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Engine rebuilding: The green deal starts here
I n a world that started to unfollow the overconsumption trends of the last 70 years, with a keen eye towards pollution and environmental footprint, keeping assets running without the need of changing them should be a central point. Engine rebuilding and remanufacturing, in general, fit perfectly into this narrative. We, the industry operators, must be proud of this and be able to communicate these sustainable benefits.
How beautiful is the idea of renovating asset values?
Our work affects many other industries, which is a tremendous marketing point. But, too many times it is undervalued or obscured by the technicalities we all love. The true heart of our industry is about recreating value from the existent, to make work something that does not work anymore.
The Engine Rebuilding Working Group at APRA Europe defends and promotes our industry with its stakeholders, who collect and share objectives and common problems across multiple countries. This raises the voice of remanufacturers with the relevant authorities.
We cannot predict the future, but it is our responsibility to communicate how relevant our work is and how remanufacturing is one of the most crucial and effective ways to make a better tomorrow.
We welcome inquiries and members applications at info @ apraueurope. org! Michele De Stefano Head of the Engine Remanufacturing Working Group at APRA EUROPE President of the Italian Association of Engine Rebuilders( FIR)
Autumn / Winter 2026 The Engine Rebuilder 9