Converge Press Releases

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6/1/2010
Arrow Electronics Announces Completion of Acquisition of Converge
Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) announced today the successful completion of its acquisition of Converge, a leading provider of reverse logistics services.
5/10/2010
Kelly Services and Converge Tackle e-Waste
Kelly Services, a leader in workforce solutions, is extending its enterprise wide e-waste program to its own employees to safely recycle personal computers and other consumer electronics from their homes.
4/6/2010
Arrow Electronics Acquires Converge and Verical, Inc.
Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) today announced agreements to acquire Converge, a leading provider of reverse logistics services, and Verical, Inc., a unique ecommerce marketplace geared toward meeting the end-of-life components and parts shortage needs of customers.
3/23/2010
New IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) Trends Report on e-Waste Shows U.S. Companies Intensifying Compliance Efforts
Converge and Osterman Research released the annual survey findings in their trends report on IT asset disposition, revealing a steady increase in efforts by medium and large enterprises to securely manage millions of tons of discarded computer hardware.
3/4/2010
John Borrelli of Converge Named ‘Pro to Know’ by Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine
John Borrelli, Converge director of reverse supply chain services, has been named one of the country’s top supply chain executives by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine.
3/2/2010
Converge Celebrates 30 Years in the Global Electronics Industry
A new 30th anniversary flag flying in front of the Converge corporate headquarters in Peabody, Mass., symbolizes a unique achievement in the global electronics industry – 30 years of global supply chain solutions.
1/13/2010
Converge Expands Singapore Facility to Provide IT Asset Disposition Services
Converge announces a major expansion of its international IT asset disposition facilities to support increasing demand from multinational corporations for secure and “green” disposal of phased-out computer equipment.
12/21/2009
Converge Employees Donate 275 Christmas Gifts to Local Children’s Charity
Converge employees have this year reached deeper than ever into their Christmas stockings to donate 275 gifts to underprivileged children supported by Project Uplift on Massachusetts’ North Shore.
10/27/2009
Converge Expands Global Reverse Supply Chain Services
Converge announces a substantial expansion of its Reverse Supply Chain Services group with the build-out of its global processing center and the hiring of additional supply chain professionals in all phases of the business.
10/13/2009
Converge Launches Online Marketplace for Computer Systems, Peripherals and Components
Converge launches a new online computer marketplace where qualifying resellers can buy large quantities of discounted PCs, laptops, storage devices and other computer hardware.
10/1/2009
Baker Hughes Selects Converge for Global ITAD Services
Baker Hughes Incorporated, providers of advanced products and services to help drill, evaluate, complete and produce oil and gas wells, has selected Converge to provide global electronics management services, delivering secure and environmentally compliant handling of phased-out computers from its facilities around the world.
9/25/2009
Electronics Industry Event to Focus on the Fight Against the Proliferation of Counterfeit Components
The Independent Distributors of Electronics Association (IDEA) announces it will provide a half-day Counterfeit Inspection Training Seminar in conjunction with the IMAPS/NASA Workshop and Exhibit, Counterfeit Electronic Parts; Awareness, Avoidance, Detection and Mitigation on October 1, 2009 at the Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport.
9/9/2009
Converge Asset Manager Sets Transaction Milestone, Adds Features
An increasing number of large enterprises are using the Converge Asset Manager online portal for real-time tracking of deactivated computer systems as they are secured and prepared for recycling and remarketing. To date, more than 15,000 transactions have been logged through Asset Manager.
8/20/2009
Converge Posts New On-Demand Seminar: Best Practices in Vendor Managed Inventory
Converge offers technology supply chain professionals a new online seminar discussing the key decision factors and real-world benefits of implementing a vendor managed inventory (VMI) program, a fast-growing business process that helps technology manufacturers and service providers reduce inventory liability across their service and repair operations.
8/11/2009
Converge Gives Local Math and Science Teachers Real-World Training
Putting a unique and practical twist on the idea of summer school, Converge is providing summer “externships” for math and science teachers from local middle and high schools. The Teacher Externship Initiative (TEI) program, supported by the North Shore Workforce Investment Board (NS-WIB) and Salem State College, is designed to empower teachers and motivate students with examples of how classroom topics apply to careers in the real world.
6/29/2009
US Businesses Responding to E-Waste Challenges
Last week’s PBS “Frontline” documentary “Digital Dumping Ground” showed graphic images of toxic e-waste dumps in Ghana, China, India and other developing nations. However, a growing number of U.S. enterprises are adopting clean, secure, affordable disposal practices for their unwanted computers, cell phones, monitors and other IT assets.
5/19/2009
Converge Exceeds Advancing Quality Standards for the Electronics Supply Chain
New, more stringent standards have been issued by the IDEA – the Independent Distributors of Electronics Association – to ensure the integrity of semiconductors and other key electronic components used in the manufacturing of electronic equipment.
