The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) 2016 European Remanufacturing Symposium with Exhibition is scheduled to take place April 20-22 at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, U.K. Information about the event may be found by clicking here.
The 2016 APRA European Remanufacturing Symposium provides attendees with an opportunity to catch up with the latest industry trends and meet remanufacturing professionals from all over the world. The program is designed to meet the diverse expectations of today’s reman professionals. Attendees can create their own individual program, choosing from modules covering technical, marketing or scientific subjects and networking opportunities.
A variety of top industry speakers will be presenting on the following subjects:
- How to analyze potentials of remanufacturing in Europe – ABH Market Research
- Current and future trends in rotating electrics – CEVAM France
- Possibilities to activate core surcharge for core in accounting – Circular Economy Solutions GmbH
- Secrets of successful exhibition planning – RAI Amsterdam
- Benefits and challenges with remanufacturing business models. Case studies from the Horizon2020 project called ERN (European Remanufacturing Network) – University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
- Remanufacturing of diesel injection Systems at Bosch
- Make-New-Again, remanufacturing in all industry sectors – FJW Consulting
- Market volume, core availability and technical challenges of the remanufacturing process – EGR valves
- How to master product development in remanufacturing today and in the future?
- Specific concepts for quality management in the remanufacturing industry
The symposium agenda also includes plant visits to top international remanufacturing companies. The symposium will feature the “2013 Remanufacturer of the Year” ATP, and will start with a tour of its extensive remanufacturing operation in Staffordshire.
ATP Industries Group Ltd is one of Europe’s largest independent remanufacturers of automatic and manual transmissions, torque converters, transmission control units, instrument clusters, ECUs and a major remanufacturing partner to a worldwide portfolio of OEMs. The company currently has contracts with Chrysler, Ford Motor Co., Ford Turkey, General Motors, Mitsubishi, Colt Cars, Unipart Jaguar and Unipart, London Taxi International and Aston Martin. The company’s commitment to high quality is recognized by accreditations to the following international standards. TS: 16949, Ford Q1, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 (Environmental).
On the last day of the symposium, Carwood Birmingham will open the doors to its state-of-the-art diesel systems plant. Starting as a small electrical car parts business, Carwood Motor Units Ltd. quickly expanded over the years and diversified into the diesel and auto electrical markets. Today, the assembly of its diesel parts, such as injectors, is carried out in ultramodern Class 7 clean rooms, which are unique in the U.K., and one of the most advanced facilities of its type in the world. The assembly suite ensures OE standards are maintained at the highest level with particle contamination limits down to 0.5 microns, resulting into some of the industry’s lowest warranty rates.
In addition to receiving all the latest information from the industry, there also will be opportunities for socialization and networking. During the COREMania Party on Wednesday, April 20, attendees will enjoy music as well as cultural food and drinks at a traditional English pub in the heart of Birmingham.
A gala dinner on Thursday evening will mark APRA’s 25th European Symposium. The evening will start with a cocktail reception and continue with a three-course meal and a surprise act to entertain guests throughout the evening.
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