Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association

Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association
4215 Lafayette Center Drive, Suite 3, Chantilly VA 20151  Phone:703-968-2772  Fax:703-968-2878

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Joe Kripli Becomes APRA Secretary

November 23, 2009

CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA –  Joe Kripli was installed as the Secretary of the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) during the International BIG R Show in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 1, 2009.

Kripli has 30 years of experience in remanufacturing, and is currently the CEO of the Remaco Group as well as co-owner of MD Rebuilt Parts Detzen GmbH. His career is highlighted by the following career positions: Formerly President of Flight Systems Electronics Group, Advance Planning Manager of TRW Automotive, and North American Remanufacturing Manager of LucasVarity.

In addition to these achievements, he was one of the co-authors of Fernand Weiland’s book Remanufacturing of Mechatronics & Electronics and he wrote the SAE paper 2008-21-0029 titled “Remanufacturing: The Sustainable Service Solution for Past Model Automotive Electronics Support.” Kripli appreciates the election to the Board of Directors and is 100% committed to supporting and doing his best for APRA.

Kripli will become Chairman of APRA in 2014.