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GLOBAL25th Year | No. 9 | September 2015

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Big R/ReMaTecUSA is gearing up for another record-breaking edition

Big R/ReMaTecUSA, North America’s most comprehensive trade show on remanufacturing, is getting ready for its second edition later this year. After last year’s hugely successful first edition, the show is returning to the RIO Hotel & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Taking place on October 31 through November 2, the show will be conveniently located in one large exhibit hall, where the U.S. remanufacturing industry gathers for the annual trade event.

Focusing on automotive remanufacturing, the show is due to attract more than 110 exhibitors who will be filling 50,000 square feet of exhibit space, making it the largest show to date. Exhibitors include a range of automotive remanufacturers, parts suppliers, engine rebuilders and transmission specialists.

A lot of big names in remanufacturing will be present. Expect to see companies like Bosch, CoremanNet, Melett Ltd, SRC, WAIglobal and Corteco. With a “New-To-Market” pavilion, show management is striving to give even the smallest companies and start-ups the opportunity to participate in this industry event. The full exhibitor list is now available to view online at www.BigRReMaTecUSA.com.

Widely recognized as one of the most important networking platforms in the industry, the show offers a one-stop-shop for the U.S. automotive remanufacturing market, where the industry’s specialists come together to do business and learn about the latest developments in reman.

Business opportunitiesAs the main show for remanufacturers, Big R/ReMaTecUSA offers huge opportunities. With the entire supply chain present, the show floor is the place where deals are made, contracts are signed, and the seeds are sown for new lucrative business alliances.

Drawing on decades of heritage, the show has a unique focus on reman, meaning that everyone who means seri-ous business in remanufacturing is drawn to Vegas at the end of October to kick off the Automotive Aftermarket Week with this reman specialist event.

Remanufacturing in the spotlightsAs an industry, remanufacturing itself has always been aware of its sustainable qualities, but the industry is increasingly receiving the attention of both the media and the government for its role in the circular economy.

Industry Calendar 2015Rotating Electrical & Electronic Rack & Steering Clinic September 11–12 Chicago, IL

Remanufacturing, Refurbishing and Equipment Remarketing Exhibition 2015 September 17–18 Beijing, China

MERA-Golisano Annual Conference September 30 Troy, MI

Powertrain Expo October 29–November 1 Las Vegas, NV

Big R/ReMaTecUSA October 31–November 2 Las Vegas, NV

AAPEX November 3–5 Las Vegas, NV

SEMA November 3–6 Las Vegas NV

Automechanika Shanghai December 2–5 Shanghai China

2016ERA Show March 18–20, 2016 Memphis, TN

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Inside This IssueBig R/ReMaTecUSA Gearing Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Industry Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Kripli's Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Auto Electric Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Controlling the 6R80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Sesco Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

New Product Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

The Reman Industry Celebrates a New Era . . . . . . . . . . 10

Wanted: Recycling and Reuse Tenants for Austin's New [Re]Manufacturing Hub . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Strategic Partnership Between INA and Messe Frankfurt Established . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

List of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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As remanufacturers we all have to stick together, whether we reman Starters and Alternators, Turbo-chargers, Engines, Brakes, Transmissions, Steering, it doesn’t matter, we are all remanufacturers. I witnessed an attack on remanufacturers at the

Association of Diesel Specialists annual conven-tion in San Antonio, TX in August. Now many of you may have never heard of this Associa-tion, but they are friends of the Remanufactur-ing Industry and they allowed me to be there to promote the Big R/ReMaTecUSA Show.

No offense to my friends at Bosch, but Bosch was the culprit of the attack. Bosch had pulled out of this show and had previously been a cornerstone of the ADS Convention, in fact, it was not uncom-mon for them to bring 50 people to the show to support their booth and seminars.

This year however, Bosch did not attend or sup-port the convention, what they did do, was send their Lawyers to the show. I do understand that Bosch is a very technological oriented company and have numerous patents and wish to protect their Intellectual Property, I get that. However, to come into a Convention and literally pull people from their exhibition booth and take them into a small room during exhibit hours and read them the “riot act” is not acceptable and quite frankly uncalled for. They could have easily spoken to all exhibitors prior to the opening of the event and conduct a professional discussion regarding IP

and Trademarks. Furthermore, as I had discus-sions with APRA Members who were exhibiting at the ADS Convention, I discovered that the Bosch Lawyers were actually making incorrect statements regarding the removal of Logos from product. They had actually instructed one of the exhibitors who were displaying remanufactured Dodge Injec-tors that they had to remove the Bosch Logo from the Injector. Now this Logo was on the solenoid of the Injector and had not been replaced nor was it altered in any way, this was an incorrect statement by the Bosch Lawyers, in fact, removing the Logo would have been potentially illegal as they would have been altering an original Bosch product.

