Join our upcoming webinar on Auto Recycling in Asia, with a special focus on Australia and Japan. This event will delve into the current state of automotive recycling in these regions, the evolving challenges with electric (EV) and fuel-cell vehicles (FCV) sales, and insights from the Asia Automobile Environment Forum (AAEF2024). We’ll also discuss efforts to strengthen and expand JARA’s initiatives and explore certification schemes vital to the industry’s future. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leading experts and gain actionable insights into the rapidly growing auto recycling sector in Asia. Register today!
In 2010, David Nolan, alongside several automotive recyclers, founded the Auto Recyclers Association of Australia (ARAA), a national organization aimed at elevating the professional standards of the automotive recycling industry. The association focuses on developing programs and services that benefit member businesses.
One of the key initiatives of the ARAA has been the implementation of a certification program for Australian auto recyclers. This program emphasizes environmental compliance and the recovery of ozone-depleting refrigerants from end-of-life vehicles. The association also worked closely with automotive manufacturers over four years to recover or account for more than 120,000 Takata airbags.
In recent years, ARAA has spearheaded the development of a new Parts Sales and Inventory Management system for auto recyclers, targeting environmental management of end-of-life vehicles and promoting second-hand auto parts sales.
David is also actively involved in the Asian automotive recycling industry. He has participated in the Asian Automotive Environmental Forum (AAEF) since 2011 and played a crucial role in organizing India’s first National Automotive Recycling Conference in 2018.
Prior to his role at ARAA, David was a Director at the Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, focusing on workplace relations and representing employers on national boards.
Minoru Goko has had a lifelong passion for the automotive industry, sparked by his early experiences in his father’s automotive workshop. With a background in engineering, he has worked with various manufacturers and dealers, gaining extensive experience across the sector.
Since 1984, Minoru has been actively involved in automotive education in developing countries, including Morocco, Mozambique, Mongolia, and the Philippines, through partnerships with the Japanese government and the United Nations. His impactful work in Mozambique was featured on a major television program in Japan. In the Philippines, Minoru has been a highly regarded figure at the prestigious Manila Auto Salon, where he has served as the chief judge for the show car competitions for over a decade.
In 2005, Minoru expanded his focus to the automotive recycling industry, researching the issue of illegally dumped End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) in South Pacific nations like Palau, Micronesia, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea. He has worked closely with local governments to advise on modern auto-recycling practices.
Minoru continues to be a dedicated contributor to the global automotive recycling community through his work with the Japan Automotive Recycling Alliance (JARA) and other industry stakeholders, championing sustainable practices and sharing his knowledge worldwide.
The International Roundtable on Automotive Recycling (IRT)
brings together the leading international automotive recycler associations and industry officials. This webinar is open to anyone
