The Scottish Institute for Remanufacturing (SIR) is an innovative hub of expertise connecting companies with academia to find sustainable and effective solutions to manufacturing problems. It draws expertise from centres of excellence through its unique links to world class remanufacturing specialists.
Through Government funding, the Institute has helped many companies implement new business models, product design and manufacturing processes that have resulted in improved product performance and longevity, and a reduction in environmental impact and production costs. SIR also provides training and Continued Professional Development and undertakes research to ensure remanufacturing techniques evolve in line with advances within traditional manufacturing.