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Radius to be acquired by Toyota subsidiary
Century-old metal recycling and steelmaking firm formerly known as Schnitzer Steel is being acquired by Toyota Tsusho America Inc.
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BCA subsidiary offers EV battery pack shredder
Wisconsin-based BCA Industries says its LithiBatt division offers equipment to process electric vehicle battery packs “without requiring disassembly or discharge.”
Bolder Industries receives equity fund investment
Private equity firm Tiger Infrastructure says its investment in tire recycling technology firm Bolder Industries enables the company to achieve “transformational growth.”
ReMA offers spring EV battery courses
Courses in Ohio in March and April focus on safety aspects of removing, testing and handling electric vehicle batteries.
LKQ Corp. adds to board
The company also has formed a board Finance Committee and entered into an agreement with Ancora Catalyst Institutional LP, Engine Capital LP and certain of their affiliates.
ARA report spells out emissions reduction impact
Study commissioned by the Automotive Recyclers Association portrays how using salvaged auto parts reduces emissions.
Radius experiences sixth consecutive quarterly loss
Metals recycling company loses $37 million in its financial quarter running from September through November 2024.
Institute urges increased focus on copper recycling
Report from the World Resources Institute portrays the pivotal role of copper recycling in the global alternative energy effort.
Ecobat gathers support for California permit renewal
Texas-based operator of lead-acid battery recycling plant brings together workers and community members to urge a California regulatory agency to renew its permit.
Radius publishes FY24 sustainability report
The company says it recycled 4.9 million metric tons of ferrous and nonferrous metals and sold 3.8 million recycled auto parts and 509,000 tons of low-carbon finished steel products during the period.
Lithium battery prices decline in 2024
Trend could further depress prices received for the materials harvested by battery recyclers.
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