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The follow up event to last year’s World Reman Summit will take place in Shang‑ hai in early December. Organised by Chi‑ na’s National Key Laboratory, the event will attract industrialists, businesspeople and aca‑ demics from around the world.
Parts from Turkey? Not so long ago that was something of a rarity. Today Turkey is home to a huge, and growing, motor industry. Reman, too, is making an appearance.
With only a few weeks to go, the ReMaTec 2013 exhibition June (16 to 18) is set to become one of the year’s key events for the remanufacturing industry. Besides the big‑ gest number of visitors ever, the show offer a broad range of reman related activities. Read all about on Pages 22 to 27.
‘The aftermarket has the advantage of time, and experienced part and customer feedback to improve upon the original design.’ Bob Warnke of Sonnax
4 Editorial 5 APRA sets up Enterprise Group 7 World Reman Summit in Shanghai 14 Coremanet off to strong start 16 BBB targets Europe 36 Transmission World In 2013: 6 editions ReMaTecNews Magazine Special pages on Transmissions in edition 1, 3, 5 Special pages on Heavy Duty/Trucks in edition 2, 4, 6
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EDITOR’S LETTER
ReMaTecNews Volume 13 – Number 3 – May 2013
Heading for a busy summer As will be evident from this issue of ReMaTecNews, automotive and heavy duty remanufacturing is moving towards summer in a healthy state. On several fronts, the reman industry is expe‑ riencing an unusual, if not unheard of, range of activities and decisions, innovations and initiatives. Since remanufacturers in general survive - and thrive – on their ingenuity, this is cause for some satisfaction. As always, the current edition of ReMaTecNews reports on a number of these activities and initiatives. This time around, however, a not insignificant amount of the magazine’s con‑ tent is devoted to the upcoming ReMaTec Show in Amsterdam (16-18 June). In view of the magazine’s affiliation with Amster‑ dam RAI, the owners of the show, we might be suspected of not being entirely independent. That’s an accusation we’re happy to refute – if anybody was to raise it in the first place. The fact of the matter, of course, is that the biennial ReMaTec shows - alongside other prominent remanufacturing fairs – to a very significant extent are the glue that binds the industry together, its communication centres, its market places. Whether your field is starters and alternators, AC compressors, brake calipers, turbochargers, engines or something else again, “walking the show” may be a small physical effort, but the rewards can be huge. And the more effort that goes into that walk, the higher the reward. In that respect ReMaTec2013 is no different from its predecessors in 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2011 (have the years really passed that quickly?). What is different is the maturing of the show – and, indeed, of the whole reman industry!. Prepare for the walk. See you in Amsterdam
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APRA launches international Reman Enterprise Group The European Division of the Automo‑ tive Parts Remanufacturers Association, APRA, is embarking on a new activity in order to widen the association’s service to its mem‑ bers. Named the “Remanufacturing Enterprise Group (REG)” this is a major initiative, first and foremost designed to strengthen APRA’s relationship with larger and medium-sized
Peter Bartel, Chairman, APRA Europe.
reman companies by facilitating networking and research projects. However, other initia‑ tives targeting smaller businesses are on the drawing board as part of APRA Europe’s drive towards greater relevance to the reman indus‑ try. “It has become increasingly clear that the different segments of our membership have different needs, locally as well as glob‑ ally,” Peter Bartel, Chairman of APRA Europe told ReMaTecNews. “By creating the Remanu‑ facturing Enterprise Group we will facilitate joint projects in which those members have a direct interest. They will fund them them‑ selves while other members do not need to contribute. We will cooperate closely with all other automotive associations to develop the remanufacturing business and include them actively in the project. CLEPA and FIRM will have a permanent seat in the steering com‑ mittee. All activities are in line with the EU competition rules, for which there are active association policies in force”. Potential REG projects will develop remanu‑ facturing globally. This could include crossborder trade with remanufactured products and cores, market studies for remanufactured products in specific markets. Yet another area in which APRA expects REG to play a role is in the ongoing work with common definitions. “The aim is to have common definitions
accepted by associations like ACEA, APRA, CLEPA and FIRM and to have the reman defi‑ nition included in all free trade agreements,” Bartel added.
Working units REG will comprise three working units: 1) Working Groups for each project, 2) a Steering Committee and 3) a “Speaker” to act as the public face of the project. Key figures in REG will be Josef Frank, formerly of CLEPA in Brussels, who will take up the position of “Speaker” while Volker Schittenhelm, the long-time reman aftermar‑ ket specialist for VMI and FIRM in Germany will become Project Manager of the REG.
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Josef Frank back in reman As spokesman for the APRA-Reman Enterprise Group, Josef Frank will act as a link between the remanufacturing industry with its specific requirements on the one side and political and economic decision-makers at national and European levels on the other. “Lobbying, strategic networking and internal/external communications are key success factors for REG – and Josef Frank has more than 40 years business experience in the automotive aftermarket to take on the chal‑ lenge,” says Peter Bartel, Chairman of APRA Europe. Josef Frank started his business career in 1964 at an automotive wholesaler in Ger‑ many before switching to global automotive player Bosch in 1973. During his 33 years at the Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Division he worked in sales, marketing and general
management in Germany, France and Sin‑ gapore before being appointed aftermarket director of CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers in Brussels. In Brussels, Josef Frank has advised CLEPA’s members on Automotive Aftermar‑ ket legislative issues, run the CAF (CLEPA Aftermarket Forum) and the yearly aftermar‑ ket conference. He has also been involved in lobby activities relating to the block exemp‑ tion regulations (BER) and RMI (repair and maintenance information). In addition, he has been deeply involved in identifying remanu‑ facturing as the key environmental protection industry and in promoting it within CLEPA as well as establishing key figures for the reman industry’s turnover and employment. Josef Frank
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Shanghai - home to World Reman Summit in December 2013 The second World Remanufacturing Summit will take place in Shanghai, Republic of China, from 2-4 December 2013, China’s National Key Laboratory for Remanufacturing has announced. Under the theme “Partnering Industry and Science - Bridging Today ＆ Tomor‑ row” the event will bring together high-level representatives from the reman industry as well as leading scientists, engineers and other remanufacturing specialists from across the world. Moreover, the China National Develop‑ ment and Reform Commission (NDRC), China’s most important economic planning body, is expected to use the summit to announce new policies for remanufacturing in China. This will further highlight the summit’s role in facilitat‑ ing links between reman companies and sci‑ ence and research worldwide. The event is the follow-up to the first World Reman Summit at Bayreuth University in Germany in September 2012, which was organ‑ ised by Bayreuth University in partnership with USA’s Rochester Institute of Technology, NY and the National Key Laboratory for Remanu‑ facturing in Beijing, with ReMaTecNews as media partner. The partnership between the world’s three leading reman research institu‑ tions and ReMaTecNews in Bayreuth attracted a global audience resulting in a decision to establish World Remanufacturing Summits as yearly events, rotating between Europe, Asia and the US.
Professor Zhu Sheng, National Key Laboratory for Remanufacturing, Beijing
”Again this year, academics, industry executives and decision-makers from across the world will exchange experiences, discuss hot topics and analyse the latest developments in the field of reman,” said Professor Zhu Sheng, Director of Beijing’s National Key Laboratory
Information: World Remanufacturing Summit 2013, 2–4 December 2013, Shanghai THEME: Partnering Industry ＆ Science, Bridging Today ＆ Tomorrow ORGANISED BY: National Key Laboratory for Remanu‑ facturing, No.21 Dujiakan, Beijing 100072, China Contact : Dr. Weiling Guo, E-mail: RemanufactureForum@163.com
for Remanufacturing, the summit organiser. “Besides the participation of leading academ‑ ics like Professor Rolf Steinhilper of Bayreuth University in Germany and Dr. Nabil Nasr of Rochester Institute of Technology in the US, there will be representatives from a range of leading companies and organisations involved in remanufacturing, such as Caterpillar.” “We have chosen Shanghai as the venue because the city provides strong links between science and heavy duty and automotive reman as well as other types of remanufacturing. It’s easy for foreign participants to get to and the event will benefit from government sup‑ port. That’s very important in order to hold a successful event of this type in China,” adds Professor Sheng Zhu. Further details will be given in future editions of ReMaTecNews.
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Reman market survey for Europe Operators in the European aftermar‑ ket for car compo‑ nents are facing considerable chal‑ lenges and the role of remanufactured parts will increasingly occupy the minds of many of them over Helmuth Wolk the years to come. Accordingly, the pre‑ sent shortage of reman-ralated market data may hamper the strategic and tactical con‑ siderations of some remanufacturers as they prepare strategies for the remainder of the decade. To make up for this, the German con‑ sultancy Wolk After Sales, intends to launch a major survey of the growing market for reman products. The company is now look‑ ing for partners willing to co-sponsor the initiative in which ReMaTecNews will act as a media partner and which will be the first to announce the outcome of the survey as well as some of the intermediate findings. If the necessary support is garnered, the survey is
expected to be completed in the autumn of 2014. “There is a clear demand by parts man‑ ufacturers for more involvement in remanu‑ facturing,” says Helmut Wolk, the company’s CEO. “By and large, this is driven by the reman industry’s achoevements and results, rising pressures on margins within new parts as well as the tigther requirements from the European Commission in respect of envi‑ ronmentally friendly life-cycle processes in the aftermarket.” Reman aftermarket 2015 - Development in Europe. The study will ana‑ lyze the market potential of the main reman product groups in the most important Euro‑ pean reman markets and highlight current and prospective reman trends up to 2015. In addition, country characteristics as well as the different characteristics of the independent aftermarket (IAM) and the (OES) aftersales market will be defined.
