TECH DEFENDERS
Local tech-repair firm announces Grand Rapids expansion
“As we continue to grow both nationally and internationally, we need a larger location that will growwith us,” said Garry VonMyhr, CEO, Tech Defenders. “We are grateful to The Right Place, and their partners, for providing the strategic insights and resources we needed to make this happen right here in Grand Rapids.” The MEDC is supporting the expansion effort with the approval of a $172,500 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant. “We’re excited towork with Tech Defenders and build the business case to keep their company growth right here in West Michigan,” said Eric Icard, Senior Business Development Manager at The Right Place, Inc. and project lead. “As mobile devices becomemoreprevalent ineducation, services likeTechDefenderswill becritical to school districts nationallyand internationally.” For more information on Tech Defenders' services, please visit techdefenders.com .
Grand Rapids-based Tech Defenders, an IT asset disposition and mobile device repair company, announced it will be expanding into an existing warehouse in Grand Rapids, creating 115 new jobs and investing $2.7 million in the expansion. The company provides lifecycle solutions for large scale technology deployments, and works primarily with school districts across the U.S. who use mobile devices in the classroom, such as Chromebooks, iPads, andMacbooks. TechDefenders offers many services to help maximize the lifespan and recovery value of these devices, such as repairing them or buying them back when they become obsolete. With 120 current employees, TechDefenders is experiencing rapid growth and is at capacity in its existing facility. The new 73,000 sq. ft. facility will allow for increased operations, capacity, and storage.
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