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Remanufactured Items (2)
Key Takeaways
- Examples of small item product categories that can be remanufactured include IT equipment (such as routers and switches), electrical equipment (such as circuit breakers and electrical fuses), and steering components (such as control valves, pumps, and cylinders).
- Two companies specializing in small electrical equipment remanufacturing are Telesource and Cisco.
- Cisco Certified Remanufactured Equipment remanufactures IT parts, including routers, switches, and transceiver modules, among other networking equipment. It only remanufactures its products.
Introduction
The research identified a total of 11 categories of products (nine physically small item categories and two medium product categories) that can be remanufactured, including examples of the type of items within each category that can be remanufactured, examples of companies based in the US that provide remanufacturing services in each category, and the website of each company, as well as whether each company is a third-party remanufacturer or it remanufactures its products.
Kindly note that information regarding physically small items that can be remanufactured is limited in the public domain. Specifically, we were only able to identify eight (8) physically small item categories that can be remanufactured. Additionally, some companies we found that remanufactured items in these product categories failed to mention the exact items within the categories they remanufacture.
Hence, we expanded the research scope to include two medium item categories as part of our helpful findings.
A detailed research strategy can be found at the end of this research, under the section “Research Strategy,” explaining why some information you've requested is publicly unavailable, as well as a deep dive into our findings.
Remanufactured Items
I. IT Equipment
- Examples of electrical components that can be remanufactured include routers, switches, and transceiver modules, among other networking equipment.
- Two companies specializing in small electrical equipment remanufacturing are Telesource and Cisco.
Telesource
- A website address to Telesource is provided herein.
- Telesource specializes in the remanufacturing of IT equipment to OEM quality and standards.
- It is a third-party remanufacturer featuring products from over 50 different OEMs.
- Telesource is located in Bolton, Massachusetts.
Cisco
- A website address to Cisco is provided herein.
- Cisco Certified Remanufactured Equipment remanufactures IT parts, including routers, switches, and transceiver modules, among other networking equipment.
- Cisco only remanufactures its products.
- Cisco is located in San Jose, CA.
II. Printer Equipment
- Examples of printer components that can be remanufactured are ink cartridges, fusers, and board networks.
- Two companies specializing in printer equipment remanufacturing are Depot International and Laser Cycle USA.
Depot International
- A website address to Depot International is provided herein.
- Depot International specializes in the remanufacturing of printer parts, including logic boards, power supplies, paper feed mechanisms, scanners, and printheads & modules.
- It is a third-party remanufacturer featuring products from brands such as Lexmark, Brother, and HP.
- Image Business Solutions is located in Farmingdale, NJ.
Laser Cycle USA
- A website address to Laser Cycle USA is provided herein.
- Laser Cycle USA remanufactures toner cartridges.
- It is a third-party remanufacturer that remanufactures toner cartridges from leading manufacturers.
- Laser Cycle USA is located in Louisville, Colorado.
III. Electrical Equipment
- Examples of electrical components that can be remanufactured include circuit breakers, MCC buckets, and electrical fuses.
- Two companies specializing in small electrical equipment remanufacturing are Voyten Electric & Electronics and Allied Power and Control.
Voyten Electric & Electronics
- A website address to Voyten Electric & Electronics is provided herein.
- Voyten Electric & Electronics specializes in the remanufacturing of modern and ancient electrical products, including electrical fuses and circuit breakers.
- It is a third-party remanufacturer featuring products from several brands and most electrical manufacturers.
- Voyten Electric & Electronics is located in Polk, Pennsylvania.
Allied Power and Control
- A website address to Allied Power and Control is provided herein.
- Allied Power and Control remanufacturing team are experts in fully restoring vintage industrial electrical equipment like circuit breakers and MCC buckets.
- An analysis of its remanufacturing page reveals that it is a third-party remanufacturer. According to the company, it stores up old parts and components, allowing it to engage in a complete remanufacturing procedure for clients.
- Allied Power and Control is located in Hanover, MD.
IV. Telecoms Equipment
- Examples of electronic telecoms components that can be remanufactured include voice and data communications equipment, such as circuit boards, circuit cards, processors, modules, and peripherals.
- Two companies that specialize in such remanufacturing processes are Telesource Services Inc. and Encore.
Telesource Services Inc.
- A website address to Telesource Services Inc. is provided herein.
- Telesource Services specializes in the remanufacturing of “voice and data network hardware, including telephones, VoIP endpoints, wireless handsets, VoIP PBX and digital hybrid phone systems, conferencing units/systems, gateways, wireless access points, routers, switches, call servers, optical transceivers, and voice communication accessories.”
- It is a third-party remanufacturer that carries several telecom brands such as Avaya, NEC, Unify, Polycom, Nortel, Cisco, Mitel, Aastra, Plantronics, SpectraLink, ShoreTel, Adtran, Interalia, Grandstream, Extreme Networks, Yealink, and Samsung, among other brands.
- Telesource Services is located in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Encore
- A website address to Encore is provided herein.
