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On October 22, 2024, Sage Sustainable Electronics (Sage) issued a press release via Businesswire to announce its acquisition of an electronics repair firm called Relectro. This acquisition is somewhat unique in Sage’s context because Relectro does not operate in Sage’s traditional ITAD space. It offers board-level and post-warranty repair for devices like laptops, tablets, and mobile handsets, which means that it operates in a stage that precedes Sage’s typical involvement. As such, we perceive this acquisition as a pathway for Sage to expand upstream in the ITAM sector.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ITAD market’s performance over the past two years, the key factors driving growth, and potential challenges. It also explores the strategic responses of industry leaders, including operational improvements and evolving service offerings, and assesses the outlook for 2025.