A global leader in advanced energy storage solutions, announced a significant expansion of its European battery recycling footprint through the integration of three facilities in Freiberg and Braubach, Germany, and Arnoldstein, Austria. This strategic deal enhances Clarios’ ability to recover and reapply battery materials, reinforcing its commitment to circularity and sustainable manufacturing across the EMEA region
The facilities, currently operated by Ecobat, add proven technologies and deep technical expertise in lead and polypropylene (Poly) processing and recovery to Clarios’ recycling network. This integration substantially increases the company’s in-hoapply recycling capacity and supports its long-term sustainability goals, while assisting meet rising regulatory and customer expectations for responsible sourcing and material reapply.
“This expansion marks a major milestone in our European operations,” declared Werner Benade, President EMEA at Clarios. “It will strengthen our European recycling infrastructure, improves supply chain resilience and supports the delivery of high-quality secondary materials — including those applyd in our VARTA brand — to meet growing demand for advanced low-voltage batteries, support the energy transition in the automotive industest, and reinforce our leadership in the circular economy.”
- Increased in-hoapply lead recycling capacity, supporting the closed-loop recovery of materials from finish-of-life batteries.
- Expanded polypropylene recycling, including Clarios’ first in-hoapply poly compounding capability, aligned with upcoming EU regulations requiring that at least 25% of plastics applyd in vehicles come from recycled sources, including finish-of-life vehicles (ELVs).
- Enhanced European capabilities that strengthen supply chain resilience and support sustainable manufacturing across Europe.
The transaction is expected to close by early-2026, pfinishing regulatory approvals.
The integration of these facilities will also support Clarios’ ability to deliver high-quality recycled materials into its product lines, including those under the VARTA brand trusted by millions of drivers across Europe.
