Depollution by Salvage Wire - bringing interesting and inspiring leaders to discuss the vehicle salvage and vehicle recycling industry along with other leaders who can challenge and inspire the whole industry. All views on the podcast are those of the guests and do not reflect the views of Salvage Wire, the Salvage Wire team, affiliated companies and partners.
ELV training complete on line training for end of life vehicle depollution facilities, listen in as Mark describes his journey to this point and how ELV Training can enhance your staff training journey. Find out more about ELV training at https://www.elvtraining.com/subjects
Gen is a professional executive coach with a focus on personal and leadership development, she helps individuals and teams with emotional intelligence, people skills, managing difficult conversations, navigating transitions and building mental fitness; and she can assist all businesses as part of their wellbeing strategy.
Book Gen's services at https://gloaker.com/ and find out more at https:www.mosaiclives.com
Roger is the first guest we have welcomed back to the podcast. As Roger heads towards retirement we celebrate his career, the legacy he has left in the Salvage industry and wisdom for everyone to consider.
You can find out more about the British Vehicle Salvage Federation at https://www.bvsf.org.uk/cms/
The online Automotive Technology (AT) Academy has been created by Tom Denton, a leading Automotive author with over 40 years of relevant experience, and over 30 published textbooks that are used by students and technicians worldwide.
Tom has been researching and writing best-selling automotive textbooks for over 25 years. His published work is endorsed by all leading professional organisations and used by automotive students across the world.
For more details and to order one of Tom's books please visit https://www.tomdenton.org/#home
In this episode we welcome Vic Ferrari, former NYPD officer and now an author. Vic spent 10 years in the auto crime division of the NYPD and has lots of stories that we discuss here, including catalytic converter theft, salvage yard licensing and more. Vic has also written 4 books about his time in NYPD and two others that are available on Amazon or at all good bookstores.
We welcome Sara Hamidovic of VET Environmental Engineering to our latest podcast, Sara talks environmental audits, how to get 102% when an audit is completed plus the management structure required to achieve the best environmental results. You can find out more about VET Environemtal Engineering at https://www.vet-env.com/
Welcome to series 3 of Depollution from Salvage Wire, in our first episode of this series we welcome Steve Hankins who id the Managing Director of IAA UK.
Listen is as we discuss the new IAA digital auction platform, the current vehicle salvage marketplace and more, and if you want to know more about IAA then please use the link below.
https://www.iaaiuk.co.uk
In this podcast we normally interview interesting and inspiring leaders to discuss issues that are facing the vehicle salvage and vehicle recycling industries, however this episode is a recording of the recent Facebook live conversation I had with Vince Edivan of the Automotive Recyclers Association where we talk about electric and hybrid vehicles, and the training and resources available from the ARA.
You can connect with the Automotive Recyclers Association at. https://www.a-r-a.org
Thanks to the ARA for permission to share this on the Depollution Podcast
Jane is Managing Director of Copart UK. Copart is one of the worlds largest vehicle salvage auction platforms and Jane gives us an insight into the ethos of the organisation and how Copart are maintaining their status as one of the worlds largest salvage auctions and improving the business.
Find out more about Copart UK at https://www.copart.co.uk
In this episode we welcome the Jeff Haltrecht of Call2Recycle. Jeff is working on electric mobility battery recycling, listen on for a very interesting conversation that focuses on battery recycling, leadership and more.
You can find out more details about the non-profit organisation, call2recycle on their website https://www.call2recycle.ca
In this episode we welcome the Motor Claim Guru, Tim Kelly. Tim has worked in the motor industry all his life and supports consumers and vehicle repairers in their dealings with motor insurers following and motor claim. This is a very interesting conversation that I hope will provoke some discussion.
Find out more about Motor Claim Guru at https://www.motorclaimguru.co.uk
In this episode we welcome Jen Wilson of Jencey Consulting, Jen has a long history of supporting the vehicle recycling industry and has a lot to teach on yard management systems and business leadership, we also talk cyber security and lots of other things.
