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Inside This IssueRemanufacturing and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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

Guest Editorial: New Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Member News: In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Mitsubishi Conversion Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

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

Remanufacturing Institute Opens in Scotland . . . . . . . . 6

Classified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

MACS Heavy-Duty A/C Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

List of Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

PAS 3100 Specification Published . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Industry Calendar 2015Heavy Duty Remanufacturing Group SummitJanuary 26Las Vegas, NV

Heavy Duty Aftermarket WeekJanuary 26–29Las Vegas, NV

Fifth China International Remanufacturing SummitMar 12–13, 2015Beijing, China

Auto Tech ExpoMarch 12–14Jacksonville, FL

ERA Trade ShowMarch 13–14Davenport, IA

APRA Europe Technical Workshop April 23–24 Paris, France

Automechanika ChicagoApril 24–26Chicago, IL

APRA Electrical ClinicMay 1–2Chicago, IL

ReMaTec 2015June 14–16Amsterdam, Netherlands

PAACE July 14–16, 2015 Mexico City

Remanufacturing and design: a promising solution for achieving green, profitable businessesRick Kubetz; Engineering at Illinois.

“As environmental regulations become increasingly stringent and people are more concerned aboutenvironmental issues, manufacturers are faced with the challenge of operating both green andprofitable businesses,” explained Harrison Kim, an associate professor in the Department of Industrialand Enterprise Systems Engineering. “To maximize the total profit from the life cycle, the initial designfor new and upgrades for remanufacture products must be planned simultaneously.”

In his research, supported by the National Science Foundation and several key manufacturers, Kim and his colleagues have developed an optimiza-tion model to maximize total life-cycle profit from selling new products and remanufactured prod-ucts. It optimizes both the initial design and design upgrades at the end-of-life stage and also provides corresponding production strategies, including production quantities and take-back rate. The model is extended to a multi-objective model that maximizes both economic profit and environmen-tal-impact saving.

Remanufacturing typically involves two sequential activities: product take-back and a reprocessingoperation. Parts are reused rather than being recycled or discarded, delivering products in “same-as new” condition at a reduced cost while limiting raw material consumption and waste. Commonly remanufactured products include machinery parts such as pumps and engines, power tools, and electronics products—items whose exterior cases

are still good but whose motors, cutters, or batteries need to be replaced or repaired.

“To make remanufacturing profitable, the right quantity of remanufactured products must be produced with optimal part upgrades and offered to the market at a reasonable price, leading cus-tomers to choose them over competing products,” Kim said. Manufactures such as Caterpillar, John Deere, Apple, Xerox, HP, and Sony represent the wide range of industries that have turned to remanufacturing.

As functional sales (such as leasing) and asset recov-ery services by manufacturers increase, remanu-facturing is expected to become more popular and prevalent. However, for a company which manu-factures and sells both new and remanufactured products, optimizing product design is not a simple task. Rapid changes in technology and customer preferences further complicate design decisions.

Therefore, product design must be optimized in a way that considers possible part upgrades at the end-of-life stage.

“To maximize the total profit from the entire life cycle of a product, design decisions must be made by considering both stages together,” Kim stated. “As the availability of raw materials tightens and the end-of-life disposal costs increase, refurbish-ing and remanufacturing become more viable and attractive options.”

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Guest Editorial: New DirectionsBy Dean Conner of Conner’s Repair Service, LLC

As the new Board of Directors secretary to APRA, I would like to take this oppor-tunity to introduce myself. My name is Dean Conner. I am a second generation electrical rebuilder from Morgan City, Louisiana. Our shop is on the Cajun Coast

about 70 miles Southwest of New Orleans. I, like many of you, I learned my trade from my father in a back yard shop. Today my son and I run our business as a two man shop and serve a one hundred mile radius from our hometown.

