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Thatcham Research to identify EV repair and insurance pain points
- 14/12/2022
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Thatcham Research has announced it will lead an Innovate UK-funded five-month project focused on electric vehicle (EV) collision repair and salvage processes and their impact on insurance claims and their associated costs. EVs are set to play a central role in achieving the government’s 2050 net zero target. [...] -
Synetiq secures green treble
- 08/11/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Synetiq has been awarded the Green Parts Company of the Year, Larger Vehicle Recycler of the Year and Sustainability accolades at the inaugural Vehicle Recycling Excellence Awards. The awards, held at the National Conference Centre, Bickenhill, recognise organisations supporting the growth in the promotion of green [...] -
Synetiq calls for industry-wide EV strategy
- 13/10/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Synetiq is calling for a collaborative industry approach to identify a solution for safe recycling of EV batteries within the next 12-24 months. This is after it reported a tenfold increase in electrified car and van disposal over the last two years. The government’s multimillion pound Local EV Infrastructure [...] -
Synetiq underscores sustainability credentials
- 23/05/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Synetiq has continued its commitment to reducing its environmental impact by securing ISO 50001 accreditation, which recognises its focus on energy management, while also appointing its first sustainability manager. Elisa Caton, who holds a master’s degree in environmental science from the University of York and [...] -
IAA completes Synetiq acquisition
- 07/03/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
IAA has completed the acquisition of Synetiq for £225m after receiving clearance from the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority. The businesses were previously required to be held separate under an initial enforcement order (IEO) issued by the CMA on 5 November. However, the IEO was revoked by the CMA on 10 [...] -
SYNETIQ celebrates apprenticeship scheme
- 03/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week, salvage and dismantling experts SYNETIQ has been reflecting on the success of it Metal Recycling General Operative apprenticeship scheme, which launched in September 2021. The first of its kind in the industry, the scheme offers students the chance to learn on the job at [...] -
SYNETIQ launches major recruitment drive
- 25/01/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
SYNETIQ has launched a large-scale recruitment drive after winning a flurry of new contracts. It is recruiting a range of 30 HGV driver positions to meet demands from an increased flow of salvage and end of life vehicles. The HGV recruitment drive is part of a planned 20% increase in SYNETIQ’s team of [...] -
SYNETIQ names new green parts boss
- 13/01/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
SYNETIQ has announced Sarah Hirst as its new green parts director. She will manage the flow of recycled ‘green’ vehicle parts as well as the relationship between the business and its clients, including insurers, fleets, repair centres and garages. She will also work closely with different markets to ensure [...] -
SYNETIQ secures Green gong
- 21/12/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
SYNETIQ has won the Green Business of the Year award at the prestigious Doncaster Business Awards. Recognising the truly outstanding businesses in the area, the Doncaster Business Awards are the largest of their kind in the region and are hosted by Doncaster Chamber. In addition to receiving an award, SYNETIQ was a [...] -
SYNETIQ secures silver accreditation
- 03/12/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
SYNETIQ has become the first in its sector to become a Silver Carbon Literate Organisation. The accreditation further underlines SYNETIQ’s commitment to embedding sustainability across its operations. The business has been collaborating closely with the Carbon Literacy Project since November 2020 as part of [...]