Fersa Bearings and PFI Bearings, two leading manufacturers of precision bearings, have recently announced their membership in APRA Europe, the global association that represents the interests of automotive remanufacturing companies. The decision reflects the companies' commitment to the growth and development of the remanufacturing industry.

APRA Europe promotes remanufacturing as an integral part of the circular economy and represents the interests of the industry, including free trade, an independent aftermarket, and legal certainty.

As a part of APRA Europe, Fersa Bearings and PFI Bearings will contribute their expertise and repair solutions to support APRA members in enhancing the quality of transmissions, alternators and starters being remanufactured in Europe. APRA Europe promotes remanufacturing as an integral part of the circular economy and represents the interests of the industry, including free trade, an independent aftermarket, and legal certainty.

"This is a great opportunity for PFI Bearings to contribute to the growth and development of the remanufacturing industry," said Felipe Martin, General Manager at PFI Bearings. "We believe that our expertise and complete range of bearings solutions for electrical motors, alternators, starters and A/C compressors will enable APRA Europe to better support the needs of the remanufacturer community."

Jose Ramón Blasco, Global Sales Division Manager at Fersa Bearings, commented: "We are excited to join APRA and support the remanufacturing industry. We want to share our extensive OEM and Tier1 experience working with the world's top heavy-duty transmission and differential manufacturers, and collaborate with other APRA members to enhance the quality and reliability of remanufactured automated transmissions, ultimately benefiting both consumers and the environment.”

Fersa Bearings and PFI Bearings are both renowned for their commitment to quality, and innovation in the bearings industry. Joining APRA Europe is a testament to their shared vision for the future of the rebuilding industry.

Felipe Martin, General Manager of PFI Bearings, added, "We are thrilled to become a member of APRA Europe and eager to work with fellow industry leaders to promote innovation and growth in the remanufacturing sector. As a trusted partner in the global automotive aftermarket, we are committed to delivering top-quality products and exceptional service to support other APRA members."

Jeremías Osío, Global Marketing Division Manager of Fersa Group, concluded, "At Fersa Group we are committed to supporting sustainable mobility as a way to protect the environment, and we believe that rebuilders play a crucial role in achieving that goal. We share APRA's vision of supporting remanufacturing as a circular and sustainable solution for the automotive industry, and we are excited to work together with other members of the association to explore opportunities for mutual growth, and develop new products and services adapted to their needs.”