Ecobat accelerates battery recycling with Darlaston plant fully operational
A battery recycling business, which has a site in Darlaston, in the West Midlands, has celebrated the successful commissioning of three cutting-edge lithium-ion battery recycling facilities in just one year.
Ecobat, a global leader in battery recycling, has three new facilities including one at Crescent Works Industrial Park, in Willenhall Road, Darlaston, which was commissioned in November 2024.
With the other two located in Hettstedt, Germany, and Casa Grande, Arizona, USA.
All three facilities are now fully operational, contributing to the global transition to a circular battery economy, helping to reduce the environmental impact of battery production and disposal.
Together, the three plants can process up to 10,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries annually, with plans to scale capacity to 25,000 tons.
The newly commissioned plants focus on the production of black mass, the critical material derived from recycled lithium-ion batteries, rich in essential minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, and graphite.
Black mass plays a crucial role in enabling the closed-loop production of batteries, reducing the need for new mining and supporting the development of sustainable battery supply chains.
The Darlaston site serves as a critical hub for Ecobat's operations across the UK and the wider European market - processing a range of lithium-ion battery types.
It also plays a key role in providing diagnostic services and supporting sustainable material flows in the British supply chain.
Brett Horton, managing director of Ecobat Solutions, said: "Ecobat's rapid expansion in lithium-ion battery recycling demonstrates our commitment to meeting the growing demand for sustainable, closed-loop production processes.
"With EV sales rising and more end-of-life batteries entering the market, our new facilities are well-positioned to meet these challenges, creating value for our partners and stakeholders, while helping to drive the transition to a circular economy."
Stefanie Scruggs, chief sustainability and health, safety, environment officer at Ecobat Solutions, added: “We remain dedicated to driving innovation in battery recycling and advancing our mission to create a cleaner, more sustainable future.”
