APRA Europe
at a glance
We are:
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a non-profit association
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a cluster network in remanufacturing
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directed by a voluntary and unpaid Board
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focusing automotive remanufacturing
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supporting remanufacturers, core dealers, wholesalers, suppliers and research
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pursuing the most sustainable business model
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.
Political Agenda
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APRA Europe promotes remanufacturing as an integral part of the circular economy
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APRA Europe stands up for an independent aftermarket
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APRA Europe advocates for free trade and a reliable legal framework
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APRA Europe connects with other associations for remanufacturing lobbying activities inside Europe
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