In This Issue:

1 | Report: Big players have the upper hand in ITAD

Local IT asset disposition shops will continue to feel squeezed, while mid- to large-sized firms are experiencing growth.

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2 | Midwest flat-screen processor files for bankruptcy

Flat-panel display processor 3S International has closed its operations in Illinois and Michigan and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with hopes of reorganizing the company.

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3 | Deadline extended for discounted room rates at E-Scrap 2015

Between pre- and post-conference workshops, early morning sessions, networking opportunities and evening receptions, E-Scrap 2015 will feature hours of business-boosting activity. All events will be held exclusively at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. To get the most out of your conference experience, be sure to stay at the host hotel, where thousands of recycling professionals will be an open door away.

The deadline for booking rooms at a discounted rate has been extended to this Friday, Aug. 14. Book now to receive the conference discount room rate of $175 plus taxes for single/double occupancy. The discount rate is available for the dates of Aug. 31 – Sept. 3.

Book your hotel room here.

E-Scrap 2015 is taking place Sept. 1-3, 2015 at Omni ChampionsGate in Orlando, Fla. Last year's conference brought together more than 1,300 attendees from 35 countries and similar numbers are expected for the upcoming iteration. Check in at e-scrapconference.com for the latest on exhibiting, sponsoring and attending.

4 | In My Opinion: Solving the industry's woes

The number of players exiting the business has been far exceeding the number entering. So why is the industry in such dire straits and what can be done about it?

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5 | FBI seizes Creative Recycling Systems documents

Federal agents have taken possession of more than 100 boxes of documents formerly belonging to Creative Recycling Systems, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal.

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6 | Windows 10 rollout: How will it affect the e-scrap stream?

E-Scrap News wants to know how the release of Windows 10 will make an impact on the e-scrap stream. Will businesses hold onto devices they would normally replace? Are worries about the repercussions overblown? Send in your thoughts to [email protected] for possible inclusion in a future article on this important issue.

7 | Certification scorecard

With the roster of companies attaining third-party certifications or audits continuing to grow, E-Scrap News has compiled a roundup of the firms announcing certification this past week.

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8 | Early birds get the workshops at E-Scrap 2015

As you finalize travel plans for E-Scrap 2015 (which is less than a month away!), plan to be in Orlando early in the week to maximize your experience at North America's largest gathering of e-scrap professionals.

Tuesday, Sept. 1 will be packed with workshops and seminars offered by the leading groups in electronics recycling. Learn how to maximize mobile-device value and optimize business models with ISRI. Get up to speed on what R2, e-Stewards, RIOS and ISO certification can do for your operation. Digest the facts on state law updates from the Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearinghouse. All that and more will await early arrivers.

To see complete details on the workshops and other extra events, click here. You will be able to register for the individual events as you register for the conference itself.

E-Scrap 2015 is taking place Sept. 1-3, 2015 at Omni ChampionsGate in Orlando, Fla. Last year's conference brought together more than 1,300 attendees from 35 countries and similar numbers are expected for the upcoming iteration. Check in at e-scrapconference.com for the latest on exhibiting, sponsoring and attending.

9 | NewsBits

Nulife Glass says it is close to operating its CRT glass furnace in New York, and iFixit highlights a mobile phone designed with repairability in mind.

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10 | Industry and supplier news

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries announced that its chief economist and director of commodities, Joe Pickard, was selected to serve on the Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Building Materials, Construction and Nonferrous Metals (ITAC-9), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. He will represent the U.S. scrap recycling industry. For more, click here.

Kalamazoo, Mich.-based Schupan & Sons, Inc. has promoted Bryan Huggett to director of maintenance coordination for all Schupan & Sons companies and Troy Lincomfelt to director of Michigan operations for Schupan Recycling. The family-owned business specializes in industrial and electronics recycling, metal and plastics fabrication and beverage container processing.

11 | Request for proposals

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is currently accepting applications for approval to participate as a consolidator in Maine's extended producer responsibility program for e-scrap in 2016. The application form is now available through the DEP's website (under "Forms"). Completed applications must be submitted to Maine DEP no later than Oct. 1, 2015.

12 | Upcoming conferences and webinars

Click here for a complete directory of upcoming conferences and webinars.

If you have a conference or webinar that you would like listed, please send an email to [email protected] for consideration.

13 | Jobs available and sought

Director of Operations, Dynamic Recycling (Onalaska, Wis.).
Details are available here.

Product Sales Manager, Sunnking, Inc. (Brockport/Rochester, N.Y.).
Details are available here.

Business Development Manager, ERS International (Buffalo Grove, Ill.).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, Regional Computer Recycling and Recovery (Victor, N.Y.).
Details are available here.

Sales Corporate Account Representative, ARC Broward (Sunrise, Fla.).
Details are available here.

Account Executive, Liquid Technology (New York City).
Details are available here.

Warehouse Operations Manager, Capitol Asset Recovery, Inc. (Lanham, Md.).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, Dynamic Recycling (Onalaska, Wis., and Nashville, Tenn.).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, Sage Sustainable Electronics (Various Cities).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, All Green Electronics Recycling (Various Cities).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, IMS Electronics Recycling (Various Cities).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, Technology Conservation Group (Multiple U.S. locations).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, PlanITROI (Denville, N.J.).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, Advanced Technology Recycling (Multiple U.S. locations).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, MobiCycle (United Kingdom).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, Sims Recycling Solutions (Multiple locations).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, GEEP (U.S./Canada).
Details are available here.

Jobs Sought
Database of job seekers available here.

If you would like to submit a job available or job sought listing, contact Scott Beck at [email protected].