top of page

APRA Europe
at a glance
We are:

  • a non-profit association

  • a cluster network in remanufacturing

  • directed by a voluntary and unpaid Board

  • focusing automotive remanufacturing

  • supporting remanufacturers, core dealers, wholesalers, suppliers and research

  • pursuing the most sustainable business model

APRA_ataglance_DSC03829_symposium.jpg

About APRA Europe

APRA (Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association) is the only global association that has been representing the interests of automotive remanufacturing companies since 1941. APRA's Europe Middle East Africa division (EMEA) and remanufacturing cluster is well-known as APRA Europe and based in Brussels, Belgium. The association’s approximately 600 members worldwide are primarily tier 1 suppliers and independent remanufacturers as well as core brokers. Together with FIRM, which merged into APRA Europe, we represent approximately two-thirds of all employees in the European automotive remanufacturing industry.

 

APRA Europe promotes remanufacturing as an integral part of the circular economy and represents the interests of the industry, including free trade, an independent aftermarket and legal certainty. Remanufacturing is the highest form of recycling and should therefore be actively promoted by politicians, law giving institutions and companies. Members benefit from the organization’s close integration with other industry associations, receiving guidance and support for business matters. APRA Europe also holds its own conferences and other events to bring together supply and demand – for the benefit of each. APRA is the Voice of Remanufacturing since 1941.

APRA_weltkarte_divisions_web.png

Political Agenda

  • APRA Europe promotes remanufacturing as an integral part of the circular economy

  • APRA Europe stands up for an independent aftermarket

  • APRA Europe advocates for free trade and a reliable legal framework

  • APRA Europe connects with other associations for remanufacturing lobbying activities inside Europe

apra_website_PA_Peter_DSC04576.jpg

APRA Europe competition and antitrust law policy

APRA Europe is committed to complying with competition and antitrust law.
Our policy gives guidance to the APRA Europe Board of Directors as well as the association members on how to comply with relevant laws. It defines rules for Board meetings, conferences, symposia, exhibitions as well as other meetings and events with contribution of APRA Europe because such meetings and events pose risks of exchanging inappropriate information with competitors.

Our history

2021

APRA Europe merges with FIRM (International Federation of Engine Remanufacturers)

2020

Start of the cooperation with Automechanika Frankfurt

2019

30th birthday of APRA Europe

2018

Foundation of APRA European legal entity

2017

Rematec exhibition reaches 3600 attendants

2016

75th birthday of APRA; APRA has 1000 members

2015

BIG R Show with 1350 attendants from 55 countries

2015

G7 summit: Remanufacturing is part of resource efficiency

2011

Foundation of APRA Asia Pacific division

2001

1st Rematec exhibition in Amsterdam

1991

50th birthday of APRA

1990

1st APRA European Symposium in Frankfurt, Germany

1989

Foundation of APRA European division

1975

APRA has 600 members

1970

Annual convention reaches 1200 attendants

1960

1st APRA video explaining remanufacturing and benefits

1949

APRA has 150 members

1947

1st National Convention of APRA in Chicago, United States

1941

Foundation of APRA, California

bottom of page