Groundbreaking Accreditation Program to Be Based on the
American National Standards Institute Approved Remanufacturing Standard
The Remanufacturing Industries Council (RIC) has officially announced a new accreditation program allowing remanufacturers to acknowledge and validate that their remanufacturing processes conform to RIC001.1-2016: Specifications for the Process of Remanufacturing.
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved RIC001.1-2016 standard provides a comprehensive and cross-sector definition of remanufacturing and, equally importantly, establishes the specific characteristics that differentiate remanufacturing from original manufacturing or other manufacturing processes. While some manufacturing processes include important earth friendly practices, remanufacturing is unique in the additional steps necessary to return a "Core" (a worn, failed, or end-of-use part/product) to "like-new" or "better-than-new" condition.
This announcement is an important step in helping companies bring clarity to their reman process. RIC designed the accreditation program to create a consistent mechanism for remanufacturers to document operational adherence to the standard, RIC001.1-2016: Specification for the Process of Remanufacturing.
"Our members are excited about the potential this program has in creating clarity for all remanufacturers. Adherence to the program will provide remanufacturers with a recognition of competency and show their commitment to the reman industry," said Paul Adamson, Director and Marketing & Membership Chair for RIC and Chief Revenue Officer for America’s Remanufacturing Company.
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