A recycling firm recently welcomed nine delegates from the Brazilian Automotive Recycling Association.

The visit, hosted by Silverlake Automotive Recycling based between Curdridge and Shedfield in Botley Road, forms part of the Brazilians' wider European tour, aimed at improving professional standards among their members.

Throughout their Silverlake excursion, the Brazilian guests undertook a journey across various parts of automotive recycling.

They examined vehicle processing for either auction or dismantling, following salvage code classification.

The delegation gained insights into the integration of data within decision-making procedures, along with the commitment to environmental standards.

Julio Luchesi, a longtime Brazilian automotive recycling entrepreneur who spearheads ABCAR, said: "The visit to Silverlake has been incredibly valuable and we are grateful for the opportunity.

"It has provided an understanding of how the interplay between auction operations and the reuse of reclaimed parts streamlines vehicle recycling and reduces transportation costs of wrecked vehicles.

"England's unification of auctions and the processing of used parts from collided cars leads to a carbon saving market by limiting several movements of wrecked vehicles across the nation.

"These visits and international studies significantly improve our recycling processes, making them more efficient and sustainable, while yielding new collaboration possibilities and market expansion."

Tom Harvey, Silverlake's head of organisation development, said: "Their desire to collaborate, innovate and raise standards in Brazil is impressive and we are delighted to have been able to help.

"We are avid supporters of cross-industry and cross-border collaboration for the benefit of the industry and market expansion.

"We welcome international visits such as this and the opportunities to build connections and learn from each other."