JOIN:   The Remanufacturing Institute

Why should I join TRI?
The Remanufacturing Institute is a voluntary organization that seeks to further the interests of all remanufacturers as well as the businesses and organizations that support and serve them.

Flashback: Early 1970’s. Recycling was in its infancy.
The recycling industry was made up of numerous smaller segments (i.e. glass, steel, plastic, etc.). In 1978, realizing that they shared many of the same opportunities and threats, leaders of these recycling segments united behind the National Recycling Coalition (NRC). Nineteen years later, in part because of the NRC’s efforts, recycling is an integral part of American society; particularly at the social, political, and consumer levels.

Fast forward to today: The remanufacturing industry is at a crossroads.
Today, remanufacturing is experiencing a situation much like that faced by recycling in 1978. Remanufacturing is seeing tremendous growth because remanufactured products offer economically-friendly solutions that are also environmentally-friendly. In today’s market place, this is a potent, winning combination. As remanufacturers or businesses and organizations that support them, we need to understand and appreciate that we are part of something larger than our own market niche. Despite the fact our product lines may differ, remanufacturing involves the same process.

A need to promote remanufacturing as a concept: A need for a united front
According to Professor Bob Lund of Boston University, who has studied remanufacturing for years, “Because of its many product sectors, the industry has not presented a united presence to the public, and it has not been recognized for its economic importance. Nor has it been appreciated for its contributions to the environment in terms of energy, materials, labor and capital equipment conservation, reduction of solid waste, and proper handling of hazardous materials.”

Leaders from remanufacturing trade associations began meeting as a group called the Remanufacturing Industries Council International (RICI), and determined that the most effective way to promote remanufacturing was to form a united front (much the way the NRC did in 1978). On January 1, 1997, the RICI became a formal organization; and, in 2000, in cooperation with the Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association, it became The Remanufacturing Institute.

Take remanufacturing to the next level: Join TRI
The Remanufacturing Institute will unite and promote the remanufacturing industry by pursuing the following areas:

• Provide associates products and services to help them in business.
• Influence public policy through government relations.
• Create a national public relations program.
• Provide networking opportunities.

As remanufacturers, we should look for every way possible to exploit the strength and benefits of the united remanufacturing industry. This will benefit all involved.

With your help, TRI can do for remanufacturing what the NRC has done for recycling over the past two decades. As a means to an end, we ask your support in taking remanufacturing to the next level by joining TRI as an Associate.

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