APRA is here to help, part of your membership dues goes towards supporting our legal counsel to properly interpret the laws and help protect our membership from any wrong doing.

Should any of our members run into this situa-tion please contact me immediately and we will review the conditions with our/your legal counsel. Likewise, we are also here to support the Remanu-facturing Industry and will help or support our Association friends in the industry.

Again, no offense to my friends at Bosch, but this could have been handled much more professionally.

By the way, APRA Legal Counsel advises me to state that these are my personal views and obser-vations. Welcome to America!

I always welcome response or rebuttal to my comments at [email protected]

Respectfully, Joe Kripli

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With ammeter in place, watching the draw climbing to 20 amps and above, reaching or exceeding my com-fort zone, I disconnected the ammeter, which indeed made the engine die, as was expected. This crude process revealed one interesting result … there was smoke coming from the alternator!

Needless to say, the alternator (11285) was removed and torn down. It showed a badly deteriorated slip ring, covered is some sort of mud, which was a combi-nation of brush dust and perhaps oil, leaking into the alternator. (Figure-1)

Once the alternator was rebuilt and reinstalled, the fuse stopped blowing, and the system checked out fine. The lesson learned was that fuse #33, in addition to the other circuits it protects, also controls the field driver portion of the PCM. And the fact is that the available information systems (OE and others) do not indicate the alternator field as one of the circuits pro-tected by this fuse. I was also pleasantly surprised to see how robust this particular PCM was and how well it held up with a nearly grounded rotor. This PCM is called Next Generation Controller or NGC.

Regulator CompatibilityThe 2008 Ford E-350 van that was modified as a shuttle bus for a senior care facility, was brought in for a charging and battery issue. The alternator light would come on and the van would lose power. The transmission would go into a limp mode and not shift, and then the engine would not restart unless it was jumped.

A quick inspection revealed simply a defective alter-nator which needed to be replaced. The application called for an 8473, which is a 6-G alternator. The alter-nator had only a 2-wire plug (I and A: I for activation and A for B+ sense), so this was not a PCM-controlled alternator. Since we did not have an 8473 on hand, we decided to expedite the work and install a 7795 alternator on this vehicle. We usually rebuild most of our Ford 6-G alternators with avalanche diodes, so we thought that there should not be any problem in our substitution.

The charging system worked fine, but as you might have guessed, the warning light stayed on most of the time. I could not accept this as a complete repair and did not want to deliver the vehicle that belonged to an institution 50 miles away. So the alternator was taken off again. When the regulator was compared with the original core, we noticed that the original had a VP3C3U-10C359-AA regulator, where our alternator had a non-VP aftermarket regulator.

The difference between these two regulators (and their aftermarket equivalents) is usually the imped-ance of the “L” terminal. This may not be an issue when a typical warning light turn-on is used. The difference is the fact that in the newer vehicles (such as our 2008 Ford van) the alternator is light-activated, but the light signal comes from an instrument cluster that is indeed a sophisticated module itself. In these systems, when a module (such as an instrument

A good customer of ours called and asked for a 19026 starter for the 2008 Dodge Avenger (2.7L engine) they needed badly. The starter was delivered, and when the returned core was torn down and inspected, it showed a serious dragging problem that indeed did require the starter replacement.

A day or so later, the same shop called and said that the above vehicle had died at a gas station and needed to be towed in, because it would not start. Their inves-tigation showed that the car blows a fuse shortly after starting, which kills the motor and makes it unable to start again. The shop wanted to send the car over to us for diagnosis and repair.

After the car was towed in, our inspection showed that fuse #33 was indeed blown, and did repeat-edly blow shortly after a start. Further investigation showed that this fuse feeds the control side of the ASD (Auto Shut-Down) relay, as well as the radiator cooling fan relays (which were easy to disconnect and verify not being shorted). There was also a branch of this fuse that split into 2 different legs. They fed the PCM via pins 10 and 29. Fuse #33, being only a 10-amp fuse, could not have been the main or the only power supply to the PCM for all of its. But checking various schematics from nearly all available sources, we found no information as what function or func-tions of the PCM this fuse controls.

A look at the charging system voltage showed that after another start, there was a rise in the voltage, as if alternator started to charge, but the voltage dropped when the engine died, coinciding with the blowing of fuse #33.

I could not correlate the dying engine with a charging system problem. So, I connected an ammeter across the fuse and decided to watch it for the current draw. If and when I saw an excessive amount of draw, I would manually disconnect the ammeter, to protect the circuit from excessive draw and resulting damage.

cluster) drives the light terminal (or “I” in this Ford’s case), we usually see less than 14V system voltage on this line. Depending on the model and the year, this voltage is usually between 9V and 12V. In the stan-dard light-driven system, this voltage bounces back to the system voltage of about 14.2V.

