Salvager joins bodywork association to press case for recycling
Vehicle salvagers Synetiq have joined the National Body Repair Association (NBRA) in an effort to persuade insurance firms and company car administrators to use recycled parts.
The Doncaster-based firm, one of the UK’s largest integrated vehicle salvaging, dismantling and recycling companies, says 71% of bodyshops use “green parts” – quality, non-safety parts such as doors, mirrors and headlamps – in repairs.
But insurance policyholders and work vehicle providers usually insist on new parts.
Synetiq, a NYSE-listed firm, says using recycled parts reduces the carbon footprint of repairs, and would help cut a new parts backlog which sees a 190-day wait for some components.
David Bradley, head of Synetiq’s green parts division, said the decision to join the NBRA was that “we share the same values, and we exist for the same purpose – to transform our industry for the better. We can only do this by working together, particularly to raise the awareness of green parts and the benefits they bring.
He added: ““We’re already seeing the tide of change in opinions of using green parts and collaboratively we aim to keep this momentum going by listening and acting on feedback. We want members to help shape the future of green parts and I believe that together, we are a powerful voice that can make an impactful difference to our industry, our customers and in the global efforts of reducing carbon emissions.”
NBRA director Chris Weeks stressed the business benefits of recycling parts went hand in glove with environmental benefits. “Profitability, parts delays and speed of repair is almost a more immediate challenge for repairers, one which can be significantly counteracted with intelligent use of recycled parts.”
