Fairmont Winnipeg
2 Lombard Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba
June 17-20, 2025
Our Convention Theme is “Untapped Potential” referring to the opportunities, resources, abilities and expertise that exist within the recycling sector but have not yet been fully explored and developed. Like many, our industry has faced many challenges and has room for growth and achievement that has not been realized to its full potential, which will be the focus of this Convention. Working together, greater business results can be achieved through strategic collaboration, innovation, communication and by ‘untapping’ our true potential. We hope you will join us and be part of this game-changing conference!
Thank you to our Sponsors! and Exhibitors!
Network with peers, meet exhibitors, hear from industry experts, and more.
-This convention attracts recyclers across Canada, the United States, and abroad.
-Attendees have access to an exhibit hall, educational sessions led by experts, and numerous networking opportunities.
-All forms & documents will be made available for download after payment. A link to the registration form will also be sent via email – please be sure to check your spam folder.
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Tim works with the Shapiro team to build recycling and sustainability programs for multi-location industrial manufacturers stretching from Richmond, Virginia to Portland, Oregon and from Montreal, Canada to Monterrey, Mexico. The Circular team is responsible for creating additional revenue and savings for its customers while diverting thousands of tons of material from landfills and expanding Shapiro’s capabilities beyond metal recycling.
Sean continues to help provide better data and technology to the recycled materials industry with over 1,300 proprietary price indexes and industry-first software tools helping recyclers in 42 countries improve their operating margins.
Amy oversees the pricing, market development and coverage of ferrous, non-ferrous and stainless scrap as well as the alternative irons market in the region. Having joined Fastmarkets in early 2019, Amy has worked on the Base Metals Team in London with a particular focus on nickel and secondary aluminum before becoming a senior reporter on the US ferrous scrap team in November 2020. Prior to her tenure at Fastmarkets she worked as an analyst for a series of international banks in London.
Specializing in digital marketing, PR, and business scouting for the metals and recycling industry. With 20+ years in the circular economy, she helps companies amplify their brand, drive engagement, and uncover high-value opportunities. She is also the creator of Betts on the Future, a podcast showcasing innovation and leadership in metals and recycling, as well as Metals and Advanced Manufacturing, focusing on the innovation happening in the industry today.
Adam Shaffer serves as Vice President of International Trade and Global Affairs at the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), where he oversees the international trade and global advocacy portfolio, while also managing the organization’s international activities. In this role, he also supports ReMA’s expanding international portfolio in sustainability, in addition to providing thought leadership on emerging international and global issues impacting the recycled materials industry. Adam was appointed in 2024 to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce’s Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC), while also serving as the General Delegate on the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) Plastics Division.
Elizabeth Coulter has dedicated 23 years to the Secondary Aluminum industry at Real Alloy. Throughout her tenure, she has excelled in various roles, including Quality Systems, Materials Receiving, Raw Material Purchasing, and Aluminum Sales. Her extensive experience in procuring wrought and casting alloys has been instrumental in meeting the needs of Secondary Smelters and Rolling Mills across Canada and the US. She holds a Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma and a Certificate in Purchasing from Supply Chain Canada.
Jen Coulson is a Trader at Triple M Metal, having embarked on her journey in the metal recycling industry in 2015. With a strong focus on the industrial sector, particularly automotive, she is dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement. Jen became involved with the AWMI Toronto Chapter in 2022 and joined the board in 2024. She has actively contributed through event volunteering and by leading a multi-facility tour at Triple M Metal in 2023, offering members a comprehensive, closed-loop perspective on the metal recycling industry.
Mario Venditti is the VP of Ferrous Sourcing at Triple M Metal and an industry leader in metal recycling. He is also a CARI Board Member serving a multi-year term representing the Ontario region. He has over 30 years working in the metal recycling industry.
Brian Shine is the CEO of the Manitoba Corporation and is also the current Chair of the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries. He has held many leadership roles with ISRI (now ReMA), including National Chair of ReMA from 2018-2020, Membership Committee Chair, Audit Committee Chair, Member of the BOD, and President of the Empire State Chapter from 2004-2006. He is an industry leader and a fourth-generation nonferrous metals recycler.
