What is remanufacturing?

Remanufacturing restores used durable products to "new" condition to be used the same way as before. It involves replacing parts, paint, fabrics, wiring, and other worn components with those that are new and often better than the original. It is typically done inside a factory with the latest equipment methods. The result is indistinguishable from new - in look and performance. In addition, remanufactured products typically carry manufacturer warranties and have long been certified by Underwrites Laboratories. Remanufacturing is a well-established industry dating at least as far back as World War II. In the 1980s, as landfill space began running out and Americans demanded greater protection of the environment, the industry grew. Advancements in technology made it possible to recapture more materials than ever before. Today nearly everywhere you look, you'll find remanufactured products- from toner cartridges to ships and airplanes.

Remanufacturing is the wave of the future. It has become part of the green building movement that's transforming the way we think about buildings and how we live and work in them.