For more than 20 years, refurbishment has been a structured industry dedicated to giving a second life to used electronic equipment, including:
IT & Office Equipment
Smartphones
Printers
Routers & Switches
Servers
Landline Telephony
Copiers
Gaming Consoles
This industry generates several billion euros in revenue and thousands of direct and indirect jobs. It requires genuine expertise.Today, the union brings together around forty companies representative of the various types of equipment concerned. It represents €800 million in revenue and 1,500 direct jobs.SPARE has implemented: a biannual barometer to monitor the evolution of the sector and a quality charter
The union is affiliated with FICIME, the Federation of International Mechanical and Electronic Industries.
As a true reflection of new consumption patterns, this industry is impacted by new national and European regulations affecting both the second-hand market and the waste market (WEEE). However, the historical players in the industry have been only minimally consulted.Therefore, SPARE members have joined forces to make their voices heard and to ensure recognition of their specificities, so they can fully benefit from the new national and European regulatory framework.
The Market Studies and Foresight Commission is responsible for monitoring national and European regulations and managing relationships with public authorities.
Chairman: Sébastien Raynaud
Europe Commission
The Europe Commission represents the refurbishment sector at the European level. It acts as a strategic liaison with European Union institutions to influence current and future regulations.
Chairmen: Reynold Simonnet and François Amiot
Distribution Commission
Composed of refurbishment industrial players and distributors, the Distribution Commission identifies issues related to both B2C and B2B distribution of refurbished products.
Chairman: Cyril Berthier
Printing Commission
This Commission supports companies in the printing sector in addressing their specific challenges. It aims to represent their interests, anticipate regulatory developments, and promote an approach tailored to the realities of the industry.
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