On Thursday, October 2nd, a delegation from OFREMI had the opportunity to visit the facilities of Mecaware, a French company revolutionizing the recycling of strategic metals from lithium-ion batteries.
9 October 2025
Une délégation de l'OFREMI en déplacement à Vénissieux pour visiter l'entreprise Mecaware.
OFREMI
Detailed description
Une délégation de l'OFREMI en déplacement à Vénissieux pour visiter l'entreprise Mecaware.
The visit included:
- A tour of the laboratory and industrial demonstrator
- A presentation of their battery recycling process, based on breakthrough technology that moves away from the traditional “sulfate” route, with no effluents
- Discussions on key projects: SEPAR8, ScrapCO2met, steps toward industrialization, and an overview of ongoing partnerships
- An introduction to OFREMI’s activities followed by a debate on the economic viability of recycling in Europe
Key takeaways:
- A practical approach to the circular economy with many technical and economic advantages
- Flexibility to handle various battery technologies (NMC, LFP, Na-ion)
- Strong industrial ambition driven by passionate teams
A big thank you to the Mecaware team for their warm welcome and open discussions!