Industry Leaders Endorse SMASH at North America's Top Recycling Event
When Steve Fletcher introduces a company to the auto recycling community, people pay attention. Fletcher has spent more than 33 years in Canadian auto recycling and currently serves as Co-Executive Director of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association. So when he announced on LinkedIn that SMASH has joined the 2026 OARA Convention & Trade Show as a Bronze Sponsor, it carried weight across the industry on both sides of the border.
In his post, Fletcher characterized SMASH as a B2B scrap metal auction platform that is "purpose-built for trading catalytic converters, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, auto parts, and everything else your yard processes." He specifically praised the platform's ability to give sellers clear inventory visibility and buyers clear insight into what they're bidding on — exactly the kind of transparency that professional recyclers demand.
Why US Auto Recyclers Should Take Notice
The OARA Convention, held March 26–28 at the Markham Hilton in Ontario, is Canada's largest auto recycling show. But its influence extends well beyond the border. Many of the buyers and sellers who attend operate in both Canadian and American markets. For US-based auto recyclers, having SMASH recognized by an organization of OARA's stature validates what our users already know: this platform delivers results.
If you run a salvage yard, dismantling operation, or auto parts business in the United States, SMASH opens access to a vetted buyer network that spans North America. Our auction system levels the playing field — a single-location yard in Michigan gets the same access to competitive bidding as a multi-site processor in Ohio. The catalytic converters, engines, transmissions, and scrap metal you're sitting on right now could be reaching more qualified buyers than your current channels provide.
Vetted Buyers, Transparent Bidding
One of the reasons OARA chose to spotlight SMASH is our commitment to vetting. Every buyer on our platform goes through verification before they can bid. This isn't an open marketplace where anonymous accounts drive prices down — it's a professional trading environment where serious buyers compete for quality inventory. Sellers know who they're dealing with, and buyers trust that listed materials match their descriptions.
That verification process is especially important for high-value items like catalytic converters, where pricing accuracy and buyer reliability directly affect your bottom line. SMASH provides the documentation, the competitive auction format, and the transaction records that protect both parties.
Explore the Platform
Whether or not you can make it to the OARA Convention in Markham, the SMASH platform is available now. Visit smash-cars.com to create a free account, browse the areas we serve, and see how our auction process works for auto recyclers.
Learn more about Steve Fletcher's background on his LinkedIn profile, or see the full convention details on the OARA event page.
When industry leaders with three decades of experience recognize a platform, it's worth paying attention. SMASH is building the infrastructure that auto recyclers across North America need — and the OARA sponsorship is proof that the industry agrees.