Figure-2 shows the simplified charging system schematic of the 2008 Ford van, and you can see the electronic cluster is applying the activation voltage to the “L” (actually “I”) terminal. If this voltage bounces back to 14V or more (as is the case with some after-market regulators), it falls outside the limits that the module (cluster of PCM) is programmed to see, and will turn the warning light on to indicate a problem—where there really is none. It is only a matter of using the right regulator. A valuable lesson learned.

Suppression Diodes and RelaysElectrical rebuilders were first introduced to suppres-sion diodes that were installed inside Ford starter relays of the mid-1980s vintage, with a warning from the manufacturer reminding us of the existence of such a diode and insisting that the relay be replaced only with an equivalent one.

Later on we saw suppres-sion diodes built inside of the Ford PMGR solenoid caps. We cur-rently have these caps with and without diodes.

Sometimes caps with suppression diodes are identi-fied by a white dot on the cap, but not always. So


Figure-1 Soaked and deteriorated slip ring of 11285 alternator

Figure-2 2008 Ford E-350 charging system schematic (partial)

Figure-3 A power relay with suppression diode

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single piece, making it totally inaccessible for testing when installed in the fuse holder. (Figure-6)

Two blown fuses needed to be replaced. No local auto parts store had anything similar to it. The Toyota dealer ordered one overnight (Part# 90982-09014). The price of $9 was consider-ably more than the cost of two 5-Amp ATC fuses.

The alternator started working, and the cluster came to life. Repeated test drives showed that the fuse was holding up, and after a few other lighting issues were corrected, the car was delivered. I cannot be certain what blew the fuse or if it had anything to do with the engine change. It has been a few weeks since our repair, and I consider not having heard from the owner as a good sign!

Well, that’s all for this issue. Until I see you again, keep up the good work.

Mohammad Samii can be reached via email to [email protected] or through his website www.sammysautoelectric.com

tion) terminal on the harness, which is supposed to power up and energize the alternator, did not show any power when the key was on. Our next step was to consult the wiring diagram, which showed a 5-amp fuse (located in the passenger compartment fuse box on the right side of the center console) was control-ling this line. It also shared the power source with the combination meter, or what we call instrument cluster. (Figure-5)

A detailed search for this fuse did not result in finding it, until a couple of odd-looking bars got our attention. They were marked with their rating like fuses, but they were lacking the exposed test points common to ATC fuses, thus, they did not even look like fuses.

Once we pulled out the one that was marked 5-Amp, we noticed that this device was actually a multi-fuse or a fused bus bar, built to combine 4 fuses in one

unless you look inside the cap, there is really no way of knowing for sure about the existence of this diode.

What is common these days is that a great majority of power relays used in fuse boxes and junction blocks have a built-in suppression diode. More relays are operated with PCM commands. You see more usage of such relays that are usually easily identified by the imprint of their schematic on the body of relay. (Figure-3)

To know why more suppression diodes are being used, it is necessary to briefly review their use and to know what they are. In a circuit, suppression diodes or clamping diodes do exactly what their names imply—they prevent the creation of a high voltage spike by clamping it!

When the relay's coil is energized, to create the mag-netism that is required to pull down a contact to close the switch, it is electrically saturated to its maximum capacity. When the source of voltage is removed from the relay's coil, like any other coil, it tries to oppose the change of current. The magnetic field around the coil collapses and induces a voltage in the reverse direction from the original. This induced voltage gen-erates a spike, which makes it harmful to the onboard electronics. Installing a clamping or suppression diode in the right direction will bleed-off the current, thus preventing the generation of a spike. (Figure-4)

Since most relays in newer vehicles are operated by some sort of module (PCM, BCM, TCM, etc.), using the right relay with a suppression diode (or a bleed resistor) is a must— otherwise the generated spike can affect and damage the electronics of the module. The bottom-line is this—these relays need to be replaced with similar relays which have suppression diodes. A dollar-or-so savings would not really be worth the risk, when you consider the cost of replacing a dam-aged module.

Fused Junctions!We had this 2002 Toyota Tercel brought in for a charg-ing problem, trouble with the instrument cluster operation, and a few other lighting issues. Once we were told that the car had recently had a used engine installed by another shop, we were concerned about the various issues that arise from such engine swaps. Having the correct used engine, the right connectors, the proper ground wires installed and such, are usu-ally our main concerns.