3/2/2009
When It Comes to E-Waste, IT Managers Think Security Over Green
New Converge Industry Study Reveals Trends in IT Asset Disposition
1/20/2009
Converge Opens New Singapore Facility for Electronics Supply Chain Services
Converge announces the opening of a new state-of-the-art facility in Singapore, which becomes the regional logistics center for its growing electronics supply chain services business.
1/14/2009
Converge Receives IDC’s G.R.A.D.E. Certification for IT Asset Disposition
Converge, a leading technology supply chain company, has received the industry’s leading certification for best practices in enterprise IT asset disposition (ITAD) services.
12/18/2008
Converge Supports Project Uplift to Provide Christmas Gifts to Underprivileged Children
Converge employees donate more than 350 Christmas gifts to underprivileged children located in Massachusetts’ North Shore community.
12/11/2008
Converge Joins Community Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher Program
Converge announces it has joined the Community Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR) Americas program to help its business customers donate refurbished computers to schools, charities and other good causes.
11/20/2008
Converge Creates New Division to Deliver Comprehensive Reverse Supply Chain Solutions
Converge announces the formation of a new Reverse Supply Chain Solutions group to provide comprehensive materials management services to OEMs and CEMs.
11/17/2008
Converge Expands Global IT Asset Disposition Network
Converge announces a major expansion of its international network for IT Asset Disposition (ITAD).
7/22/2008
Converge Launches New Online Part Search Capability
New search tool increases visibility into available product inventory
7/15/2008
Enterprise Adoption of IT Asset Disposition Skyrockets
Converge ITAD Business on Pace to Double Again in 2008
6/3/2008
Webinar Highlights Best Practices for IT Asset Disposal
Converge and the International Association of Information Technology Asset Managers (IAITAM) will host an online discussion on June 10 focused on strategies for managing the security and compliance risks of “retired” IT assets.
5/28/2008
Converge Ranked No. 1 by Purchasing Magazine
Converge, a global supply chain partner for technology-driven companies, was named the largest independent distributor of electronic components in 2007 by Purchasing magazine.
5/20/2008
Avaya Selects Converge for IT Asset Disposition
Converge announces that it has been selected by Avaya, a leading global provider of business communications applications, systems and services, to provide IT asset disposition (ITAD) services for its corporate desktops, laptops and servers in the United States.
5/12/2008
Converge Awarded Quality Certifications for Electronics Inspection
With counterfeiting and substandard parts on the rise, quality control becomes even more vital
2/25/2008
Converge Announces Asset Manager 2.0 Web Application
Integrated Dashboard Tracks IT Asset Disposal and Ensures Industry Compliance
1/22/2008
Converge Reports Record Growth in IT Asset Disposition
Data Security and Compliance Pressures Drive 130% Revenue Increase
10/17/2007
Converge’s IT Asset Disposition Division Securely Disposes of 34 Tons of Obsolete IT and Electronics Equipment
Green Initiative Keeps More Than Two Tons of Lead Out of Area Landfills
10/16/2007
Converge Opens Trading Center in California
Growth in Demand for Expertise on West Coast Leads Converge to Irvine Opening
10/9/2007
Converge’s ITAD Division to Offer Allscripts Health Care Customers IT Asset Disposition Services
Converge, a leading provider of IT asset disposition services enabling secure and cost-effective disposal of outdated and obsolete IT assets, announced today that its industry-leading technology will be offered to Allscripts’ customer base of more than 3,500 health care organizations.
10/1/2007
Converge Sponsors Free Computer “Take Back” Recycling Event on Oct. 13, 2007
Green Initiative Kicks off at Company’s Peabody, Mass., Headquarters
7/31/2007
Converge Helps Clients Dispose of Over 35 Million Pounds of Obsolete Computer Equipment in 2006
Company also Remarketed Approximately 25 Million Pounds of the Material for Reuse
6/27/2007
Converge Named Largest Independent Distributor of Electronic Components by Purchasing Magazine
Converge Jumps One Spot From The Number Two Spot in 2005
4/23/2007
Converge Named by Electronic Business Magazine as Largest Independent Distributor of Electronic Components
Converge ranks in the top ten for all North American distributors
2/7/2007
Converge Introduces Industry’s First Comprehensive Online Tool for End-of-Life IT Asset Management
Web-based Asset Manager delivers end-to-end visibility into chain of custody and full reporting capabilities for retired IT Assets
1/31/2007
Rapid growth in Asia Fuels Independent Distributor’s Expansion in the Region
Converge ranks in the top ten for all North American distributors
1/23/2007
Converge’s IT Asset Disposition Services Deployed by Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island
Hospital to meet HIPAA compliance and e-waste regulations with secure disposal of obsolete IT assets
 
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