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Newport is constantly on top of the latest trends, news and updates associated with the electronics recycling, asset recovery and parts sales industry. And, sometimes, we make some news of our own. Peruse the links, stories and tidbits below to stay in the loop.
February, 2012 Our North Carolina facility gets its R2 / RIOS certification. Read more... January 17, 2012
E-waste isn’t a problem in just our local landfills, dumps or backyards. Due to the fact that the little that exists in the way of regulation, most of the millions of tons of electronic waste produced in North America and Europe every year is exported to lesser developed countries, creating a world-wide environmental disaster....read more
December 21, 2011
For many towns and cities across the United States, e-Waste is becoming an increasingly growing concern. Solid Waste Programs in many regions simply do not have the facilities and capability to properly dispose of the mountains of used electronics we throw away every year...read more
August 22, 2011
NEWPORT AIDS IN BUILDING CARBON FOOTPRINT TOOL - With many millions of computers and other electronic goods being manufactured worldwide every year, Newport Computer Services is part of a team that is developing an analytical tool to help companies address the adverse impact on the planet associated with the manufacturing process. [ More from Foster's Daily Democrat]
(From left: Shiva Nanda, Mike Ernsting, Samudra
Vijay, A.R. Venkachatalam, Chris Schwab)
Photo: John Nolan, Foster's
August 3, 2011
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS CONTRIBUTE TO LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS - Two university students have been spending this summer working at Newport Computers in partnership with LC Analytics, LLC to assign metrics to the life cycle of computers and other IT equipment. Mike Ersting and Chris Schwab have been performing detailed analysis of the computers and their components to better understand and predict the impact these materials have on sustainability and life cycle.
Mike Ernsting, a member of the Class of 2013 at Tufts University, is majoring in Environmental Engineering. He has been working with LC Analytics for two years. Chris Schwab, a Business Management major at The University of New Hampshire (Class of 2013), joined the LC Analytics team last fall.
(From left: Chris Schwab, Mike Ernsting)
July 29, 2011
STUDENTS SPEND SUMMER AT NEWPORT - Each summer, Newport is pleased to welcome several area students to its workforce. These talented high school students spend their vacation learning about the e-waste industry and contributing to Newport's work responsibly handling old and obsolete electronics.
In 2011, three young men from Madbury, NH have been part of Newport. Roy Hutton is a recent graduate of Oyster River High School in Durham, NH and will be attending Villanova University in the fall. Danny Tobin and Rohan Nanda both attend St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Dover.
(From left: Roy Hutton, Danny Tobin, Rohan Nanda)
July 18, 2011
BETTER COMPANIES, BETTER NATIONS, BETTER PLANET - The Glasgow-based writer and artist Alasdair Gray is fond of a quote engraved in a wall of the Scottish Parliament building, "Work as if you live in the early days of a better nation."
It is an injunction that conjures up images of deep-rooted enthusiasm, vigor and ethical behavior, where people go earnestly about their daily tasks boosted by the knowledge that they are improving their country and the world.
Anyone familiar with this quote, and taking a tour of the Newport Computer Services building in north Rochester, after chatting to employees, might well look around for a factory wall engraving that has inspired everyone to "Work as if you live in the early days of a better company." (more)
June 24, 2011
YOUR DATA IS OUR CONCERN - Newport Computer Services is pleased to announce the addition of on-site hard drive shredding to its suite of data destruction services. With data security top of mind in every industry today, customers now have the option of software sanitization, degaussing or shredding of their data-bearing assets, either at their site or at one of Newport's facilities. To learn more, check out our data destruction guide.
June 6, 2011
JOB OPENING - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - Newport is currently seeking a qualified, experienced Business Development Manager. This position involves selling Asset Recovery and Computer Recycling Services to Fortune 1000 Companies and Data Centers. 7-10 years of successful IT service sales to Fortune 1000 companies is required. The position is based in either the company's headquarters in Rochester, NH or in its facility in Morrisville, NC. See complete description and application instructions.
May 10, 2011
NEWPORT INCREASES ITS SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE - During the Spring semester, UNH seniors Corey Johnson and Jon Roberts conducted a research project for their course Corporate Project Experience, building a social media strategy for Newport. Thanks to Corey and Jon's work, you can now FOLLOW Newport on Twitter, FRIEND us on Facebook and LINK to us on Linked In. Another component of the project was a short introductory video to Newport Computers which may be viewed on YouTube.
On Friday, May 6, the students presented their findings to their classmates, advisors and corporate leaders.
Corey Johnson, UNH; Shiva Nanda, Newport Computers; Jon Roberts, UNH
April 29, 2011
Customer satisfaction is the key! The latest issue of Newport News takes a look at customer satisfaction and other factors that keep our customers coming back again and again to Newport Computers. Check it out here.
April 15, 2011
In honor of Earth Day 2011, Newport Computers hosted a Free Electronic Waste Recycling Event for individuals and businesses at their Rochester, NH Location. Featured in Foster's Daily Democrat
November 8, 2010
Wishing you a Safe and Happy Diwali! Learn More
April 29, 2010
Shea-Porter tours lauded e-recycler - Fosters Learn More
April 15, 2010
National Environmental Watchdog Organization Cites New Hampshire Company Among the First Certified. Learn More
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