IT disposal firm swoops for counterpart to form recycling powerhouse

A Burton-on-Trent IT disposal company has snapped up Ucan Secure IT, expanding its reach in sustainable IT disposal.

The acquisition sees Ucan join forces with EGO Technology creating a powerhouse in secure and sustainable recycling.

Founded in 2010, Bradford-based Ucan specialises in securely recycling redundant IT equipment, from laptops and hard drives to mobile phones and printers.

Recognised as a zero-landfill organisation, it works with businesses, schools, and universities across the UK.

Ian Austin, EGO’s CEO said: “We are absolutely delighted to have Ucan join the EGO family. This acquisition is a key milestone in our growth strategy, and significantly strengthens our position in IT asset disposal solutions.

“By integrating Ucan’s recycling and streaming capabilities, along with their strong team and shared vision for environmental stewardship, and the circular economy, we will create a vertically integrated model that enhances our ability to recover all valuable materials, including increasingly important rare earth metals.

“Working together, we are poised to achieve remarkable things. Crucially, this acquisition reinforces our commitment to supporting the wider ITAD (IT Asset Disposition) and IT disposal industry by providing robust, UK-based recycling solutions that ensure compliance, and minimise environmental impact.”