Component Market: Hardware Demand Puts New Focus on Parts Harvesting

Electronics manufacturers are once again warning about tight supplies for parts that are deeply embedded in circuit boards. Some of those components are now quoted on months-long lead times and at clearly higher prices than a year ago.

Auditors warn EU may fall short on critical metals

EU auditors are warning that Europe is unlikely to secure enough critical raw materials by 2030, because import diversification is stalling, domestic mining is slow and costly, and recycling of key materials like rare earths is still negligible. In a new report they...

US-EU trade rift adds risk now for ITAD and e-scrap trade

The suspension of trade talks between the United States and the European Union in January has added a new layer of uncertainty to the electronics world. Nothing announced so far directly targets the sectors of IT asset disposition or electronics recycling, but the...

Europe pulls ahead on ITAD now while US growth remains slower

Early 2026 shows evidence of a widening gap between Europe and the United States in the pace and structure of IT asset disposition development. While US operators continue to invest and adapt, recent announcements point to Europe experiencing denser activity across...

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