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Melett brings network of turbo repairers to Autopromotec Bologna 2022

We will be presenting our highly qualified network of Authorised Service Centres (ASC) alongside our latest product innovations at Autopromotec Bologna on 25th – 28th May.

Melett ASCs are a network of trusted turbocharger repair experts who firmly believe in quality workmanship as well as providing the highest quality products, technical support and customer service.

We will be showcasing the ASC network  at our stand (stand B94, hall 21) where the new Melett Inside quality tag programme will also be on show. Melett Inside stands for the quality partnership between Melett and the ASCs.

The tag signifies that a turbocharger repair has been carried out by a highly skilled ASC using genuine Melett spare parts. As well as state-of-the-art precision equipment and tools in compliance with the strict Melett quality code to produce the highest quality repairs available in the industry.

The ASC network includes: AFELTRA TURBO SERVICE, DI MAURO, GRR MOTORI, LA MECCANICA TURBO DIESEL, MOTOR MECCANICA, R.T.F., RCM 2000, TECNOTURBO and TURBO-TECH.

Visitors will also be able to meet two of the Melett ASCs who are exhibiting at the show,  AGITURBO S.r.l (stand B90 Hall 21) and CORIND. S.r.l. (stand F56 Hall 30).

Melett – promoting higher standards of reman

Melett article produced for Professional Motor Factor magazine:

Melett, leading supplier of precision engineered turbochargers and parts, is working with specialist turbo repairers to support motor factors so that they can take advantage of reman opportunities and maintain the highest set of quality standards.

There is a bright future for the turbocharger in a diverse vehicle parc, thanks largely to efficiencies it brings. Smaller capacity engines are more powerful than ever before and, thanks to turbochargers, more economical.

New vs Reman – quality perceptions and new channels

Many people get confused as to the difference between remanufactured & new aftermarket turbos and can often think that they are the same thing.

Turbo reman

To remanufacture means to return the turbo to as close to new as possible. Components are inspected against original equipment specifications for correct dimensional tolerances and worn components are replaced. A remanufactured turbo should meet OEM standards for quality, performance and durability.

Through Melett’s extensive research, it is quite feasible for a reman turbocharger to be subject to greater scrutiny by independent garages than a ‘new’ unit, despite the new unit potentially being of lesser quality than the remanufactured equivalent.

A remanufactured turbo can tick all the boxes for OE quality specification, price, technical quality, and performance, while also having a reduced environmental impact.

Low cost and lower quality ‘new’ turbochargers are widely available and can have a detrimental, disruptive effect on the market.

Promoting higher standards of reman

Melett, through its “What’s in Your Turbo” campaign is reminding the market that when comparing a high-quality product with a lower cost alternative, it is risky to assume that they are equivalent parts, even if they look the same. It is important to consider more than just the visual appearance of a component.

While components look very similar to their higher quality counterparts, premature component failure is common as these poor-quality products cannot perform efficiently under the extreme operating conditions. It is important to recognise the point at which cutting margins turns into reducing quality as this can harm customer relationships.

Every component has a minimal price point and anything lower than that point can only be achieved by using lower grade raw materials in the manufacturing process.

The consequences of using lower quality components affects the entire supply chain and the reputations of businesses within it. To get it right first time, every time, quality is key.

As an aftermarket supplier, Melett is recognised as the reliable supply partner by small turbo repair workshops through to large volume and OE turbo remanufacturing facilities. Melett is also an approved supplier to several vehicle manufacturers for their own aftermarket turbo programs.

The level of precision required in the manufacturing of turbo parts is extremely high and consistency is therefore vital. Producing one component with 100% accuracy is a relatively simple process; to achieve the same level of accuracy when producing thousands of components is an extremely difficult task, and without the use of strict manufacturing processes this would not be possible.

The turbocharger market is at a pivotal point. It must fight this needless race to the bottom and promote remanufacturing, investment and engineering, leading to greater prosperity throughout the entire market.

See: Melett discusses remanufactured turbos – Professional Motor Factor (pmfmag.co.uk)

Order with confidence – we’re dispatching as normal!

Despite the difficult circumstances, we are committed to playing our role in keeping vehicles on the road by supporting customers who are providing essential services to logistics providers, local councils, blue light services, healthcare professionals and other key workers. 

We are doing everything in our power to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff, whilst maintaining our ability to serve our customers.  

 We continue to hold large stocks of turbochargers, cores and component parts, and the staffing measures we have introduced enable us to safely process and dispatch orders within our normal timeframes.  

 You can continue to place orders as normal and our staff remain available to offer help and advice. Our customer care, sales and technical support teams remain contactable via any of our standard channels (email, phone and Skype), although we do not currently have full language coverage, so please bear with us. 

We are working closely with our courier partners to ensure orders are delivered as quickly and safely as possible. The majority of our deliveries continue to be completed on schedule, but there may be occasional delays as couriers comply with regional restrictions. 

We would like to thank you for your support and understanding during these unprecedented times.  

Stay safe.