MERA

What MERA does

MERA, formally the Council of Remanufacturing Excellence (CoRE) under the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), is a U.S.-based nonprofit trade association council that promotes the economic and product-performance benefits of remanufacturing and similar forms of sustainable manufacturing. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with a secondary listing in Southfield, the organization operates as a member-driven platform connecting global remanufacturing professionals—including engineering directors, business development leaders, and operations heads—to advance knowledge-sharing and collaboration across the remanufacturing industry. Its core "product" is a convening framework rather than a software or hardware platform: quarterly member meetings, an annual Tech Conference, working groups such as the ReThink Tank (focused on increasing demand for remanufactured products), and member access to the Manufactured Again quality certification program.

The council's membership roster includes major industry players such as Cummins, Detroit Diesel, DieselCore, SRC Logistics, and Endural, with governance handled by an Executive Committee chaired by Brad Moss (DieselCore) and including senior representation from the other named OEMs and remanufacturers. RSM US LLP operates as a council partner, extending professional-services reach into the member base. The council is structurally aligned with circular-economy and sustainability principles, positioning remanufacturing as a strategic industrial practice rather than a niche activity. There are no internally developed software products, patents, or proprietary technology platforms disclosed in the available data; the offering is fundamentally relationship-, event-, and standards-based.

Commercially, MERA operates under the broader MEMA organizational umbrella on what is effectively a recurring membership-fee revenue model. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and prospective-member inquiries are routed through a dedicated contact (Sara Kaderly) via the MEMA website, direct email, and event-based networking. Given its nonprofit status, sub-entity structure within MEMA, and 11–50 employee range, revenue at the council level is modest and derived primarily from member dues and partner contributions rather than product sales or transaction fees; standalone financial metrics are not disclosed.

Name

MERA

Legal name

Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association

Website

https://mera.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MERA, operating as the Council of Remanufacturing Excellence (CoRE) under MEMA, is a nonprofit trade association council advancing remanufacturing and circular-economy practices. It serves global remanufacturing professionals and major OEMs through membership-based events, working groups, and the Manufactured Again certification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Trade Association / Remanufacturing Council

NAICS

Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices (551114), Business Support Services (5614)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Fair Trade & Ethical Supply Chains (Certification, Traceability, Producer Support) (BPAGALAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sustainable & Responsible Supply Chain (ESG, Scope 3) (BPAHAHAM)

Keywords

• Remanufacturing council
• Circular economy advocacy
• Sustainable manufacturing association
• Automotive parts industry
• Industry collaboration platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Southfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: MERA operates as a membership-based council under MEMA. The organization generates revenue through membership dues from companies in the remanufacturing industry including global managers, engineering directors, business development directors, and other professionals. The membership structure includes original equipment suppliers and aftermarket suppliers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

MERA, operating as the Council of Remanufacturing Excellence (CoRE) within MEMA, runs a member-driven platform that advances the field of remanufacturing through knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and quarterly meetings. The council brings together Global Managers, Engineering Directors, Directors of Business Development, and sales/operations leaders from original equipment and aftermarket suppliers to promote sustainability and circular economy practices across the remanufacturing industry.