The cables, wires and connectors all seemed to be right. But upon inspecting the alternator connector, which had S-IG-L terminals, we saw that the IG (Igni-

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Figure-4 Collapsing magnetic field around a relay’s coil

Figure-5 Part of Celica’s fuse box schematic

Figure-6 Toyota’s 5-Amp multi-fuse


directs the pressure to the clutch E regulator and latch valves to apply the overdrive clutch (E). These latch valves, once moved into position, will remain in that position, locking the transmission in 5th gear.

All vehicles come equipped with a Vehicle Certifica-tion Label. This label provides the information for programming the PCM and other modules to the vehicle. All transmissions are equipped with an iden-tification tag on the case. That’s where you’ll find the transmission part number, serial number, and build date (dd/mm/yy) (figure 2).

The solenoid body tag on the transmission case con-tains the 13-digit solenoid body strategy and 12-digit solenoid body identification (figure 3). The 13-digit solenoid body strategy code is also stamped on the valve body casing (figure 4).

When you install a new solenoid body, you’ll also need to update the solenoid body strategy in the PCM. A replacement solenoid body tag comes with the new solenoid body, which provides the 13-digit

Controlling The 6R80The 6R80 has been around since 2009. While it is similar to the 6R60, there are some differences.

by Lance Wiggins Reprinted with permission from GEARS August 2015

Let’s start by defining some terms:

The term solenoid body refers to the valve body. This transmission has a valve body, a hard-wired harness, and seven solenoids. The tag on the side of the transmis-sion says “Sol Strategy and

Sol Body ID.” These are the program strategies for the PCM and the valve body/solenoid pairing IDs.

This transmission has all of the following sensors mounted on the valve body assembly (figure 1): turbine speed (TSS), output speed (OSS), internal transmission range (ITRS), and transmission fluid temperature (TFTS).

The PCM operates the electrical components and provides control for gear selection shift pressure. If the system loses total control or electrical power, the PCM provides for Failure Mode Effect Management (FMEM) operation or failsafe.

The selector options are P, R, N, D, M, 2 and 1. In fail-safe mode, you’ll have these gears available: P, R, N, D (5th gear for high gear failure) and M (3rd gear for all other failures).

In 3rd gear failsafe, all solenoids are off. In the off position, SSB directs high pressure to the clutch B regulator and latch valves to apply the direct clutch (B). The forward clutch (A) is hydraulically applied in 3rd gear failsafe. The PCA (Pressure Control Solenoid A) provides maximum solenoid pressure to the main regulator valve for maximum line pressure. SSD is on, which directs high pressure to the solenoid-multiplex-valve, which is redirected to the drive-enable-valve where it is blocked.

If failsafe occurs when the transmission is in 5th or 6th gear, it will default to 5th gear. In 5th gear, the PCM supplies low current to the SSD to apply high, regu-lated pressure to the solenoid-multiplex-valve. This

solenoid body strategy and the 12-digit solenoid body identification. Always place the new tag over the original tag to make sure that you have the proper calibration data.

If the solenoid body strategy etched on the main con-trol doesn’t match what’s displayed on your scan tool, you’ll need to update the solenoid body strategy, or you may experience harsh shifts.

The solenoids come in five different calibrations per solenoid, so a multitude of solenoid calibration combinations can be achieved. This becomes very important when it comes to solenoid replacement. You can replace the solenoids individually, but only with a solenoid that has an injector nozzle and band number that match the original solenoid (figure 5). The band number is next to the matrix barcode on the side of the solenoid and will be a 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 (figure 6).

If a repair is necessary, it’s a good idea to reprogram the system and reset the adaptive strategies.

To reprogram the PCM, always follow these steps in order, without skipping a step:

1. Using a scan tool/PC, select Module Program-ming and Programmable Parameters from the toolbox icon.

2. Select Transmission.

3. Follow the instructions displayed on the scan tool. There are fields to enter the solenoid body 12-digit identification and 13-digit strategy recorded from the solenoid body. Enter those codes as displayed on the solenoid body tag. Your scan tool will verify whether the numbers entered are valid and will display a message if the infor-mation is invalid. IMPORTANT: If you installed a new solenoid body, compare the

. 12-digit identification and 13-digit strategy fields from the solenoid body to the replacement sole-noid body tag provided with the solenoid body service kit and place it over the existing iden-tification tag. CAUTION: If the solenoid body

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Follow these steps to perform a drive cycle:

10. Record then clear all diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).

11. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.

12. Make sure the transmission fluid level is correct.

13. With the selector lever in D, moderately acceler-ate from stop to 80 km/h (50 MPH), allowing the transmission to shift into 6th gear. Keep vehicle speed and throttle steady for at least 15 seconds.

information is incorrect, transmission damage or drivability problems can occur.

4. Verify whether the file is available in the scan tool. If the file is available, skip to step 9. If the file isn’t available, continue with step 5.

