Tech Defenders Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary

Tech Defenders, a certified leader in IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), announces its 10-year anniversary, marking a decade of innovative lifecycle management solutions and maintaining affordable technology that’s accessible to all.

Founded in 2015 and now supporting over 800 global partners, including enterprise clients, K12 school districts, healthcare, value-added resellers, OEMs, and leasing companies. Tech Defenders has processed nearly two million assets since beginning, powered by a skilled team of 100 technicians and staff.

“We began with a simple vision: make technology more accessible, help organizations maximize value, and reduce e‑waste in a secure, ethical way,” said Garry Von Myhr, CEO and co‑founder. “Ten years later, we’re proud to have delivered on that mission serving partners around the globe and buying back nearly two million devices through our programs.”

Milestones & Impact

• Global Partnerships: With more than 800 partnerships spanning industries such as K12 education, healthcare, leasing, VAR/MSP, OEMs, and other sectors, Tech Defenders has established a worldwide presence and reputation.
• Processing at Scale: Processing up to 50,000 devices monthly, Tech Defenders supplies renewed technology to global markets through eCommerce outlets and trusted distribution partners.
• Recognized for Excellence: Recognized for rapid growth and industry leadership, Tech Defenders has appeared twice on the Inc. 5000 list and earned awards from Deloitte Technology, EdTech Digest, the American Business Awards (Stevies), Best of MichBusiness, and Michigan Celebrates Small Business.
• Certified for Excellence: With R2v3, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, Tech Defenders meets rigorous standards for secure data sanitization, environmental stewardship, and workplace safety.
• E‑waste Reduction: Tech Defenders’ zero-landfill policy has diverted more than 10 metric tons of electronics from improper disposal, extending device lifecycles and ensuring unusable equipment is recycled in an environmentally responsible manner.

Looking Ahead

As Tech Defenders enters its second decade, the company plans strategic expansions in enterprise services and reverse logistics. A growing roster of onsite services, enhanced remarketing strategies, and a stronger presence in key verticals like healthcare and financial services position the company well for continued growth.

“As we enter our second decade, we’re proud of the reputation we’ve built as a trusted ITAD partner for K12 districts across the country,” said Mark Hudson, General Manager and Integrator. “Now, we’re excited to bring that same level of transparency, security, and value recovery to businesses here in Grand Rapids and throughout the Great Lakes region—with expanded capabilities in certified data destruction, asset tracking, and logistics.”

About Tech Defenders

Tech Defenders is a Grand Rapids-based ITAD provider serving enterprise and education clients globally. Specializing in device buyback, secure data erasure, remarketing, recycling, and onsite services, the company is certified under R2v3, ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001. Committed to sustainability, data protection, and transparency, Tech Defenders helps organizations maximize residual value while minimizing environmental impact.

For more information or for an enterprise quote, visit www.techdefenders.com or contact sales@techdefenders.com.