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New firm provides chip ‘recovery as a service’

Published: February 1, 2023
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IC Recovery uses a heated oil to loosen chips from circuit boards without damaging the chips. This photo shows a circuit board with the chips removed. | Courtesy of IC Recovery

Over a decade ago, Greene Lyon Group first developed a thermofluid process for removing chips from circuit boards so the chips could be reused. “That was back in 2012; there was no chip shortage,” said Dale Johnson, CEO of Greene Lyon Group. 

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Oregon debates consumer electronics right-to-repair bill

Published: February 15, 2023
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Oregon’s SB 542 would require OEMs to make the same information they give to authorized repair shops available to independent shops and consumers. | JIPEN/Shutterstock

Public testimony on a proposed consumer electronics right-to-repair bill in Oregon spilled over into two days, with 19 speaking in favor and eight speaking against. 

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Low chip prices hurt processor’s resale revenues

Published: May 10, 2023
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Executives at Iron Mountain lamented lower prices for many electronics components but feel optimistic about the second half of 2023. | Monticello/Shutterstock

Iron Mountain’s asset life cycle business increased its volume of used electronics processed during the first quarter, but a depressed market for electronic components meant much lower revenues.  Continue Reading

European body releases right-to-repair proposal

Published: March 29, 2023
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The European Commission’s ideas for making repair more affordable face opposition from some E.U. member states but enjoy support from activist groups.| Sasirin Pamai/Shutterstock

Europeans may soon have a more consistent right to repair electronics after the European Commission proposed a template for rules promoting the repair of goods.  Continue Reading

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By going solo, IT lifecycle expert enjoys lifestyle change

Published: April 20, 2023
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Todd Zegers captains his boat with his son, Zadrian, off the coast of Southern California in November 2020. | Courtesy of Todd Zegers

ITAD industry veteran Todd Zegers recently left Ingram Micro to start his own consulting business. As he launches his new venture, Zegers spoke with E-Scrap News to share reasons for the transition and insight on industry trends he’s seeing.  Continue Reading

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Why an ITAD firm landed on Ohio for its new location

Published: April 20, 2023
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CNE Direct located its newest facility in Ohio to make it easier to ship out refurbished devices. | Courtesy of CNE Direct

ITAD companies often seek to site facilities near their clients to reduce costs and environmental impacts of collecting used electronics. With its new Ohio plant, CNE Direct also considered downstream movement. Continue Reading

Sims feels pressure from lower device prices, cost inflation

Published: February 15, 2023
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A Sims Lifecycle Services financial presentation attributes reduced resale prices to lockdowns in China and muffled consumer demand stemming from inflation. | antb/Shutterstock

Sims Lifecycle Services resold considerably more IT devices in the latter half of 2022, but softer demand resulted in lower selling prices and inflation took its toll on profits.   Continue Reading