TOLUCA, STATE OF MEXICO – In the trucking industry , the difference between keeping a unit operational or taking it out of service doesn’t always depend on a business decision, but rather on the technical precision with which its components are remanufactured. In this area, Daimler Truck  ‘s Detroit REMAN Toluca Plant is committed to strengthening the role of engineering within the remanufacturing process .

Beyond the concept, the operation relies on measurement and control tools that seek to ensure that each component meets specific parameters.

The level of detail goes beyond traditional inspection . The plant integrates scanning and digitization systems that allow components to be reconstructed in three-dimensional models, making it easier to compare dimensions with original specifications.

These types of processes become crucial in an environment where many components have exceeded their initial lifecycle. Through digitization , it is possible to identify deviations, detect failures, and ensure that each part meets standards before being reintroduced into operation.

Technology also opens up another possibility: reverse engineering . In cases where certain parts are no longer available on the market, the plant can rebuild them from scans and digital models. “We are able to make engine parts that have already had a very long life cycle… it is important to recover that engineering,” explained Víctor Hugo Téllez, the plant’s general manager.

This technical approach is complemented by the plant’s operational vision . “It’s a much more advanced process… with specialized tools, digitized equipment, and access to engineering,” he noted.

The overall objective is clear: to ensure that the components not only return to operation, but do so under controlled and measurable conditions , aligned with manufacturer standards, he pointed out.

Thus, remanufacturing ceases to be a corrective process and becomes an operation based on data, precision, and technology, in a sector where every millimeter can translate into reliability… or risk along the route.

Inclusion and talent: the backbone of the operation

The operation also incorporates an inclusive approach within its structure. Of a workforce of nearly 400 employees, over 30% of the operational staff are women , while around 10% are deaf.

Beyond the numbers, the approach is linked to attracting talent in an increasingly specialized environment. “We don’t hire anyone based on a specific characteristic… we hire them because they are the best at what we do,” Téllez explained.

This approach seeks to respond to an operational need: to have trained personnel in processes where technical precision and the use of technology are increasingly crucial to maintaining quality in remanufacturing.

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TOLUCA, EDOMEX.- Detroit REMAN Toluca Plant celebrates 17 years of operations. As part of the anniversary, the manufacturing center launched the FL 360 1828/2528 engine line and the half-overhaul of the DD15 engine . In addition, it announced the launch of the 5th generation HDEP air compressors (DD13, DD15 and DD16) and oil separators, which will be available in the last quarter of the year.

In addition, and in order to respond to the dynamics of the domestic, North American and, in the near future, Latin American markets, the plant has carried out some optimizations that allow it to be more effective in the manufacturing of the seven launches that will take place in 2024, which, in addition to those already mentioned, also include HDEP engines, tensioner pulleys and MBE 900 Euro 5 turbos. But the plant renovations also allow for the introduction of new products in the future.

“We are a strategic partner for after-sales and that is why we respond to the needs of the markets we serve. The launches we prepare are a response to the needs of Daimler customers who are looking for customized solutions,” explained Victor Tellez, general manager of Detroit REMAN Plant Toluca.

Téllez added that with the incorporation of the new Detroit REMAN products, the Toluca Plant aims to communicate that remanufacturing is not an informal solution ; on the contrary, each product is backed by robust engineering leveraged by investments made by the manufacturer.

“Remanufacturing is a process that allows us to return a component to its original specifications, which even enables us to provide guarantees as if it were a new component and a 30% reduction in costs with a positive environmental impact,” explained the executive.

Throughout the history of Detroit REMAN Toluca Plant, various products have been incorporated into its catalog. “ These 17 years have allowed us to become an integrator of solutions with which we go beyond the remanufacturing of engines and we adapt to the needs of the market. We work together with Daimler Truck in Mexico and the United States to develop engineering that responds to customer demands,” Téllez explained to T21.

Today, the plant operates under the concept of lean manufacturing, which focuses on continuous improvement and optimization of production systems, eliminating activities and waste that do not contribute to the production process. At this point, the general manager of the plant explained that this method is part of the 2030 strategy that seeks constant adaptation of processes and innovation.

To achieve its objectives, the Detroit REMAN Toluca Plant has invested more than 22,000 hours of training for the 400 employees of the manufacturing center. This includes technical topics such as lean manufacturing , but also gender inclusion and inclusion of people with disabilities, Téllez reported.

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