Metech International Acquires Thai Plant

Metech International announced the acquisition of a recycling facility near Bangkok, Thailand. The 30,000-square foot facility is designed for demanufactruring and certified destruction of materials and systems from the electronics industry.

"We continue to provide our international customers with the best, most secure recycling services, wherever they are," said Sam Advani, president of Metech. "This facility will support our clients located in this region, particularly those with operations in Thailand. It is part of our commitment to establish facilities and strategic partnerships worldwide that provide our customers with a local, one-stop recycling solution using the same accountable processes that Metech is known for in North America. We can support our global customers internationally with a single supplier to handle their e-scrap for complete, documented and environmentally correct disposal."

The facility is fully permitted by Thailand Ministry of Industry, and is currently preparing for ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 Certification.

The acquisition expands Metech’s reach for the Accountable Resource Management program. The ARM program assures customers complete product stewardship through step-by-step tracking and accountability for all material handling. This is a critical issue in the face of growing global concerns about "cradle-to-grave" environmental responsibility and information security. ARM protocols provide an accountable service platform for Metech's multinational customers.

Metech International has facilities in Worcester, MA, Gilroy, CA, La Habra, CA, Penang, Malaysia and Bangkok, Thailand; as well as recycling partnerships in the Philippines, Singapore, China and the United Kingdom.