About RIC
RIC’s Mission
The RIC is dedicated to supporting the advancement of the remanufacturing industry. We foster cooperation among remanufacturing industries in areas of common interest, promote the use of remanufactured products, and increase public awareness of the contributions remanufacturing provides to the economy and the environment.
RIC Stats
Together with our Remanufacturing Association Alliance Partners we represent approximately*
Remanufacturing Employees
Revenue in U.S. Dollars
Landfill Avoidance in Tons
*See the details here.
Our Value Proposition
Who We Are
A strategic alliance of global businesses, academia, and industry-specific trade associations supporting the entire remanufacturing industry through a combination of advocacy, collaboration, and education. RIC members represent the broad sectors of the industry in areas such as Heavy Duty, Medical Equipment, Office Furniture, and Aircraft.
The Importance of Remanufacturing
Remanufacturing plays a role in supporting the economy, creates new jobs and provides financial stability while benefiting the environment. For the members of the RIC, sustainability is a core strength of their businesses; they remanufacture returned and discarded materials to create products that.
Why Become an RIC Member?
The remanufacturing industry requires a strategic, strong, and unified voice to make a global impact on the economy and the environment. You can work with us to promote growth in the remanufacturing industry and influence government policy to minimize barriers in the U.S. and foreign markets. You will benefit from initiatives related to advanced technology, information.
RIC Member Benefits
Advocacy
Represent the interest of our members to inform regulatory policy and reduce or eliminate barriers to improve acceptance and recognition of remanufactured products.
Collaboration
Valuable networking opportunities and industry forums for the sharing of information on developments in remanufacturing technologies and industry best practices.
Education
Educating consumers, OEMs, distributors and government officials on the positive impact that the remanufacturing industry has on the environment and the economy through its process and products.
Unified Voice
As a diverse and cohesive group, RIC speaks as a unified voice on behalf of the many different remanufacturing industry sectors.
Better Profits
RIC advances the vision for understanding remanufacturing as a key economic driver for the future for wealth and job creation and a means to economic and environmental stability.
Eliminating Barriers
RIC creates a greater awareness and acceptance of remanufactured products with the goal of eliminating common barriers and growing the remanufacturing industry.
RIC Committees
Marketing & Membership
Addressing marketing challenges for the remanufacturing industry as well as overseeing RIC’s membership policies
Research & Development
Discussing pre-competitive technical topics of interest as well as providing techncial education for the industry
Trade & Policy
Advocating for the industry through trade and policy initiatives as well as standards development activities
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Encouraging opportunities for underrepresented groups to improve diversity throughout RIC and the industry
Remanufacturing Association Alliance
Bringing together partners from diverse sectors to assemble a unified voice for the industry
RIC Board of Directors
Paul Adamson
Dave Ahlstrand
Casey Blevins
Bill Davies
Carl Fletcher
Jeremy Kelley
Nabil Nasr
Mike Schmit
Jeffrey Stukenborg
Jeff Sutherland
Mike White
Todd Wieland
Ryan Wilson
RIC History
1993
RIC 1.0 begins as Remanufacturing Industries Council International (RICI)
2001
RIC 2.0 is formed to tackle legal, technical, and public relations challenges facing the industry
2012
RIC 3.0 is formed, founded by key industry leaders like Caterpillar, Cummins, and Davies Office
2017
ANSI/RIC001.1-2016 Specifications for the Process of Remanufacturing is approved
2018
First annual Reman Day gets global recognition with 127 events in 17 countries across 6 continents
2021+
Continued advocacy, collaboration, and education for the good of the industry