I am excited to be a part of the new diverse lead-ership to the APRA. The leadership of the APRA comes from all areas of the industry. The Board is made up from vendors, technical services, core suppliers, and manufacturing. We come from large and small remanufactures as we are a diverse group. The board and staff are working hard to enhance your membership value. The Big R/ReMaTec show is growing, we are work-ing on a revamp of the website. The APRA is continuing to extend and enhance educational opportunities to our members. We are working to extend our alliances in Europe and Asia Pacific regions. If you are a one man electrical shop or a 1000 employee company we have something to offer you. In the following months and years

I think we will all find a more responsive organi-zation in the APRA and the winds of change are already in motion!

Our educational offerings are in the process of revamping and we would like any suggestions that our membership has as to what you might like to see. Does your company need more basic classes or are you looking to have more high tech classes? Do you want more business classes to help you keep up with the day to day operations? Your input is welcome and requested. We are looking at a tech database for a “member’s only” addition to our website. Our membership will be utilized to assist us in what is needed in this area. Your input whether you are a large or small company is needed. Our goal is to get everyone involved! How can the APRA better serve you our membership?

APRA has many divisions that come together to give everyone a greater voice in the organization.

These groups include,

• Air Conditioning

• Brake Systems

• Clutch

• Electrical

• Electronics & Mechatronics

• European Division

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Member news: Remembering Reid Bennett Mutter and Reidolyn Mutter

Reid Bennett Mutter, surrounded by family, passed away peacefully on Thursday Janu-ary 8, 2015 at 5:20 pm. He is survived by his long time spouse of 44 years, Ana Maria Mutter; his two children,

daughter Michelle Mutter Bowers (husband Ronald Bowers Jr); son Gregg Bennett Mutter (wife Lucy Mutter); his three granddaughters Elizabeth, Emma, and Catherine Bowers; broth-erinlaws, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many good friends. Reid was born in East-hampton, Massachusetts on April 21, 1950 to the late Lawrence Paul Mutter and Reidolyn Duncan Mutter. He grew up in McLean, Virginia.

Reidolyn Mutter passed away at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, Maryland on January 9, 2015. Reidolyn was born on December 8, 1923 in Roanoke, Virginia the third daughter to the late Reid Harrison and Evangeline Killian Duncan. She met the

love of her life Lawrence “Larry” Paul Mutter and married in 1944. Larry passed away March 9, 1991. Her only beloved son Reid Bennett Mutter died a few hours earlier on January 8, 2015. She is survived by her sister Gwendolyn Halsey of North Carolina, her daughter in law Ana Maria Hernandez Mutter, her two grandchildren Gregg Brandon Mutter (wife Lucy Mutter) and Michelle Mutter Bowers (husband Ronald Bowers Jr); three great grandchildren Cath-erine, Emma, and Elizabeth Bowers; and her nieces, nephews, and friends.

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Mitsubishi Conversion StarterBy Dean Conner

Greetings from Cajun Country! I am Dean Conner, Co–Owner of Conner’s Repair Service in Morgan City Louisiana. Our town lies 18 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. We are a rebuilder of rotating electric (Alternators and Starters). Our primary business is Heavy Duty Industrial and comes from the offshore oil industry.

I had a very interesting starter brought to my shop recently. I am sure most of you are familiar with the Hitachi conversion race car starters for GM. One of my customers brought a Mitsubishi con-version “Explosion Proof” starter for repair. The starter has a Miretti S. p. A. tag on it and with a little research found that they convert equipment for use in explosive environments. They convert forklifts, generators and other equipment for use in mines and offshore applications where there are explosive environments. I don’t know what this particular starter came off of but I would guess a forklift or cherry picker.

The Maretti part number on my starter is 420405031. The Mitsubishi number (on the DE Housing is M008T75171. A very interesting starter to say the least.

Tear down was very interesting as the starter was completely separated and special parts were machined to fit the conversion. While the mechani-cal gear clutch and pinion assembly, were on the outside of the box. The motor and solenoid were mounted on the inside. All electrical connections were inside of the box. The motor and solenoid are both modified to fit in their places. The motor has a bottom plate machined to fit the bottom position

and match up with the planetary gears. A longer plunger was machined and a spacer was made to take up the slack on the outside of the unit.

