Cost savings, circular economy benefits core to steady growth for heavy-duty engine reman

A worn-out heavy-duty engine covered in oily grime is an attractive core that's in hot demand by engine remanufacturers. “Even though that engine assembly is non-working, there's tremendous value in the components and the parts that can be brought back to like-new condition for reuse,” said Kevin Schrag, manager of John Deere Reman, a remanufacturing engine and parts operation for off-highway vehicles.

Heavy-duty engines have been one of the top sectors for remanufacturing activity for many years. “Many factors make heavy-duty engines ideal for remanufacturing. As durable products, the engine and its components are designed to last, and remanufacturing extends the functionality,” said Dr. Nabil Nasr, founder and current board member of the Remanufacturing Industries Council and the CEO of the REMADE Institute.