IBU-tec advanced materials AG (Weimar, Germany) and machinery and plant manufacturer Hosokawa Alpine (Augsburg, Germany) have set up a pilot plant for the recycling of battery materials at its headquarters in Weimar. As part of the cooperation, IBU-tec will contribute its many years of expertise in efficient recycling processes and offer Hosokawa Alpine’s customers solutions for recycling coated cathode foils. Hosokawa Alpine is providing four machines based on milling and screening technology to enable the efficient recycling of battery materials. IBU-tec’s innovative mills can also be used to process its own battery materials and for development and service projects with customers in the battery sector. IBU-tec is thus continuing to position itself in the rapidly growing future-proof market of battery recycling. According to studies, the market volume of battery recycling is expected to exceed USD 38 billion in 2032, which corresponds to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 50%. One of the key drivers of growth in the battery recycling market is the EU Battery Regulation. According to this regulation, manufacturers of industrial and electric car batteries are obliged to use recycled battery materials in the production of new battery systems.
Jörg Leinenbach, CEO of IBU-tec: “Battery recycling is an important growth market for IBU-tec. We are therefore proud to have Hosokawa Alpine as a strong partner at our side for the construction of the battery recycling pilot plant at our Weimar site. Together, we are creating synergies and positioning ourselves even more strongly in this future-proof market, which is important for both industry and the environment.”
Dr. Steffen Sander, Head of R&D Powder & Particle Processing, Hosokawa Alpine: “IBU-tec provides extensive expertise in the development and processing of battery materials, which makes them an excellent partner for us. Together, we can offer our customers the most efficient solution for recycling their battery materials.”