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Envela reports stronger Q3 ITAD revenues

Published: November 21, 2024
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Texas-headquartered Envela is the parent company of ITAD companies Echo Environmental, ITAD USA, Teladvance, CEX and Avail. | Amy VonDe/Shutterstock

Envela, the parent company of ITAD company Echo and others, reported higher revenue and operating costs in the third quarter of the year, thanks to a new client.  Continue Reading

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Q&A: New RIOS leader brings operations perspective

Published: November 21, 2024
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Shannon Fertitta was appointed executive director of the Global Recycling Standards Organization in September. | Photo courtesy RIOS

After years of interacting with the Recycling Industry Operating Standard as a manager at a RIOS-certified recycling firm, Shannon Fertitta was recently appointed executive director of the group that administers RIOS. Continue Reading

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X-ray tech identifies batteries and more

Published: November 21, 2024
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Battery-bearing devices are detected in the municipal recycling stream using X-ray imaging. | Courtesy of Battery Detection Solutions

An emerging equipment supplier uses an advanced type of X-ray imaging to locate batteries in recycling facilities while also aiming to capture data on the overall composition of commodities in the stream. Continue Reading

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Iron Mountain: AI refreshes will help drive earnings

Published: November 21, 2024
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Drivers for record Q3 revenue included two acquisitions and strong growth in the company’s asset lifecycle management business. | Bandersnatch/Shutterstock

Information management company Iron Mountain reported record third-quarter revenue of $1.56 billion, higher by 12% on the year, and attributed the results to double-digit growth in its asset lifecycle management business as well as two acquisitions. Continue Reading

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Top stories from October 2024

Published: November 7, 2024
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Coverage of a Wisconsin processor’s OSHA violations, an ITAD giant going public, hydrometallurgy technology and the E-Scrap Conference drew reader interest last month.

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Blancco’s software flags possible data security loophole

Published: November 7, 2024
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Blancco Autopilot Detection is the latest feature on the Blancco Drive Eraser, helping prevent data loss on devices enrolled in Unified Endpoint Management programs. | Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock

A new technology from Blancco Technology Group will allow ITADs and e-scrap recyclers to check if devices are enrolled in Unified Endpoint Management programs before performing data destruction. Continue Reading

ITAD firms can help avoid compliance risks

Published: November 7, 2024
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Although data breaches often place ITAD clients in a poor light, firms have a duty to protect their own reputations as well as those of their clients, panelists said. | Big Wave Productions/Resource Recycling

High-profile data breaches have highlighted the perils of ITAD, and until multiple companies are “put in the penalty box,” it will keep happening, industry experts said during a panel at the 2024 E-Scrap Conference.  Continue Reading

DMD Systems Recovery acquires Basket Materials

Published: November 7, 2024
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The acquisition provides strategic proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area’s myriad tech firms. | MD_Photography/Shutterstock

Arizona-based ITAD firm DMD Systems Recovery has acquired Basket Materials in a bid to provide services to California’s growing tech market and local data centers. Continue Reading