Press Release   April 10, 2024

Reman helping farmers ‘do more with less’

Crestmead, Queensland (10 April, 2024) – To mark Global Reman Day tomorrow, Thursday 11 April, John Deere is shining a light on the positive impacts of its remanufacturing processes.

An initiative of the Remanufacturing Industrial Council (RIC), Global Reman Day helps promote the environmental benefits of remanufacturing including waste reduction and conservation of materials, and economic benefits including reduced production costs and job creation.

John Deere Australia and New Zealand Director of Aftermarket and Customer Support, Emma Ford, said remanufacturing was a key component of the company's mission to help customers do 'more with less' to meet the future demands of the industry.

"As input costs and the global population continue to rise, Reman is about much more than just replacing an engine," Ms Ford said.

"By 2030, there will be nine billion people on earth who will need to be fed, clothed and housed. At John Deere we believe we have a critical role to play in that.

"Offering remanufactured parts to our customers that reduce their environmental impacts and input expenses helps them meet these demands in a sustainable way.

"For example, not needing to produce a new engine or axle from scratch means natural resources are preserved, melting furnaces aren't fired up, and carbon footprints are smaller."

John Deere recycled nearly 12.5 million kilograms of material through Reman in 2022, with its remanufacturing capability on track to grow 50 per cent by 2030 in line with the company's Sustainability Strategy, outlined in the 2022 Sustainability Report.

Ms Ford said Reman Day is also an opportunity to educate consumers and producers on exactly what remanufacturing entails.

"'Remanufactured' is not the same as 'rebuilt' or 'repaired'," Ms Ford said.

"A rebuilt part is disassembled only to the point of failure, and rebuilt using the same, new or aftermarket part. When a component is repaired, only the defective parts are examined and replaced.

"The remanufacturing process, by contrast, is much more involved. It's not just about restoring functionality, but returning previously used, worn, or damaged parts back to like-new condition – like the part is totally reborn.

"We completely disassemble the product, thoroughly clean and inspect each part for wear or damage, replace where necessary and reassemble using the same processes we use to produce new components."

The John Deere Reman process begins with a John Deere dealer receiving a damaged part and sending the 'core' of that part to the core return centre. There it is completely disassembled and thoroughly cleaned by either a bake or chemical cleaning process.

All parts are dimensionally verified against the latest John Deere parts specifications, and any part not meeting original factory specifications is either recycled or brought back to specification. All wear-type parts such as pistons, liners, bushing, bearings, gaskets and O-rings are replaced 100 per cent of the time with new John Deere parts.

The product is assembled by highly-trained technicians to exact John Deere criteria. Finally, each product must pass a thorough inspection and testing process to ensure it meets or exceeds John Deere specifications, meaning it can be offered with a full warranty.

John Deere Reman only uses parts that are completely aligned with John Deere design and dimensions. In other words, no aftermarket or "might-fit" parts are used.

On top of engines and engine components, John Deere dealers offer Reman parts including transmissions, fuel injection systems, electrical components, hydraulics and generators.

For more information about remanufacturing see your local John Deere dealer.

About John Deere:

Deere & Company is a global leader in the delivery of agricultural, golf & turf, construction, and forestry equipment. We help our customers push the boundaries of what's possible in ways that are more productive and sustainable to help life leap forward. Our technology-enabled products including the John Deere Autonomous 8R Tractor and See & Spray™ are just two of the ways we help meet the world's increasing need for food, shelter, and infrastructure. Deere & Company also provides financial services through John Deere Financial. For more information, visit John Deere at its worldwide website at JohnDeere.com or in New Zealand at JohnDeere.co.nz.

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