SNAM (Société Nouvelle d’Affinage des Métaux) is a French company established in 1977, specializing in battery collection and recycling. With over four decades of experience, SNAM has developed into a leading European operator in the battery recycling sector. The company focuses on processing various battery types, including Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium-ion, and alkaline batteries. Their operations support sustainable practices and circular economy principles through efficient metal recovery and waste reduction methods.
Battery Technology
SNAM implements advanced recycling processes that combine mechanical separation, pyrometallurgy, and hydrometallurgy techniques. These methods enable the extraction of valuable materials such as aluminum, cadmium, cobalt, copper, iron, and nickel from spent batteries. The company achieves recycling efficiency rates of up to 100% through its treatment methods.
The Phoenix project represents one of SNAM’s significant technological achievements, producing new batteries using up to 80% recycled materials. This initiative meets European environmental standards while reducing the need for raw material extraction. SNAM also evaluates end-of-life EV and hybrid vehicle batteries for potential second-life applications in energy storage systems, extending battery usefulness beyond their initial purpose.
Through partnerships with major automotive manufacturers like Honda, Toyota, PSA, Volkswagen, and BMW, SNAM has established an extensive network for collecting and processing end-of-life batteries across Europe.
Recent Projects
SNAM has expanded its capabilities by establishing a new workshop dedicated to the disassembly and discharge of EV/PHEV batteries. This development responds to increasing demands in the recycling sector and strengthens SNAM’s position in processing advanced battery technologies.
Investors
The available information indicates that Belgian holding company Floridienne S.A. has invested in SNAM’s capital. However, detailed information about other investors or specific investment amounts is not publicly available.
Business Details
Location: Viviez, France
Website: https://snam.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/snam-groupe/
