CRP Industries' Muldoon named MERA Technology & Operations Council chairman
CRP Automotive (crpautomotive.com) Director of Engineering P.T. Muldoon has been named chairman of the Technology & Operations Council of MERA – The Association for Sustainable Manufacturing. Founded in 2021, the Technology & Operations Council is a peer group network that provides a forum for MERA member companies to discuss the latest techniques, developments, and equipment that are advancing the remanufacturing industry.
Muldoon joined CRP Industries in 2020 and has spent 30 years in remanufactured product development engineering. He currently oversees CRP’s Complex Electronics and Mechatronics R&D Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Muldoon has presided over the launch of remanufacturing operations in the fields of electronics, engines, drivelines, fuel management, and automatic and manual transmissions.
“This new post as chairman of the Technology & Operations Council comes as no surprise to anyone who has had the pleasure of working with P.T. throughout his impressive career,” said Scott Shea, CRP Industries chief operating officer. “P.T. has a lifetime of engineering and remanufacturing knowledge and always looks to share his expertise with others. The council is fortunate to be headed by one of the best in our industry.”
Prior to joining CRP Automotive, Muldoon served as the director of New Product Development - Electronics Remanufacturing for BBB Industries, where he helped head up the company’s Detroit Technical Center. He also spent two years as VP of Operations/Engineering at Electronics Remanufacturing Company, LLC (Walled Lake, Michigan), and was responsible for engineering and test cell development and all production operations. Muldoon was also Head of Engineering at AxleTech’s Electronics Remanufacturing Business Unit (Troy, Michigan). Muldoon spent over 23 years with FCA Chrysler, where he served as senior product engineer for Powertrain Electrical and Powertrain Adaptation, manager of Remanufactured Product Development Engineering, and chief engineering lead for Mopar.
Muldoon holds a BS from Eastern Michigan University and is an active advisory board member for the Eastern Michigan University “E” Club, the Computer Engineering Board, and the Tesla Technology Board. He is a past board member of the Champions Advisory Board as well as an advisor to the Incwell Business Incubator.
About MERA
MERA - The Association for Sustainable Manufacturing is the remanufacturing and sustainability division of MEMA. With roots in the transportation industry, MERA represents the interests of the broader remanufacturing community across multiple industry sectors. The organization is a network of manufacturers, suppliers, universities, and professional services firms that promotes the economic, environmental, and product performance benefits of remanufacturing and similar forms of sustainable manufacturing. MERA is the home of Manufactured Again Certification, where remanufacturing and new manufacturing are held to the same international quality standards. The program—based on ISO 9001 and IATF 16949—also promotes environmental stewardship.
About CRP Industries
CRP Industries is a leader in the automotive parts and industrial products sectors. The company provides products from some of the most recognized brand names in the NAFTA market, AAE Steering System Components, Rein® Automotive Parts and Accessories, Pentosin Technical Fluids, AJUSA Engine Parts, Reinflex® High-Pressure Thermoplastic Hoses, and Perske® High-Speed Motors. CRP Industries Inc. operates key office facilities and distribution centers throughout North America.
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