5. Connect your scan tool to the Professional Techni-cian Society (PTS) server.

6. Follow the instructions on the network to down-load the strategy file to your scan tool.

7. If your scan tool can’t connect to the Professional Technician Society (PTS) server, download the file from www.motorcraft.com. If your scan tool can't download a strategy from the web site, a partial strategy will be downloaded automatically.

8. Reconnect your scan tool to the vehicle.

9. Follow the instructions displayed on the scan tool to complete the programming procedure.

Always perform a complete transmission drive cycle after repairs. If you don’t complete a drive cycle, the system won’t reset properly, and you may experience erratic shifts and drivability complaints. WARNING: Always drive the vehicle in a safe manner according to driving conditions and obey all traffic laws. For the sys-tem to set a code, failures must occur four consecutive times for shift error codes and five consecutive times for continuous TCC codes. Use the transmission drive cycle to check for failures after performing a self-test.

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14. With the transmission in 6th gear, maintain a consistent vehicle speed and throttle position, and lightly apply and release the brake to operate the brake lights. Maintain the speed and throttle for at least five seconds.

15. Brake to a stop and remain stopped for at least 20 seconds.

16. Repeat steps 4 through 6 five times.

17. Perform a self-test and record any DTCs. If DTCs are present, repair all non-transmission DTCs first, as they can directly affect the transmission operation.

18. Repeat the self-test and road test the vehicle to verify the repair.

19. Clear the DTCs.

20. Perform the drive cycle and repeat the self-test after completing the repair.

Remember, you can be the cause of erratic shifts and improper transmission behavior if you fail to repro-gram and retrain the computer system. Or, you can be the one whose transmissions set the standards for all others to follow. In some cases, all it takes is to follow the procedures.

Next time, we will examine parts interchange and the problems associated with mismatching parts.

THE 6R80— continued from page 6

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Georgia allows use of payroll card accounts

Georgia law now allows employers to use a payroll card account to pay wages to employees.

Employers who elect to make wage and salary pay-ments by using credit to a payroll card account must provide employees with the following:

1. a written explanation of any fees associated with the payroll card account offered to the employee

2. the ability to opt out of receiving such payments as credit to a payroll card account by submitting in writing a request for a check

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3. the ability to opt out of receiving such payments as credit to a payroll card account by providing the proper designation and authorization for an electronic credit transfer

West Virginia amends separation payment rule

West Virginia has amended the rule for payment of wages to separated employees. Employers are now required to pay the employee's wages due for work that the employee performed prior to the separa-tion of employment on or before the next regular payday. If the next regular payday is less than four business days after the date of separation, final wages must be paid no later than the following regular payday. Bonuses and other fringe benefits of employment, are not considered wages for pur-poses of this change.

EEOC alleges employer violated ADEA when it refused to hire 58 year-old

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against an Indiana hand tool manufacturing company. The EEOC claims the Employer violated the Age Discrimination in

Employment Act (ADEA) by rejecting a 58 year-old applicant when it learned that he was beyond the company's ideal age range of 45-52. The applicant was seeking an executive position. The Employer selected the applicant out of a pool applying for its senior vice president of sales position to participate in an initial, email-based interview. In addition to questions about the applicant’s experience and will-ingness to relocate, the Employer asked him whether he was within its ideal age range of 45-52. When the Employer learned that the applicant was older than its ideal age range, the company purportedly refused to hire him.

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Kit # 90K018 – Application – 1996-1998 E Class (W210) w/Turbo Diesel

Kit # 83P003 – Application – 2005-2011 Audi A6 Kit # 83P003 – Application – 2005-2011 Audi A6

To place an order, please call toll free (800) 852-0340; phone +1 (419) 499-2502; fax +1 (419) 499-6122. For a complete list of available items, please visit us on the web at www.transtec.com.

Big EarLaunches World’s First Custom Wireless Bluetooth Headset

Designed to Make the Roads Safer for the Drivers

BE-BWH is a highly advanced custom fit wireless Bluetooth headset that is made to fit each customers’ individual ears, offering full comfort and protection!

leading providers of custom hearing protection products is pleased to announce the official world-wide launch of its most anticipated new product “BE-BWH,” a custom fit wireless Bluetooth Headset that’s been specifically designed for motorcycle riders, runners, and people on the go. Moreover, the headset comes with the ability to wirelessly pair with phone, tablet, communications system, or any other Blue-tooth device.

“This is a cutting edge product far superior to any-thing in the marketplace,” said Glenn Hood, the Founder of Big Ear, Inc. “It meets a demand that has been consistently voiced by our customer base.”