Project design The project design includes focus groups with garages as well as telephone and face-to-face interviews with garages, distributors and remanufacturers in five pre-
selected countries, UK, Italy, France, Poland, The Netherlands). The country reports will include market calculations, conclusions for the market participants and definition of key success. Due to the considerable financial cost involved in studies of this type, wolk after sales experts will be seeking partners pre‑ pared to invest in the project. “Investors will receive the detailed results and may be able to resell the report other interested parties and thus recover some of the costs,” Helmuth Wolk believes. Interested parties can contact Helmuth Wolk and his team during ReMaTec 2013 for further explanations about project design, content and financing models for the Reman Report Europe.
Partners Partners in this multi-client-study are the following international automotive remanufacturing associations: APRA (Auto‑ motive Parts Remanufacturers Association), FIRM (International Federation of Engine Remanufacturers and Rebuilders), CLEPA (European Association of Automotive Suppli‑ ers) and show-organiser ReMaTec.
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New Chairman at Meritor After nine years at the top, Charles “Chip” McClure Jr., Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Meritor Inc. has suddenly stepped down from his position. He is succeeded by Meritor Director, Ike Evans, who will also undertake the role of interim President and Chief Executive Officer. The company has initiated the search for a new CEO whereas Evans will continue as Executive Chairman. During his time at the top of Meritor, “Chip” McClure proved to be a consistent supporter of remanufacturing in general, and Meritor’s reman operations in particular, and was scheduled to speak at ReMaTecNews’ Remanufacturer of the Year award in Amsterdam on June 16. In 2012, Doug Wolma, General Manager, Remanu‑ facturing, at Meritor won the award at a ceremony in Bayreuth, Germany. The change took place during a board meeting on Friday 3 May with the new Chair‑ man taking office with immediate effect. No other changes to the company’s leadership structure were announced.
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Ike Evans was president and COO of Union Pacific Railroad from 1998 until 2004 and vice chairman of Union Pacific Corp. from January 2004 until his retirement in March 2005. From 1989 to 1998, he served in vari‑ ous executive positions at Emerson Electric Co., including senior vice president, industrial components and equipment. He also spent 21 years in key operations roles for General Motors Corp. “I know I speak for everyone at Meri‑ tor when I say that we are all appreciative of Chip’s service during the past nine years and wish him well in his future endeavours. On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Chip for his leadership and contributions to Meritor. My personal goal is now to infuse Meritor with energy, passion, and the drive to act quickly,” Ike Evans said.
Ike Evans, new Chairman at Meritor
The change is not expected to impact on Meritor’s day-to-day operations, which include very significant remanufacturing activities in the US, Europe and Asia.
“I consider it an honour to serve as Meritor’s interim President and CEO, and I’m committed to ensuring a smooth and seam‑ less transition,” the incoming Chairman said in a statement. “ I know this company well having served as a director of Meritor since 2005.
Chip McClure, departing Chairman.
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Injectronics becomes Innovative Mechatronics Group Pty Ltd Although Australia is about to enter winter, things are clearly looking sunny for Injectronics, the Melbourne-based supplier of products and services for remanufacturers. Not only has owner and Managing Director, Rex Vandenberg reorganised the business into a new group, Innovative Mechatron‑ ics Group Pty. Ltd, but under its new name, the group also received two awards at the recent Australian Aftermarket Expo in Sidney in April. One award was given in recognition of Injectronic’s excellence in remanufacturing and the other for its marketing. The honours add significantly to other accolades received by IM/Injectronics over the years. “The IM group was the only company to receive two awards on the night so under‑ standably we’re happy,” said Rex Vanden‑ berg. “I’m very proud of our team at the IM group for their innovation and excellence.” “The decision to change name to Inno‑
vative Mechatronics Group Pty. Ltd reflects the diversification of products and services represented by the group’s four components, Injectronics (remanufactured solutions), RAE (ignition and sensors), DAT (diagnostic equip‑ ment) and MAP (mechatronic auto parts.), explains Vandenberg. “ Ownership, manage‑ ment, ABN, facilities and locations remain exactly the same as only the name of the company has changed. Customers will, there‑ fore, continue to receive each brand’s unique product offering”.
Research and Development Providing remanufacturing solutions to the Australian market for the past 20 years under its previous Injectronics name, the new structure enables IM to distribute and service its four brands under one umbrella. The com‑ pany claims to offer Australia’s largest range of automotive electronics parts with over 1500 different part numbers. IM also provides
components, technology and test equipment to other remanufactures around the world and is a frequent visitor to exhibitions, work‑ shops and seminars outside Australia. Moreover, IM’s research and develop‑ ment capabilities provide supply solutions for many OEM and vehicle brands in Australia. One recent project carried out by Injectronics for a large vehicle manufacturer company, was to convert a module, which was surplus to requirements, into a product the manu‑ facturer could not obtain from the original supplier. “This required component and soft‑ ware changes and allowed the company to ensure ongoing supply to their dealer net‑ work,” Rex Vandenberg explained.
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Cores - the heart of the matter A new initiative between some of the motor industry’s important players aims at solving one of remanufacturing’s long-time conundrums – securing a steady supply of cores. The instigators, including Bosch and ZF, are currently rolling out a new, international core management system in Europe, USA and China. Others are invited to join in.
CoremanNet attracted a great deal of interest when launched at Automechanika, Frankfurt, in September. Ever since the earliest days, cores have been the lifeblood of the remanufacturing industry. Without cores, no remanufactur‑ ers. Without cores hundreds of thousands of people across the world would be jobless. Without cores for remanufacturing, global efforts to reduce the environmental impact of industrial automotive component manu‑ facture would be at risk. Yet, cores have always presented remanufacturers with one serious problem. How to secure a steady, accessible and afford‑ able supply? While this will remain a question for some time to come, some of the motor industry’s giants have joined together to cre‑ ate a solution. Launched last year and under continuous development ever since, the new CoremanNet core collection system estab‑ lished by German giant Bosch is beginning to make its mark worldwide.
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“So far we’ve established collection points in Europe as well as in Atlanta, Geor‑ gia and Shanghai in China. We’re also work‑ ing on a core return system for Russia,” Maria Bonelli of Bosch’s Reman Process department told ReMaTecNews.
Selection points Through the selection points, Core‑ manNet undertakes the pre-selection which means that cores are accepted or rejected in the country in which they originate. The credit note for the core value, therefore, can be processed directly after evaluation, a major strength of the concept. Maria Bonelli emphasises that although CoremanNet is the initiative of major players, the concept is targeted at the reman industry as a whole, not merely at Tier 1 level busi‑ nesses.
“CoremanNet is designed to reduce the complexity of returning cores,” she explains. “Today, Tier 1 companies use dif‑ ferent channels to return cores to each sup‑ plier of remanufactured products. Not only are the logistics different, but so is reporting and documentation. Coremanet is offering one single and systematic core return system which also reduces the financial risks for Tier 1s. The aim of it all is to provide simplicity, transparency and fairness.” First introduced to the industry in gen‑ eral at Automechanika in Frankfurt, Ger‑ many, in September 2012, the initiative has gathered a great deal of interest and the three founding partners expect further signups over the coming months. They reject the suspicion raised by some that the initiative will be more advantageous to larger rather than smaller businesses.
“Cores are the raw material for every remanufacturing process,” Bonelli says. “CoremanNet offers an international core return service with a simple and reliable core return process and surcharge compensation. This effective interface between dealer and remanufacturer provides the right cores at the right time in a defined quality to the remanufacturing plant. With a return quote of approx. 90% and one of the largest col‑ lection volumes in the market, CoremanNet contributes directly to environmental pro‑ tection because the higher the volume of returned cores, the higher the remanufactur‑ ing quota and the greater the potential for saving resources.”
Substantial benefits The three founding partners have made it clear that they expect to see substantial benefits from a more orderly core manage‑ ment system and that the concept will see significant expansion over the coming years. If, as often claimed, well organised core management is a prerequisite for successful remanufacturing, CoremanNet may well turn out to be a key. ”On the one hand, CoremanNet can strengthen the reman operations of industri‑
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BBB of Alabama has its eyes set on European markets BBB, one of America’s largest reman‑ ufacturers of starters and alternators and power steering equipment, is preparing an onslaught on markets in Europe. Last year, the aggressively expanding company from Mobile in Alabama in the southern US, appointed in Dorian Drake as European rep‑ resentative in the UK. And later this year, BBB will open an office, possibly in London, as well as a distribution facility on the continent. For this purpose, the Amsterdam region in the Netherlands is under consideration.
Bruce Bigler – co-owner of BBB
Founded in 1987 by brothers Jeffrey and Bruce Bigler, BBB initially operated as a regional remanufacturer of rotating electrical parts, focusing primarily on the niche import market. Over the past decade, BBB Industries has acquired a number of other remanufac‑ turers in the US with an emphasis on rotating
electrics. In 2010, the company purchased LTD Parts, formally a division of Vista Pro, which provided entry into the power steering mar‑ kets as well as an OE customer base. Now BBB is expanding into Europe. “Our plans are in the early stages, but the intention is to open a distribution centre with main focus on Heavy Duty this year and then progress into automotive,” Bruce Bigler, one of the founding brothers told ReMaTecNews. “Our expectation is that this will lead to strong, incremental growth for the business.” BBB’s European move will be spear‑ headed by its subsidiary, Wilson Auto Electric, a heavy duty operator with a long-time pres‑ ence in European markets. In respect of automotive, the company believes that its long history as a remanufac‑
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turer for European brands in the US will place it in a strong position. Overall, BBB expects to add revenues of around 50 million dollars to its balance sheet following the launch in Europe.
