CHANTILLY, Va. – Shingo Komatsu, president of Shine Auto Parts in Nagano, Japan, was recently presented with the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association’s (APRA) Distinguished Service Award on Nov. 3, during the International BIG R Show in Las Vegas.
 
The award honors Komatsu for “Distinguished Business Statesmanship and Dedicated Service Rendered to the Entire Industry of Automotive Parts Remanufacturing.”
 
Komatsu has been a leader in the Japanese remanufacturing industry and a solid contributor to APRA’s growth in Asia over the past 35-plus years. Komatsu has spoken at many APRA symposiums in Asia, Europe and the U.S. In presenting Komatsu with the award, Chairman Nick Staub stated, “We look forward to Shingo’s contributions in the years to come with our newly formed Asia Pacific Division.”
 
Shine Auto Parts is a leading remanufacturer in Asia of air conditioner compressors, alternators, starters, power steering and starter drives.
 
APRA proudly welcomes Shingo Komatsu to this distinguished group of leaders of the worldwide remanufacturing industry.