Product overview

MEMA operates the Council of Remanufacturing Excellence (CoRE) as a member-driven networking and knowledge-sharing platform for the remanufacturing industry. CoRE provides a forum for professionals including Global Managers, Engineering Directors, Directors of Business Development, and sales/operations leaders to collaborate on advancing remanufacturing practices aligned with sustainability and circular economy principles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Council of Remanufacturing Excellence (CoRE) Membership Member-driven industry council for remanufacturing professionals, offering knowledge-sharing, collaboration, quarterly meetings (August 19, October 7 at Tech Conference, December 1), and sustainability/circular economy advocacy for original equipment suppliers and aftermarket suppliers in the automotive parts industry.
• CoRE ReThink Tank Working Group A member-driven working group within CoRE dedicated to increasing demand for remanufactured products, providing a structured forum for collaboration on industry demand-generation initiatives.
• Manufactured Again Quality Certification A quality certification program for the remanufacturing process, accessible to CoRE member companies and the broader remanufacturing industry to certify quality standards for remanufactured products.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• RSM US LLPsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRSM is identified as a Council Partner for CoRE. RSM is a professional services firm providing audit, tax, and consulting services. Their partnership with CoRE suggests alignment with the remanufacturing industry's business and consulting needs, potentially offering member companies access to RSM's automotive industry expertise.
• DieselCorecoreOthersBrad Moss serves as CoRE Chair representing DieselCore. DieselCore is a remanufacturing company with Brad Moss serving as Vice President. As the executive committee chair, DieselCore plays a leadership role in CoRE's strategic direction and industry advocacy.
• SRC Logistics, Inc.coreOthersLogan Mayfield, Director of Sales, serves on the CoRE Executive Committee representing SRC Logistics, Inc. The company is a logistics provider serving the remanufacturing industry.
• Cummins, Inc.coreOthersAngelina Rodriguez, Remanufacturing Strategy Leader, serves on the CoRE Executive Committee representing Cummins, Inc. Cummins is a major engine and powertrain manufacturer with significant remanufacturing operations.
• Detroit DieselcoreOthersBill Statham, Director of Operations, serves on the CoRE Executive Committee representing Detroit Diesel. Detroit Diesel is a major diesel engine manufacturer with remanufacturing capabilities.
• Endural, LLCcoreOthersSue Williams, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, serves on the CoRE Executive Committee representing Endural, LLC. Endural is a remanufacturing company participating in the council.
• Manufactured AgainsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufactured Again is a quality certification program for the remanufacturing process. CoRE links to this resource, indicating alignment with quality standards in the remanufacturing industry. This partnership supports member companies in achieving quality certification.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ellen MacArthur Foundation: Global thought leader on the circular economy with a substantial manufacturing and remanufacturing program. Comparable as a broader convener and policy advocate for circular-economy practices, including remanufacturing, that competes for the same corporate sustainability mindshare as CoRE.
• Diesel Technology Forum: US industry association promoting diesel engines and equipment, with active policy and education programs. Comparable as a diesel-focused industry body whose members and policy interests overlap with MERA's heavy-duty remanufacturing membership base.
• U.S. Council for Sustainable Development / GreenBiz CIRCULAR: Broader sustainability and circular-economy communities and events serving manufacturers and supply-chain buyers. Comparable as adjacent venues where remanufacturing content and members appear, competing for sponsorship and attention with CoRE's events.

Direct peers

• MEMA (Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association): Parent trade association of MERA/CoRE, representing OE and aftermarket automotive parts manufacturers in the US. Comparable as the umbrella membership organization whose councils, advocacy, and sustainability programming share CoRE's operating model.
• APRA (Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association): North American trade association for vehicle and engine parts remanufacturers. Directly comparable to MERA/CoRE as the most established industry body promoting remanufacturing standards, advocacy, and member services.

Emerging players

• Sustainable Manufacturing Alliance / CIRP (Collaborative Innovation in Remanufacturing): Academic/industry collaborations focused on remanufacturing research and standards (e.g., the CIRP working groups on remanufacturing). Comparable as emerging players publishing research and convening experts that overlap with CoRE's knowledge-sharing mission.
• Remanufacturing Council / REMA (if operative): Regional or remanufacturing-specific advocacy bodies that compete for the same limited pool of remanufacturer dues and volunteer leadership. Comparable as smaller, narrower peer associations focused exclusively on remanufacturing promotion.

Others

• RSM US LLP (Industry Partner): Professional services firm serving automotive and industrial clients, already listed as a Council Partner to CoRE. Comparable as a sponsor/service-provider ecosystem participant whose automotive practice overlaps with remanufacturer needs (audit, tax, ESG consulting).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mera-the-assn-for-sustainable-manufacturing

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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