As you probably already know, parts are expensive. I was lucky in the fact that most of my parts were good and I could modify Mitsubishi parts I had in stock to complete the starter.

Assembly was very tight. The motor went into place first then the drive end housing with the plunger assembly and spacer. These tied together with two 6mm all thread rods. The solenoid switch goes on last and this super tight but went together fairly easy. Some parts are available but if you need a DE frame you might have to purchase a complete unit as the DE Frame is not available. The OE Frame is shorter than the axftermarket.

The starter was tested and is ready for delivery. We have an inquiry in to Miretti for availability of new unit and parts for this unit. We can find no informa-tion on this starter anywhere. You know that this starter with the engineering and machining that went into it commands a hefty price.

Well, that is all I have for now. We wish you all a profitable New Year!!

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Planning for 2015Planning continues for the 2015 Big R ReMaTec USA. Booth sales are already ahead of last year's program.

Niels Klarenbeek and Joe Kripli holding a photo from last year's Big R / ReMaTec USA show.

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• Heavy Duty (Brake, Transmission, & Reman)

• Volume Transmission Reman Group

Check the website for contact information to the groups that you might be interested in. All of our groups are looking for your knowledge and support. Some of our groups are inactive and are looking for your leadership; you will have the support of the staff and board members if you decide to try. APRA will continue supporting your businesses with the reman toolbox, Global Connection newspaper and our e newsletter and all of our other offerings.

I came on the board to serve our great industry. It matters not if you are a big company or a one man operation, I am here to serve you. If you have any questions or complaints our staff is eager to help or you can call me or send me an e-mail and I will do what I can to find an answer for you.

My contact information is:Dean ConnerConner’s Repair ServiceP.O. Box 2572, Morgan City, LAdconner@connersrepair.com985-399-0003

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pulley, they had removed and discarded the A/C belt entirely, which caused a charging problem and could not be cured by repeated alternator replace-ment. (Figure-2)

Now our challenge was to find a belt for the 5.0L engine of the same vintage that did not use an air pump, and this perhaps could bring us close to an approximate needed belt size. That’s when our habit of saving old Dayco belt application catalogs for years became very handy!

The catalog showed such close application (mean-ing the same engine and the same general years) actually existed. A 1987 model of certain Oldsmobile car with the same engine was listed that did not have an air pump, and the needed belt was a Dayco 15520. This gave us a general idea as what belt to start with. The 15520 belt was tried and turned out to be a little too short, but by eyeballing we guessed a 15535 belt (53.5 inch long) would fit the bill. So one was ordered, installed, and the alterna-tor started working surprisingly well, even with the added load of the audio system. (Figure-3)

In these days, it is generally this type of work that can compensate, perhaps, for the losses that occur due to lower unit sales and lost sales to the various auto part stores. The owner of a vehicle, who has tried 3 alternators with no result, is usually will-ing to pay whatever necessary to fix the problem. We try to capitalize on such issues, and I think the resulting work, if billed appropriately, is by far more profitable that the lost sale of a 12-SI alternator that went on this car.

Alternator Light Is On...!Going back to what I mentioned above and capi-talizing on hard to solve issues, we repeatedly get referrals for cars or trucks that a shop replaced their alternator but the warning light still stayed on. Some of these jobs can become very challenging, complicates and hard to solve but I enjoy the chal-lenges, particularly the revenues they provide. Here are a couple of such examples:

2006 F150 Ford TruckA customer of ours called and said that the alter-nator we just supplied them for a 2006 Ford F-150 truck did not charge at first, but it did when revved up, but the warning light stays on. Since they are located just across the street, I went there, did some

Belt issues and Older Cars!There were peculiarities with some of the 80’s vintage GM vehicles’ charging system that looked simple in principle but were often overlooked. As an example, some of us old-timers may remember the repeated low charge rate problem on those vintage Cadillac’s where the problem was a loose 7/16 air pump belt that also drove the water pump, that in turn drove the alternator. No matter how tight the alternator belt, it would still act like a loose belt and slip until we tightened or changed the air pump’s belt which cured the problem.