You can find out more about Jen and Jencey Consulting at http://jenceyconsulting.com
Elena Wrelton of ELV Environmental Services. ELVES is the compliance scheme for end of life vehicles in Ireland. Set up to help vehicle manufacturers deliver on the obligations under the EU ELV regulations. You can find out more about ELVES at https://www.elves.ie
We welcome Becky Berube of United Catalyst Corporation, one of the leading catalyst processors. Becky is an influencer and leader in the industry and has a passion to develop leaders, and we discuss catalyst recycling and how UCC are changing the marketplace and Becky's leadership journey. You can find out more about UCC at https://unitedcatalystcorporation.com
In this episode we welcome Anthony Heard of Braintree Motor Works, Anthony has some very interesting opinions on the collision repair industry, and advice for vehicle recyclers and recycled parts. Anthony is also about to launch his own podcast, Braintree Motor Mouth, search for that in your podcast app - also have to apologise for some sound issues on the recording, the internet connection wasn’t the best
You can connect with Anthony on Linkedin, follow Braintree Motor Works on social media, or through their website at https://www.braintreemotorworks.co.uk
Łukasz Cioch is a public speaker, MC and convention host and has been working with the Polish Auto Recyclers for a number of years; he brings his leadership skills to our industry and in this podcast you will hear his unique insights into public speaking, leadership, creative thinking and storytelling. This discussion is a must for all industry leaders and managers
Having been part of the team that brought Synetiq together to make it the largest vehicle salvage and dismantling company in the UK, Tom Rumboll has recently been appointed CEO; we discuss Synetiq, look at the future of auto recycling, leadership challenges and more.
Find out more about Synetiq at https://www.synetiq.co.uk
Mike Monaghan of Auto-Motivate is an influencer and leader in the automotive industry, and for the last few years has been training managers and leaders on how to develop a high performance mindset, and, more importantly, how to protect your teams mental health. A must listen for all leaders and managers. You can find out more about Auto-Motivate at https://auto-motivate.com
In this podcast we welcome Chris Daglis of Partnered Solutions. Chris has been involved in the automotive recycling industry most of his life and over the last few years has been working on recycled parts certification and vehicle recalls, this conversation should be of interest to all in the automotive repair, recycling and insurance industries - connect with Chris at https://www.autopartneredsolutions.com
A second opportunity to listen to our first, and possibly, our favourite podcast of Series One. Mark Robb of Positive Reframe talks employee engagement, leadership and change management. Positive Reframe have been making positive, memorable and measurable differences to some of the UK’s leading brands - find out more at http://www.positivereframe.co.uk
Mark has also given all podcast listeners access to the Recommended Reading List from Positive Reframe, click Recommended Reading to download the Recommended Reading List.
It has been an enormous pleasure to bring inspiring and challenging leaders to the vehicle recycling community over the last three months and as we head towards summer we wanted to look back over some of the best moments and guests from our first series.
Thanks to all our guests and we hope you have all enjoyed the series, we will be back in September with more challenging and inspiring podcasts from our guests for you to listen to.
Many thanks to:
Mark Robb - Positive Reframe
Roger West - British Vehicle Salvage Fedaration
Adam Murray - Aviva
Alan Colledge - Cawleys
Steve Fletcher - Automotive Recyclers of Canada
Chas Ambrose - Vehicle Recyclers Association
Scott Robertson - Automotive Recyclers Association
Tony Simpson - Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors
Paul D’Adamo - RAS Cores
David Cresswell - Auto Body Professionals Club
Jane Pocock - Copart UK
Craig Van Batenburg - Fix Hybrid
Adriana Lee - eComply and James Environmental
Adriana Lee is President and Chief Operating Officer of eComply and James Environmental Management, in this podcast we talk to Adriana about environmental compliance, training and leadership, and this is a really good insight into the work that is completed ‘behind the scenes’ to maintain strong environmental standards across the vehicle recycling and vehicle salvage industries.
