Erlos Produktion und Montagen GmbH

Erlos Produktion und Montagen GmbH, a WP Holding subsidiary in Zwickau, Germany, specializes in lithium-ion battery recycling and energy storage solutions. Utilizing advanced thermomechanical processes, Erlos recovers over 98% of valuable metals and repurposes second-life EV batteries into scalable, certified energy storage systems, partnering with major automakers like Mercedes-Benz AG.

Company Location

Country:

Germany

City:

Zwickau

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Company Overview

Erlos Produktion und Montagen GmbH, a subsidiary of WP Holding GmbH, operates from Zwickau, Germany, specializing in battery recycling and energy storage solutions. Established as a key player in the electric vehicle battery sector, the company focuses on lithium-ion battery recycling and second-life applications. Leveraging WP Holding’s 20-year experience in logistics and transportation, Erlos partners with major automotive manufacturers, including Mercedes-Benz AG, for wheel production and battery recycling initiatives.

Battery Technology

Erlos’s core technologies include thermomechanical processing for lithium-ion battery recycling with a recovery rate exceeding 98% for cobalt, nickel, and lithium from black mass (1 ton/hour, annual capacity 3,500 tons in two-shift operations) and modular energy storage systems using second-life EV batteries scalable up to 2.5 MWh with decentralized topology and certified battery management systems for grid stabilization and load management.

Products

Thermomechanical battery recycling service processing 1 ton/hour (3,500 tons annual capacity) and modular second-life battery storage systems up to 2.5 MWh featuring decentralized topology and certified battery management systems.

Recent Projects

In 2024, Erlos launched its industrial lithium-ion battery recycling plant in collaboration with URT Umwelt- und Recyclingtechnik GmbH, marking a significant advancement in sustainable battery processing. In 2024, the plant received recognition from Saxony’s Minister President Michael Kretschmer for supporting transport transition initiatives.

Investors

Parent company: WP Holding GmbH; Project-specific funding from the ReLiBat program for automotive lithium-ion battery recycling R&D.

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