There are not many such vehicles on the road any more, but for the ones that are still being driven, there are persistent charging problems that the young generation technicians have a hard time to grasp the principles, because there are no related PCM trouble codes that can be detected by an scan tool and there is no data stream to watch that could lead to the problem!

A recent example of this was 1985 Olds Delta 88 which the owner claimed various shops had installed 3 different alternators but non of them charged the battery enough to be able to start the engine, let alone running his big aftermarket stereo and speaker system. A closer look showed there were only 2 belts around the water pump pulley, where the A/C belt was completely missing. (Figure-1).

Further inspection revealed the reason A/C belt was missing was due to a locked up air pump a common part back then that needed frequent service and replacement. The air pump’s pulley had been taken off, and since the A/C belt also ran on the same

initial testing, and drove the truck to our shop to investigate.

The 8318 Ford 6-G alternator is a PCM-controlled type with A – Sig – FR terminals, which constitutes a System-4, as they (Ford) used to call their PCM control charging systems of this type. The first step is to disconnect the plug from the regulator and see the alternator’s +B post and the “A” terminal of the connector plug for the presence of +B power at all times. It is also a good idea to inspect he integrity of the ground circuit at this time and make sure that the alternator body is grounded properly.

Next the “FR” terminal of the plug can be checked to see it has about 10V (or more) with the ignition key on, and in certain later models, with the engine running. Beyond these simple steps, it becomes a little more complicated.

The next steps usually involve using a scan tool to see if there are charging system related codes in the PCM. The generic scan-tools that are more or less code readers are not capable to detect this, and a more sophisticate scan tool with enhanced options is required. If a related charging system code was detected; it may direct you toward the problem and facilitate finding it. There are a few codes regarding charging system, but the most prominent one in our case, as was detected by AutoEnginuity™ scan tool was a P0620, which Ford defines it as having a prob-lem with “Generator Control Circuit”; in other word, a problem with the “Sig” terminal circuit. (Figure-4)

This may have been due to a wiring issue, or a bad PCM, but it needed to be investigated to see what is going on. Our PicoScope was connected to both channels, and it also indicated no activity on the RC (Sig) line, and it showed to be open, concurring with the information we got out of the scan tool.

Following the wiring from the alternator to PCM which is mounted on the firewall, indicated a rub-thru, meaning the loom of wire had rubbed over a solid (aluminum) A/C line, cut through it and had the wire completely open. Once repaired the charging sys-tem worked normally and the charge light went off.

Since the truck had only 54K miles on it, we removed our alternator, installed the original one that was returned to us as a core, and delivered the car across the street. This sort of repair is not pos-sible without having the knowledge of the system operation, having the right tools to get a diagnostic direction, and enough vigilance and patience to find the problem and fix it. This is something that comes naturally to our trade where no auto part

Figure-1 The Missing Third Belt of the Oldsmobile

Figure-2 Locked-up Air Pump and Its Missing Pulley

Figure-3 All 3 Belts Installed for a Balanced System

Figure-4 P0620 Trouble Code Description

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Auto Electric CornerMohammad Samii

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Auto Electric Corner — continued from page 4

store, quick-fix mechanic, or even the dealer would bother to try without asking and wasting huge sums of money.

Needless to say our diagnostic and repair was a much larger ticket than the sale of the alternator, and kept a good faith between us and our across-the-street customer, who has been dealing with us for many years with unit purchases and a non-stop referrals.

2001 GMC Sierra We had rebuilt and beefed up an AD-230 alternator that the customer had brought us. He was using the truck for plowing snow, and wanted a higher output alternator to provide the additional needed power. This is a very common occurrence around here in the winter time. When the alternator was rebuilt, we used his own OE regulator, thinking that staying with the original regulator was a wise choice.

