Resell with value

Refurbishment & remarketing for manufacturers who do not want to leave capital on the table

We professionally refurbish your test, demonstration and demo devices and remarket them brand-exclusively, from a single test unit to volume business.

Demo Equipment

Remarketing of test and demonstration devices from your demo pool.

OEM Refurbished

Sale of devices from your refurbished programme.

Excess Stock & B-Stock

Takeover and remarketing of surplus inventory.

Volume Business

IT asset disposition (ITAD) and IT remarketing at scale via our own auction platform.

Part of the demo lifecycle

Where refurbishment & remarketing fit in the demo lifecycle

Refurbishment and remarketing form the final phase of the demo lifecycle. The demo lifecycle describes the complete lifecycle of a manufacturer's demonstration, test and demo devices: from building the demo pool and recurring deployments at customer sites, trade shows and roadshows through to remarketing at the end of their service life.

The end of this cycle determines how much value a device brings back. This is exactly where we come in: we technically recondition your devices (refurbishment) and bring them into a structured secondary market via the CDS Weblounge (remarketing). This closes the loop, turning deployed demo devices into realised value instead of tied-up capital.

Refurbishment

Professional reconditioning that preserves value

Refurbishment is the professional reconditioning of used IT and high-tech devices so that they are technically and visually ready for sale again. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified service provider, we take every device through a documented refurbishment process, the basis for its later resale value.

Technical Inspection

Complete functional and visual test of every device according to defined criteria.

Cleaning & Repair

Professional reconditioning, including repair and replacement of components where necessary.

Data Erasure

Secure, verifiable erasure of all data before remarketing.

Quality Grading

Five labels, from PRIMUS to OUTLET, classify each device by condition and service life.

DEMO EQUIPMENT REMARKETING

How your demo devices retain their value

Demo equipment remarketing is the professional resale of test, demonstration and demo devices after their deployment. As a specialised partner for manufacturers, CDS handles this process end to end: from collection and refurbishment through to brand-exclusive sales, including IT remarketing and IT asset disposition (ITAD) at scale.

The key point: a demo device's resale value is created during its deployment. Because we look after your devices throughout the entire demo process and then refurbish them professionally, their resale value is preserved instead of declining over time. Via the CDS Weblounge, we unlock this value for you, with complete, serial-number-based traceability from the first demo deployment to the sale.

CDS Weblounge

Remarketed brand-exclusively

The CDS Weblounge is our B2B sales platform for brand-exclusive remarketing. Whether from your demo pool, a refurbished programme or excess stock: we remarket your devices through single-brand shops.

Single-Brand Shops

Each brand gets its own shop area in the CDS Weblounge. Your brand stays exclusive, with no competitor comparisons.

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Serial-Number-Based Documentation

Every device is uniquely documented by its serial number, from condition to history. This creates traceability for you and your customers.

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Clear Quality Grades

Five labels, from PRIMUS to OUTLET, classify each device by condition and service life. Buyers can see at a glance what to expect.

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Volume business & IT asset disposition

For IT asset disposition (ITAD) and IT remarketing at scale, we deliver individual, project-based solutions tailored to your requirements, beyond our standard processes.

Four reasons why manufacturers trust us:

30+ Years of Experience

Specialist in IT lifecycle management for more than three decades.

Dedicated Contact

Continuous support with no change of responsibility.

ISO 9001 Certified

Audited process quality at every step.

All from a Single Source

From demo use and refurbishment through to sale.

Ready to make the most of
your devices?

Whether demo pool, excess stock, refurbished programme or volume business: we find the right route for your devices.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about refurbishment & remarketing

What is demo equipment remarketing?

Demo equipment remarketing is the structured resale of test, demonstration and demo devices after their deployment. The process covers collection, technical reconditioning (refurbishment) and brand-exclusive sales.

What is refurbishment?

Refurbishment is the professional technical and visual reconditioning of used devices so that they are ready for sale again. It includes inspection, cleaning, repair, data erasure and quality grading.

How are refurbishment and remarketing related to the demo lifecycle?

Refurbishment and remarketing form the final phase of the demo lifecycle. After their last deployment, devices are reconditioned and brought into a structured secondary market, so their residual value is realised instead of remaining tied up as capital.

What happens to demo devices after deployment?

After the demo deployment, the devices are collected, inspected, reconditioned and remarketed instead of losing value or tying up capital unused.

How does remarketing differ from recycling?

With remarketing, functional devices are reconditioned and resold, preserving their value. Recycling only recovers the raw materials. Remarketing is therefore the more resource-efficient and economically sensible option.

What is the CDS Weblounge?

The CDS Weblounge is a closed B2B platform through which refurbished and ex-demo devices are sold to selected business customers in brand-exclusive shops.

Your Contact at CDS

Talk to our specialists

Behind every service at CDS are experienced IT and high-tech specialists. We listen, work with you to find solutions, and guide you through the process from the initial consultation to implementation. Get in touch with us however you prefer.