Opportunities “We see considerable opportunities in Europe and believe that the competition there is limited,” Bruce Bigler says. “As the vehicle population in Europe ages, the condi‑ tions seem favourable to us. We have studied the markets and find variations from country to country. As we proceed, we will look at each country and each customer to see how we accommodate them best.” BBB has two manufacturing sites in Rey‑ nosa, Mexico, with a main facility of 750,000 square feet and one facility in Sparta, Ten‑ nessee. Moreover, the company runs nine US warehouses designed to provide fast turn‑ around anywhere in North America. The workforce totals some 2,700 employees. BBB are also present in Central and South America as well as in the Middle East and Australia.
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Turkey’s Kardes: carving a profitable niche in brushes Celebrating 50 years in business, a Turkish manufacturer of carbon brushes and brush holders continues to prosper. ReMaTecNews visited Kardes Elektrik in Istanbul. Bridging Europe and Asia – with one foot in the Muslim world and another in the West - Turkey could be said to suffer from a dual personality. Facing both East and West, its huge industrial and economic centre, Istanbul, is as distant from Eastern Anatolia as, say, Dortmund in Germany is from Palermo. Yet the fact that Turkey is one of the world’s expanding economies is beyond doubt. In size Istanbul already ranks along‑ side cities like Shanghai and Los Angeles. In terms of economic growth, Turkey is also on the up – particularly within the motor indus‑ try where “trickle down effects” are clearly in evidence. “Yes, Europe is waking up to Turkey. In five years from now there will be a totally different awareness of Turkey in Europe”, believes Sırrı Kardesş, Managing Director and Owner of Kardesş Elektrik in Istanbul. A sup‑ plier to remanufacturers of starters and alter‑ nators in Europe and the Middle East for 50 years this year, Kardesş Elektrik has in recent years developed into a major supplier of carbon brushes, brush holders to remanufac‑ turers in Eastern and Western Europe, Russia, North Africa and the Middle East. Now the
company is set on a course of further expan‑ sion. Located in Sefaköy on the fringes of Istanbul, Kardesş Elektrik recently opened a warehouse in Schwabach, Germany and towards the end of 2014 the company plans to move into a new purpose-built head office at a total investment of several million dol‑ lars. Close to Istanbul’s new super airport, which will be opened in 2017 to handle 150 million passengers per year, Kardesş’ new 7,000 sq.m facility clearly marks another mile‑ stone in the company’s history. In addition, the plant will offer plenty of scope for further growth as well as easy access to and from its foreign markets. The latter is of some consid‑ erable importance to 43 year old Sırrı Kardesş. Strong market position “Over the years we’ve established a strong market position in Turkey with over 60% market share and some of our neigh‑ bouring countries and North Africa especial‑ ly.” says Sırrı Kardesş, son of Ünal Kardesş, the company’s founder and himself a USeducated Industrial Engineer with a degree from Columbia University. “We’re now ready to push harder into European and Asian markets. As we’re celebrating the fiftieth year of our existence this year and the tenth
Kardes’ Mega brushholders are heat resistant up to 200-220 degrees centigrade. Made in black melamin, they are also inflammable – as Sirri Kardes is happy to demonstrate.
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year of our export activities, we believe the time is right to do so. We already export 35% of our production to several distribut‑ ers, OE Manufacturers and Remanufacturers in Europe, our aim is to further expand our export activities not only in Europe, but also in Asia.”
‘Like the Americans say, ‘Turnover is vanity, profit is sanity.’
Started up by Ünal Kardesş in 1963, the Kardesş group now consists of three main components: Kardesş Elektrik Sanayi ve Ticar‑ et AS, founded in 1974, SKC Karbon Sanayi ve Ticaret AS founded in 1999 and Acel Elektrik San Tic Ltd, founded in 2008. Kardesş Elektrik is the mainstay of the carbon brush, brush holder business. Besides the manufacturing side of the organisation, Kardesş is also the Turkish and Middle Eastern representative for a range of mainly European exporters within the elec‑ trical area. These include Hellermann Tyton (cable ties and accessories), Bocchiotti (cable ducts), Klauke Textron (tools and Green‑ lee Textron – punches), Efen (NH-fuses and power distribution components). Kardesş Ele‑ ktrik AS also manufactures Kraus & Naimer cam switches as well as carbon brushes for automotive under the MEGA brand. SKC Kar‑ bon Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd is the exclusive representative/manufacturer of SGL Carbon Group Business Unit Special Graphite for Turkey. Acel Elektrik manufacturers terminal blocks for Phoenix Contact in Bursa Free Zone near Gemlik, Bursa. It is, however, the brush and brush holder business that represents the fastest
Currently Kardes Elektrik employs a workforce of approx. 150, mainly in its HQ in Sedikoy in Istanbul. Nex year the company will take possession of a new, larger plant outside the city.
growing part of the Kardesş group – and one in which Sırrı Kardesş sees very substantial potential - both in the medium and in the longer term. And to him it’s the long term, that’s important. “We don’t look for fast growth,” he says. “We want growth, of course, but it needs to be sustainable and, indeed, selffunded. Like the Americans say, “Turnover is vanity, profit is sanity’’. As for myself, I believe that only healthy companies can manage healthy growth. That’s why it’s important we develop the business at a sustainable rate.” “Sustainable”, in fact, is key to much of Sırrı Kardesş’ thinking about the next stag‑ es of Kardesş Elektrik’s development. As he puts it: “We want to convert ourselves from a brush manufacturing company to a reli‑ able partner for companies operating within renewable, green or sustainability. To my mind our mission is to concentrate on what we do best – and that’s electrical.”
for carbon brush manufacturing and over hundred new mould planned for 2013 only. A third result is the intention to keep taking on more engineers and designers as Kardesş’ programme expands. “We started manufacturing brush hold‑ ers in 2007 because brushes were getting smaller and more difficult for customers to fit and this was an area where we had some experience, as we already had neces‑ sary equipment since we are manufacturing rotary switches” Sırrı Kardesş explains. “Now it’s a really important part of the business – one that’s growing by double digit figures
year by year. We currently have 450 carbon brush and 125 brush holder types in the pro‑ gramme and sell to OE customers and lead‑ ing remanufacturers in Germany, France, Ire‑ land, Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Lithuania, Bul‑ garia, Turkey and to several other countries... I believe that one reason we’re expanding so rapidly is that our customers can see we offer a quality range at fast speed and fair prices using top of the notch raw materials.”
Fast supplier One result is that today Kardesş Elektrik ships brushes and brush holders overnight throughout continental Europe by invoicing from Germany. “To compete, you have to be a very fast supplier. We’re very aware of that,” Kardesş says. Another is a commitment to the con‑ tinuous upgrading of the company’s tooling and machinery, most recently a new cncmachine running at 25,000 rpm, new presses
Founded 50 years ago this year, Kardes Elektrik exports its product to around 20 countries.
International fairs In a number of different ways, Kardesş’ exposure to the reman industry will be at a significant level in 2013. During the year, Sırrı Kardesş, Factory Manager and Vice General Manager Ercüment Tokuçoğlu are exhibiting at, or attending, most of the major aftermar‑ ket shows and remanufacturing events across the world. Between them, they will represent Kardesş at fairs in Turkey, Bologna, Dubai, Amsterdam (ReMaTec), Shanghai, Moscow and Kiev. At the end of June, the company will launch a new website, a new catalogue and a new CD. Reman will clearly be a crucial component in the next fifty years of Kardesş’ history. “Remanufacturing has a bright future,” Sırrı Kardesş believes. “Cost is an important consideration but so is the environment and this is being recognised more and more around the world. Yes, reman is definitely part of Kardesş’ future with plans to expand the product variety, not limiting ourselves to carbon brushes and brush holders only. But then again, here at Kardeş we believe that we’re also part of the future of reman.”
Sirri Kardes and Deputy General Manager Ercüment Tokuçoglu: Hectic fair program for 2013
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ReMaTec2013
16-18 June Amsterdam
Welcome to ReMaTec2013 Amsterdam RAI wishes to extend a warm welcome to visitors and to exhibitors at the 2013 ReMaTec show for the worldwide remanufacturing industry. Those who have attended since we first opened our doors back in 2001 will agree that ReMaTec has changed beyond recognition - and for the better too. Year after year, the exhibition has evolved in terms of quality, relevance, in its range of attractions and, of course, in numbers. In fact in 2013, we’re seeing the largest ever number of different reman-relevant activities ever assembled in one place in Europe. Perhaps this is no great surprise. Within the automotive and commercial vehicle segments, remanufacturing has long since confirmed its role. Increasingly, governments, authorities and organisations around the world are supporting remanufacturing as one way in which to alleviate unemployment and reduce carbon emissions. It is one of the few industries to benefit the economy, society and employment all in one package. The development of the ReMaTec concept, therefore, reflects the growth of automotive and heavy duty reman in general: when the industry thrives so does the exhibition. In times of slower growth, good exhibitions serve the need to communicate with partners and customers, exchange views and experience and, indeed, facilitate business. We believe that we belong in the group of “good exhibitions”. We’re certainly backing remanufacturing to the best of our ability. You can read how on the following pages. Better still, come to Amsterdam RAI and see for yourself. We look forward to welcoming you to Amsterdam.
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ReMaTec2013: Gateway to reman worldwide After two years of preparation, ReMaTec2013 is ready to welcome remanufacturers from across the globe. Focus is on “bigger and better - and more rewarding for visitors and exhibitors alike.”
