Contec

Contec

Reverse logistics: refurbishes and returns electronics

Overview

Contec provides reverse logistics services for electronics, managing testing and repair of returned devices for OEMs and broadband providers. It handles returns from intake and testing to repair and re-shipment, aiming to preserve the end-customer experience. The company differentiates itself through decades of specialized, end-to-end reverse logistics expertise and a focus on refurbishing devices for value recovery rather than rapid growth. Its goal is to help manufacturers and service providers extend device life, recover value from returns, and grow with partners under new ownership.

About Contec

Simplify's Rating
Why Contec is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Hardware

Industrial & Manufacturing

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$12M

Headquarters

Schenectady, New York

Founded

1978

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What believers are saying

  • Contec's 2026 footprint spans Schenectady, Charlotte, Bloomington, San Jose, Brownsville.
  • Contec's patented test innovation and data analytics support higher-margin refurbishment.
  • Broadband device returns keep rising, strengthening recurring fulfillment and repair demand.

What critics are saying

  • Astound and Hitron concentration leaves Contec exposed to contract churn.
  • Private equity ownership since October 2022 pressures margins and exit timing.
  • OEMs can insource repair workflows, shrinking Contec's service moat quickly.

What makes Contec unique

  • Contec has 1978 roots in Schenectady and deep reverse-logistics engineering.
  • Astound Broadband chose Contec in April 2024 for direct fulfillment.
  • Hitron named Contec North America service provider in March 2020.

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Funding

Total Funding

$12M

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Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Headcount

6 month growth

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1 year growth

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2 year growth

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Tyrepress
Jul 11th, 2024
Contec bolsters growth plans with new CFO

Polish firm Contec, developer of the proprietary 'Molten' pyrolysis process for recovering carbon black, oil and steel from end-of-life tyres, has appointed Dominika Żelazek to the position of CFO.

Tire Technology International
May 13th, 2024
Contec appoints Wojciech Paruzel as COO

Wojciech Paruzel has been appointed chief operations officer at Contec, a Polish company that makes circular rubber and plastic products through end-of-life tire recycling.

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