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 for all battery materials (scrap, packs, modules, and cells) and all chemistries (e.g., NMC or LFP). 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. With the existing internal know-how and the high-quality standards, 1-2 further plants will be added in Europe in the coming years.
Investors include Aurubis, Galliker Transport AG and a Swiss family office without a majority shareholder. The company is fast, agile and operates completely independently in the market.
