We Have Deep Roots
Seeds of Success planted in Canada – In the early 1900’s, the Yochlowitz and Goldstick families immigrate to Canada.
Joseph Yochlowitz begins scrap peddling business in Vancouver
Joseph’s sons Daniel and Charlie join the business
The J. Yochlowitz Second Hand Dealer location established at 818 Main Street
Joseph establishes Service Auto Wrecking located at 980 Main Street
Daniel launches his own salvage business Scrap Metal Shop
Daniel Yochlowitz marries Molly Goldstick
Daniel opens ABC Salvage and Metal Company on Main Street with the goal of being the first company name in the phone book.
Daniel’s son, Melvyn Yochlowitz, joins the business full time at age 16
Daniel’s son, Harold Yochlowitz, joins the business full time son at age 22
10-acre property purchased in Burnaby – home to ABC’s Head Office
Harold takes on day-to-day leadership of business as CEO
Burnaby yard operations grow through an enhanced business strategy – shifting from salvage to recycling, and selling material directly to steel mills.
ABC Salvage renamed to ABC Recycling
The company built a spur to the main railroad line and started selling to US customers.
Non-ferrous business emerges through further enhancement of the business model.
Harold and Mel’s sister, Helen Alko, joins the company.
Harold’s son, David Yochlowitz, joins the company full-time
ABC’s Campbell River location opens
Helen’s daughter, Karen Alko, joins the company full-time
David takes on day-to-day leadership of business as CEO
David named to BIV Top 40 Under 40 list
Harold’s son, Mike Yochlowitz, joins the business full-time
ABC acquires Action Metals in Kelowna
ABC’s Surrey location opens
Canadian Association of Family Enterprise – Grant Thornton Family Enterprise of the Year Award recipient
Burnaby Business Excellence Awards – Business of the Year
ABC’s Prince George location opens
David Yochlowitz is acknowledged by BCIT with the Distinguished Alumni Award
ABC’s Fort St. John location opens
ABC celebrates its 100th anniversary
ABC acquires Grande Prairie Salvage
ABC inducted into the Burnaby Business Hall of Fame bestowed jointly by the Burnaby Board of Trade and the City of Burnaby.
Recycling Council of BC Environmental Award, Private Sector – Presented to a business with outstanding initiatives to preserve and protect our environment
Burnaby Hospital Foundation Award for Corporate Citizenship
ABC’s Nanaimo location opens
Campbell River Chamber of Commerce International Export Award
Karen Alko named Top Family Leaders to Watch by Family Business Magazine
David Yochlowitz Top Family Business CEO’s to Watch by Family Business Magazine
Winner of Canada’s Best Managed Program
ABC acquires Fraser Valley Metals in Abbotsford.