For more details on eComply and James Environmental check out their websites at https://www.ecomply.com and https://www.jamesenvironmental.com
In this podcast we welcome Craig VanBatenburg, owner of Auto Careers Development Centre and Fix Hybrid based in Worcester, MA.
Craig has been at the forefront of electric and hybrid vehicle research, training and repairs, has a wealth of stories, experience and knowledge to draw on.
You can find out more about Fix Hybrid at http://www.fixhybrid.com and FAAT CATS, the charity work that Craig leads at http://www.faatcats.org
Jane is Managing Director of Copart UK. Copart is one of the worlds largest vehicle salvage auction platforms and Jane gives us an insight into the ethos of the organisation and how Copart are maintaining their status as one of the worlds largest salvage auctions and improving the business.
Find out more about Copart UK at https://www.copart.co.uk
David is chairman of the Auto Body Professionals Club (ABP) and has many years experience of the automotive industry, this conversation with David will resonate with collision repairers, vehicle recyclers, insurers, leaders and mangers in the industry.
Find out more about the ABP Club at http://www.abpclub.co.uk and you can download copies of the ABP Industry Yearbook 2019 – 2020 at
http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=29129115-bafd-464b-814e-50496a963f62
and the ABP State of the Industry Report at
http://edition.pagesuite.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=342dac66-4617-4c64-98cf-85012a1aa543
Paul is the recall manager for RAS and is responsible for the programme that pays a bounty to vehicle recyclers across North America for vehicle airbags that are subject to recall notices. We talk recalls and how these airbags are processed and how monkeys helped Paul to train a generation of leaders and managers in the vehicle recycling industry. Find out more about Yank that Bag at http://yankthatbag.com and http://www.coresupply.com
Tony is the President of the Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors and in this episode our conversation focuses on vehicle technology, the salvage code of practice, legislation, recycled parts and engineer licensing. You can find out more about the IAEA at http://www.iaea-online.org
Scott is the President of the Automotive Recyclers Association, in this episode Scott talks about recycled parts, legislation and the benefits the ARA brings to the vehicle recycling industry - you can contact the ARA at https://www.a-r-a.org
Chas Ambrose is the Association Secretary of the Vehicle Recyclers Association, in this conversation we discuss recycled parts, illegal recyclers, salvage code of practice. For more details on the VRA please check out their website https://www.vrauk.org
Steve Fletcher, head of Automotive Recyclers of Canada and the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association talks about building relationships with government and vehicle manufacturers and the benefits this has brought to the Canadian auto recycling industry; recycled parts and the International Round Table on Automotive Recycling. Contact details and more details can be found at auto recycling canada https://oara.com and http://irt-autorecycling.org
Hazardous Waste - Cawleys are specialists in the removal of hazardous waste from vehicle recyclers, including high voltage batteries, hear more about the hazardous waste industry and what happens to end of life high voltage batteries. Find out more about Cawleys at https://www.cawleys.co.uk
In this podcast we talk to Aviva’s Motor Technical Manager, Adam Murray. Topics include reclaimed parts, parts standards, the Salvage Code of Practice and new vehicle technology.
Welcome to Depollution, the new Podcast from Salvage Wire. In this podcast we will be interviewing interesting and inspiring leaders to discuss issues that are facing the vehicle salvage and vehicle recycling industries along with other leaders who can challenge and inspire the whole industry.
In this podcast we welcome Roger West, Secretary General of the British Vehicle Salvage Federation (BVSF). You can find more details at www.bvsf.org.uk
We welcome Mark Robb to our podcast. Positive Reframe have been making positive, memorable and measurable differences to some of the UK’s leading brands - find out more at http://www.positivereframe.co.uk and click Recommended Reading to download the Recommended Reading List.