The plant marks STADLER’s first dedicated battery sorting line and sets a new industry benchmark for safe, high-quality, and industrial-scale processing of complex battery streams. With a capacity of up to 100 tonnes per day (≈5 t/h), it positions itself as a key reference project for large-scale battery sorting in Europe.

The facility integrates advanced mechanical design with cutting-edge technologies, including screening, magnetic separation and X-ray sorting, as well as sensor-based systems capable of classifying batteries by chemistry — a first at industrial scale

It enables fully automated separation of mixed household batteries into defined fractions such as lithium-based, NiMH, NiCd, and alkaline batteries, ensuring high-quality outputs for downstream recycling.

Safety and control were central to the design: the system operates within a fully enclosed environment with sealed material handling, minimizing risks such as fire and chemical exposure.

The project comes at a critical time, as EU Battery Regulation targets accelerate demand for efficient recycling solutions and higher recovery rates of critical materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel.

By bridging the gap between collection and recycling, the facility strengthens Europe’s circular economy, improves material recovery, and reduces dependence on primary raw materials. The project also highlights the importance of integrated partnerships, combining process expertise and engineering to deliver scalable solutions for increasingly complex waste streams.