APRA - Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association
International non-profit association
representing the interests of the automotive remanufacturing industry
WE CONNECT
APRA Europe brings together members and all players along the remanufacturing supply chain. We organize networking events, we cooperate with relevant exhibitions and associations, we provide a communication platform and connect experts worldwide.
WE SUPPORT
APRA Europe provides expert support to its members and at dedicated public events. We inform on e.g. latest trends, technologies, complex legal aspects and give advice to remanufacturers. Access to our network helps finding answers to individual questions.
WE DEFEND
APRA Europe defends the interests of its members and the automotive remanufacturing industry. We fight for a level playing field in the aftermarket, give explanations to the public and share our positions with public bodies.
WE ARE WORKING FOR
Remanufacturers
Remanufacturers perform the ultimate form of circular economy since decades. By giving additional life to used products at equivalent-to-new warranty and quality, remanufactures provide
contemporary solutions to a demanding market.
Core dealers
Cores are the lifeblood of remanufacturing and the essential resource for production. Core dealers are an essential part of the remanufacturing supply chain and bring together demand and supply.
Wholesalers
Wholesalers are the customers of remanufacturers and make sure that produced items are transferred to the final users. Same applies vice versa because the reverse supply chain is crucial for remanufacturing.
Suppliers
Suppliers to remanufacturers provide products, spare parts, (specialized) equipment and expertise to make the remanufacturing production process actually happen.
Researchers
Universities and research institutes work at the spearhead of knowledge generation. Researchers create forward looking approaches and solutions for remanufacturing, track technology shifts and screen market developments.
POSITIVE IMPACTS of Remanufacturing
Remanufacturing is the most sustainable business model because it comes with a number of positive impacts on all dimensions of sustainability.
Environment
Remanufacturing saves
millions of tons of CO2 equivalent emissions,
85% of raw materials,
55% of energy compared with new production.
Economy
Remanufactured parts offer best value for money with comparable quality and equivalent functions as new parts.
Employment
Remanufacturing offers much more jobs than the respective new parts production as it is more labor-intensive.
Safety
Remanufactured parts come with full warranty and product liability because they fulfill equivalent functions as new parts.
Find out more:
www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/
Become a sponsor
There are manifold opportunities to promote your company while supporting our goals. Becoming a sponsor with APRA Europe means making the Voice of Remanufacturing stronger. If you are interested, please contact us.