An innovative multi-step recycling process without burning or melting, featuring discharge, dismantling, shredding, and drying phases to produce high-quality black mass, achieving up to 97% recovery of critical materials and using residual battery energy for one-third of plant operations with advanced safety and automation.
The company provides closed-loop recycling solutions and offers flexible business models, including material purchasing and toll processing. With an annual processing capacity of 9,000 tons, LIBREC focuses on maximizing material reuse and minimizing environmental impact, supporting a sustainable circular economy.
In 2024 launched Switzerland’s largest EV battery recycling facility in Biberist with 12,000 tonnes annual capacity, and plans across Europe to reach 10,000 tonnes processing capacity by 2035 to become one of Europe’s top five car battery recyclers.
Investors include Aurubis, Galliker Transport AG, and a Swiss family office. They have received a CHF 0.4M loan from the Federal Office for the Environment, a CHF 1.0M grant from Innosuisse, a CHF 3.0M seed round, and a subsequent investment in the low double-digit millions.