Econocom Factory acquires Back IT to boost circular and inclusive growth

Econocom Factory, the refurbishment and circular economy arm of Econocom Group, has strengthened its impact-driven strategy through the acquisition of Back IT, a disability-inclusive enterprise based in France’s Occitanie region.

The transaction marks a new milestone in Econocom Factory’s development, embedding disability inclusion at the core of its industrial operations while reinforcing its capabilities in extending the lifespan of digital equipment.

Already positioned as a purpose-driven company, Econocom Factory said the acquisition supports its ambition to combine digital circularity, the reduction of IT’s environmental footprint and the creation of lasting social value within a scalable industrial framework.

The integration of Back IT will expand Econocom Factory’s refurbishment capacity and further anchor its territorial footprint in France. The move is expected to support the growing demand from professional clients for circular IT solutions, while maintaining high standards of quality, reliability and traceability.

With Back IT operating as a disability-inclusive enterprise, Econocom Factory is formally embedding social inclusion into its operating model. The subsidiary promotes the employment of people with disabilities in skilled digital refurbishment roles, supported by upskilling programmes, adapted working environments and structured professional guidance.

By linking industrial refurbishment activities with inclusive employment pathways, the company aims to address environmental and social challenges simultaneously. Econocom Factory described the acquisition as both a social commitment and a strategic growth lever aligned with its responsible development trajectory.

For business and public sector clients, the acquisition translates into increased industrial scale and measurable impact. Econocom Factory’s capacity will now reach nearly 200,000 refurbished IT devices annually – including computers, tablets and smartphones – excluding accessories and peripherals.

Beyond operational scale, the company emphasised the dual impact of its model: quantifiable environmental benefits through device reuse and lifecycle extension, alongside social impact that can be directly integrated into clients’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies.

The wider Econocom Group will now be able to offer services delivered by this new entity to both public and private clients, allowing them to contribute directly to the inclusion of people with disabilities through their IT lifecycle strategies.

Econocom Factory said the acquisition aligns fully with the group’s broader strategy to optimise technological resource use by embedding circular economy principles, digital decarbonisation and social solidarity into its development model.