Creating the most important remanufacturing event in the world That was Niels Klarenbeek’s declared ambition when, in 2010, Amsterdam RAI, one of Europe’s largest conference and exhi‑ bition venues, put him in charge of its bien‑ nial ReMaTec shows. Four weeks before the opening of the eighth show in June, he’s supremely confident that he will achieve his goal. Bigger? Yes! Better? Yes! And undoubt‑ edly more rewarding for the almost 3,000 remanufacturing exhibitors and visitors who will gather at ReMaTec2013 in Amsterdam between June 16 and June 19. “I’m quite sure of it,” he says. “Eve‑ rything has worked out according to plan. The show floor is almost fully booked and visitor registration has been very promising. It’s also clear that our exhibitors have put
considerable effort into preparing for the show. In fact, this year the show will exceed the 2011 exhibi‑ tion by 20% and the 2009 show by close to 75%.” In Klarenbeek’s opinion there are several expla‑ nations for the show’s continuing development and growing reputa‑ tion within the automotive and commercial vehicle reman indus‑ tries - with quite possibly other related segments to follow as the show progresses. “For one thing, the 2011 edition showed an impressive 60% growth in visitor numbers and now ReMaTec2013 already includes 60 first time exhibitors. I believe that this is proof that the industry recognises the opportunities ReMaTec offers. Secondly, we’re witnessing that at a time of economic slowdown, the demand for remanufactured products keeps rising. In addition, the exhibition’s growth is clearly related to our extensive promotional campaigns over the past couple of years. Since 2011, our team has been promoting ReMaTec2013 across the world - from USA and China, to the United Kingdom and parts of Eastern Europe. I think that we should be proud of the fact that the number of partici‑ pating countries now exceeds 25.”
Niels Klarenbeek
This year, the show introduces a sizeable side programme “I believe that in order to maintain momentum, we have to expand our horizons. That’s why we’re adding a variety of addi‑ tional attractions, such as featured events in the ReMaTec Theatre. Specialists will present new dimensions for remanufacturing, such as aircraft and wind turbine reman. Together with other new exhibits, these will help to create a truly vibrant show. We have also ini‑ tiated a new ReMaTec Social Event on Satur‑ day the 15th offering a boat trip through the Amsterdam canals for exhibitors and visitors to network in a particularly pleasant setting. We are also grateful that so many asso‑ ciations, exhibitors and other stakeholders have decided to organise seminars, network‑ ing lunches, dinners, task force meetings and other events in connection with the show. And the show floor? “We have more exhibitors in engine remanu‑ facturing and reman equipment, such as parts cleaning, balancing machines and diagnostic equipment. Furthermore there is an impres‑ sive increase in turbocharger and electron‑ ics reman. Around the ReMaTec Theatre we have created a true “association & research boulevard” with APRA, FIRM, PREMANUS, EMISA, MERA, Bayreuth University adjacent to each other. All in all, I’m completely certain attendees and exhibitors will spend three rewarding days in Amsterdam.”
Bankers to take a closer look into remanufacturing If, during the ReMaTec2013 exhibition, one distinct group of visitors look more like bankers and financiers than members of the reman community, there is a reason. They are bankers and financiers – more specifically, leasing experts. And they come to the Amster‑ dam RAI exhibition complex in order to obtain a closer insight into remanufacturing.
is backed by one of Europe’s most power‑ ful financial institutions and operates within a select number of industries. These include food & agriculture, healthcare, construction, transportation & industrial, office technology, clean technology, and mobility and – possi‑ bly – remanufacturing. The latter is what the event is organized to examine.
The bankers, 40 altogether, are brought to ReMatec2013 on Monday, June 17, at the initiative of Dutch leasing company De Lage Landen (DLL), which offers asset financing and leasing in close partnership with OEMs, dealers and distributors around the world. As a fully owned subsidiary of Rabobank, DLL
“At ReMaTec we’re having a seminar for a number of our program managers who specialise in car leasing, construction, materi‑ als handling, transportation and agricultural equipment,“ explains Frits Engelaer, Sustain‑ able Business Developer at DLL. “During this seminar we will be discussing our Life Cycle
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Asset Management vision and jointly envision development priorities for 2015. “ “One of our aims is to become a leading partner in Life Cycle Asset Management by expanding our financial services towards inte‑ grated leasing of new, used, refurbished or remanufactured equipment,” Engelaer adds .”We want to cooperate with forward-looking manufacturers, resellers and remanufacturers to make such business models a reality. Any remanufacturer with ambitions to expand its remanufacturing capability could be an inter‑ esting partner for us.”
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5 Dutch engine rebuilders together in one pavilion In a new initiative five Dutch engine reman companies are coming together to dis‑ play their different services and products in a joint pavilion at ReMaTec2013. Pommee Machines & Equipment, MRT Engines, Bols Motoren, MRT Parts and TR Carparts all share a Dutch background – and all are active play‑ ers in their domestic market as well as beyond. Here they present themselves: Pommee Machines & Equipment - sup‑ plier of equipment and machinery: “Our range of quality brands, together with our experi‑ ence add value to our customers. Together with you, we make a difference. MRT Engines – Bols Motoren: supplier of remanufactured engines and cylinder heads: “Already known for our German, French and Asian applications, we expanded our program last year with engines and heads for Kia, Hyundai and Volvo. Based on our mission “Running on Service”, and our two year warranty, together with you we make a dif‑ ference.
Remanufacturer of the Year 2013 The winner of ReMaTecNews’ prestig‑ ious Remanufacturer of the Year award to be announced on Sunday, 16 June. For the ninth year running, a highly deserving representative of the inter‑ national automotive and heavy duty remanufacturing industry will be hon‑ oured by ReMaTecNews. This will hap‑ pen when the magazine announces the winner of its Remanufacturer of the Year award on Sunday, 16 June dur‑ ing the ReMaTec2013 exhibition at the RAI exhibition centre in Amsterdam. The accolade is given to an individual or a company that has served the reman industry with particular distinction. The deadline for nominations expired on 15 May. The winner will receive his or her award at a ceremony at 18h00 during the Exhibitor Reception in the Holland Restaurant.
MRT Parts - supplier of parts for the reman industry: “MRT Parts are making their first appearance at the ReMaTec Show. We focus on parts for new type of engines, which are difficult to find in the aftermarket. We also supply pistons, connecting rods, bearings, gas‑ kets, liners, distribution parts, etc. just to men‑ tion some of the interesting ranges we have on offer. A new supplier, for new parts for a new dif‑ ference. TR Carparts - supplier of new, reman and used carparts: A Rhenoy company, TR Car Parts is offering a wide range of technical parts at wholesale prices. With our Approved Green line we are able to supply new and reconditioned as well as used parts. The Green range comprises engines, gearboxes, turbos, steering parts, A/C compressors, cylinderheads, injectors, diesel pumps and electronic parts. We also buy cores and surplus. TR Carparts is a guarantee for quality and service.
Theatre
PREMANUS Product Remanufacturing Service System
MONDAY 17 JUNE 10.15-11.00
PREMANUS, a European Research Con‑ sortium dedicated to, amongst others, wind turbine remanufacturing is pleased to share knowledge and experience with ReMaTec participants. Its activities will appeal to reman practitioners, aca‑ demics and others that feel they might benefit from an insight into the future of other reman segments than automo‑ tive and heavy duty. A representative from this interest‑ ing EU research project will introduce the project in the ReMaTec Theatre on Monday, June 17 from 10.15-11.00. PRE‑ MANUS can also be contacted at stand 11.330 or through www.premanus.eu. The lecture will, inter alia, discuss how make-to-order remanufacturers face up to challenges such as calculat‑ ing the best quote for your customer before you actually see the product or establish which products to source from the market for remanufacturing? PRE‑ MANUS’ remanufacturing services sys‑ tem provides some answers as well as decision support for selecting the best remanufacturing strategy for individual products. The PREMANUS project involves a number of experts in the areas of remanufacturing, waste management, business intelligence, and enterprise software. Headed by SAP AG, other participants are Politecnico di Milano, Loughborough University, TIE Kinetix, SKF GmbH, Centro Ricerche Fiat and Sir‑ ris, the project is co-funded by the Euro‑ pean Commission under the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) theme in the 7th Framework Program for R&D.
The Judges The panel of judges for the 2013 award consists of Volker Schittenhelm repre‑ senting FIRM; Fernand Weiland, Board Member, APRA’s European Division and William Schwarck, Editor-in-Chief, ReMaTecNews.
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SATURDAY 15 JUNE 09:00-17:00
CHOICETECH SEMINAR
AUTOMATICCHOICE EUROPE
E104-105
09:00-17:00
APRA BOARD MEETING
APRA
C206
REMATEC SOCIAL EVENT
REMATEC2013
RAI HARBOUR
SUSSEX TRANSMISSION SEMINAR
SUSSEX AUTO PARTS
E108
OFFICIAL OPENING REMATEC2013
REMATEC2013
ENTRANCE AREA
12:30-17.00
FIRM BOARD MEETING
FIRM
C204
13.15-14.00
BU DRIVE
Theatre THEATRE SESSION
14.15-15.00
Theatre AELS BV / AIRCRAFT END-OF-LIFE SOLUTIONS THEATRE SESSION
15.15-16.00
FLIGHT SYSTEMS ELECTRONICS GROUP
Theatre THEATRE SESSION
16.15-17.00
MERA / POLK AUTOMOTIVE
Theatre THEATRE SESSION
17:30-19.00
ReMaTec2013 16-18 June
Amsterdam The Netherlands
SUNDAY 16 JUNE 09:00-17:00 09.30-10.00
ReMaTec2013 16-18 June
Amsterdam The Netherlands
17:00-19:30
ReMaTec2013
REMATEC EXHIBITOR RECEPTION
REMATEC / REMATECNEWS
HOLLAND RESTAURANT
19:30- 22.00
ReMaTec2013
REMATEC EXECUTIVE DINNER
REMATEC2013
FIRST FLOOR RESTAURANT
16-18 June
16-18 June
Amsterdam The Netherlands
Amsterdam The Netherlands
MONDAY 17 JUNE 08.30-10.30
SINO-EURO AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET SEMINAR CRRA
E104-105
09:00-10:30
AMERICAN BREAKFAST BRIEFING
U.S. COMMERCIAL SERVICE
HOLLAND RESTAURANT
09:00-14:00
DE LAGE LANDEN MEETING
DE LAGE LANDEN
E106-E107
10.15-11.00
PREMANUS PROJECT
Theatre THEATRE SESSION
10:30-12:00
APRA/REG MEETING
APRA
11.15-12.00
COREMANNET
Theatre THEATRE SESSION
12.15-13.00
SCHAEFFLER AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET
Theatre THEATRE SESSION
13.15-14.00
BU DRIVE
Theatre THEATRE SESSION
14.15-15.00
BOVAG REVISIEBEDRIJVEN
15:00-17:00
JAARVERGADERING
15.15-16.00
MERA/INFOR
Theatre THEATRE SESSION
16.15-17.00
FIRM/APRA
Theatre THEATRE SESSION
17.00-17.45
APRA/FIRM COCKTAIL RECEPTION
APRA/FIRM
Theatre __________________________
19:30
COREPA COBANA DINNER
APRA
STRAND ZUID
REMATEC2013
BOARDROOM D908
C206
Theatre THEATRE SESSION
BOVAG REVISIEBEDRIJVEN
E108
TUESDAY 18 JUNE 09:00-10:00
ReMaTec2013 16-18 June
Amsterdam The Netherlands
REMATEC EXHIBITION COMITTEE MEETING
11.15-12.00
Theatre MERITOR INC.
