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Synetiq celebrates FORS certification
- 25/05/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Leading vehicle salvage, dismantling and recycling company Synetiq has achieved the industry-wide recognised Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) accreditation for one of its largest operational sites. The bronze accreditation at its Winsford site demonstrates its dedication to putting safety first across all [...] -
Copart continues net zero investment
- 15/05/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Vehicle salvage experts Copart has announced it has now invested over £80m into an ongoing replacement and expansion programme to support its Plan-Net-Zero commitment. Significant investment has been made into Euro VI compliant DAF and Volvo multi-car transporters and JCB loaders that use the very latest [...] -
BCA secures Currie Motors contract
- 24/11/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
BCA has announced a new 12-month remarketing agreement with the Currie Motors Group. As part of the deal BCA will offer around 1,200 vehicles, commencing in January 2023, while Currie Motors will also adopt the BCA Dealer Pro platform to manage the remarketing or retention of vehicles in its part-exchange [...] -
Silverlake bolsters senior leadership team
- 03/11/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Silverlake Automotive Recycling has appointed Greg Rose to the newly-created role of continuous improvement manager. He will help to develop, refine and streamline processes across the business to ensure maximum return on every salvage vehicle, either through re-marketing and auction or via dismantling and the [...] -
Copart trials new cleaner fuel solution
- 17/10/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Copart has announced that as part of its Plan-Net-Zero and ambition to operate the ‘Greenest Fleet on the Street’ it has completed a six-month trial of a new solution that can improve efficiencies and reduce carbon emissions. It has trailed FuelActive at three of its sites. FuelActive works by drawing fuel from [...] -
Copart investing in new Scottish HQ
- 13/09/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Online vehicle remarketing and recycling company Copart UK is bringing investment and job opportunities to the Fife area by opening new CashForCars headquarters in Kirkcaldy. Launched in 2021, Copart UK’s sister company CashForCars is the UK’s leading online car buying service. Its web-based technology [...] -
Copart on course for net zero operations
- 05/08/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Copart has announced that its Plan Net Zero programme is on track after the introduction of a number of initiatives to reduce emissions and improve sustainability. For example, the company has made significant investment into new DAF & Volvo multi-car transporters and JCB loaders as part of it ambition to [...] -
Copart acquires green parts specialist
- 13/07/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Vehicle remarketing and recycling business Copart UK has acquired Hills Salvage and Recycling (Hills Motors). Hills Motors, which will become the centre of Copart’s green parts offering, is a well-respected family-owned business based in Skelmersdale. The company employs about 200 people and it is now run by Ian [...] -
Copart introduces new management training
- 05/07/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Copart has launched a Leadership Development Programme to over 100 managers across its business. Throughout the year, all people managers at Copart will attend a bespoke three-day course developed internally by the business, which focuses on areas including communication skills, coaching, and relationship [...] -
Copart CEO recognised in Women awards
- 20/06/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
CEO of Copart UK & Ireland Jane Pocock was a finalist in the Executive Category of the 2022 Autocar Great Women in the British Car Industry Top 100. The event which celebrates the most influential women in the British car industry across categories including marketing, sales, vehicle development, and [...]