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Freelance Articles Written By Caryn Smith + News Items About Driven By Design
Self-Service Requires Full [Customer] Service
Pick-N-Pull, Inc., San Antonio, Texas By Caryn Smith Pick-N-Pull, Inc. is a three-operation business, in San Antonio, Texas, with two self-service locations and one full-service. The main and original location is the Pick-N-Pull, Inc. on Applewhite Rd., which...
Trail Blazer – Sandy Blalock
As Sandy Blalock departs the role of ARA Executive Director, we spent some time discussing the highlights of her career, thus far, and there are many. Yet, she is far from done advocating for professional auto recyclers. By Caryn Smith Sandy Blalock is a name...
Quality Is Not Visible at First Glance
International Fiber Journal Sept/Oct 2024 By Caryn Smith Read the article here! Quality Is Not Visible at First Glance
An Unusual Path to Ownership
Everyone knows Jim McKinney as an auto recycling professional turned innovative owner of EZ-Suite, a software that provides real-time data in processing and tracking of deliveries for the auto recycling industry. By Caryn Smith (c) Jeff Sprang...
Restoring Planetary Health with Carbon Capture
International Filtration News May/June 2025 By Caryn Smith Read the article here! Restoring Planetary Health with Carbon Capture
Environment & Air Quality: Q&A with Dr. Iyad Al-Attar
International Filtration News Jan./Feb. 2024 By Caryn Smith Read the article here! Environment & Air Quality: Q&A with Dr. Iyad Al-Attar
Hygiene Redefining the Future: Hygienix 2023 Reveals an Industry in Flux
International Fiber Journal January/February 2024 By Caryn Smith Read the article here! Hygiene Redefining the Future: Hygienix 2023 Reveals an Industry in Flux
Digital Color & Textile Recycling Innovation Super Stars
International Fiber Journal Nov/Dec 2023 By Caryn Smith Read the article here! Digital Color & Textile Recycling Innovation Super Stars
Recycler to Watch: Certified Leader Nick Daurio
Nick Daurio brings a steady hand and common-sense leadership approach to tackling the complex issues automotive recyclers are facing today. By Caryn Smith At the 80th Annual ARA Convention & Expo, Nick Daurio – owner of Daurio Auto Truck in Pueblo, CO, with...
Recycler to Watch: A Dream Come True
How one Daurio Auto and Truck employee found his place in America – and in the family. By Caryn Smith The bond that he’s basically started with my dad years ago, has continued with my brother, Mike, and I, and now my son, Greg. That mutual loyalty has transferred...
The Green Factor Grows at INDEX™23
International Fiber Journal July/August 2023 By Caryn Smith Read the article here! The Green Factor Grows at INDEX™23
Reducing Fugitive Microplastic Pollution
International Fiber Journal July/August 2023 By Caryn Smith Read the article here! Reducing Fugitive Microplastic Pollution
Proven to Be Effective — Airmid Healthgroup’s Mission to Take Filtration Testing to the Next Level
International Filtration News May/June. 2023 By Caryn Smith Read the article here! Proven to Be Effective
Recycler to Watch: Silver Lining for Allen Prebble
Allen Prebble, owner of Silverlake Automotive Recycling celebrating 77 years in operation, shares how perspective is the key to building a sustainable business. By Caryn Smith My business journey has been inspired and influenced by attending the ARA Annual Convention...
The Buzz About Bio-Preferred in Filtration
International Filtration News March/April 2023 By Caryn Smith Read the article here! The Buzz About Bio-Preferred in Filtration
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