12.15-13.00
Theatre MERITOR INC.
13.30-16.00
Theatre THE GREAT GAME OF BUSINESS, INC.
ReMaTec2013 Event Schedule 16-18 June
Amsterdam The Netherlands
TICKETED EVENT
MORE INFORMATION: WWW.AUTOMATICCHOICE.COM___________________________________________________________
INVITATION ONLY
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TICKETED EVENT
BOOK YOUR TICKET AT WWW.REMATECNEWS.COM______________________________________________________________
__ TICKETED EVENT
MORE INFORMATION: WWW.SUSSEXAUTOS.CO.UK______________________________________________________________
OPEN EVENT_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ INVITATION ONLY________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A NEW CONCEPT FOR REMANUFACTURING IN REGARD TO MARKETING, SALES AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS_____
COMPONENT REMANUFACTURING IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY__________________________________________________
KEEP YOUR FRIENDS CLOSE BUT YOUR ENEMIES CLOSER_________________________________________________________
THE GLOBAL VEHICLE POPULATION: GROWTH POTENTIAL FOR REMANUFACTURED PARTS _________________________
OPEN TO ALL EXHIBITORS
INCLUDING THE 2013 REMANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR AWARD CEREMONY ______________________________________
INVITATION ONLY________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_ OPEN EVENT_
REMANUFACTURING IN CHINA
INVITATION ONLY
MORE INFORMATION: NATASHA.KEYLARD@TRADE.GOV_________________________________________________________
INVITATION ONLY________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
OPTIMIZING THE REMANUFACTURING STRATEGY OF WIND TURBINES USING LIFECYCLE DATA FROM REMOTE MONITORING
INVITATION ONLY________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
COREMANNET THE ENABLER… …TO BE SUCCESSFUL WITH REMAN PRODUCTS____________________________________
TRANS-MISSION-IMPOSSIBLE? _____________________________________________________________________________________
TURBOCHARGER REMAN - NEW MARKET DEMANDS AND TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS__________________________________
ERKEND DUURZAAMHEIDSLABEL VOOR BOVAG-LEDEN (DUTCH SPOKEN _________________________________________
INVITATION ONLY
ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE: “WORKING THE WAY YOU THINK”_____________________________________________________
REMANUFACTURING ASSOCIATIONS IN EUROPE - LONG TERM DEVELOPMENT OF THE ASSOCIATIONS_______________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TICKETED EVENT
MORE INFORMATION: WWW.APRA-EUROPE.ORG________________________________________________________________
_ INVITATION ONLY________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
AN OVERVIEW OF MERITOR’S PLE ACTIVITIES IN REMANUFACTURING.____________________________________________
AN OVERVIEW OF HEAVY DUTY BRAKE CALIPERS FROM CONCEPTION THROUGH TO REMANUFACTURING___________
THE POWER OF OPEN-BOOK MANAGEMENT & SMART PRICING RESULTING IN HIGHER PROFITS AND GROWTH!__________
PLEASE ALSO NOTICE THAT THE COMPLIMENTARY REMATEC2013 SHOW CATALOGUE WILL BE AVAILABLE AT SHOW ENTRANCE
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3D-Scanning and Reverse Engineering: High Tech for efficient Remanufacturing A new and innovative technology is 3D-scanning and optical metrology. Whereas time-consuming tactile methods were previ‑ ously required to digitize components, now powerful and effective 3D-scanners do the same work in far less time. The Chair of Manufacturing and Remanufactur‑ ing Technology at Bayreuth University in Germany, a worldwide partner for inno‑ vative and future-oriented remanufacturing technolo‑ gies, now owns a state-ofthe-art 3D-scanner which the Dr. Stefan Freiberger and Mr. Hans Westermann will demonstrate in live demon‑ strations at the university’s booth at the ReMaTec Show in Amsterdam. “This technology has important implications for the reman industry because optical digitization is a first step towards a successful and cost effi‑ cient reverse engineering process,” says Dr. Stefan Freiberger. “For remanufacturing
companies the reverse engineering process becomes interesting when for example tech‑ nical drawings or CAD-models of compo‑ nents are unavailable.”
Chinese forum at ReMaTec 2013 There will be English translation avail‑ able. Items to be discussed include the cur‑ rent situation in the Chinese aftermar‑ ket, how to explore overseas markets, how to export to China’s aftermarket and set up distribution networks and remanufacturing links between China and the rest of the world.
One of China’s prominent reman organi‑ sations, the Remanufacturing Committee of China Resource Recycling Association (CRRARC), and PNSEEK, a Chinese remanu‑ facturing company, will use ReMaTec2013 to host the seminar, Forum Sino-Europe Reman‑ ufacturing Industry – Demand and Develop‑ ment of Reman. Between 10 and 15 members CRRARC’s delegation will attend and profes‑ sionals from other countries are, according to the two organizers, welcome to participate for FREE.
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Other items are demand for the development of remanufacturing enterprises in China and Chinese policies for remanufacturing. Two further subjects for discussion are how to strengthen commercial cooperation between China and Europe in remanufacturing and European remanufacturing and its relevance to China’s aftermarket. The event will run from 8.30 am to 10.30 am on Monday 17 June (Room E104 / E105)
The figure shows the reverse engineer‑ ing process by using a 3D-scanner. 1. In the first step a component is digitized as a point cloud by the 3D-scanner using a stripe light projection principle 2. A powerful software transforms the recorded point cloud into a highly accu‑ rate polygon mesh 3. Using a reverse engineering soft‑ ware and setting specific parameters the creation of parametric surface models, e.g. CADmodels, becomes possi‑ ble. “We’re are looking forward to getting into contact with interested companies to answer all questions regarding this innovative technol‑ ogy,” say Freiberger and Westermann. “Hopefully many of the visitors and other exhibitors will take advantage of this opportunity to famil‑ iarize themselves with the successful concept “Partnering Industry and Science.”
American Breakfast The U.S. Department of Commerce will host an American Breakfast on Mon‑ day, June 17 for the U.S. companies exhibiting at ReMaTec2013. This is as part of an official initiative to connect international visitors with U.S. manufac‑ turers. ReMaTec2013 is an important vehi‑ cle for U.S. reman companies wanting to expand into foreign markets and the events value is underlined by the presence of 30 U.S. exhibitors, a major increase compared to previous years. International visitors and non-U.S. exhibi‑ tors with an interest in American technol‑ ogy are invited to attend the complimen‑ tary breakfast. Sign up by contacting Natasha.Keylard@trade.gov. Attendance will be limited to 25 on a first come, first served basis. The event will run from 9.00 am to 10.30 am on Monday 17 June (Holland Restaurant)
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Achieving Excellence: “Working the Way You Think” MERA and Infor will host an execu‑ tive overview and dialogue on how reman‑ ufacturers and their suppliers can excel in a highly collaborative work environment. Today’s business demands require excellence throughout the enterprise, from engineering and manufacturing to supply chain to dis‑ tribution management and reverse logistics. And, today’s dynamic workforce—particular‑ ly young, educated talent already trained and comfortable with social collaboration and contemporary software that works the way they think—demands and deserves better problem solving techniques. This interactive session is intended for technical and business leaders seeking solutions and tools required for their company to be a world-class player in the remanufacturing industry.
About MERA: The Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA) is a trade group of many businesses—both large and small—in the remanufacturing industry. This network of remanufacturers, suppliers and professional service firms promotes the environmental, economic and product per‑ formance benefits of remanufactured prod‑ ucts. MERA is based in Southfield, Michigan and is an affiliate of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), which has been serving the needs of motor vehicle parts suppliers since 1904. About Infor: Infor is fundamentally changing the way information is published and consumed in the enterprise, helping 70,000 customers in 194 countries improve operations, drive growth, and quickly adapt
Maritime industry officials join ReMaTec2013 The importance of ReMaTec2013 as a global meeting platform for remanufactur‑ ing industry is also acknowledged by indus‑ try authorities from other sectors. Recently, EMISA the European Maritime Independent Suppliers Association decided to take part in ReMaTec2013 EMISA is an international non-profit making organization. All full members are independent companies specializing either in the manufacture of diesel components or in the supply of spares and service to the exist‑ ing fleet. The Association was established to provide a voice for the independent suppliers to the marine industry. The Association’s underlying funda‑ mental purpose is the promotion of free and fair competition in the supply chain for exist‑
ing marine equipment including all aspects of service and maintenance work. The reason is simple. It is only by main‑ taining competition that service standards will be maintained and improved. And it is only by maintaining competition that innova‑ tive technologies will be encouraged which can reduce through-life emissions, improve fuel efficiency and extend maintenance peri‑ ods. The Association provides a forum to exchange experiences and ideas. Presenta‑ tions to members are also made on a variety of topics of general interest. Finally the Association provides support to members who may be the subject of “bul‑ lying” tactics from dominant organizations. Meet the EMISA staff at 11.136.
