SNAM Société Nouvelle d’Affinage des Métaux

Founded in 1977, SNAM is a leading French battery recycling company in Europe. Specializing in Ni-Cd, NiMH, Li-ion, and alkaline batteries, SNAM utilizes advanced mechanical, pyrometallurgical, and hydrometallurgical processes to efficiently recover valuable metals. Through its Phoenix project, the company produces batteries using up to 80% recycled materials, promoting sustainability and the circular economy. Partnering with major automakers, SNAM enhances battery lifecycle management and supports effective waste reduction.

Company Location

Country:

France

City:

Viviez

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Company Overview

SNAM (Société Nouvelle d’Affinage des Métaux) is a French company established in 1977 in Viviez, France, specializing in battery collection and recycling. With over four decades of experience, it is a leading European operator in processing Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-ion and alkaline batteries, supporting sustainable practices and circular economy through efficient metal recovery and waste reduction.

Battery Technology

SNAM uses mechanical separation, pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy to extract aluminum, cadmium, cobalt, copper, iron and nickel from spent batteries with up to 100% recycling efficiency. The Phoenix project produces new batteries with up to 80% recycled materials and SNAM assesses end-of-life EV and hybrid batteries for second-life energy storage applications.

Products

Recycling services for Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-ion and alkaline batteries; Phoenix line of batteries containing up to 80% recycled materials; EV/PHEV battery disassembly and discharge workshop services.

Recent Projects

Phoenix project producing new batteries with up to 80% recycled materials; partnership network with Honda, Toyota, PSA, Volkswagen and BMW for battery collection and processing; newly established EV/PHEV battery disassembly and discharge workshop.

Investors

Belgian holding company Floridienne S.A. is an investor in SNAM’s capital; funding amounts not publicly disclosed.

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