From waste to supply chain strength

From waste to supply chain strength

HP has won certification for closed-loop e-waste recycling, raising industry standards. HP has secured a significant step in its sustainability drive, gaining TÜV Rheinland certification for a closed-loop system that turns discarded laptops, monitors and keyboards...
Turbon reshapes electronics manufacturing portfolio

Turbon reshapes electronics manufacturing portfolio

German manufacturer exits joint venture, gains full control of two key subsidiaries. Turbon AG has sold its 50.004% stake in Turbon Electronic Technologies GmbH, Möser, to its co-shareholder, in exchange for complete ownership of RoPro Produktions GmbH in...
MDS reinvents through electronics shift

MDS reinvents through electronics shift

Japanese remanufacturer diversifies with new focus on automation sector. By Koichi Yoshizuka, CEO, QRIE Ltd. As global demand for printed documents continues to shrink, remanufacturers around the world are facing increased pressure to evolve. One standout example of...
Sharp profits surge despite sales fall

Sharp profits surge despite sales fall

Electronics giant posts eightfold rise in operating profit amid restructuring drive. Sharp Corporation reported a sharp increase in operating profit despite a decline in overall revenue, as cost-cutting measures and restructuring efforts bore fruit. The Japanese...
Right to Repair calls for broader right to repair

Right to Repair calls for broader right to repair

Last week, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on a directive aimed at promoting the repair of broken or defective goods, popularly known as the right-to-repair directive. The new legislation will seek to...