TechTurn Wins Microsoft's Top Partner Award

    AUSTIN, TX, October 18, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- TechTurn, the leader in technology returns and refurbishment, today announced it received the Microsoft MAR MVP Partner of the Year award earning the top spot among all Microsoft Authorized Refurbishers. The award recognizes not only TechTurn's commitment to the program, but also the firms thought leadership and guidance to improving the program for all Microsoft Authorized Refurbishers.

Microsoft's Authorized Refurbisher program was established to provide large-scale refurbishers the ability to re-load genuine Microsoft Windows on fully refurbished computers. The program allows these select refurbishers to resell their products with full confidence and support of Microsoft.

"Not only was TechTurn the world's first Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher, helping us design the program which launched in 2007, they continue to provide invaluable feedback and suggestions to improve the program", said Chris Acker, Microsoft OEM Director for the MAR program worldwide . "This award recognizes TechTurn for their continued support and leadership excellence."

TechTurn was selected as Partner of the Year among 64 current Microsoft Authorized Refurbishers worldwide. "We are humbled and honored by this award," said Jake Player, TechTurn's President. "We are committed to driving the Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher program successfully ahead. It provides end users the best experience possible by providing genuine Windows software on professionally refurbished computers."

TechTurn processes and sells millions of technology devices that are returned or recycled from businesses and consumers. TechTurn is the world's first R2 certified recycler and Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher. Businesses send their refreshed or retired devices to TechTurn directly or through resellers. Consumers access TechTurn services through retailer's trade in and returns programs. The company operates Lean, ISO certified factories that rebuild, repair, refurbish, and recycle all types of computers, mobile devices, data storage, and components. TechTurn sells and supports rebuilt devices to online retailers, electronics vendors and TechTurn's online store. TechTurn's global dealer network markets rebuilt devices worldwide and is closing the digital divide by providing high quality affordable devices. As a recognized leader in Corporate Social Responsibility, TechTurn provides free community recycling events and has sponsored EPAs Earth Day collections. The company also promotes technology in education through its partnership with Teach for America. For more information, visit www.techturn.com.

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