Theatre MONDAY 17 JUNE 15.15-16.00
to changes in business demands. Infor offers deep industry-specific applications and suites, engineered for speed, and with an innova‑ tive user experience design that is simple, transparent, and elegant. Infor provides flex‑ ible deployment options that give customers a choice to run their businesses in the cloud, on-premises, or both. Speakers: John Chalifoux, President and COO, MERA Warren Smith, Global Director, Automotive Market Strategy, Infor
ReMaTecApp ReMaTec2013 has launched a free App offering a pocketsize guide for visitors to the show. The app includes a full exhibi‑ tor list with complete exhibitor profiles, seminar program,Reexhibition information MaTec 3 201available and social media links, for iPhone re e tarts h and Android. TheS online catalogue is also available now. “With the launch of the ReMaTec2013 app, we offer another opportunity for exhibitors and visitors to connect,” says Domain Manager, Niels Klarenbeek. “In the app, exhibitors can showcase their new products, provide company information, making the match with the right visitor easier than ever.” Highlight features include: • the full exhibitor list searchable by A-Z listing and hall number • ReMaTec2013 floor plan • list of new products exhibitors will bring to the show, searchable by A-Z listing • complete exhibitor profiles with the ability to contact an exhibitor directly via phone and email • information about the exhibition, the where, when and how (to get there) • Hotel & Travel information • Social media conversations and share
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Featured session: Component remanufacturing in the aviation industry
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SUNDAY 16 JUNE 14.15-15.00
Few of the millions of airline passengers think of remanufacturing when they board their aircraft. Nevertheless, aviation is one of the world’s most sophisticated remanufactur‑ ing industries. What happens to valuable compo‑ nents of retired aircrafts such as Boeing 737, 747, Airbus A300 or A320?? What system of checks and balances is used when it comes to remanufacturing aviation components? Derk-Jan van Heerden, Managing Director of the Dutch company AELS (Aircraft Endof-Life Solutions), will give a presentation on remanufacturing safety critical components within the aviation industry.
Aircraft End-of-Life Solutions (AELS) AELS is an aircraft disassembly and disman‑ tling company that specialises in end-of-life processes for commercial aircrafts, including aircraft disassembly and dismantling, aero‑ space materials recycling and component management.
Derk-Jan van Heerden 33-year old Derk-Jan van Heerden was named “Top40 under Forty” by Aviation
Derk-Jan van Heerden
One of the AELS dismantling projects: a Boeing 707 NATO Trainer aircraft.
Week & Space Technology magazine as one of forty rising stars in the global aerospace and defense industry. His experience in avia‑ tion has been almost exclusively centered on end- of-life aircrafts. Having graduated from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, he was named best graduate by the Dutch Royal Aeronautical Society. After a brief period with KLM Engineering & Main‑ tenance, he launched AELS at the age of 26. Today, Van Heerden and his team are
assisting aircraft owners world-wide with end-of-life decisions on all aircraft types. In addition to disassembly and dismantling ser‑ vices, AELS also offers logistics, marketing and sales. In 2010, AELS was accredited by the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA), which is dedicated to promoting environ‑ mental best practices. An active voice on envi‑ ronmental issues, Van Heerden was named to AFRA’s board of directors in July 2010.
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WAIglobal's European Division brings to market a full range of rotating electrics products that comprises both new and remanufactured units. These products are specifically engineered to fully exceed the requirements of automotive, heavy duty, agricultural, industrial, marine and power sports applications, thereby offering customers the highest quality and reliability. Under the WPS brand, WAIglobal places significant investment in being ‘first to market’ with dedicated products, thanks to extensive research and development from within the group. The benefit for customers is instant access to the highest quality products and market leading information. The remanufactured range of products features at least 2500 references covering 98 percent of the European vehicle parc. All units are engineered to Original Equipment (OE) quality, having undergone vigorous checks and function tests to ensure their ‘fit for purpose’ status. The unit is then ‘bar-coded’ to ensure traceability and comes complete with fitting instructions and a 24-month warranty. Complementing the range are more than 5200 new WPS starter motor and alternator references which feature 100 percent new components, premium brand Transpo electronics ensuring full OE-quality, a patented WAI clutch pulley which exceeds the OE requirements and premium grade WBD bearings to provide maximum life. Other products available under the WPS brand include: Ignition distributors, ignition coils, wiper motors and engine management products, including ignition modules and manifold absolute pressure sensors. The WPS product range is available via TecDoc. WAIglobal has more than 900 employees in 14 countries including the United States, Canada, Brazil, Europe and China. This network operates with exceptional precision under one united goal: To provide customers with the products they need, when they need them. Please visit the WAIglobal stand 11.714 at the ReMaTec exhibition for more information on our expanding products and services designed to benefit your business.
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Boost for Turbo and Gearbox Market UK reman drivetrain specialist Ivor Sear‑ le expects to generate an extra 5000 reman turbos a year and a further 3000 reman gearboxes, following the successful commis‑ sioning of its new plant at Soham, in Cam‑ bridgeshire north east of London. “We are in the early stages in turbo production, but we expect to be able to reach that production level for turbos within the next six months,” says Chairman Colin Searle. The £1 million plus investment, which includes a new factory build of 1400 sq metres as well as plant and equipment, has been a two-year project from conception to completion. It will allow the company to generate stocks of its own reman turbos and gearboxes, all of which will be boxed as Ivor Searle products. The new plant has opened up new possibilities in the UK and the rest of Europe:
Chairman Colin Searle (left) and Business Operations Director, David Eszenyi.
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“In terms of volume, we had nowhere to go. We were at full capacity. We could foresee a time quite soon when we would have been unable to respond to new oppor‑ tunities. Our aim now is to become a one stop shop in the UK and Europe for quality remanufactured products for the whole driv‑ etrain,” he adds.
Maintaining competitiveness Established since 1946, Ivor Searle is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of reman engines, gearboxes and turbo products for cars and light CVs. Until now, the company has sup‑ plied motor factors fleet operations and small engine remanufacturers with new and qual‑ ity reman turbos and gearboxes produced by reputable third parties. The vast majority of its engines are remanufactured on site. The company says the move to producing turbos and gearboxes is important because it will allow it to remain competitive in the market place and also allows
tighter control over quality and availability. New turbos will continue to be available from stock. On the reman gearbox side, Ivor Searle sees strong prospects for growth. It plans to be producing up to 60 units per week by the end of the first production phase. It is confident that new demand from the domes‑ tic and international markets will justify the investment: “We do expect to generate new busi‑ ness through existing clients and favourable exchange rates at the moment mean there is less competition from imports. However, our products are very competitively priced and
better value for the international buyers, too. We expect exports to increase once production reaches our target levels,” adds Business Operations Director David Eszenyi.
Increased employment The company currently employs 105 people. Although ten new jobs have been created as a result of the commissioning of the new plant, 20-30 more may be required to meet demand as production levels increase.
VISIT US AT REMATEC - THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR FOR REMANUFACTURING 16-18th June, 2013. Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre, The Netherlands Melett, the market leader in quality replacement turbocharger parts, will be showing an extensive range of turbo parts, repair kits and complete VSR balanced CHRA, along with demonstrating one of the most comprehensive turbocharger databases in the world. To find out how Melett’s precision engineered products and world class customer service can benefit you and your customers, visit us at Hall 11, Stand 11.724.
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Remaned gives birth to its second foreign subsidiary - B y William Schwarck Spanish diesel remanufacturer expands its foreign activities Like the motor industry itself, automo‑ tive and heavy duty remanufacturing spans the globe. Another recent example is that of growing diesel product remanufacturer, Remaned, in Northern Spain. Having estab‑ lished a production centre in xxx in the UK two years ago, Navarra-based Remaned is now preparing to open its second foreign subsidiary - this time in Brazil. In January 2014, Remaned will take possession of a new 2200 sq. m. factory in the Sao Carlos dis‑ trict of Sao Paulo, Brazil’s industrial capital. Besides production, the plant will comprise a warehouse and an R&D facility for products for the local market. “Our intention is to bring our high tech remanufacturing philosophy to a coun‑ try with more than 200 million inhabitants and to make sure that our product range is accompanied by full customer support and training for those who need it,” says Oscar Villafranca, Remaned’s Managing Director. Customer support and training are much in demand in Brazil where there is a shortage of both. Besides using the new venture in Sao Paulo as a conduit to other markets in Latin America, Remaned is focusing on consolidat‑ ing its domestic market in Spain as well as strengthening sales in Europe. Overall, the
Oscar Villafranca (right) with Luis Robles of Carsmarobe, a company that organizes Remaned´s training and technical services in Spain and Brazil
company’s products are sold in 29 countries worldwide. The group is currently develop‑ ing a new line of diesel injection pumps.
