Envirofone Joins Global IT Leader TES: Securing a Future for the Circular Economy
In a landmark move that solidified Envirofone’s position in the consumer recommerce market, our brand was acquired by TES (formerly TES-AMM, now SK Tes), a Singapore-based company and one of the world's largest providers of technology lifecycle services. This strategic acquisition in August 2020 guaranteed the long-term future of the Envirofone platform and provided the backing of a global leader in IT Asset Disposition (ITAD).
This union was more than a corporate merger; it was a powerful alignment of missions, combining Envirofone’s trusted consumer trade-in expertise with TES's global infrastructure for refurbishment, reuse, and recycling.
🌍 The Power of Global Infrastructure
TES operates on a vast, global scale, helping major corporations manage their technology assets responsibly and securely. Their expertise spans the entire lifecycle of IT equipment, from commissioning to retirement. By integrating Envirofone into this infrastructure, TES achieved two key goals:
- End-to-End Circularity: Envirofone’s platform provided TES with a direct, trusted consumer channel, complementing their existing B2B ITAD services. This created a complete, secure circular solution for technology assets.
- Enhanced Data Security: TES is renowned for its certified data wiping and destruction services. This global expertise ensures that every device traded in via Envirofone undergoes the highest possible level of data sanitisation, offering consumers unparalleled peace of mind.
🤝 What This Acquisition Means for You
For Envirofone customers, the backing of a global parent company translates directly into improved service, security, and value:
- Greater Value Recovery: With TES’s global resale network, the potential value of your old handset is maximised, allowing Envirofone to pass on higher prices when you sell your device.
- Expanded Product Range: The integration with TES enabled the Envirofone brand to expand beyond mobile phones and introduce trade-in services for other electronics, including laptops and gaming consoles, boosting our commitment to reducing e-waste.
- Guaranteed Trust: As a consumer brand under the umbrella of a major corporate ITAD leader, you can be assured that every phone bought or sold through our platform contributes to a rigorously managed, environmentally sound process.
♻️ The Future of Sustainable Tech
The acquisition by TES secured Envirofone's role as a leading consumer recommerce platform in the UK and beyond. The combined strength allows us to drive the circular economy forward, ensuring that valuable resources are kept in use for longer, saving money for consumers, and reducing the need for destructive resource mining.
Join the secure, sustainable network powered by global experts. Upgrade your technology today by choosing from our professionally tested, high-quality devices when you buy a refurbished smartphone. Unlock the value of your old device with confidence, knowing its data will be securely managed by a world leader, when you get an instant quote and sell your old handset to Envirofone.
