SMASH Joins OARA 2026 as a Bronze Sponsor — Building Canada's B2B Scrap Future
Proudly Sponsoring Canada's Premier Auto Recycling Event
SMASH is honoured to announce our role as a Bronze Sponsor of the 2026 OARA Convention & Trade Show, running March 26–28 at the Markham Hilton in Ontario. As a Canadian-rooted platform built for the scrap metal and auto recycling community, this sponsorship reflects a commitment we've held since day one: supporting the people and businesses that keep Canada's recycling industry moving forward.
The announcement was shared publicly by Steve Fletcher, Co-Executive Director of OARA, who has spent more than three decades shaping auto recycling policy and operations in this country. In a LinkedIn post welcoming SMASH to the sponsor roster, Fletcher noted that our platform is "purpose-built for trading catalytic converters, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, auto parts, and everything else your yard processes." He went on to describe how SMASH provides sellers with a clear picture of their inventory and buyers with full visibility into what they're bidding on.
Canadian Roots, Canadian Focus
While many platforms in the scrap and recycling space are designed primarily for US markets, SMASH was conceived with Canadian recyclers at the table. Our team understands the realities of operating a yard in Ontario, processing end-of-life vehicles in Quebec, or running a metals operation in the Prairies. We know the regulatory landscape, the seasonal cycles that affect scrap flow, and the challenges of finding reliable buyers who actually show up and pay on time.
That's why OARA's recognition resonates with us. This isn't a token sponsorship — it's a reflection of the work we've put into making our auction platform genuinely useful for Canadian businesses. Every feature on SMASH, from buyer vetting to transparent bidding to documented transaction histories, was designed to solve real problems that Canadian recyclers face every day.
What the OARA Convention Means for Our Community
The OARA Convention is the largest gathering of auto recycling professionals in Canada. It's where yard owners compare notes, where new technologies get demonstrated, and where the direction of the industry gets shaped for the year ahead. Having SMASH represented as a sponsor puts our platform in front of the community that matters most to us.
For Canadian recyclers who haven't yet explored our platform, the convention is the perfect opportunity to meet us face-to-face. We'll be at the Markham Hilton to walk you through how SMASH works, demonstrate the auction process, and discuss how we can help you get better prices for your catalytic converters, non-ferrous scrap, and auto parts.
Join Us at OARA 2026
Whether you run a single-location salvage yard or a multi-site processing operation, SMASH was built for you. Visit us at the convention to see the platform in action, or explore our service locations to see how we're supporting recyclers across the country.
You can read Steve Fletcher's full announcement on his LinkedIn profile or visit the official OARA event page for convention registration and scheduling details.
We're proud to stand alongside the Canadian auto recycling community — and we're just getting started.
