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2025 OARA Convention & Trade Show (March 27 – 29)

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 Solutions9:00 am - 1:00 pmOpen House and Tours at Thorold Auto Solutions
Boardroom10:45 am - 12:30 pmOARA Board Meeting
Grand Ballroom D1:00 - 5:00 pmRecycled Auto Parts Stakeholder Roundtable with invited Industry Stakeholders.
Grand Hall Foyer5:00 - 7:00 pmRecycled Auto Part-Y and Reception
7:00 pm+Free time in Niagara Falls
Friday March 28
Grand Hall Foyer7:30 am - 7:00 pmRegistration Open
Grand Ballroom D8:00 - 9:15 amOARA Breakfast and Annual General Meeting (Direct Members only please)
Grand Hall Foyer9:15 - 9:30 amCoffee Break
Grand Ballroom D9:30 - 9:45 amWelcoming remarks. Greg Woodbeck, OARA
9:45 - 10:15 amRecycled Part Trends for Recyclers, Repairers and Insurers. Ryan Mandell, Mitchell International
10:15 - 11:00 amYoung Leaders Panel. Tom Charlton, Pro Auto Recyclers; Adam Budden, Auto Parts Network; Max Winkler, J&B Auto Recyclers
11:00 - 11:30 amRecycled Parts Quality Control. Frank Provenzeno Thorold Auto Solutions and Natalie Miller, Miller's Auto Recycling
11:30 am - 12:15 pmSuccession Planning 2.0. Becky Turcotte, Miller Private
12:15 - 1:00 pmLunch
1:00 - 2:00 pmKeynote Industry Address: Eric Wilbert, Wilbert Family Enterprises and ARA President
Grand Ballroom ABC1:30 - 7:00 pmTrade Show Opens
2:00 - 7:00 pmFundraisers and Auctions in the Trade Show
Grand Ballroom ABC4:00 - 7:00 pmReception and Appetizers in the Trade Show
Saturday March 29
Grand Ballroom D8:00 - 9:00 amBreakfast
9:00 - 9:15 amRecap of the Recycled Auto Parts Stakeholder Roundtable
9:15 - 9:45 amMarketing, Branding, Social Media for Auto Recyclers. Carly Masters, Dom's Auto Parts
Niagara Region9:30 am - 3:00 pmCompanion Program (extra registration required)
9:45 - 10:30 amRecycled Parts Quality Control Panel
Grand Hall Foyer10:30 - 10:45 amCoffee Break
Grand Ballroom D10:45 - 11:45 amProfitable EVs and Dismantling Panel.
11:45 am - 12:15 pmSuccessful Hiring Stories Panel.
Grand Ballroom D12:15 - 3:00 pmLuncheon and Steve Fletcher Tribute
Miller's Auto Recycling3:00 - 6:00 pmYard Tour and Demonstrations at Miller’s Auto Recycling
Sunday March 30
Boardroom8:00 am - noonARC 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: Β 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.

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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 addedΒ 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 delegatesΒ 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
Power-DB
Progi Group
Solera | Β Hollander
TrakMotiveTriple 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 packageΒ to fit your company needs.

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Convention Contact Information

Convention Location