Acquired parent company Founded in 2009 as an offshoot of engine remanufacturer, Run Motor, in the province of Navarra, Remaned has seen spec‑ tacular development. In fact, its growth has
outpaced its parent to such a degree that in ???, Remaned took over Run Motor, which now operates as an affiliate. All in, the group employs a workforce of 114 and in 2012 achieved a turnover of EUR 11.8 million. “With Remaned we’re currently Euro‑ pean leaders in diesel remanufacturing,” Oscar Villafranca says. “We would like to
Remaneds owners, the Villafranca family. From left to right: Sandra (Financial Director), Ubaldo (Main Stakeholder/Owner and Father) , Félix (IT Manager), Patxi (Technical Director for Run Motor) and Oscar Villafranca (Managing Director).
take Run Motor to a similar level within engine remanufacturing. In fact, I don’t believe I’m over optimistic when I say that our aim is to be a world-leader in remanufacturing.”
Among Spain’s top 300 “Over the past five years we’ve been able to reach market share levels that were unthinkable for remanufactured products a few years ago. As a result, market analysts have rated us among the top 300 manufacturers of automotive components in Spain,” he adds.
Remaned’s new HQ in Sao Paulo, Brazil
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UK reman supplier cashes in on change in the law Premier Components, one of Europe’s lead‑ ing core suppliers, did something differently and flew the flag for the remanufacturing industry at the UK’s CV Show, in Birmingham in April.
even vehicles, a law was introduced banning scrap metal dealers from pay‑ ing for scrap metal with cash.
While over 400 exhibitors (representing more than 500 suppliers to the commercial vehi‑ cle industry) displayed everything from new brake discs to new trucks and trailers, Premier Components had a stand that displayed old, used parts.
UK Home Secretary, The‑ resa May, had described the move as a way to deny thieves fast access to quick profits through ‘anonymous, low risk transactions’. Danny Edwards says that as a result, Premier Core has capitalised in some areas and adds that some incre‑ mental automotive core that was not reaching the market was now becom‑ ing available for remanu‑ facturing. “We are not a scrap metal dealer. We can pay workshops for their old core.”
“Many of our visitors today will be workshop people, with no more than maybe 4, 6 or ten commercial vehicles to maintain. In their workshops, they just take off the old parts and put them in a corner. We are offering them a chance to profit from them,” says Managing Director Danny Edwards. He added that the company is also aiming to capitalise on a change to UK law, last December. In a bid to discourage a growing trend to steal precious metals from places such as transport construction projects, existing buildings and
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TRANSMISSION WORLD
Problems must be understood before they can be solved Automatic transmissions and torque converters are technically complex components that require considerable skills to remanufacture. Nevertheless, remanufacturers have some important advantages vis-à-vis their OE counterparts. Bob Warnke, Vice President, Sonnax Industries and a renowned expert, sets the scene.
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The value of a remanufactured product depends on the expectation of our customer. This is not an enlightening statement and we understand it applies to all products and services. This article is intended to raise the question; Do your customers realise a remanufactured part can be better than the original? If they are not aware, do we have the data and equipment to verify that claim? I would assume those reading this, have an expertise, but may not be familiar with automatic transmission control. I will start with a brief review and follow with an example of value through education or sup‑ port. As in R&D, we need to understand the problem before we can resolve it, so a couple paragraphs will define that environment and current issues.
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We are aware that fuel economy has been the driving force in transmission advancement. This includes DSG,DCT,CVT, Hybrid and planetary automatics. We have progressed from the 4 speed, to the 8 and beyond, each step increasing clutch activ‑ ity and advanced control in solenoids and hydraulics. The torque converter is a subassembly which transfers engine RPM to the transmis‑ sion input or turbine shaft. It has the abil‑ ity to multiply engine torque on launch and acceleration. It would require several articles to describe even a few of the variations in design and control. The modern torque con‑ verter has an integral clutch of one or multi‑ ple faced frictions, which by design and mate‑ rial are allowed to slip or go to full apply. Slippage allows for smooth, semi-application
at low engine RPM and vehicle speed. This converter and/or transmission clutch slippage increases component heat and at extremes, friction surface deterioration. No slippage results in better economy, but if it remains applied, results in harsh shifts. You could compare that harsh or bump drive-ability to the manual gearbox without depressing the clutch pedal. That definition relates to the customer complaint of harsh up and down shifts in the automatic. The converter clutch must release or open during a shift to reduce torque and torsion within the driveline. The converter clutch and the multiple transmission clutches require precise hydrau‑ lic and solenoid output to avoid drive-ability issues. Due to variable pressure control and high cycle rates, the valve body castings and
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solenoid components have failed. This is where Sonnax Industries goes to work.
Advantage of time Our product development team will evaluate those failures in torque converter, valve body and/or solenoids. We then use our engineering experience to develop compo‑ nents which upgrade the original assembly. The aftermarket has the advantage of time, an experienced part and customer feedback
Bob Warnke, the author of this article, has worked for the last 15 years for Sonnax Industries of Vermont, USA. Rec‑ ognised as one of the world’s leading experts within the field of automatic transmissions, torque converters and valve body components, Bob Warnke has conducted seminars and given pres‑ entations on automatic transmissions around the world. He’s a key member of Sonnax’ development team.
ket we see failures related to climate or area that would delay development by years if they could be duplicated at all. Many of our resolutions have proven to last two to three times the life cycle of the original. We could assume such upgrades would be cost prohibitive, but not in remanu‑ facturing, where the core value is high and OE assembly either scarce or vehicle specific. As noted in the opening statement; Value is relative to the expectation of the cus‑ tomer. When remanufacturers are compet‑ ing in a market that requires extended ser‑ vice life, durability and upgrades make fiscal sense. Also supplying the process to identify the failure and validate the repair supports that expectation. This support is supplied by Sonnax Industries for torque converter, valve body and solenoid components.
to improve upon the original design. To OE defense, they cannot predict or duplicate every environment or drive cycle their com‑ ponent will be subjected to. In the aftermar‑
Sonnax A manufacturer and world-wide sup‑ plier of automatic transmission and driveline components. Sonnax specializes in engi‑ neered upgrades to material and design. The company’s website, www.sonnax.com,
provides explanations of original failures as well as upgrades and a process to diagnose and validate repairs. Sonnax also offers sup‑ ply phone, on-line advice, a forum as well as seminar and field support.
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First core event for suppliers and buyers
Members of the APRA board have often been asked about networking pos‑ sibilities for core professionals. APRA Europe is now responding to the wishes of associ‑ ated members and other interested parties by organizing a special Brazilian BBQ din‑ ner during the ReMaTec 2013 trade show in Amsterdam in June. Networking events are a great way for like-minded individuals to come together, learn about new products and services and exchange information in general and the BBQ dinner, named “COREpa Cabana” is designed especially for the core segment. It will be held at the “Strandzuid, “an open air “beach type area, where Amsterdam‑
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mers gather to enjoy a convivial atmosphere throughout the summer. Moreover, this very attractive venue is conveniently located next to the ReMaTec exhibition ground and, thus, provides the perfect Brazilian beach atmos‑ phere. Scheduled for 7:30 pm on Mon‑ day, June 17th 2013, the BBQ dinner is aimed at CORE suppliers and buyers in particular although anyone working in the core busi‑ ness - or is interested in learning about CORE issues – are most welcome. Whether you are based in Europe, Asia, or America,” COREpa Cabana” is simply a must for CORE business professionals. As there are only 80 tickets available, those planning to attend should do so imme‑
diately by registering online at www.apraeurope.org . Tickets are reasonably priced for APRA members and potential new APRA members will receive a special offer. At this very unique after-show net‑ working event, guests will not only enjoy the pleasant tropical atmosphere (complete with Brazilian entertainment, cold drinks, and tasty food) but also have the opportu‑ nity to learn about important aspects of the remanufacturing industry and and discuss CORE business opportunities. See you at “COREpa Cabana”!!
RCS online – a new consultancy service for APRA members During the ReMaTec trade show in June 2013, APRA Europe will be launching its new global “RCS - online consultancy service“. This extranet database provides up-to-date infor‑ mation by specialized consultants within a range of different remanufacturing areas. The RCS database service aims at assist‑ ing remanufacturers solve small as well as larger problems – quickly and whenever and wherever it’s needed. The service will, there‑ fore, include legal, managerial, marketing, logistic, and technical advice, market research and more. Accordingly, RCS will help APRA members find the right company, organiza‑ tion, partner or adviser. To benefit from RCS you have to sign up as an APRA member. When contacted APRA’s
EU office will provide login data for members before and during and after the ReMaTec 2013 trade show. The service is free to APRA members worldwide. To put it simply, RCS forms a pool of infor‑ mation consultants with rich experience in remanufacturing and businesses, organisa‑ tions, law firms, universities and, for instance, retired experts are welcome to sign up as con‑ sultants within one of two main categories: Provisional business consultants and private remanufacturing experts. This unique tool provides expert advice in an information-driven industry. If you are inter‑ ested but not yet an APRA member, please email: info@apra-europe.org to obtain more information.
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NEWS
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Head of Information, FIRM
Engine downsizing and lightweight design – threat or opportunity for remanufacturers ? As electro-mobility is becoming a key technol‑ ogy for combatting environmental problems, it’s hardly surprising that vehicle manufac‑ turers and their part suppliers will focus on technical solutions to comply with the political requirements for the electro-car parc over the coming years. At the same time, however, when speaking to the media, automotive experts leave no doubt that there is huge technical potential for enabling engines to meet future emission requirements. Downsizing is one such technical advance. Smaller and, therefore, lighter engines with reduced displacement, fewer cylinders, with one, two or even three turbochargers on top combined with highly sophisticated injection systems leading to a power output of xyz kW/l! ….all this was unimaginable only a few years ago. What does this mean for independent engine remanufacturers?