After a couple of weeks, he called and said the alternator is working great but the alternator light is

Figure-5 P1638, Indicating Lack of “F” Terminal Output to PCM Figure-6 Confirming The Lack of “F” (feedback) Voltage with DMM

alternator by applying a resistive 12V supply to what we considered to be the “F” terminal. Obvi-ously the regulator was an “I” rather than F-type, which was totally wrong for this application. (Figure-6)

Whether this alternator had come off of this truck or it was a spare, was never clear to us, but since we had rebuilt it, perhaps this gave the customer an excuse to claim the warning light malfunction, as we were certain this alternator could have never worked on this truck without turning the warning light on.

To make the story short, the wrong regulator with P-L-I-S terminals (a Taditel T-4747) was removed and a versatile T-4622 which has P-L-F-S terminals was installed and took care of the warning light issue and made the customer (whom I suppose had not seen that light to go off for years) very happy.

The point I want to repeat here is the fact one must be familiar with the system operation, use proper tools to give him or her a diagnostic path, and then fix the problem. No amount of guesswork or part changing will get ever close to solving the issue on hand.

Some of the issues above and similar case-studies will probably be part of my presentation in future APRA’s training programs which I will explain in more details and more pictures to clarify some points. As the program stands, an Electrical Clinic is being planned for the first week of May, 2015 in Chicago, which more details will be announced as this event become finalized.

Until I see you again,... keep up the good work.

Mohammad Samii can be reached via email to samii@buyreman.com, or his website at www.sammysautoelectric.com

staying on most of the time, and sometimes it goes off. I asked him to bring the truck over so we can determine why. When he showed up, we realized he is driving a 2001 GMC Sierra with a 6.0L engine that uses an 8247/8291 alternator.

The alternator above (or rather, its regulator) has an “L” and “F” terminals where the PCM activates the alternator via a 10V signal, and the F terminal feeds back the duty cycle to PCM, that in turn will turn the warning light off if the status of those two signals (L and F) are normal and the system voltage is up. Since the alternator was charging, I connected the scan tool to see the status of these two signals as seen by PCM.

The P1638 trouble code (Figure-5) showed the PCM is not seeing the “F” terminal signal, and perhaps this is the reason that warning light was coming on. A quick test at the alternator with our test plug connected showed and alternator run-ning showed there was no “F” voltage from the alternator at all. Actually we could energize this

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REMANUFACTURING INSTITUTE OPENS IN SCOTLANDby Paul Sanderson

The Scottish Institute of Remanufacture has been opened at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.

It is the first of its kind in Europe and has a mis-sion to help grow remanufacturing businesses in Scotland and to develop an international research institute.

The Scottish Government has given £2 million of funding to the Institute and additional backing has come from private sector businesses.

Secondary Commodity Markets 2015 - the confer-ence for buyers and sellers of recyclable materials takes place on 3 March 2015 in London.

With remanufacturing about returning products or components to at least an “as new” specification and given the same guarantees as new products, it is estimated that it is worth £2.4 billion to the UK economy.

Remanufacturing is already common in various industrial products including engines, pumps, and gearboxes in aerospace, automotive and energy sectors.

Scottish Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead said: “We want to move away from the current situation where valuable materials go to waste, to a circular economy where things are designed to be used over and over again.

“This approach can create jobs and stimulate growth, and I am keen to hear ideas about how best to make the most of the opportunities that a circular economy can offer Scotland.

“Remanufacturing, which will be driven forward in Scotland thanks to this fantastic new institute, will be at the heart of this agenda.

“Scotland is already recognised as a leader in the circular economy internationally and this centre will further support our progressive ambitions.”

University of Strathclyde principal Sir Jim Macdon-ald added: “I am delighted that the University of Strathclyde is hosting this new centre of excellence for remanufacturing. This is the latest in a suc-cession of partnerships we have created between industry and academia to drive innovation and growth for Scotland’s economy by building world-class research capability and skills.

“As home to the UK’s largest remanufacturing research group, the University, with its partners, is ideally placed to ensure Scotland is positioned at the forefront of this key engineering and tech-nology theme.”

