ERecyclingCorps (eRC), based in Irving, Texas, a provider of carrier-grade incentivized, mobile device trade-in and reuse solutions, has appointed Brian Wing chief financial officer.

Wing brings some 20 years of experience working across finance, operations, technology and acquisitions to oversee financial and administrative functions for eRecyclingCorps, according to a corporate press release.

“As the clear market leader, eRecyclingCorps has quickly established incentivized, mobile device trade-in and reuse programs as essential business drivers for carriers and retailers,” says Wing. “With a compelling business model that improves customer satisfaction, reduces churn and offsets subsidy costs, it’s no surprise eRC has delivered best-in-class results for trade-in volume. I look forward to working with the management team to help more carriers and retailers around the world harness the power of eRC’s impressive platform.”

Most recently, Wing served as chief financial officer, senior vice president and treasurer of Consolidated Electrical Distributors Inc., which in 2012 was named as one of the 100 Largest Private Companies by Forbes magazine. Wing managed the accounting, finance, internal audit, legal, technology, tax, process and credit functions for the organization. Before that, Wing served in leadership roles at leading toy company MGA Entertainment and as a partner at the accounting firm Ernst & Young.

“The growth of our company is driving the rapid acceleration in the mobile device trade-in and reuse industry, which requires a financial leader to help navigate the next stage of our global expansion,” says David Edmondson, CEO of eRC. “Brian’s stellar track record of strategic and operational excellence, coupled with his deep understanding of technology, will be invaluable in guiding eRC’s financial strategy as we redefine the mobile device ecosystem with carrier partners and retailers around the world.”

Blancco, a supplier of data erasure and computer reuse solutions with U.S. headquarters in Atlanta, is showcasing its latest technologies designed to enhance privacy at the 2013 E-Scrap Conference, Sept. 11-12 in Orlando, Fla. A gold sponsor of the North American electronics recycling event, Blancco also says it will present a new partner program for IT asset disposal (ITAD) organizations in the United States.

New product solutions include Blancco Mobile’s rapid factory resetting option for smartphones, which enables quick resetting of large volumes of devices—up to 20 at once—using minimal resources and providing a report as proof, the company says.

“Blancco Mobile’s new Reset and Report feature, combined with its full erasure capabilities for complete security and regulatory compliance, make it the market’s first complete mobile device erasure solution,” says Markku Willgren, president of Blancco U.S. operations.

Blancco is demonstrating its new products and services at E-Scrap Booths 303 and 305. Willgren also will be available to discuss Blancco’s new U.S. ITAD Partner Program, which offers reselling and lead referral opportunities, along with co-branding, exclusive pricing, technical support and other benefits, to qualified organizations. Partners have access to the Blancco Certified Engineer training program, designed to improve their understanding of data erasure processes, products and best practices.

“The partner program solidifies our relationship with key ITADs, computer refurbishers, remarketers, and reverse logistics customers, allowing us to provide comprehensive services and help them effectively manage and streamline erasure processes,” Willgren says. 

Organisers of the Paper Recycling Conference Europe, Recycling Today Media Group and Smithers Pira, are delighted to announce the European recovered paper conference agenda for 2013. It is once again positioned to provide a forum for the entire industry to network and share ideas while also gaining insight into key industry drivers from the perspectives of the consuming and supply side of the market.

Statistics highlighted in recently published reports from the European Recovered Paper Council show that fibre was collected and recycled an average of 3.5 times in 2012, with a worldwide average of 2.4 times. In addition, figures showed that Europe recycled 71.7 per cent of its paper in 2012, allowing us to indulge in the fact that paper recycling as an industry truly is ‘made in Europe.’ Given that, this will be an interesting and insightful year to join in the discussions at the Paper Recycling Conference Europe, which is fully equipped to address quality challenges, trading issues and provide a detailed update on plastics recycling trends.

The conference is set to kick off with an executive session featuring leaders of paper and recycling companies, including DS Smith and Stora Enso, plus forecasts from Smithers Pira’s expert consultant Graham Moore. Each speaker will give insight into where he or she predicts the industry will be in 5-10 years and how these individuals are trying to position their companies for any changes which they see to be forthcoming.

The two-day agenda, including the ever popular mill buyers session chaired by Bill Moore and featuring panellists from Hamburger Recycling Group, Sonoco-Alcore, Utzenstorf Papier and Kimberly-Clarke Europe, fosters a better exchange of information and ideas in the buying and selling process. The conference also provides a unique focus on how to optimise production and re-tool recycling centres for the future, with an emphasis on improving quality and efficiency of operations. View full list of speakers confirmed here

An additional focus of this year’s programme will be on the trends, challenges and opportunities in plastics recycling, incorporating growth trends in film plastics, presented by representatives from ALBA Group, ACN Europe and DELA and RELUX Kunststoffe.

Once again the conference programme will be complemented by a table-top exhibition area, the main destination for the extended networking breaks, ensuring attendees make the most of their time in Warsaw and exchange ideas and contacts with the rest of the recycling supply chain throughout the two days.