Are we facing new threats – or new oppor‑ tunities ? We all know that, by and large, the car driver is our “critical” success factor. It is the way drivers handle their cars and their engines, the way they treat them and the manner in which the car is serviced that leads to engine wear and tear. Consequently, it’s primarily the driver who is the key mover in terms of engine remanufacturing. Despite sensors and electronic control devic‑ es, smaller and high performing engines are much more sensitive to the way they’re han‑ dled and treated than before. Moreover, in my view, high performing engines tend to be less reliable than “con‑ servative” engines with lower power output. So downsizing is no real threat to remanu‑ facturers. However, it has to be said that we must be prepared to handle, and measure all electronic devices and control units in order to carry out qualified failure analysis and engine repair.
Green message Belgian engine remanufacturers have adopt‑ ed a new logo highlighting respect for the environment, energy savings, material pres‑ ervation and the industry’s green credentials. Two protective hands surrounding an engine
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represent the protection of the environment and a reduction in the greenhouse gas effect by remanufacturing engines. This logo will also be used for the future Quality Label.
Technical requirements As a result, any engine reman workshop that‑ wants to have a future in the industry must ensure that its staff possesses the specific skills needed to meet the technical requirements. And herein lies an opportunity. In addition to downsizing, fuel consumption optimisation by lightweight design is another, rather hidden, technological alternative for automotive engineers. Engine blocks in alu‑ minum instead of cast iron, weight-reduced crankshafts (- 20%) and weight-reduced con rods (- 30%) require a strategic change and adjustment in behaviour by the workshops combined with new machine equipment. Alu‑ minum-honing of blocks as well as dynamic balancing for crankshafts and con rods will, indeed, play a stronger role in engine remanu‑ facturing in the future. So both these aspects must be regarded as opportunities – providing well trained work‑ shop personnel and the appropriate invest‑ ment in workshop equipment are available. Are you prepared?
Honour to Philippe Maerten
Philippe Maerten
At a ceremony in March, Philippe MAERTEN, the International Engine Remanufacturers Association, FIRM, was named “Member of the Year” by FEDERAUTO, the Belgian Federa‑ tion for the Automotive Sector. The award was presented to Philippe Maerten, who is also President of the Belgian Engine Remanufactur‑ ers Association, due to his commit‑ ment to the promotion of remanu‑ facturing, which has resulted in the recognition of remanufacturing by European institutions. Philippe Mae‑ rten has also actively contributed to the development of the definition of remanufacturing as adopted by the main remanufacturing associations. Besides the Member of the Year Award, FEDERAUTO presented awards in the following categories: Young Manager Award, Enterprise of the Year Award, Green Award, Human Resources Award and a Spe‑
cial FEDERAUTO Award. FEDERAUTO’s membership comprises some 15,000 automotive enterprises in Belgium comprising 85,000 employees and a turnover of 35 billion euro. The ceremony took place in the prestigious Auto World Museum in Brussels in the pres‑ ence of 500 guests, including Monsieur Mel‑ chior Wathelet Jr., the secretary of state in charge of Environment, Energy and Mobility, secretary of state Monsieur Herman de Croo, Monsieur Melchior Whatelet Sr. and the Gov‑ ernor of the province of Namur Monsieur Denis Mathen.
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NEWS FROM OTHER ORGANISATIONS
State-of-the-art reman lab at Golisano Institute for Sustainability In mid-April, the American Remanu‑ facturing Industries Council (RIC) and the Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) in New York State hosted an important event for leaders in the remanufacturing industry. The venue was chosen because of the longtime connection between RIT and Institute Director Nabil Nasr and the remanufacturing industry. Featuring discussions on how to grow the industry and its companies as well as on the latest developments in trade policies affecting remanufacturing, the event gath‑ ered more than 60 executives. Attendees also toured the new state-of-the-art GIS head office and the remanufacturing laboratories. A main item on the agenda centered on how remanufacturers can overcome obstacles that stand in the way of remanufacturing, such as government regulations and restrict‑ ed or limited access to foreign markets. Public
perception that reman products are of lower quality because they are remanufactured also remains a concern, the debate revealed. “There is this misconception that what we manufacture is some broken-down used thing,” said Derek Guest, Executive Director of the Remanufacturing Industries Council Inc. “Remanufacturing means the complete dismantling of a device, replacing all consum‑ able components, such as seals, gaskets and O-rings.” Guest said the council needs to educate the general public and government policymakers about remanufacturing.
Automotive Remanufacturers on Board “There’s a big distinction between remanufactured and reused, the most impor‑ tant being that it comes with a warranty if it’s remanufactured,” Guest said.
FER President Alan Johnson
The UK’s Federation of Engine Remanu‑ facturers (FER) is taking a 22-strong party of delegates to Europe’s largest automotive remanufacturing exhibition, as part of its 75th anniversary celebrations. Federal Mogul and TT Automotive are included among the supplier members mak‑ ing the trip to The Rematec Show, in Amster‑ dam (16-18 June). Remanufacturers of engines, brake cali‑ pers, turbo chargers and ECUs are typical of the kind of specialists manning the stands. Major component suppliers with remanufac‑ turing activities will have a strong presence. For example, Robert Bosch and ZF are among the exhibitors.
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“Although our members often exhibit or attend on an individual basis, this is our first group visit,” says FER President Alan Johnston. “The show provides a great opportu‑ nity to do some business, while marking a significant landmark in the association’s his‑ tory,” he adds.
CARDONE joins reman section at AAPEX CARDONE Industries and 18 other lead‑ ing MERA member companies will exhibit in the growing Remanufacturing Section at AAPEX in Las Vegas Nov. 5-7, 2013, MERA has announced. The section is designed to pro‑ mote the environmental, economic and prod‑ uct performance benefits of remanufactured products in the automotive aftermarket. “We are excited about the growth of the Remanufacturing Section at AAPEX,” said John Chalifoux, president and COO, MERA. “We appreciate the strong support of CAR‑ DONE Industries, Remy International and the
other MERA member companies that will exhibit at AAPEX this year.” The following is a complete list of the MERA exhibitors in the AAPEX Remanufac‑ turing Section: Boles Parts Supply, CARDONE Industries, CTDI, D&V Electronics, Detroit Reman, Electronics Remanufacturing Compa‑ ny, Endural, ETE Reman, GB Remanufactur‑ ing, Knopf Automotive/Steering Superstores, Level Seven Group, LKQ Corporation (exhib‑ iting as ATK North America), MCI Cores, Rebuilders Automotive Supply, Remy Inter‑ national, Undercar Express, USA Industries and WABCO Reman Solutions
Remanufactured nuclear weapons? That’s a question currently being considered by the U.S. Defense Department in Washington. The department is investigat‑ ing the feasibility of extending the service life of US’s aging Minuteman 3 intercontinental ballistic missiles instead of replacing them
with brand new nuclear-armed ballistic mis‑ siles. The 450 Minuteman 3s are expected to last through 2030, but might be retained longer if they can be further refurbished, sen‑ ior Pentagon officials said at a recent senate hearing. The weapons were first deployed in 1970 and sit on alert in underground silos at three different bases in Montana, North Dakota and Wyoming. The Air Force, which fields and main‑ tains the missiles, is “very carefully analyzing exactly how the current system is degrading, so that they have a much better understand‑ ing of how they might extend the life of the ICBMs,” Madelyn Creedon, assistant Defense secretary for global affairs, told the Senate Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommit‑ tee. Which option ultimately is selected, according to experts, might come down to a question that many automobile owners would find familiar: Does it make more sense to continue to operate an old design with swapped-out parts and upgrades, or to invest instead in a new system with more up-todate design efficiencies that could be easier to maintain in the long run?
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INTERNATIONAL EVENTS & TRADE FAIRS 28/05 - 31/05/2013 AutoSalon. AutoTechService. UralTrans - Int. Specialized Exhibition of Automotive, Rail‑ way, Water and Air Transport Technologies and Materials Ufa (Russia) 29/05 - 02/06/2013 SIA - International Motor Show Kiev (Ukraine) 30/05 - 02/06/2013 Saigon International Autotech & Accessories Show Ho Chi Minh City (Viet Nam) 05/06 - 08/06/2013 AutoSib - Trade Fair for Automobiles, Garages, Auto Service Novosibirsk (Russia) 07/06 - 16/06/2013 Auto Chongqing - Automobile Exhibition Chongqing (China) 08/06 - 12/06/2013 AUTOSALON BRNO - International Motor Show Brno (Czech Republic)
11/06 - 13/06/2013 Automechanika Dubai - Messe für Automo‑ bilzubehör und -ersatzteile Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
27/-06 - 07/07/2013 AIMS Melbourne - Melbourne International Motor Show Melbourne (Australia)
12/-06 - 14/06/2013 Auto & Parts Uzbekistan - International Trade Fair for Automobiles and Parts Tashkent (Uzbekistan)
10/07 - 12/07/2013 PAACE, International exhibition for the motor industry Mexico City (Mexico)
13/06 - 06/15/2013 GWTS - The Truck Show Las Vegas (USA)
July 2013 China Changchun International Automobile Fair Changchun (China (PR))
16/06 - 18/06/2013 ReMaTec - International Trade Fair for Auto‑ motive Remanufacturing Amsterdam (Netherlands) 19/06 - 22/06/2013 Vietnam AutoExpo - International Automo‑ bile & Supporting Industries Exhibition & Conference Hanoi (Viet Nam) 20/06 - 23/06/2013 Automotive Manufacturing (Part of Manu‑ facturing Expo) - Machinery and Technology Expo for Automotive Parts Manufacturing Bangkok (Thailand)
26/08 - 29/08/2013 Automechanika Moscow powered by MIMS Moscow (Russia) 28/08 - 31/08/2013 Interauto Moscow (Russia) 30/-08 - 08/09/2013 CDMS - Chengdu Motor Show - International Exhibition for Automobile and Accessories Chengdu (China)
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