Tallahassee, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/06/2016 -- Mike Cassata, Director of Industry Relations and Technical Advisor at AR Direct, was recently asked to join the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) Gold Seal Committee, one of the most high-profile committees within the recycling industry.

"Mike brings a wealth of experience in the insurance, salvage, and collision industries in all facets of the APD claims cycle. We are extremely excited to congratulate Mike and have him with AR Direct as industry relations advisor", said AR Direct's Executive Director, Barry Barbee.

The ARA Gold Seal Program works to allow recyclers to join forces to take steps in providing customers with quality parts, written product guarantees, and total customer satisfaction. Being in the Gold Seal Committee identifies industry leading businesses who participate in automotive recycling.

"I look forward to contributing to the ARA Gold Seal committee. Humbled to be part of this group who will continue to suggest better ways to supply quality parts to repairers for the safety of the motoring public", said Cassata. "Customers deserve our very best. We are the current stewards of the industry and we must always strive to improve our product."

About AR Direct
Headquartered in Tallahassee, FL, AR Direct was born from a think tank of the industry's most knowledgeable and forward-thinking executives. We are an information, technology, services and consulting hub that supports insurance companies, collision shops, fleet management, car rental companies, dealerships, charitable organizations and public sectors.

AR Direct specializes in salvage returns, total loss compliance tools, APD claim support, vehicle donations and auction platforms.

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Contact Person: Catherine Buga – Communications Director
Email: catherine.buga@ar.direct
Phone: 850-260-3087
Country: United States
Website: www.ar.direct
Address: 124 Marriott Drive, Suite 104, Tallahassee, FL 32301