Today, most of the individuals prefer using a Blue-tooth headset while driving a car, riding a motorcycle, or simply taking a walk for safety and convenience. Ironically, most of the Bluetooth headsets available in the market have certain flaws which not make them

uncomfortable to wear, but result into poor quality of sound too. However, the good news is that Big Ear INC. has introduced a highly innovative custom fit wireless Bluetooth Headset that has all the great fea-tures one could ever wish for. BE-BWH combines cus-tom fit hearing protection with amazing stereo sound quality in a wireless Bluetooth package. Besides this, its sweat proof feature makes it possible for the users to use it in all environments.

Some of the key features of BE-BWH are:

• One year limited warranty

• Button Controls (Music Controls, Call Controls and General Controls)

• Play Time: Approximately 8 Hours

• Standby Time: Approximately 250 Hours

• Charging Time: Less than 2.5 hours

• Charging: USB (Included)

• Compatible with any A2DP Bluetooth stereo device

• Supports pairing of 8 devices supporting Hands-free & AVRCP profiles

• Integrated microphone

• Noise-isolation: Passive

• Custom fit headset made to fit each customers’ individual ears

For more information, simply visit: bigearinc.com

Based in Columbia, SC, Big Ear INC. is famous for its BE-SP line of custom hearing protection products.

Its custom fit solid ear plugs and custom stereo ear plugs are leaders in the motorcycle world for their quality and protection. As a company, it strives to support active adults while helping them to protect their hearing health.

Contact Person: Marlene Bruce Phone: 519-286-5755 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.bigearInc..com

Address: BIG EAR INC. 1000 Whaley Street, Suite #3127 Columbia, SC 29201


A bright future seems to be lying ahead for reman in the United States, with the arrival of the "Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act", introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters, D-Mich. and U.S. Representative Bill Huizenga, R-Mich.

In early June, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved the measure to reduce the nearly $1 billion in annual federal vehicle repair costs by encouraging the use of remanufactured auto parts. Senator Gary Peters of Michigan said the bill will “ensure tax dollars are being used efficiently and support the growing remanufactur-ing industry in Michigan and across the country.”

The circular economy and the drive toward a more sustainable manufacturing industry offers opportuni-ties for those involved in remanufacturing. With the increased media attention for the circular economy concept, public awareness of remanufacturing is increasing, resulting in a greater willingness of the general public to embrace the use of remanufactured products in everyday life.

During sister-show ReMaTec Amsterdam, all of the large OEMs were in attendance—sending a clear mes-sage that the remanufacturing industry is coming of

FREE for members!

age, and this can be seen as an acknowledgement of the proven quality of remanufactured goods.

‘Better Your Business’ Seminar ProgramRecognizing the importance of education for a grow-ing industry, Big R/ReMaTecUSA offers a brand new, engaging seminar program. Themed “Better Your Business”, the program aims to provide the remanu-facturing professional with all of the skills, insights, information and practical tips on how to get ahead in today’s market. Inspiring sessions cover a variety of subjects, ranging from marketing opportunities and social media, to technical sessions and business management seminars. They have one thing in com-mon—they are designed to help remanufacturers improve their returns and efficiency and achieve their long-term business goals.

A Full Conference Pass gives access to sessions by noted speakers like Jay Gubrud, discussing his unique approach to performance improvement, and Jamie Hasty of SESCO, who will highlight changes in the Healthcare Reform (Obamacare). The complete semi-nar program will be announced on the show website at www.BigRReMaTecUSA.com.

ReMaTec TheaterThe ReMaTec Theater will once again be a focal point on the show floor where the industry is offered a plat-form to present the latest trends, developments and innovation within remanufacturing. In a semi-open area located on the show floor, various 30-minute ses-sions will be available free of charge to show visitors.

Slots are available at $ 500.00 and offer a unique opportunity to showcase the latest products, develop-ments or services to a focused and dedicated audi-ence. For more information, contact Ewoud Barink at [email protected].

The full ReMaTec Theater schedule will be announced on the show website prior to the event.

The Early Bird catches the best priceRegister for your visit prior to September 15th to benefit from Early Bird Rates. Before September 15th, visitors pay $30 for their entrance badge. After this date, the fee is $40 per person. As in previous years, the entrance badge allows access to the ATRA Powertrain EXPO, also located in the RIO Hotel & Convention Center.

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KEI ▪ MITSUBISHI ▪ POWERLINE ▪ NIKKO QUICKCABLE ▪ LUCAS CAV ▪ BUSSMAN

LEECE-NEVILLE ▪ PRESTOLITE ▪ LETRIKA LOADHANDLER ▪ NIEHOFF ▪ XANTREX ▪ C-TEK

COLE-HERSEE ▪ UT ▪ JIMCO ▪ PowerBright

The reman industry celebrates a new era

With record number of exhibitors and visitors the first BigR/ReMaTecUSA

marks a new beginning for automotive and Heavy Duty remanufacturing

in North America. Here are some visual impressions

of three days in November, which gathered reman

specialists from across the globe.