The Institute is being supported by Zero Waste Scotland.

Share your success!Do you have a unique business approach or marketing secret that has contributed to the success of your reman business? Share your smarts by submitting your article by the 15th of the month to George Davis: gdavis@apra.org

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AC Reman Seminar MACS heavy-duty A/C training

DATE: Saturday, March 21, 2015 TIME: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm PST LOCATION: RANSHU’s new warehouse facility in Sparks, NV

The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide and MACS member RANSHU have joined forces to host a top shelf, high-value, diagnostics-centered training event for the heavy duty and off-road vehicle A/C technician on Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 8:00am to 3:00pm PST at RANSHU’s new warehouse facil-ity in Sparks, NV.

Acclaimed heavy duty A/C trainer, Blake Gordon of Polar Mobility will present a training session focused on the idiosyncrasies of servicing A/C systems in heavy duty and off-road vehicles. The training day will also feature a compressor remanufacturing demonstration by RANSHU representatives.

“Technicians will learn about H-block systems, orifice tube systems, J-type systems, refrigerant types and temperature charts, compressor lubricants, hose and component locations, evaporator and condenser coil cleanliness, recovering refrigerant from the A/C systems, evacuation techniques, what is a good vacuum, A/C hose routing and more,” explained Elvis L. Hoffpauir, president and chief operating officer of MACS Worldwide.

Registration for MACS members is $75 and $125 for non-members. Each attendee will receive a $125 coupon from RANSHU towards a future parts purchase.

Register now at www.macsw.orgor call 215/631-7020 x 306.

Founded in 1981, the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) is the leading non-profit trade association for the mobile air conditioning, heating and engine cooling system segment of the automotive aftermarket. MACS represents a growing membership in North America and 47 countries around the world, and is affiliated with the Vehicle Air Con-ditioning Specialists of Australia (VASA). MACS also provides information and services to more than 60,000 industry shops, suppliers and technicians. The Society serves the industry through informational tools, self-paced educational materials, leader-led training clinics, advocacy and other member services. Since 1991, MACS has assisted more than 1 million technicians to comply with 1990 Clean Air Act requirements for certification in refrigerant recovery and recy-cling to protect the environment. To learn more about MACS Worldwide visit our website at www.macsw.org. MACS 2015 Training Event and Trade Show, Meet me at MACS; Make Connections that Matter! will take place February 5-7, at the Caribe Royale Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

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Delphi Product and Service Solutions Announcing One New Fuel Module, One New Fuel Pump and One New Hanger Sender Assembly Covering Over 340,000 Vehicles

Delphi Product & Service Solutions announces the addition of one new fuel module, one new fuel pump and one new hanger sender assembly to Delphi’s fuel management portfolio covering more than 340,000 vehicles built from 2002 to 2009, including Cadillac, Mitsubishi and Ford applica-tions. Part numbers: FG1215, FE0545 and HP10196. Please visit go.delphi.com for specific part informa-tion. Inventory will be available in Q1 2015. FOUR REASONS TO CHOOSE DELPHI FOR FUEL

1. OE Engineered

We engineer our Delphi fuel assemblies to the same stringent standards as the parts we make for the top global OEMs. Every product we sell is backed by our team of OE engineers and designers and is built with OE-tested and validated components.

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12650N - ALT-ND IR/IF 12V 60A, Replaces: Denso 101211-2040, Iseki 6281-200-015-0, Lester# 12650

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Brake Parts Inc to Acquire OE Quality Friction Inc.

Brake Parts Inc LLC (BPI) announces its plan to acquire the assets of OE Quality Friction Inc. (OEQF), headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, according to David Overbeeke, president and CEO of Brake Parts Inc.

On Jan. 20, Brake Parts Inc entered into an asset purchase agreement with OEQF’s receiver and an agreement to facilitate the interim operation of the Juarez, Mexico plant in order to strengthen produc-tion capabilities and serve customers. The closing of the asset purchase transaction is expected to occur in January.

