Founded in 1958 in Vienna, FIRM is the European umbrella organisation representing the interests of engine remanufacturers and rebuilders. 10 national trade associations representing more than 1000 engine remanufacturers and rebuilders are members of FIRM

Based in Brussels, FIRM is a recognised discussion partner of the European Institutions, fellow associations across the world (AERA, APRA, NZERA etc.) and other international & European trade federations of automotive sectors.

• New alliance for more sustainability in remanufacturing in the European Union - APRA Europe and FIRM joining forces
  19/08/2012 News

  The European division of APRA (Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association) and FIRM (International Association of Engine Rebuilders & Remanufacturers) have entered into a strategic alliance for a more sustainable automotive aftermarket. FIRM and APRA represent 22.000 remanufacturing employees in the European Union. Together they will boost the promotion of automotive remanufacturing.

  Both boards - APRA's in Krakow (April 2012) and FIRM's in Istanbul (May 2012) - approved a mutual membership. This step will certainly lead to a fruitful and effective alliance with initial focus on lobbying the remanufacturing industry and their ideas and matters in Brussels.

  "The cooperation is a big step forward to sharpen the image of remanufacturing in Europe." stated Peter Bartel, Chairman APRA Europe, "It will enable more effective promotion of remanufacturing for the benefit of all APRA and FIRM members."

  Philippe Maerten, President FIRM, said: "FIRM and APRA Europe combining their forces, will open new horizons in the awareness of remanufacturing. This alliance will be highly beneficial for our business, our members and the end consumers."

  
  APRA Europe website

• FIRM welcomes new member
  21/01/2011 News
  With the start of the New Year FIRM welcomes a new member: GMY - Turkey GMY is the national association gathering engine rebuilders and remanufacturers in Turkey. Today, GMY is the leading corporate body that represents the interests of Turkish engine rebuilders. The association has 40 members located in 31 different cities of Turkey. The membership of GMY is restricted to the engine-rebuilding companies whose standards match a strict engine and machining specification. These specification includes surface roughness measuring devices, special plateau honing equipments, crack detectors, ISO 9001-2008 standards. GMY has its own ?Standards of Service? documents for rebuilding and remanufacturing of internal combustion engines that define the standards for rebuilt/remanufactured engine. GMY is also responsible for conducting audits among GMY members to ensure the quality of rebuilding operations. More information on www.gmy.com.tr
• FIRM new website launch
  03/01/2011 News
  January 2011 sees the launch of our new website. Developped by AnatalPro, the website has been redesigned and rebranded in collaboration with French corporate branding agency Profil-Créatif. The website containes many features such as information on what is remanufacturing, latest association and industry news and improved usability and navigation.
• FIRM General Assembly 2010
  17/12/2010 Event
  At the occasion of the Automechanika Trade Fair, FIRM members have gathered in Frankfurt (Germany) for the annual FIRM General Assembly.