RotY Awards Nominees & Winners 2025






Mike Hague-Morgan is a trailblazer in remanufacturing, championing innovation as an independent remanufacturer. He has made significant strides with high-voltage electric vehicle reman projects and remains a visible and respected voice at conferences, shows, and in academic circles. his collaborative mindset and tireless promotion of reman make him a true ambassador for the sector.

BORG Automotive Reman continues to set the gold standard as the leading independent remanufacturer with the largest and most diverse product portfolio in the industry. The company actively supports employee participation in industry initiatives, collaborates with academic partners, and engages with multiple associations across various levels. Its reman challenge program is a prime example of fostering innovation through collaboration.

With a total of 2,057 votes, Valeo emerged as the clear winner of the Public Choice Award. The jury fully supports the public’s choice, recognizing Valeo as a major automotive parts manufacturer and a key player in the independent aftermarket that has placed sustainability and remanufacturing at the heart of its strategic direction. Valeo’s strong commitment to circular practices continues to set a powerful example for the industry.

Marcello Colledani is a Professor at Politecnico di Milano, known for his research in remanufacturing. He is nominated for his extensive work in promoting remanufacturing to institutions, associations, companies, and the academic environment.

Mike Hague-Morgan is the co-owner of Autocraft Solutions Group and a key figure in automotive remanufacturing. He is nominated for his leadership in driving innovation and sustainability within the industry.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Vette is a professor at the Environmental Campus in Birkenfeld, part of University Trier. He is nominated for his research in remanufacturing, applying automation and robotics to optimize industrial production processes.

ACTRONICS is a leading automotive remanufacturer in Europe, known for its innovation and sustainable solutions. They are nominated for continually developing scalable solutions to challenging new problems and successfully upskilling technical employees.

BPW Bergische Achsen is a leader in developing and delivering top-quality remanufactured products. They are nominated for their innovative practices, including the introduction of deposit schemes and the launch of the BPW Reman Line.

BORG Automotive Reman is Europe's leading independent remanufacturer with a diverse portfolio of products. They are nominated for their contributions to research and education, as well as their significant CO₂e savings through circular efforts

Circular Economy Solutions has long supported circular economy and recycling initiatives. They are nominated for their continuous efforts in promoting sustainability and recycling.

DEUTZ is a German engine manufacturer with a long history of remanufacturing. They are nominated for their DEUTZ Xchange program, which offers factory reconditioned components and engines that meet the same quality standards as new products.

Llink Technologies has pioneered the development of the world's first automotive lighting assembly remanufacturing process. They are nominated for their innovative headlight remanufacturing program, which offers superior quality at competitive prices and has a significantly reduced carbon footprint.

Valeo is a company that goes beyond remanufacturing to shape the future of innovation. They are nominated for their circular economy mission, which focuses on maximizing value and extending product lifespan through remanufacturing.

Erik Sundin, Linköping University

ATR Remote, ATR Transmissies / ATR Remote

Autocraft EV Solutions, Autocraft Solutions Group