“As we operate the business and plan for the transi-tion of OE Quality Friction’s assets to BPI, we are mindful of OEQF customers and pledge to con-tinue to provide them with quality brake products backed by superior BPI customer service and vastly improved fill rates,” said Overbeeke. “The acquisi-tion of OE Quality Friction fits well into our compa-ny’s global growth strategy and provides real value to our customers in North America and beyond.”

About Brake Parts IncBrake Parts Inc (BPI) is committed to leading the global automotive aftermarket as the premier manu-facturer and supplier of brake system components. The company’s primary focus is the growth and profitabil-ity of its customers through a collaborative platform of quality, innovation, dedication and integrity. BPI has a demonstrated commitment to research, development and testing of its entire product offering, including friction, rotors, drums, calipers and hydraulic prod-ucts, ensuring that they meet or exceed original equip-ment fit, form and function requirements. For more information, visit www.brakepartsinc.com.

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

COLE-HERSEE ▪ UT ▪ JIMCO ▪ PowerBright

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2. More than 80 Years of Expertise

We have designed and manufactured our fuel modules and pumps with dependable, reliable parts for over 80 years. We began by manufac-turing screw-tight mechanical fuel pumps in the 1930s and we have remained at the cutting edge of innovation ever since. As a leading Tier 1 supplier to the top 25 global vehicle manufac-turers, we understand the vehicles that techni-cians service and apply our OE engineering and high quality standards to every part we sell.

3. Durability Tested

Our parts are durability-tested to the extreme. We test our pumps up to 150,000 miles and in more than 20% ethanol for superior reliability. We’re so confident in our parts that we even offer a lifetime warranty.

4. Innovative Design

Delphi holds more than 150 patents and 30 OE-proprietary innovations in fuel management. That’s what we mean when we say it’s not just quality, it’s Delphi Quality.

Learn more about Delphi at delphiautoparts.com.

Media ContactKate BlizinskiDPSS GlobalPh: 1.248.813.4342

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New Global Website LaunchedDelphi Auto Parts launches global website, delphiautoparts.com, provides technicians comprehensive “how-to” information resource.

The new website is designed to provide DPSS cus-tomers and their customers, a comprehensive, one-stop digital resource to find the technical service and repair information they need for more efficient vehicle service and repairs.

“Because of the increasing complexity of vehicle systems, it’s important for Delphi’s aftermarket cus-tomers to have immediate access to the latest techni-cal information,” said Philippe Desnos, president, DPSS. “Launching delphiautoparts.com reinforces this commitment by providing a reliable resource for our technicians and customers to access essential information at any time, from anywhere, all from a single access point.”

Delphiautoparts.com uses responsive design, which adjusts to fit on any screen, ensuring optimal naviga-tion and functionality, regardless of whether users are visiting the site from a laptop, tablet or smartphone. The site also provides visitors with “My Toolbox,” customizable library that users can set up, personal-ize, store and organize content they find useful.

Website highlights:

• 50+ instructional videos

• 900+ technical articles, tech tips & best practices

• Content available in multiple languages, includ-ing Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish

• ‘Ask Us’ forum where technicians can ask and receive expert advice from Delphi ASE certified technicians

• Delphi parts, equipment & software information

• Regional product catalogs for easy part look up

• Press and media center for the latest Delphi and industry news

• Intuitive design optimized for multiple devices

• Search function for easy navigation

Media Contact: Kate Blizinski(USA) DPSS GlobalPh: +1.248.813.4342

About DelphiDelphi Automotive PLC a leading global supplier of technologies for the automotive and commercial vehicle markets. Headquartered in Gillingham, England, Delphi operates major technical centers, manufacturing sites and customer support services in 32 countries, with regional headquarters in Bascharage, Luxembourg; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Shanghai, China and Troy, Michigan, U.S. Delphi delivers innovation for the real world with technologies that make cars and trucks safer as well as more powerful, efficient and connected. Visit www.delphi.com/am.

