Printerre

What Printerre does

Printerre (legal entity PRINTERRE EA) is a privately-held French circular-economy operator founded in 2007 in Faverolles by Laurent Berthuel and Ruben Meyer, now headquartered in Vernouillet (Eure-et-Loir) and operating across 20,000 m² of dedicated refurbishment infrastructure with 14 ITAD centers in France. The company is structured as an Entreprise Adaptée, a regulated French status requiring that more than 55% of its workforce (approximately 195 employees) be persons with disabilities, which grants partner enterprises a 10–20% tax deduction on engaged revenue. Its business spans the full IT circular value chain — collection and end-of-life recovery of WEEE (DEEE), ANSSI CSPN-certified Blancco data erasure, multi-stage refurbishment (50+ control points on PCs, 65+ on smartphones and tablets, with RECQ and NF Environnement quality labels), distribution of refurbished and new IT equipment (computers, printing devices, phones/tablets, traceability/POS hardware), and corporate RSE/carbon reporting — operating under sub-brands Collect & Co (collection, since 2021), La Cartouche Française (social remanufactured printing consumables, since 2018) and Emblème (recycled gold jewelry from obsolete printed circuits, since 2022).

At the technical core, Printerre runs a fully integrated value chain with no outsourcing: certified collection, secure erasure, component-level refurbishment, internal customization (covering and custom keyboard printing), software installation, and warranty-backed distribution (12-month base warranty, extensions available). Proprietary technology includes a gold-extraction process from obsolete printed circuits (developed 2022) and the only NF-Environnement (NF335, AFNOR)-certified production of remanufactured printing consumables on French soil. The ITAD/data-erasure stack is certified to ANSSI's highest French standard (Blancco CSPN), supported by ICPE environmental classification and prefectural approvals for transport, brokerage, trading and dismantling of WEEE.

Printerre makes money across three revenue streams — hardware sales (refurbished and new IT, plus remanufactured printing consumables), professional ITAD/data-erasure services, and corporate RSE/carbon reporting — sold primarily B2B via a dedicated French commercial team, a separate public-procurement unit responding to appels d'offres, and a 14-center local-proximity collection/distribution network. Disclosed 2025 revenue is €23.2 million, up from €4.5 million in 2017, implying a multi-year compound growth rate that is the highest-confidence commercial signal for the company.

Name

Printerre

Legal name

PRINTERRE EA

Website

https://printerre.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Printerre is a privately-held French ITAD and circular-economy operator that refurbishes computers, smartphones and printing consumables, runs ANSSI-certified data erasure, collects WEEE across France and delivers RSE reporting to enterprise and public-sector buyers under Entreprise Adaptée status.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Asset Disposition and Refurbishment Services

NAICS

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (334), Printing and Related Support Activities (323)

SIC

Computer & Office Equipment (3570), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Hardware Recycling (Servers, Storage, Networking) (BPALAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Printer, Copier & Imaging Equipment Recycling (MPS Returns) (BPALAIAJ), ITAD, Electronics Recycling & Parts Harvesting Retail (CRACAJAF), Managed Print Hardware (Fleet/Departmental Printers) (HDACAEAK)

Keywords

• IT equipment refurbishment
• Printer consumables remanufacturing
• IT asset disposition services
• Certified data erasure
• Circular economy IT

Headquarters

HQ city

Chérisy

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. IT Equipment Sales: Sale of refurbished computers (laptops, desktops, all-in-one), smartphones, tablets, and other IT equipment. Also distribution of new equipment from various manufacturers. Products come with 12 months base warranty with option for extension.
2. Remanufactured Consumables: 1st remanufacturer on French soil and only one labeled NF by AFNOR on several references of printing consumables. Products include laser printers, copiers, inkjet, and dot matrix consumables with eco-designed innovations.
3. ITAD Services (Collection and Processing): Collection of end-of-life IT equipment and DEEE with guaranteed traceability, data erasure, and environmental reporting. Financial valorization of old IT parks through buyback programs.
4. Data Erasure Services: Data erasure using Blancco protocol with detailed reporting, secure storage, and physical destruction options. Provides GDPR compliance documentation.
5. RSE Reporting: Environmental reporting services including BSD (Bordereau de Suivi des Déchets), material and carbon balance sheets based on Bilan Carbone methodology, and compliance documentation for clients' environmental commitments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Printerre specializes in IT equipment refurbishment (computers, smartphones, tablets, printers), IT asset disposition (collection, certified data erasure, responsible recycling of end-of-life equipment), remanufacturing of printing consumables (toner and ink cartridges), and distribution of new and refurbished IT equipment. The company provides a fully integrated circular economy service offering to enterprises, public sector and associations across France through 14 ITAD centers, with RSE (Corporate Social Responsibility) reporting and traceability documentation included.

Product overview

Printerre operates as a comprehensive IT refurbishment and circular economy services company, organized around a platform of interconnected services: the core offering comprises IT refurbishment, IT asset disposition (reprise), data erasure, consumables remanufacturing, consumables collection, RSE reporting, and equipment distribution. The product portfolio spans three equipment categories (computers, printing equipment, phones/tablets, and traceability/POS systems) available in both new and refurbished conditions. Sub-brands include Collect & Co (collection services), La Cartouche Française (social printing consumables), and Emblème (recycled gold jewelry). The company holds the distinction of being France's largest ITAD by area (20,000m²) and the #1 consumables remanufacturer with exclusive NF Environment certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Cartouche Française: 100% social remade in France printing consumables brand
• Emblème
• Collect & Co

