Contract manufacturers have many of the same liabilities as their original equipment manufacturing (OEM) clients. Two of your most pressing issues are proper recycling of non-functioning OEM products (global stewardship), as well as intellectual property (IP) and brand protection. Many well-known OEMs and their contract manufacturers have experienced negative global press exposure because their products are being found in dumps in third world countries.

There is a way to effectively deal with this issue. By working with ECS Refining, your company and its OEM customers can be assured that IP and company brands are protected. With all the low cost engineering resources around the globe today, IP can be easily pirated. However, this crime can be stopped with efficient recycling services.

ECS Refining is the one-stop shop for ensuring your OEM’s IP and brands are protected. ECS Refining provides complete end-of-life (EOL) services to ensure products are completely destroyed and 100% recycled. We are a 30 year old company that understands you want the option to completely destroy defective or obsolete products for your customers.

As we’ve all seen with globally branded companies, a brand can be quickly. If this starts with one of your OEMs, your other OEM clients may decided to move to another contract manufacturer and/or sue your company. The cost of manufacturing is important, but even more important to OEMs is their reputation and IP. You don’t want to be the company that lets them down.

ECS can help ensure your brand is protected with our domestic e-Stewards Certified ® EOL facilities and AMS remarketing services. Can you afford this risk? If not, contact us today for a comprehensive quote.