- Encore is a third-party customized remanufacturer that uses OEM parts to work on Apple and Samsung mobile phones, tablets, and MacBooks.
- Its remanufacturing process focuses on three key components: PCB, LCD, and Backhousing.
- Its remanufactured phones are top-rated in the certified pre-owned device industry.
- Encore is located in Northwest Parkway Elgin, Illinois.
V. Electronic Controls/Electro-Mechanical Components (Household Appliances)
- Examples of electronic controls/electro-mechanical components that can be remanufactured are DESI strips, hand pieces, casings, and buttons.
- Two companies that specialize in such remanufacturing processes are CoreCentric Solutions and Recommerce Group.
CoreCentric Solutions
- A website address to CoreCentric Solutions is provided herein.
- CoreCentric Solutions is a third-party remanufacturer that specializes in remanufacturing electronic controls and electro-mechanical components in household appliances such as dishwashers, fitness equipment, and floor care products.
- Some home appliances it remanufactures include gear cases, circuit boards, and ice makers.
- CoreCentric Solutions is located at 191 E. North Avenue, Carol Stream, Illinois.
Recommerce Group
- A website address to Recommerce Group is provided herein.
- Recommerce Group has proprietary remanufacturing processes, featuring electro-mechanical, mechanical, cosmetic, and air conditioning and refrigeration (ACR) procedures to remanufacture consumer products such as household appliances, kitchen appliances, and floor care products, among others.
- Recommerce Group is a third-party remanufacturer as it remanufactures all product types according to OEM specifications, and allow each client to customize their service to suit their needs.
- Its US locations include Long Island, New York, Covington, Kentucky, and Las Vegas, Nevada.
VI. Steering Components
- Examples of steering components that can be remanufactured are manual steering gears, control valve, pump, cylinder, power steering gears, and power steering pumps.
- Two companies specializing in remanufacturing steering components are Lares Corporation and TRW Aftermarket.
Lares Corporation
- A website address to Lares Corporation is provided herein.
- Lares Corporation is a third-party remanufacturer that specializes in remanufacturing steering components for both vintage and small vehicles and large trucks.
- Some steering components it remanufactures include manual steering gears, control valve, pump, cylinder, power steering gears, and power steering pumps.
- Its facility is located in Minnesota.
TRW Aftermarket
- A website address to TRW Aftermarket is provided herein.
- TRW Aftermarket is a market leader in remanufactured column drives and “runs an all-makes program for remanufacturing steering gears and pumps.”
- Some steering components it remanufactures include column drives, steering racks, and pumps.
- Its facility is located in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
VII. Microscopic Equipment
- Examples of microscopic components that can be remanufactured are multi-grid holders, camera solutions, and specialty bulbs.
- Two companies specializing in remanufacturing microscopic components are Micronix and TSS Microscopy.
Micronix
- A website address to Micronix is provided herein.
- The company is a leader in the sales of remanufactured and new microscopes & microscopy equipment.
- Micronix is a third-party reseller as it offers items from different manufacturers such as Leica, Nikon, and Olympus, among others.
- It has locations in New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia metro areas.
TSS Microscopy
- A website address to TSS Microscopy is provided herein.
- The company retails remanufactured microscopes (such as TEM, SEM, FIB, or Dual Beam microscopes) from major manufacturers.
- TSS Microscopy is a third-party reseller as it offers items from different manufacturers such as Expida, Altura, Strate, and Helios NanoLab, among others.
- It has a location in Fremont, California.
VIII. Medical Equipment
- Examples of medical components that can be remanufactured are surgical tables and lights, birthing beds, stretchers, and stirrups and surgical table accessories.
- Two companies specializing in remanufacturing microscopic components are the Meditek ReNew program and Stryker Corporation.
Meditek ReNew program
- A website address to the Meditek ReNew program is provided herein.
- The company retails remanufactured existing surgical equipment such as surgical tables and lights, birthing beds, stretchers, and stirrups and surgical table accessories.
- Meditek ReNew is a third-party reseller. It works on surgical equipment from different OEMs.
- Its US location is in Boston, Massachusetts.
Stryker Corporation
- A website address to Stryker Corporation is provided herein.
- The company remanufactures single-use medical devices (SUDs).
- It is a third-party remanufacturer. According to the company, the "devices are collected at the hospital utilizing Stryker’s advanced collection system."
- Its US location is in Kalamazoo, MI.
IX. Mining Components
- Examples of mining components that can be remanufactured include the torque converter, axle, hydraulic cylinder, final drive, engine, transmission, and differential.
- Two companies that specialize in such remanufacturing processes are Metalcraft Mining Equipment and Caterpillar (Cat® Reman).
Metalcraft Mining Equipment
- A website address to Metalcraft Mining Equipment is provided herein.
- The company remanufactures underground mining equipment, including roof bolting machines, continuous haulage, feeders, and belt drives, among other machine components.
- Metalcraft Mining Equipment is a third-party remanufacturer, as the company remanufactures for different customers.
