:30 am - 7:00 pm | Registration Open |
| Grand Ballroom D | 8:00 - 9:15 am | OARA Breakfast and Annual General Meeting (Direct Members only please) |
| Grand Hall Foyer | 9:15 - 9:30 am | Coffee Break |
| Grand Ballroom D | 9:30 - 9:45 am | Welcoming remarks. Greg Woodbeck, OARA |
| 9:45 - 10:15 am | Recycled Part Trends for Recyclers, Repairers and Insurers. Ryan Mandell, Mitchell International | |
| 10:15 - 11:00 am | Young Leaders Panel. Tom Charlton, Pro Auto Recyclers; Adam Budden, Auto Parts Network; Max Winkler, J&B Auto Recyclers | |
| 11:00 - 11:30 am | Recycled Parts Quality Control. Frank Provenzeno Thorold Auto Solutions and Natalie Miller, Miller's Auto Recycling | |
| 11:30 am - 12:15 pm | Succession Planning 2.0. Becky Turcotte, Miller Private | |
| 12:15 - 1:00 pm | Lunch | |
| 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Keynote Industry Address: Eric Wilbert, Wilbert Family Enterprises and ARA President | |
| Grand Ballroom ABC | 1:30 - 7:00 pm | Trade Show Opens |
| 2:00 - 7:00 pm | Fundraisers and Auctions in the Trade Show | |
| Grand Ballroom ABC | 4:00 - 7:00 pm | Reception and Appetizers in the Trade Show |
| Saturday March 29 | ||
| Grand Ballroom D | 8:00 - 9:00 am | Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 9:15 am | Recap of the Recycled Auto Parts Stakeholder Roundtable | |
| 9:15 - 9:45 am | Marketing, Branding, Social Media for Auto Recyclers. Carly Masters, Dom's Auto Parts | |
| Niagara Region | 9:30 am - 3:00 pm | Companion Program (extra registration required) |
| 9:45 - 10:30 am | Recycled Parts Quality Control Panel | |
| Grand Hall Foyer | 10:30 - 10:45 am | Coffee Break |
| Grand Ballroom D | 10:45 - 11:45 am | Profitable EVs and Dismantling Panel. |
| 11:45 am - 12:15 pm | Successful Hiring Stories Panel. | |
| Grand Ballroom D | 12:15 - 3:00 pm | Luncheon and Steve Fletcher Tribute |
| Miller's Auto Recycling | 3:00 - 6:00 pm | Yard Tour and Demonstrations at Miller’s Auto Recycling |
| Sunday March 30 | ||
| Boardroom | 8:00 am - noon | ARC Board of Directors Meeting |
Registration
Hotel
Hotel Reservations:
A block of rooms have been contracted at the Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel & Suites.
You can contact the hotel directly at 905-354-7887 or 1-866-873-9829 to book within the OARA Room Block @$179 per night, with reduced parking rates. The room rate is available until March 6th or when the block is full. (Note - this hotel will sellout, and Niagara Falls can get very expensive if you are trying to book late).
You can also book online - HERE.
Address: 6361 Fallsview Boulevard Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3V9 Canada
The Convention & Trade Show itself is located across the street at the Fallsview Casino, connected by two covered walkways.
Exhibitors
Trade Show Hours
Friday March 28, 2025
- Set up 6:00 am to 1:30 pm
- Open 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm
- Tear down 7:00 to 11:00 pm
New or seasoned, our exhibitors know that each year the OARA Trade Show and Convention will bring added value to their company.
- As with last year, there will be no concurrent seminars to the Trade Show – you will have the undivided attention of all delegates from 1:30 to 7:00 pm.
- The Passport Program ensures continuous traffic to your booth and offers the chance to engage with delegates outside of your current network.
- There are always plenty of draws and contests in the Trade Show – if you are planning something please reach out to Steve to help promote and coordinate.
Exhibit Registration Form and Floorplan
Exhibitors List
Buddy Automotive Innovations
Cardinal Couriers
Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI)
Canadian Recycler Health Benefits
Car-Part.com
Cowan Insurance Group
CRUSH U Pull It Software
Cyclic Materials
Eagle Towing Equipment
ELC Solutions
Gensco Equipment
IAA
PMR Inc.
Power-DB
Progi Group
Solera | Hollander
Team PRP
TrakMotive
Triple M Metals
Wholesale Auto Parts Warehouses
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)
Our 2025 Sponsors
Take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your company at the 2025 OARA Trade Show & Convention. Whether you are looking for new exposure or long lasting visibility in the industry, we have a sponsorship package to fit your company needs.
Convention Contact Information
Convention Location
