CHANTILLY, Va. -- The Rochester Institute of Technology’s (RIT) National Center for Remanufacturing, Resource Recovery will present three training workshops during the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association’s (APRA) International BIG R Show Oct. 29-31 in Las Vegas.

Automotive parts remanufacturing is becoming more competitive every year. Progressive remanufacturers are always looking for new ways to save money through process improvements. Surface cleaning is a remanufacturing process whereby companies can typically find improvement opportunities due to the ever-increasing number of new chemistries and technologies available. Once identified, how does a company determine which options are most cost-effective for their operation? From 2-3:15 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30, RIT will present “Calculating the True Cost of Cleaning.” This presentation will discuss the costs associated with cleaning and the methods used to calculate the true benefits to the organization.

Remanufacturers often focus on their existing capabilities and customers when looking for new opportunities to advance their organization. This focus can yield excellent results, but all too often opportunities can slip by unnoticed. From 3:30–4:45 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30, RIT will discuss these unnoticed “Opportunities for Remanufacturers.” This presentation will cover a variety of topics, related to the automotive/truck parts remanufacturing industry, which will challenge the attendees to refocus on emerging opportunities. Topics such as the momentum building around environmental sustainability will be discussed as it relates to material reuse, increased governmental awareness of remanufacturing, the turmoil in the automotive industry, and current emphasis on “green economy” jobs. The recovery of valuable components from failed products is the life-blood of a remanufacturer.
 
In today’s competitive market, companies must take advantage of technologies that can ensure greater recovery opportunities and enhanced quality of the final product. The ability to identify critical failures, without destroying the components, is a requirement for all remanufacturers. This seminar will be an overview of the various “Non-destructive Inspection Technologies” and their applications.

For more details and updates on the 2011 International BIG R Show, visit www.BIGRShow.com or call APRA Headquarters at 703-968-2772.