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About Colin Staub

Colin-StaubColin Staub is a reporter at Resource Recycling. He can be contacted at [email protected].

How e-scrap and ITAD firms are expanding in today’s market

Published: October 17, 2019
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Ken Ehresman

Ken Ehresman, president of Advanced Technology Recycling. | E-Scrap Conference and Trade Show/Brian Adams Photography

Finding ways to grow or differentiate one’s business is key to viability. During a panel discussion at the E-Scrap Conference last month, several operators opened up on their successful strategies.

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With new version on the way, e-Stewards offers discount

Published: October 17, 2019
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The e-Stewards certification standard update, titled V4.0, is slated for a Feb. 25 release. | Tashatuvango/Shutterstock

The e-Stewards e-scrap certification body is gearing up to release an update, and it’s providing certain perks to draw in operators that have not been certified to the standard previously.

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Michigan processor files for bankruptcy

Published: October 10, 2019
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The bankruptcy filing indicates Rivore Metals has between $1 million and $10 million in liabilities and less than $50,000 in assets. | Nuangthong/Shutterstock

A metals recycling company that buys and sells e-scrap recently declared bankruptcy and is reorganizing its business to remain operational.

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Cloud technology drives emerging ITAD sector

Published: September 24, 2019
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Server farms typically refresh their equipment every three to five years. | Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock

A data center decommissioning firm is expanding its operations, and a new company leader says this sector of the e-scrap industry will grow alongside the exponential increase in cloud computing.

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EPC continues growth with new Pennsylvania site

Published: September 19, 2019
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EPC facility expansion

EPC recently expanded into an 85,000-square-foot facility in Bethlehem, Pa. | Photo courtesy of EPC

An ITAD firm has nearly tripled the size of its Northeast operation after seeing greater demand in that region, and the company is gearing up for further expansion next year.

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