- TSR Group and BASF will collaborate on dismantling, discharging and processing end-of-life lithium-ion EV batteries into black mass in Europe.
- The partners plan joint activities to process metal fractions from black-mass waste streams and to coordinate logistics for end-of-life batteries.
- TSR adds upstream battery dismantling via BLC (joint venture with Rhenus Automotive) and offers a Europe-wide network of over 190 waste-approved sites and metal-fraction treatment expertise.
- BASF will integrate the collaboration with its Schwarzheide black-mass recycling facility and link outputs to its cathode active materials (CAM) and battery materials portfolio.
Scope of cooperation
TSR Group and BASF will cooperate on recycling end-of-life lithium-ion EV batteries in Europe, covering professional dismantling and discharging, conversion of spent cells into black mass, processing of metal fractions and coordinated logistics.
TSR's role
Via BLC, a joint venture with Rhenus Automotive, TSR takes responsibility for battery dismantling and discharging and contributes treatment processes for metal fractions and electronic components, plus a Europe-wide network of more than 190 waste-management-approved sites and logistics capabilities.
BASF's role
BASF will expand its recycling network by connecting the collaboration to its Schwarzheide black-mass facility and integrating recycled outputs into its cathode active materials (CAM) and battery-materials activities.
Objectives
The partners aim to close battery-metal loops, strengthen industrial reintegration of critical raw materials in Europe, support a circular value chain for electromobility and improve security of supply while reducing geopolitical dependencies.
