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The Engine Repower Council exists to create awareness of the economic and environmental benefits of rebuilt and remanufactured engines to extend vehicle life. We will achieve our mission by developing and distributing educational materials, promoting the value of rebuilt and remanufactured engines and supporting the business growth and success of our membership.
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The Engine Repower Council (ERC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating consumers about the economic and environmental benefits of rebuilt and remanufactured engines.
ERC was formed in 1999 by a group of automotive industry leaders in response to a growing concern among professional engine rebuilders that most consumers do not know about the benefits of rebuilt engines. These concerns were supported when a motorist survey discovered that nearly 74% of consumers were not aware of this alternative. In 2003 ERC became a segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA).
ERC is described as an industry alliance for consumer awareness, but it is also active in promoting economic and ecologically intelligent solutions to problems associated with major engine damage and/or failure.
ERC members are aftermarket industry professionals including parts manufacturers, warehouse distributors, machine shop owners, engine rebuilders and installers who are working together to make long term vehicle ownership an attractive, economic reality.
When you join AAIA's Engine Repower segment, you'll be joining with a group of aftermarket industry leaders to help educate motorists about the economic and environmental benefits of installing a rebuilt engine. Your dues will help support this industry effort to communicate and promote the repower concept in Canada and the United States.
The goal: increase the number of rebuilt engines being installed by at least 30% in the next five years. That translates to increased business and profit for you!
The opportunity is huge. By 2004 the number of 15 year old or older vehicles in North America will be 18% of the total vehicle population or in excess of 45 million cars, light trucks, and SUVs. These will be prime candidates for rebuilt engines.
Once you join, you'll receive all the usual AAIA member benefits, as well as ERC's monthly newsletter, promotional materials for use in your place of business, consumer brochures and a listing on the shop/store finder section of the "Be Car Care Aware" Web site, www.carcare.org.
Sample the following business resources AAIA membership brings you:
For additional membership information, contact AAIA directly or visit the About AAIA portion of the site.
Click here for AAIA's Online Membership Application Form.
Engine Repower Segment Committee and Liaison
The segment committee meets twice a year to help plan the activities and events of the segment. Opportunities exist to become involved in the leadership of the association through serving as volunteers on segment committees. Segment leadership is reviewed every three years, and new candidates are nominated. To become involved with the segment committee, send a letter of interest and bio to the segment liaison, Arlene.Davis@aftermarket.org.
Steve Rich, Sterling Bearing, Inc
Kansas City, Mo.
Larry Sovereign, Heartland Sales
Lincoln, Neb.
Tom Schrader, Jasper Engine & Transmissions
Jasper, Ind.
Secretary/Treasurer
Mark Navarre, Michigan Motor Exchange
Detroit, Mich.
Charles Barnett, Dura-Bond Bearing
Carson City, NV
Mark Fellanto, Promar Engines
Paterson, NJ
Ron Friskney, Clevite Engine Parts
Ann Arbor, Mich.
Dave Wooldridge, Babcox Publications
Akron, Ohio
Larry Northup , AAIA
7101 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 1300
Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
Tel: 301-654-6664
Fax: 301-654-3299
E-mail: larry.northup@aftermarket.org
Contact information for committee members can be obtained through the liaison or by using the Online Member Directory.
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