Accurec Recycling GmbH

Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyEst. 19955k - 20k tonnes/year

Europe first industrial-scale lithium recovery plant with patented CLIMA process

About

Accurec, founded 1995, operates recycling facility in Krefeld processing 4,000 tonnes annually (expanding to 20,000 by 2028). Commissioned Europe first industrial lithium recovery line Dec 2025 using CLIMA thermochemical and HydroLiC hydromet processes. Recovers lithium at 99% purity. Handles NiCd, NiMH, lithium-ion batteries.

Battery chemistries accepted

Lithium-ion

Any Li-ion chemistry inc. LFP, NMC, NCA, LCO

NiCd

Nickel–cadmium cells, all formats

NiMH

Nickel–metal hydride cells, consumer and industrial

Damage Types Accepted

ConditionStatus

No known damage

Accepted

Impact damage

Accepted

Water Damaged

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Thermal Event

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Fire Affected

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At a glance

Founded

1995

31 years operating

Capacity

5k - 20k tonnes/year

Chemistries

Lithium-ionNiCdNiMH

Countries

Germany

Live services

4 services

Profile details are sourced from public records and may not be verified by this recycler.

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