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
| 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. The room rate is available until March 6th or when the block is full.
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
Car-Part.com
Cowan Insurance Group
Cyclic Materials
Eagle Towing Equipment
Gensco Equipment
Power-DB
Solera | Hollander
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