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BSI, the UK standardisation body published a specification for remanufactured parts developed in collaboration with Honest Co Ltd. from Japan. According to the two organisations, PAS 3100 remanufactured automotive — as the specification is known — is designed to “clearly identify what terms define remanufactured automotive parts, as well as identifying a verifiable way to establish level of quality.” It has been developed to be used inde-pendently of other quality management systems or standards such as ISO 9001 but can be used with one if desired.

Currently, remanufactured automotive parts, even ones that have identical parts and carry the same part number, can differ greatly in performance and durability. This is because the pattern and length of previous use varies considerably. Additionally, some parts are placed on the market as “remanufactured” having only had minimal refurbishment such as cleaning and re-painting, and have undergone no remanufacturing process. Therefore the quality level of remanufactured parts in the market is currently very wide. It can be difficult to distinguish between those parts that are likely to deliver value for money and those that are not. As such, many parts do not meet expectations and this has inhibited growth in the remanufactured parts market. However cost, waste reduction and C02 benefits continue to sup-port demand.

The introduction of a new remanufacturing speci-fication also plays into the wider political agenda. This context centres around the “End of Life Vehicle Directive” we have all come to know and love. This directive sets a target of 85 per cent reuse and recycling and 95 per cent reuse and recovery by 1 January 2015. One report produced by the Scottish government in mid-2013 put current UK perfor-mance at approximately 85 per cent reuse and recovery of End of Life Vehicles (See “Remanufac-ture, refurbishment, reuse and recycling of vehicles: Trends and opportunities” produced by Optimat on behalf of the Scottish Government, June 2013 for complete details). A further clause dictates that 85 percentage points of the 95 per cent figure must be reuse and recycling as opposed to other methods of disposal such as landfill. All this means that one of the key issues for the sector is how to extra 10 per cent reuse and recovery will be achieved. Currently the proposed of materials not reused or recovered are contained within waste output from shredders known as Automotive Shredder Residue or simply Shredder Residue (as it contains residue from other input materials such as waste electrical andelectronic equipment). In short, it all points to an urgent need to increase rates of automotive reuse and recycling and the remanufacturing of parts is a key way of doing this. Until now, this has been chal-lenged by the lack of any third party comparability in this process.

The specification itselfPAS 3100 covers requirements for a process con-trol system for the remanufacturing of automotive parts. It aims to clearly and unambiguously define the terminology used to describe “remanufactured automotive parts.” It also specifies an objectively verifiable process that can ensure the remanufacture of automotive parts is to a standard equivalent to that of manufacturers’ original parts.

The kind of closed loop system the government would like to see more of the kind of closed loop system the government would like to see more ofv Features of PAS 3100 include: Methods and constituent tasks; Competence of personnel; Tools and equipment; Materials and controlled consum-ables; Remanufacturing process management; Quality control Health and safety of personnel; and Control of environmental impact of remanufac-turing processes.

Dan Palmer Head of Market Development for Manufacturing & Services at BSI said: “This speci-fication is not just about enabling organizations and individuals involved in the remanufacturing of used automotive parts for sale and use, to be clear about the performance history of the products they work with. It is about maintaining a high level of quality too, to improve reliability for the end users of these parts.”

Some of the organizations from Japan and the UK who helped collaboratively develop PAS 3100 include: APRA Europe (Automotive Parts Remanu-facturers Association), Aviva UK, BVSF (British Vehicle Salvage Federation), CRR (Centre for Remanufacturing and Reuse) and Suzuki GB PLC. Direct Line Group, Ford Motor Company Limited, Jaguar Land Rover, Morris Associates and SMMT (The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited) were also involved in the process.

Mr Nagatsuka, President of Honest Co Ltd. Japan said: “We urge manufacturers to apply this PAS 3100 to all automotive parts remanufacturing. It will help to ensure that high quality products are sup-plied to the market and enhance the performance and reputation of the automotive parts remanufac-turing industry. This will also increase the satisfac-tion of end users and contribute meaningfully to the improvement in the global [market].”

PAS 3100 Remanufactured Parts Specification Published From TyrePress.com

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