SYNETIQ Ltd from Adwick-le-Street near Doncaster has joined the National Body Repair Association in a bid to increase the awareness around the importance and benefits of using ‘green’ parts during repairs.
The pairing comes in the wake of waiting up to 190 days for replacement parts. Green parts are quality, non-safety-related used parts such as headlamps, bumpers, mirrors and doors. They not only provide a cost-effective solution to reducing off road time – they also contribute towards the reduction in carbon footprint by avoiding the unnecessary manufacture of a new part.
The NBRA is the only established not-for-profit trade body for vehicle collision repairers in the UK and is owned equally by its members. They operate a strict Code of Practice approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute and provide an ideal platform for SYNETIQ to continue to ‘bang the green parts drum.’
David Bradley, Head of Green Parts at SYNETIQ, believes this new relationship with the NBRA will bring forward a powerful and influential voice to continue the green parts message: “We’re proud to become a member of the NBRA and to have the chance to engage and listen to their members across the UK.
“One of the main reasons for our collaboration is that we share such similar 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.
“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.”
Chris Weeks, Director at NBRA is a strong supporter of recycling and explained: “NBRA have been pushing the environmental message for many years now and in October this year will host our third Greener Bodyshop Awards. However, 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.”
“SYNETIQ are incredibly proactive in this space and very keen to work more closely with the NBRA and to understand what more can be done to assist the sustainability of both repairers and the environment. We are very pleased to announce this collaboration.”
