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Welcome to NORA eNews, providing association, member and industry news for companies involved in the responsible recycling of used oil and related materials. To submit information for NORA eNews, please contact NORA at sparker@noranews.org or 703-753-4277.

2012 NORA Annual Recycling Conference & Trade Show
Full Slate of Exhibitors • One Exhibit Booth Left • 250 Pre-Registered Attendees

A record 47 exhibitors will display the latest products and services to leaders in the liquid recycling industry at the 2012 NORA Annual Recycling Conference & Trade Show, to be held November 7-10 in Bonita Springs, Florida. Over 250 people have already pre-registered for what will be NORA's largest trade show ever.
  • Click here to register for the 2012 Annual Conference.
  • Click here to view the Trade Show floor plan. There is just one exhibit booth remaining. To reserve this booth, contact sparker@noranews.org.
  • Click here to register for golf, fishing or to add on a spouse/guest package.
  • Click here for more information on the 2012 Annual Conference.

NEED A
ROOM?

Due to unprecedented interest in the NORA Conference, sleeping rooms in the NORA Room Block are not currently available. NORA is working to secure additional sleeping rooms. If you need assistance, contact NORA at 703-753-4277 or sparker@noranews.org.



NORA Introduces Supplier/Vendor Buyers Guide
NORA introduced its new NORA Buyers Guide today, giving members an additional tool to find supplier of products and services geared toward the liquid recycling industry.
  • Click here to view the NORA Buyers Guide.
  • Click here to upgrade to a premium listing in the NORA Buyers Guide.
Two NORA Members Announce Re-Refining Plans
NORA Members Universal Environmental Services and Century Refineries have both recently announced re-refining plans.
  • Click here to read the full story on Universal Environmental Services by Lube Report.
  • Click here to read the full story on Century Refineries from Matagorda County.
  • NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker will be presenting a market outlook for re-refining and advanced processing at the 2012 NORA Conference. Click here to register for the event.
Fast Lubes Continue to Thrive Despite Tough Economy
According to National Oil & Lube News, U.S. quick lubes posted higher average tickets this year despite a tough economy and growing oil drain intervals. Among companies operating less than 30 stores, sales of re-refined or "green" motor oil accounted for 2 percent of the overall breakdown. Click here to read the full news story by Lube Report. Click here to view the NOLN Fast Lube Operators Survey results (free through September 30).

California Used Oil Life-Cycle Assessment Update
NORA participated in the most recent California Used Oil Life-Cycle Assessment Stakeholder Meeting on September 19-20. The association continues to represent the interests of all NORA members in this $6 million study. Click here to learn more about the study.

2012 Economic Census Forms to be Mailed in November/December
The U.S. Census Bureau will be sending the 2012 Economic Census forms to more than 4 million American businesses in November and December. Click here to learn more about this census that is given every five years.

NORA Elections: Call for Candidates
NORA will be holding its annual elections in October. If you or one of your colleagues is interested in a position on the NORA Board of Directors, contact NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker at 703-753-4277 or sparker@noranews.org.





Virginia International Raceway Names Safety-Kleen's EcoPower Official Oil
Virginia International Raceway recently announced that is has selected EcoPower, a re-refined engine oil from NORA Member Safety-Kleen, for use in all track support vehicles. Click here to read the full press release.

Oil Recovery Facility to Open in Malaysia
A new oil recovery facility in Malaysia that will enable used engine oil to be recycled and reused will begin operations by the end of the year. Click here to read the full story by the Borneo Post.

NORA Marketplace

The NORA Marketplace is the liquid recycling industry's destination for companies looking to buy, sell or find items or materials. Companies that would like to place a listing in the NORA Marketplace should contact NORA at sparker@noranews.org or 703-753-4277.
  • NEW Item: Recycled #5 fuel oil available in Mid-Atlantic/Southeast.
  • Featured Item: Ecologix EC300 / ED300 Evaporator - Located in the Midwest, this evaporator is just 4 years old and in excellent condition. Asking price: $40,000.
  • Featured Listing: Needed - One million+ gallons of used oil for U.S. re-refining facility.

8 New Members Join NORA
Welcome to NORA's newest members listed below. NORA relies heavily on word of mouth marketing. If you know a company that should be a NORA member, email sparker@noranews.org. Click here to view a current list of NORA member companies.

  • Allen Filters, Inc. (Springfield, Missouri)
  • Clarus Technologies LLC (Bellingham, Washington)
  • Envirotec Services Incorporated (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada)
  • Flottweg Separation Technologies, Inc. (Norwalk, Connecticut)
  • Green View Technologies Inc. (Rollinsford, New Hampshire)
  • ITW Professional Automotive Products (Lakeland, Florida)
  • Raider Environmental Services (Opa-locka, Florida)
  • Staygreen Oil (Lakeland, Florida)

Classic Used Oil Generators: 1938 Ford
Click here to read about the latest car in NORA's series of Classic Used Oil Generators: the 1938 Ford.

Do you have information you would like to share with the industry? Contact NORA below!

NORA, An Association of Responsible Recyclers
5965 Amber Ridge Road, Haymarket, VA 20169
P: 703-753-4277 | F: 703-753-2445
sparker@noranews.org
www.noranews.org