Helsinki, Finland

3stepIT partners with ExpandNow to unlock new circular service opportunities

30 April 2025

The two companies join forces to democratise access to quality pre-loved technology and expand and improve the delivery of high-quality services to technology users everywhere.

3stepIT, a European leader in Circular Technology Services, has announced a strategic partnership with ExpandNow, a leading global e-commerce solution provider, to further strengthen its capabilities to deliver high-quality services to its customers.

The partnership enables 3stepIT to leverage ExpandNow’s platform and Merchant of Record functionality to streamline its Employee Purchase Programme (EPP). By managing all regulatory, legal, and tax compliance requirements, ExpandNow ensures a seamless, compliant, and risk-free purchasing experience for end-users acquiring second-hand devices. The solution simplifies the purchasing experience, allowing employees to effortlessly acquire these devices for personal use.

The strategic partnership with ExpandNow represents an important milestone for 3stepIT as we continue to enhance and expand our service offering and capabilities. By integrating ExpandNow’s cutting-edge technology, we are streamlining the employee purchase process and unlocking new opportunities to deliver value to our customers and end-users globally.

Jakob Lagander, CEO, 3stepIT

The Employee Purchase Programme service will complement and build on the previously announced partnership with SkyTech Control by completing the process of enabling device users to retain and continue using their devices as their own.

This approach not only promotes a circular lifecycle for technology—allowing devices to transition from corporate to personal use, extending their useful lifespan—but also supports 3stepIT’s efforts to innovate and expand its reach beyond traditional corporate sales.

ExpandNow is thrilled to partner with 3stepIT to help them expand into consumer markets. This collaboration bridges the B2B and B2C gap by using our Merchant of Record platform to simplify global payments, ensure compliance, and open direct-to-consumer channels. In addition, 3stepIT’s investment gives us a foundation for building and scaling our global business. Our shared commitment to sustainability and innovation drives this partnership, creating impactful solutions for businesses and consumers.”

Thomas Muller, CEO, ExpandNow

Under the strategic partnership agreement, 3stepIT has also made a significant investment in ExpandNow, reinforcing the shared commitment and ambition to deliver exceptional value to the market.

About 3stepIT: 3stepIT is a global circular technology service provider helping organisations maximise operational and cost efficiencies while ensuring responsible, secure, and sustainable handling of their IT devices.Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, and operating in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and North America, 3stepIT employs more than 500 people, manages over 2.5 million devices, and owns three refurbishing centres in the Nordics.In 2019, 3stepIT signed a strategic partnership with BNP Paribas to extend its IT management solutions across corporate Europe, where it operates as BNP Paribas 3 Step IT.

About ExpandNow: ExpandNow is a Europe-based Merchant of Record platform that makes the international selling of digital and physical products amazingly simple. It enables businesses to scale faster and sell in 200 countries without hassle, going live in days. With an all-in-one solution for payments, tax compliance, fraud prevention, and more, ExpandNow eliminates the complexities of international selling. Its solutions for global ecommerce provide seamless integration, no-code checkout setups, and secure global payment options that boost conversions and reduce churn. Offering fast payouts, transparent flat-rate pricing, and 100% compliance, ExpandNow helps businesses keep more revenue while staying worry-free. Built by industry experts and headquartered in Dublin/Ireland with entities in the US and UK, ExpandNow delivers the ultimate tools to drive growth effortlessly.