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WANTED: Recycling and Reuse Tenants for Austin's New [re]Manufacturing HubThe City of Austin is accepting letters of interest from potential recycling and reuse industry tenants interested in locating at Austin's [re]Manufacturing Hub. Located on redeveloped land owned by Austin Resource Recovery, this new industrial park is positioned to become a home for the local circular economy which will attract, retain and grow zero waste businesses. The project is expected to be an economic driver for new jobs and investments throughout the Central Texas region. Letters of interest are being accepted until Oct. 19.

Currently, many of the recyclable items collected in the City are sent out of state or overseas for manu-facturing. The [re]Manufacturing Hub will be a place where recyclables can be transformed into new products locally. The co-location of multiple firms within the recycling and reuse industry will create opportunities for synergistic buyer and supplier relationships. The project will also incorporate sustain-able design principles, green infrastructure and upcycled signage.

"To reach zero waste in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner, Austin needs com-panies in our region that can reuse and repurpose the materials we collect," said Bob Gedert, director of Austin Resource Recovery.

Austin's Hub redevelopment is part of the Austin Recycling Economic Development Program, an effort to drive local recycling markets and create green jobs. A recent study commissioned by the program found that reuse and recycling have an economic impact of $720 million, which has the potential to grow to $1 billion.

Ten acres of the Hub will be offered for sale and the remaining 95 acres will be leased. Basic infrastructure construction will begin in summer 2016 and the first phase will be tenant-ready in early-mid 2017.

"To remain the best performing economy in the U.S., Austin is always looking to the future. Tomorrow's economy will be founded on more efficient and sustainable use of our resources," said Kevin Johns, director of the Economic Development Department. "That's why we have joined forces with Austin Resource Recov-ery to bring about this innovative project and support manufacturers that reuse, repurpose, or recycle.

In addition to primary manufacturing tenants, the City is interested in hearing from recycling research and development facilities, incubators, spec builders and smaller firms interested in subleasing space.

Interested businesses or real estate professionals can download the letter of interest form and view a webi-nar on becoming a tenant at austintexas.gov/ecopark.


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Rotating Electrical & Electric Rack & Steering Clinic

Friday - September 11, 2015

9:00 am Registration - Hotel Lobby

9:30 am Depart Crowne Plaza - Plant tour of Precision Remanufacturing (a Rack & Pinion Remanufacturer)

11:30 am Depart for additional tour - TBA

2:30 pm Depart for the Crowne Plaza

6:00 - 7:00 pm Welcome to Chicago Reception & Swap MeetOpen to all, cash bar

Saturday - September 12, 20158:00 am Registration

8:00 - 8:30 am Supplier set-up for Mini Expo

8:30 - 5:00 pm Mini Expo (held next door to Clinic) Open during Clinic

8:30 - 8:45 am

Opening remarks & IntroductionDan Smith, APRA Electrical Division Chairman, East Coast Sales Manager, Arrowhead Electricaland Joe Kripli, APRA President

8:45 - 10:00 am

Update on Alternators, Starters & Regulators - This seminar presented by Mohammad Samii will show rebuilding methods of some newer starters and alternators along with some slip-ring changes in a step-by-step pictorial presenta-tion. Some regulator compatibility and glowing warning light issues will also be discussed with pictorial case-studies of fixing problem vehicles.

Saturday - September 12, 2015 continued

10:00 - 10:15 am Refreshment Break & Mini Expo

10:15 - 11:00 am Ways of Entering the Steering Remanufacturing Sector - Jake Beidler, Precision Remanufacturing

11:00 - 12:00 noon

Testing Electronic Steering Units - Pete Fodor, president of PTM, the leader in electronic steer-ing test equipment, will discuss proper testing of these units.

12:00 - 1:15 pm Group Luncheon & Mini Expo

1:30 - 2:15 pm

Starter & Solenoid Testing Methods - What is Starter Power? How to get the same results from different testers? How does the tooling affect results? What is Ripple Current? How we can use statistical data to refine limits over time? How to establish Battery Curve settings? Performance versus Production Specifications.How to use Gear Friction Compensation of Test Results. - Phil Falk, StrAuCon International

2:15 - 3:15 pmAluminum & Zinc Blasting Media - The ad-vantages of using aluminum and zinc media for blasting - Tom Fee, Senior Sales Engineer, Transmet Corp.

