Frequently Asked Questions

Q. I’m hearing a lot about remanufacturing lately. Just what is remanufacturing?
A. A brief answer would be; making an old machine like new again.

Q. You’re right about being brief. Can you get a little more specific?
A. Sure. Remanufacturing involves a series of industrial processes by which a discarded or worn out product is restored to like new condition. The product or machine is completely disassembled and useable parts are cleaned, refurbished and reused. Worn out or obsolete parts are replaced. Parts that may possibly affect the performance or life expectancy of the machine are also replaced. The machine is then reassembled using this collection of old and new to produce a product that is as good or in some cases superior to the original shredder.

Q. Wait a minute. Did you say it might be even better than the original?
A. Absolutely. It’s not uncommon for product designs to improve over time. As mentioned above, the remanufacturing process is very thorough and upgrades and enhancements are included in that process.

Q. Isn’t remanufacturing the same thing as rebuilding?
A. It is the same. Rebuilding is just an older name for remanufacturing.

Q. So what are the benefits?
A. It would depend on your situation, but there are several benefits. If you currently own a shredder that’s in “critical condition” this will be a less expensive option compared to a new machine. If the shredder is in bad shape but you’ve outgrown it, the factory buy back/remanufacture program will help offset the cost of your new machine. If you’re a first time buyer, a remanufactured shredder, if available, will present a timely cost savings.

Q. Wow that sounds good. Is there more?
A. Well, there is if you care about the environment, and who doesn’t? Remanufacturing is a great example of recycling. We’ve even heard of some government entities that mandate buying remanufactured products before buying new whenever possible.