There have been a lot of announcements recently about all-makes product lines — and more specifically, the inclusion of remanufactured parts in those programs. So, how do remanufactured parts fit into an all-makes strategy?
Remanufacturing traditionally involves removing material for restoration but processes like 3D printing and additive manufacturing are offering more ways to increase useful life in used parts.
The way a product or component is originally designed and manufactured can have an impact on how easy — and costly — it will be to remanufacture, and even if it can be remanufactured.
Wabco Holdings has announced the availability of several new safety solutions at the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week as well as certified Sheppard remanufactured steering gears for the North American aftermarket.
Horton has introduced the Klondike brand of aftermarket fan clutches, reman and repair kits targeted at owners of older trucks.
Jasper Engines & Transmissions has extended its lineup of remanufactured Chrysler 5.7L Hemi V-8 engines for several late-model Ram truck models.
Meritor has expanded its North American Rebuilder Program for drive axle carriers, adding new authorized rebuilders for the company’s 145, 14X, and 160 products.
Meritor launched a more comprehensive portfolio of aftermarket parts, including distinct "good, better and best" aftermarket brands at multiple price points.
Meritor has launched a North America Rebuilder Program for drive axle carriers, including the company’s 145, 14X and 160 products.The program is being introduced to the Canadian market with plans to extend it to the U.S. this year.
The biggest pain point for everyone involved in remanufacturing is cores. Things such as core management traceability, identifying cores, accounting for cores, space to store cores, and even the transportation of cores all add complexity to remanufacturing. Aftermarket Contributing Editor Denise Rondini talks cores in her latest column.