Patrick Richardson is a Senior Trader at Kripke Enterprises, a non-ferrous broker and processor based in Toledo, Ohio. He joined Kripke in 2016 with no prior experience in recycling and has since built a career managing aluminum consumer and supplier relationships across North America.
12:00 – 5:00 pm
Registration
2:00-4:00 pm
CARI Board Meeting (Closed to Board Members Only)
4:00-6:00 pm
Happy Hour Meet & Greet: pop-in to meet our new CEO Jacqueline Lotzkar & Board of Directors
Sponsor: GreenSpark Software
Location: Bailey’s Fine Dining (a short walk from the hotel) https://www.baileysprimedining.com/
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5:30 a.m. Central Display setup of booths/drape
7:00 – 9:00 am
Exhibitor Hall Set-up West/Midway Ballroom
8:00 – 12:00 pm Registration
8:00 – 9:00 am
Breakfast East Ballroom
9:00 – 10:00 am
CARI Annual General Meeting (AGM) – everyone welcome
Meet & Greet Jacqueline Lotzkar, CARI’s President & CEO followed by Q&A
10:00 – 10:15 am
CARI Chair Welcome: Brian Shine
10:15 – 11:15 am
Keynote Speaker Justin Kingsley, East Ballroom
Sponsor: Brandt Tractor Ltd
11:15 – 11:30 – Break
11:30 – 12:15 pm
Economic Outlook: Navigating the Future with Amy Hinton, Fastmarkets
Sponsor: John Ross & Sons Ltd
12:15 – 1:15 pm Lunch East Ballroom
1:15 – 2:45 pm
Industry Commodity Outlook Panel
Sponsor: Davis Index
2:45 – 3:00 – Break
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Next Generation (40 & under) & Women in Recycling (WIR) Panel
The future of the industry: The power of community to engage and retain talent (everyone welcome)
Sponsor: Metalogics Inc
4:00 – 4:30 pm
Next Gen (40 & under) / Women in Recycling (WIR) “Meet Up” – connect with other Next Gen & women in the industry
Sponsor: Magnar Metals
4:30 – 7:00 pm
*EXHIBIT HALL OFFICIALLY OPENS* Spotlight on our Exhibitors!
Exhibitor Trade Show (in the Exhibit Hall)
Cocktail hour & appetizers
Sponsor: Liebherr-Canada Ltd
7:00 pm Exhibitor tear-down / Central Display on-site
Free evening to enjoy Winnipeg – Jazz Festival, baseball game, dinner meetings, etc.
8:00 – 9:00 am
Breakfast East Ballroom
9:00 – 9:45 am
Safety as a Core Value – Building a safety first culture, battery safety & preventing fires with E360S Environmental 360 Solutions – battery recycling.
Dave Bestwick, Dominion Nickel, Moderator
Sponsor: Environmental 360 Solutions – E360S
9:45 – 10:00 – BREAK
10:00 – 10:45 am
Masterclass: Mastering Digital Marketing & Branding with Jennifer Betts, Magnar Metals
10:45 – 11:00 am break
11:00 – 11:45 am
Sustainability & Leadership Development in the Recycled Material Industry with Tim Ridderbos, Circular by Shapiro
Sponsor: Wesman Salvage
12:00 – 1:00 pm Luncheon East Ballroom
12:00 – 1:00pm CARI Board Meeting (for Board Members/incoming meeting)
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Global Trade & Advocacy Panel: Global Trade, Government Relations & Advocacy at the municipal, provincial and federal levels
Sponsor: Cowan Insurance Group
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Chair’s Closing Reception (a short walk from the hotel) – James Avenue Pumphouse https://www.jamesavenuepumphouse.com
Sponsor: Manitoba Corporation
Book your Room by May 23, 2025 – $249 for the discounted group rate
If you are unable to access the registration form or have any questions, please contact us 905.864.5083 or email [email protected]
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