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Contact: Ann Hughes

MRK GROUP LTD.

Phone 847-468-1700x2224

Fax 847-468-0717

801C N. State St.

Elgin, IL 60123

E-mail: Ann.Hughes@mrkgroup.com www.mrkgroupltd.com

Press Release

MRK GROUP LTD . Receives R2 Responsible Recycling, IT Asset Management and

Electronics Recycling Certification.

Elgin, IL, September 22nd , 2011

: “The R2 Certification provides consumers and businesses a quick way to understand that MRK’s processes are safe and as reliable as possible. We are extremely proud and excited to be a Certified Electronics Recycler ”, Russ Ruffolo Sr., Vice

President of MRK GROUP LTD., says.

This standard is supported by major electronic OEMs, the Information Technology Industry

Council, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. state and local governments.

The R2 Certification was developed by a group of representatives from electronics recyclers, equipment manufacturers, government representatives, trade associations and public interest groups led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

With over 27,000 square feet of facility space with a testing and repair center, MRK GROUP LTD. specializes in innovative solutions to eliminate environmental liability and provide maximum recoveries for obsolete, scrap, Endof-Life and surplus materials. In business since 1991,

MRK works with schools, government agencies, and companies ranging from small to multi-billion dollar corporations, to provide complete reverse logistic solutions, asset management, re-marketing and recycling services.

Developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), R2 is one of the highest industry standards aimed at recognizing responsible recyclers. The main point to R2 is a requirement that recyclers develop a formal reuse and recovery hierarchy for materials management, comply with all legal requirements, refurbish and properly test reusable equipment, components and implement accepted data destruction procedures.

Businesses who are looking to recycle or have questions regarding our services can contact the individual listed below.

Contact: Ann Hughes (847) 468-1700 x 2224

Director of Sales and Marketing

Ann.Hughes@mrkgroup.com www.mrkgroupltd.com

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