Tradebe Environmental Services acquires Spirit, a leading battery recycling company in Italy

• The transaction boosts Tradebe’s expansion in the European market and strengthens its commitment to the circular economy and sustainability.
• The integration of Spirit will combine innovation, expertise, and technology to deliver advanced solutions in electric battery recycling and the recovery of strategic materials

Barcelona, March 23, 2026 – Tradebe Environmental Services has acquired Spirit, a leading company in electric battery recycling and the recovery of critical metals such as tungsten and molybdenum in Italy. This transaction reinforces the multinational company’s commitment to recycling, sustainability, and the circular economy by incorporating Spirit’s technical expertise and innovation into its service portfolio.

The integration of Spirit will enable Tradebe to expand its capabilities in battery recycling and the recovery of strategic materials, increasing its presence in the European market and opening up new opportunities for international circular economy projects.

“This acquisition represents a strategic step in our growth. Together with the experience and technical expertise of the Spirit team, it will allow us to offer advanced solutions in battery recycling and critical metal recovery, while expanding our service portfolio” said Iñaki Zaldúa, CEO of Tradebe Environmental Services Spain, France, and Italy.

Oliver Canosa, Corporate Strategy & Sustainability Manager, added: “At the same time, our goal is to expand Spirit’s capacity and leverage its patents to replicate this process in other markets on an international scale.”

Alex Gazulla, Global E&D Director, commented: “This acquisition is a highly significant step in our strategy to become pioneers in electric battery recycling, providing us with a platform to further develop this activity in the future.”

The addition of Spirit strengthens Tradebe’s value proposition, focused on delivering sustainable environmental solutions based on innovation, expertise, and technology. This new step contributes to local job creation, technological development, and the consolidation of the company as a key player in the recovery of strategic resources in Italy.

About Tradebe | Tradebe is a business group with more than 40 years of experience, committed to sustainability and people’s well-being. Its activities are structured around four main business areas: Environmental Services, protecting the planet through the recycling and reuse of waste and by-products; Life Sciences, advancing the circular economy through the purification and production of essential ingredients; Health & Nutrition, transforming nutritional ingredients into well-being; and Port Services, focused on the safe and efficient storage of liquid bulk.