The Remanufacturing Association Alliance (RAA) is a collaborative forum that brings together trade associations representing remanufacturing and closely related industries across multiple sectors. The Alliance provides a structured way for associations to share information, align on common priorities, and elevate the collective voice of the remanufacturing industry.
Through regular dialogue and coordination, the RAA helps participating associations identify cross‑sector issues, exchange best practices, and collaborate on topics such as policy, standards, trade, sustainability, and industry awareness. While each association maintains its own mission, governance, and membership, the Alliance creates space for collaboration where interests overlap.
The RAA operates with a strong commitment to compliance, including adherence to antitrust guidelines, and focuses on high‑level industry matters rather than competitive or commercial discussions.
Why the Alliance Matters
Remanufacturing spans many industries—from automotive and heavy equipment to medical devices, electronics, imaging supplies, and electrical infrastructure. While these sectors differ in products and regulatory environments, they often face similar challenges and opportunities.
The Remanufacturing Association Alliance exists to:
- Strengthen the collective voice of remanufacturing across industries
- Improve alignment on definitions, standards, and terminology related to remanufactured goods
- Support fair access for remanufactured products in global markets
- Encourage information sharing on policy, trade, and regulatory developments
- Highlight the economic and environmental value of remanufacturing
By working together, participating associations are better positioned to address systemic issues that no single sector can solve alone.
Areas of Collaboration
While the Alliance’s priorities may evolve over time, areas of shared interest often include:
- Public policy and advocacy related to remanufacturing, trade, and procurement
- Standards and definitions, including alignment with ANSI and ISO remanufacturing standards
- International trade and market access, including tariffs, rules of origin, and customs treatment
- Sustainability and circular economy considerations
- Industry data, trends, and awareness efforts
- Cross‑promotion of educational initiatives and events
Who Participates
Current members of the Alliance are:
The Association of Medical Device Reprocessors (AMDR) is a non‑profit, global trade association representing the regulated, commercial medical device reprocessing industry. Founded in 1999, AMDR serves its members by promoting safe, effective, and environmentally responsible reprocessing of medical devices, supporting strong and sensible regulation, and advancing the role of reprocessing as a cost‑saving and sustainability strategy in healthcare systems worldwide.
For more information, visit www.amdr.org.
The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) is a non-profit, international trade association serving over 1,000 Members involved in the $50 Billion/year motor vehicle parts rebuilding/remanufacturing industry. APRA was formed in 1941 and serves the motor vehicle remanufacturing industry globally by supporting and promoting the remanufacturing community.
For more information visit www.apra.org.
The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) is a non‑profit, international trade association representing the global civil aviation maintenance industry. Founded in 1984, ARSA serves organizations ranging from large aerospace maintenance providers to small, independent repair stations by advocating for consistent and effective regulatory oversight, educating industry professionals, and supporting safety, efficiency, and compliance across the aviation maintenance sector worldwide.
For more information, visit www.arsa.org.
The International Imaging Technology Council (I-ITC) represents the interests of the imaging supplies industry, including toner and inkjet cartridge remanufacturers and their dealers. The association also addresses the concerns of those involved in office-machine retail and repair, office-supply retail, computer retail, repair and networking companies, and all related industry suppliers. An estimated 2,000 domestic businesses employ some 50,000 people in the U.S. to recondition and repair office imaging supplies.
For more information, see www.i-itc.org.
Founded in 1997, the Professional Electrical Apparatus Reconditioning League (PEARL) is a national trade organization for companies that supply quality surplus and reconditioned/remanufactured electrical equipment and apparatus. PEARL is an ANSI accredited standards developer.
For more information, see www.pearl1.org.
The Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA) is a 79 year-old association of individuals and firms who are remanufacturing internal combustion engines and their major components, or are supplying necessary components, supplies and equipment required in the remanufacturing process. The goal of the association is to provide its members with the opportunity to exchange the ideas, methods and procedures necessary to efficiently produce remanufactured products which are equal or superior to original products in quality and performance.
For more information, see www.pera.org.
The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) is a non-profit, tax exempt 501(c)(6) industry association founded in 1974 whose goal is to promote and defend the tire retread and tire repair industries and provide the public and private sectors with comprehensive information about the economic and environmental benefits of our industry. Our members are rubber manufacturers, retreaders, suppliers to the retread and repair industries, and casing dealers.
Learn more at www.retread.org.
How the Alliance Works
The Alliance convenes association leaders and designated representatives on a regular basis to discuss shared priorities and emerging issues. Participation is collaborative and voluntary, with the goal of identifying areas where coordinated action or information sharing adds value.
The RAA does not replace the work of individual associations. Instead, it serves as a connector—helping organizations stay informed, avoid duplication of effort, and identify opportunities to work together when appropriate.