Products and services

• IT Refurbishment Service (Reconditionnement IT) Core IT refurbishment service that audits, processes and certifies used IT equipment (computers, smartphones, tablets, printers) for resale. Includes sourcing, certified data erasure, cleaning, testing across 50+ control points (PCs) or 65+ control points (mobile devices), component replacement, software installation, and packaging with 12-month warranty. Targeted at enterprises, public sector and associations.
• IT Asset Disposition - Collection and Buyback (Reprise de parc informatique) IT asset disposition service collecting end-of-life IT equipment and DEEE (WEEE) from businesses across France via 14 ITAD centers, with full traceability via waste tracking forms (BSD), offering financial recovery and responsible recycling. Targeted at enterprises and public sector organizations seeking end-of-life IT management.
• Data Erasure Service (Sécurité | Effacement des données) Data security and erasure service using Blancco-certified software (the only ANSSI CSPN-certified data destruction solution in France), with physical destruction options and detailed erasure reports for GDPR compliance documentation. Targeted at enterprises and public sector requiring certified data sanitization.
• Remanufactured Printing Consumables (Remanufacturation de consommables) Remanufacturing of printing consumables (toner and ink cartridges for laser printers, copiers, inkjet, and dot matrix). Printerre is the #1 remanufacturer on French soil and the only operator with NF Environnement (NF335) certification by AFNOR on select references. Includes eco-designed cartridges and eco-responsible toner powders. Targeted at enterprises and public sector seeking environmentally responsible printing supplies.
• Consumables Collection Service (Collecte de consommables) Collection service for used printing consumables, including refused copier bottles, with purchase vouchers valid for one year. All collected waste is processed in France. Targeted at enterprises, public sector and associations.
• RSE / CSR Reporting Service (Reporting RSE) Corporate Social Responsibility reporting service providing mandatory traceability documents (BSD, ADR transport documents, waste status certificates) and optional material and carbon balance reports based on Bilan Carbone methodology. Supports client environmental compliance and RSE commitments. Targeted at enterprises needing ESG/CSRD-aligned reporting.
• Distribution of New and Refurbished IT Equipment (Distribution)
• Refurbished Computers (Ordinateurs)
• Refurbished Printing Equipment (Impression) Laser printers, photocopiers, inkjet printers, dot matrix printers, scanners, and consumables. Refurbished printers since 2007, with NF Environment-certified consumables reducing CO2 emissions by 4kg per unit over lifecycle. Less than 1% defective rate for remanufactured consumables.
• Refurbished Phones and Tablets (Téléphonie et tablettes)
• Traceability and POS Equipment (Traçabilité et POS)
• Emblème Recycled Gold Jewelry Brand of 100% French jewelry made from recycled gold extracted from obsolete printed circuit boards through a proprietary process developed in-house at Printerre.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce carbon emissions by 4 kg of CO2 per toner over entire lifecycle
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• UN Global CompactflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Since 2025, Printerre is committed to the UN Global Compact initiative and its ten principles regarding Human Rights, labor standards, environment, and anti-corruption. Contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Collectors (now Collect & Co)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collector of multi-flow waste acquired by Printerre in 2021 to internalize collection activity and develop it across all operations under the name Collect & Co.
• BlanccocoreTechnology or IntegrationBlancco is the software publisher for data erasure. Their solution is the only one certified by ANSSI (CSPN certification) and DCSSI. Printerre uses Blancco protocol following recommendations of the organization where equipment was collected.
• EcologiccoreOthersEco-organization working to develop repair, reuse, depollution, and recycling of professional WEEE. Printerre is approved as waste manager for collection and treatment operations.
• EcosystemcoreOthersEco-organization working to develop repair, reuse, depollution, and recycling of professional WEEE. Printerre is approved as waste manager for collection and treatment operations.
• ScreleccoreOthersEco-organization working to develop repair, reuse, depollution, and recycling of batteries. Printerre is approved as massification center.
• DEKRA CertificationcoreTechnology or IntegrationDEKRA Certification body that issues the RECQ label (REConditionnement de Qualité) for IT refurbishment quality assurance.
• AFNORcoreTechnology or IntegrationFrench standards organization managing the NF Environnement certification that Printerre holds for certain printing consumables references.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Cordon Group: European IT asset disposition and refurbishment services provider operating in France, Benelux, and Germany with similar end-of-life IT processing, data erasure, and resale activities comparable to Printerre's integrated ITAD model.
• Recylex: French e-waste recycling specialist operating from waste collection through materials recovery, with comparable focus on WEEE (DEEE) treatment processes, regulatory approvals, and circular-economy positioning aligned to Printerre's ITAD operations.
• Atelier de Soie / Soemma: French remanufacturer and refurbishment company with operations in IT and consumables recovery, providing a directly comparable French peer in remanufactured printing supplies and end-of-life equipment processing.

Broad incumbents

• HP Renew (HP): HP's manufacturer-certified refurbished computing and printing equipment program offering warranties comparable to Printerre's refurbished products, representing broad-incumbent competition for the same enterprise and public-sector buyers.
• Veolia (Environmental Services): Global environmental services and recycling incumbent operating WEEE processing at scale across Europe, overlapping Printerre's ITAD scope but as part of a much broader environmental services portfolio rather than focused IT remanufacturing.
• Dell Refurbished / Dell Technologies Outlet: Dell's OEM-refurbished enterprise hardware program competes with Printerre's refurbished IT sales to enterprises and public buyers, offering manufacturer-backed alternatives in the same product categories.
• SUEZ Recycling and Recovery: Major French environmental and recycling group with WEEE collection and treatment activities, providing broader-incumbent comparison against Printerre's specialized ITAD focus in the same regulatory and customer landscape.

Emerging players

• Back Market: French-headquartered refurbished electronics marketplace connecting refurbishers with consumers via certified second-life devices, partially overlapping Printerre's refurbished IT distribution channel with a consumer-focused marketplace model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/printerre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/printerre-groupe

Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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