- Metalcraft Mining Equipment is located in Craigsville, West Virginia.
Caterpillar (Cat® Reman)
- A website address to Cat® Reman (mining) is provided herein.
- Cat® Reman remanufactures mining components such as gear boxes, electric motors, hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic pumps and motors, and electronics.
- Caterpillar only remanufactures its mining machinery returned to the company.
- The company is headquarters in Peoria, IL.
X. Auto parts
- Examples of Auto parts that can be remanufactured include starters and alternators.
- Two companies that specialize in remanufacturing auto parts are Bosch and Motocraft.
Bosch
- A website address to Bosh is provided herein.
- Bosch remanufactures starters and alternators, featuring the most advanced technological process with quality materials that are built to last.
- Bosch is located in Farmington Hills, MI, USA.
Motorcraft
- A website address to Motorcraft is provided herein.
- Motorcraft is a trademark of Ford Motor Company; they remanufacture auto parts, including fully lubricated starters, using a strict quality process to meet original factory specifications.
- Motocraft, a trademark of the Ford Motor Company, is located in Dearborn, Michigan. USA.
XI. Forced Induction Devices
- Examples of Forced Induction Devices that can be remanufactured include turbochargers and superchargers.
- Two companies that specialize in such remanufacturing devices are Standard Brand and Super Chargers Online.
Standard Brand
- A website address to Standard Brand is provided herein.
- Standard Brand provides remanufactured turbochargers which come along with electro-hydraulic control valves; these valves are sold separately as a peripheral unit.
- Standard Brand is located in New York, USA.
Super Chargers Online
- A website address to Super Chargers Online is provided herein.
- Super Chargers Online confirmed the availability of remanufactured superchargers which include bearings, rotors, and new seals.
- These superchargers underwent strict trials, with a warranty of one (1) year.
- Super Chargers Online is a third-party manufacturer of superchargers.
- Super Chargers Online is located in Simi Valley, United States.
Research Strategy
For this research on Remanufactured Items, we began by finding a pre-compiled list of small products/product categories that can be remanufactured. This strategy proved futile, as we were unable to find any pre-compiled list of physically small items that can be remanufactured. Most pre-compiled lists of items that can be remanufactured that are available in the public domain, such as nibusinessinfo.co.uk, are focused on large machinery and equipment. Additionally, most physically small items either fell under the electrical or electronic product categories, making it difficult to list these items under an independent product category. For example, most electrical components (irrespective of what device they can be found in) can only be categorized under the electrical component category. Similarly, all components of household products such as ACs, refrigerators, and floor cleaners, among other household items, still fall under the electrical or electronic category. This has limited the possibility of classifying these items under different product categories, as this would simply mean that the examples of companies we will provide will be from one sector.
To provide the required information, we focused on identifying different product categories made up of small components and then went ahead to find companies that remanufacture these components. For instance, Recommerce Group provided a list of products (image below) it remanufactures. From such a list, we now began finding other companies that remanufacture such products.
Another strategy we employed was to find companies that identified themselves as remanufacturing companies, and then list the examples of items that the company has noted that it remanufactures on its website. For example, Cisco identified itself as a remanufacturer of IT parts, such as routers, switches, and transceiver modules, among other networking equipment. With this information in mind, we identified a second company that remanufactures IT components, while listing Cisco's IT components as examples of IT components that can be remanufactured.
Additionally, some of the companies identified, such as Recommerce Group and Encore, did not mention the exact items within each product category that they remanufacture. For instance, Recommerce Group noted that it has proprietary remanufacturing processes, featuring electro-mechanical, mechanical, cosmetic, and air conditioning and refrigeration (ACR) procedures to remanufacture consumer products such as household appliances, kitchen appliances, and floor care products, among others. Likewise, Encore pointed out that it is a customized remanufacturer that uses OEM parts to work on Apple and Samsung mobile phones, tablets, and MacBooks. Just like some other companies found, both companies failed to mention the exact products/items/components they remanufacture within these categories.
To find examples of the items that these companies remanufacture, we began by scouring the website of each company, including the product/services pages, solutions offered, and their technology, to note if the company has provided such examples. While we found this information for some companies, others, such as Recommerce Group, Micronix, Telesource, TSS Microscopy, and Encore, failed to provide such examples on their website. We were only able to find the products that they remanufacture and not the individual components within these products. For instance, Micronix pointed out that it remanufactured new microscopes & microscopy equipment, similar to TSS Microscopy. However, none of them mentioned the items within the products that they remanufacture. We then scoured through the press releases by these companies and their product catalog pages, all to no avail.
Next, we searched through the profile of each of these companies across industry-specific databases such as Datanyze (for IT companies) and Thomas.net (for electrical/electronics companies) and general third-party profiling databases such as ZoomInfo, Traxcn, and Crunchbase. Through this strategy, we hoped to find any information on the list of items that these companies remanufacture within the product categories they have already identified, all to no avail.