What is Remanufacturing?

SRC was founded in 1983 as a remanufacturer. We have expanded our expertise over the years, but reman remains our core business.

What is remanufacturing?

Remanufacturing, or reman, is the comprehensive industrial process by which a previously used, worn, or non-functional product or part is returned to a like-new or better-than-new condition, from both a quality and performance perspective. Reman is gives products a new life cycle and keeps material out of landfills.

Quality / Properly remanned products are stripped down to their basic components and taken through a full, high-standard manufacturing process and quality testing, making them as good as when they were new, or even better. They meet the same specifications, come with full warranties, and look identical to new products. The remanufacturer is also able to eliminate known weaknesses of the original product, giving way to better-than-new quality.

Sustainability / Reman keeps old parts and materials out of landfills and requires significantly less resources. On average, remanufactured goods save 85% of energy, water and material use compared to new goods.

Affordability / Remanufactured products are significantly less expensive than new products offering 30% to 60% cost savings for consumers.

The Reman Process

The Reman Industry

Remanufacturing has been around for more than 80 years and played a role in the U.S. mobilization and victory in World War II. Since then, it has grown to a $160 billion per year industry worldwide. The current main reman industry sectors include:

Interested in remanufactured goods? Ask about reman options next time you need car repairs, are buying appliances or replacing office furniture.

Source: Remanufacturing Industries Council