3:15 - 3:30 pm Refreshment Break & Mini Expo

3:30 - 4:00 pmA New Approach to Marketing - How to market in today’s challenging service environ-ment - Richard Vensel, Vensel Enterprises

4:00 - 5:00 pmRound Table Discussion: The Rebirth of the Remanufacturing Industry - Topics to include patents

September 11-12, 2015 Chicago, Illinois, Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel5440 North River Road, Rosemont, Illinois

4460 Brookfield Corporate Drive,

Suite H, Chantilly, VA 20151-1671

Visit Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau at www.choosechicago.com for ideas about exciting and fun things to do while in Chicago. Visit the Museum of Science and Industry, The Shedd Aquarium, the Adler Planetarium or a show like the Million Dollar Quartet.

Hotel Reservations: The Crowne Plaza O’Hare Airport Hotel is offering APRA Electrical & Electric Rack Steering Clinic attendees a single/double rate of $119. This rate includes a daily hot breakfast voucher, discounted $5 parking for all attendees. For reservations call 1-877-337-5793 and mention group code “AOF” to get the discounted rate. Hurry! Cut-off date is 8/25/15.

and Mini-Expo – Sign up Now for Expo Table!

703-968-2772 / Fax 703-968-2878 / www.apra.org

Why Two Clinics?We are introducing an opportunity to Electrical Rebuilders to expand their product portfolio at a minimal cost. Jake Beidler of Precision Rack, an expert in the Electrical Rack and Steering business, will be there to answer any and all of your questions on how and why to expand into this business opportunity.

Strategic partnership between INA and Messe Frankfurt establishedPAACE Automechanika Mexico City moves to new dates

Two prestigious institutions are merging to create the most important exhibition for auto parts in Mexico with a mutual objective to promote the industry on a global level to attract new investments in line with the significant investment that the automotive industry is realizing in Mexico, incorporating a major added value domestically and regionally.

In an effort to better serve the market, Industria Nacional de Autopartes (INA) and Messe Frankfurt have joined forces to produce one cohesive event serving the entire automotive OEM and aftermarket which will increase the number of exhibiting compa-nies and visitors. This venture will showcase a new

model of exhibition, communication and integration with buyers, distributors, retailers, mechanic shops and students. Broad based industry support across all segments is the driving force for the future growth and success of the show.

PAACE Automechanika Mexico City is currently pro-duced in partnership with Messe Frankfurt, and US based associations; APRA, MEMA and SEMA. This event has served the Mexican automotive aftermar-ket for 17 years. Since 2008, ExpoINA has been the leading exhibition servicing the Tier 1 and Tier 2 OEM



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Classifieds/ Job ListingsDirector of Remanufacturing

ATR Transmission Remanufacturing is seeking a passionate, entrepreneurial hands on Director of Manufacturing to work in our high growth company. This individual oversees all areas of the manufacturing process and is responsible for maintaining and growing production capacity while ensuring high quality and meeting the financial goals of the organization.

Please contact [email protected]

NEED EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION PROFESSIONALS

Leading Transmission Remanufacturer looking for skilled rebuilders and production supervi-sors. We are a Chicago based quality driver ISO 9001:2008 certified high volume remanufacturer. We offer top pay, benefits and can help with relocation.

Send your resume in strictest confidence to: [email protected]

Light Duty Transmission Supervisor

ATR Transmission Remanufacturing is seeking a passionate, entrepreneurial hands-on supervi-sor for our light duty team. This individual will oversee all of our light duty remanufacturing and is responsible for maintaining and growing production capacity while ensuring high quality and meeting the financial goals of the organiza-tion. ATR is an ISO 9000 certified facility.

Please contact [email protected]

suppliers and aftermarket companies in the Mexican automotive aftermarket.

New Dates bring Combined Synergies PAACE Automechanika Mexico City was previously posi-tioned in July. However, with the merger of the two individual events, the new combined tradeshow and seminar program will be held April 13 – 15, 2016. The new dates will better accommodate the buying cycles of many automotive industry segments. It will also allow for a greater number of automotive organiza-tions to participate. The event will remain at Centro Banamex, expanding into more halls to accommodate the additional exhibiting companies interested in showcasing their product offerings.

“The cooperation between the partners of PAACE Automechanika Mexico City and ExpoINA is a vision

fulfilled to bring the strength and success of the Automechanika brand and INA’s strong commitment to the evolving automotive market in Mexico and Central America,” stated Dennis Smith, President, Messe Frankfurt Inc. and Oscar Albin, President of the Industria Nacional de Autopartes, AC.

The next trade show will be held April 13 – 15, 2016. Industry leaders are already in support and the event expects more than 600 exhibitors from around the globe to present their latest products and services on 30,000 square meters of gross exhibition space. Sup-plying an extensive horizontal and vertical product spectrum, this new venture will be the largest and most important event for the automotive aftermarket.

For further information, please visit: www.PAACEAutomechanika.com and www.ExpoINA.mx

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