ITAD investors pursue capacity, services
Speakers at the E-Scrap Conference said buying existing companies can fill service and geographical gaps, but acquisitions must proceed with caution.
David Daoud is a contributor to Resource Recycling and E-Scrap News, covering IT asset disposition, electronics recycling, and circular IT governance. He is the founder of and current Principal Analyst at Compliance Standards LLC, where he conducts independent research and advisory work on ITAD markets, sustainability and ESG compliance, data security, and lifecycle risk management. Daoud has analyzed enterprise IT trends since the late 1990s and was among the first analysts to examine ITAD as a distinct market segment during his time at IDC. He advises operators, OEMs, and investment teams on regulatory, technology, and market developments affecting the electronics lifecycle.
Speakers at the E-Scrap Conference said buying existing companies can fill service and geographical gaps, but acquisitions must proceed with caution.
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