PERTH, AUSTRALIA: Mercedes-Benz has suggested that it’s wholly owned subsidiary LICULAR GmbH plans to cooperate with Primobius GmbH, the incorporated three way partnership firm owned 50:50 by Neometals and SMS group GmbH, as a half of Mercedes-Benz’s push to develop a holistic and sustainable battery recycling approach for lithium-ion batteries.
Mercedes-Benz introduced that Primobius is its preferred technology partner for the conceptual design and construction of a deliberate battery recycling and waste disposal recycling plant at Mercedes Benz’s Kuppenheim Operations in Southern Germany.
The proposed recycling plant at Kuppenheim marks Mercedes-Benz’s first entry into the field of battery recycling based on preparatory work carried out by Primobius GmbH and LICULAR, Neometals expects the recycling plant will have a nominal capability of 2,500 tonnes per annum (up to 10 tonnes per day) and can be constructed in two stages with the primary stage (mechanical dismantling) commencing manufacturing in 2023.
Neometals confirms that Primobius is finalising discussions with Mercedes-Benz regarding the deliberate cooperation. The formal agreements relating to the cooperation settlement are anticipated to be signed between Primobius and LICULAR, following negotiations under an earlier casual non-binding memorandum of understanding between the parties.
Neometals is happy with how the discussions are progressing and notes that Mercedes-Benz has publicly made its intentions known in advance of the events executing binding authorized agreements. Neometals looks ahead to Primobius persevering with its negotiations with Mercedes-Benz and offering additional updates on the cooperation with LICULAR.
Chris Reed says: “We are proud that Mercedes-Benz, one of many greatest names within the automobile industry, has introduced its intention to partner with Primobius. Mercedes-Benz has made public its clear dedication towards sustainable battery recycling, with Primobius as its preferred technology partner for the design and construction of an built-in recycling plant in Kuppenheim. Lithium battery recycling helps conservation of resources, decarbonisation and provide chain resilience and we’re excited to help Mercedes in its goal to re-use recovered supplies for the manufacture of new cells for Mercedes-EQ vehicle models. All of our discussions to date have been very positive and we glance ahead to persevering with our negotiations and entering into binding authorized agreements within the close to future.”
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