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ZF: Protecting the Environment with Remanufacturing

The automotive supplier supports Global Reman Day and aims to contribute positive effects to the environment, economy, and product life cycle through measures in the area of remanufacturing.

A controlled and sustainable industrial reconditioning process brings the used parts to a condition that at least meets that of new parts. (Photo: ZF)
A controlled and sustainable industrial reconditioning process brings the used parts to a condition that at least meets that of new parts. (Photo: ZF)
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Johannes Reichel
von Christine Harttmann

By remanufacturing, ZF reduces its annual CO2 emissions and saves energy. The company assumes that in the year 2020, it was able to reduce its global CO2 emissions by an estimated 12,444 tons. The remanufacturing process made it possible to save energy on the order of approximately 8,740,000 kWh – compared to the production of the same amount of new parts. According to the company, the automotive supplier is continuously expanding its reman portfolio. Currently, 255 product types are on offer.

Philippe Colpron, Head of ZF Aftermarket, explains:

“We all have to do our part to protect the sustainability of our planet. Our goal is to pave the way for a green and sustainable aftermarket. Thanks to our global activities in the field of remanufacturing, we are already saving valuable resources today and offering our customers a wide range of remanufactured products in original equipment quality.”

Remanufacturing is a controlled and sustainable industrial reconditioning process in which previously used products or parts are restored to a condition that is as good as new or even better with regard to quality and performance. The process allows products to go through several life cycles and offers significant time, material, and cost savings compared to completely new production of an aftermarket product.

Against the backdrop of disruptive influences in almost all industries, remanufacturing is also playing an increasingly important role in the delivery of needed parts and thus the maintenance of supply chains. According to the industry association RIC (Remanufacturing Industries Council), further advantages of remanufacturing include savings in raw materials, lower energy consumption, less waste, and reduced costs. The remanufacturing process also plays an important role in the labor market within the global economy. The association estimates that there are almost half a million jobs worldwide in this field today, employing a wide range of engineers, technicians, scientists, designers, and others.

ZF has been involved in the industrial reconditioning of components and assemblies for vehicles for around 60 years. The company operates 25 plants and service locations in 15 countries for remanufacturing. In total, over 1,800 employees at ZF are directly involved in the reconditioning of products for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and off-highway applications – such as transmissions, steering systems, axles, torque converters, clutches, brake calipers, engine parts, and much more.

Colpron:

“Protecting the environment is one of our most important corporate goals. Since remanufacturing makes a significant contribution to the circular economy, we are constantly striving to further develop our reman capabilities and combine them with other future technologies, such as the reconditioning of parts for electric vehicles.”

Translated automatically from German.
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