Top 5 Lithium-ion Battery Crushing and Separation Equipment Suppliers in Europe [2025]

Based in Munich, EcoCycle Tech has been a household name in European recycling tech since 2008. What started as a small engineering firm now supplies equipment to over 30 countries, with a special focus on lithium-ion battery recycling. Their claim to fame? The li-ion battery breaking and separating equipment line, designed to handle everything from small smartphone batteries to large EV packs.

“We built our machines with European regulations in mind from day one,” says Karl Heinz, EcoCycle’s lead engineer. “Take our flagship model, the ECB-2500. It processes 500–2500 kg/hour, but what really matters is how cleanly it does it.” The ECB-2500 features a dual-stage crushing system: first, a high-torque shredder breaks batteries into 5–10mm fragments, then a pneumatic separator sorts metals, plastics, and electrolytes. “Our clients in Berlin and Madrid tell us it’s cut their manual sorting time by 80%,” Heinz adds.

Paris-based GreenCycle Solutions is the new kid on the block, but they’re already turning heads. Founded in 2017 by a team of former automotive engineers, the company specializes in compact, modular systems perfect for small-to-medium recyclers. “We noticed a gap: big plants have big budgets, but smaller facilities needed equipment that’s powerful but doesn’t require a warehouse-sized footprint,” explains CEO Sophie Laurent.

Their star product? The lithium battery recycling plant with 500–2500kg/hour capacity, a plug-and-play system that fits in a 40ft container. “You can set it up in 2 weeks, not 2 months,” Laurent says. The system uses a combination of dry process equipment (no water waste!) and electrostatic separation to recover lithium cobalt oxide (LCO) and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) powders with 95% purity.

What really sets GreenCycle apart is their flexibility. “A client in Lisbon needed to switch from processing laptop batteries to EV batteries—we reprogrammed the separator settings remotely in 24 hours,” Laurent adds. “No downtime, no extra fees. That’s the future of recycling tech.”

Rotterdam’s EuroBattery Recovery Systems (EBRS) has a reputation for thinking outside the box. Founded in 2012, they’ve made a name for themselves by combining wet process equipment with advanced hydrometallurgy—perfect for recyclers chasing ultra-high purity outputs. “Wet processing gets a bad rap for water use, but our closed-loop system recycles 95% of the water it uses,” explains CTO Jan van der Meer.

EBRS’s flagship system, the AquaSep 3000, starts with a high-speed cutter that slices batteries into thin strips, then uses a series of acid baths and centrifuges to separate metals. “We’re talking 99.9% pure lithium carbonate—good enough for new EV batteries,” van der Meer says. Clients like Belgium’s BatteryLoop swear by it: “We used to send our black mass to Asia for refining. Now we process it in-house with EBRS and sell the lithium back to local battery makers,” says Loop’s sustainability director, Pieter Janssen.

What makes EBRS unique is their end-to-end support. “We don’t just sell machines—we train your team, help you source chemicals, and even connect you with raw material buyers,” van der Meer adds. “Recycling is a ecosystem, and we want to be the glue that holds it together.”

Gothenburg-based Scandinavian Recycling Innovations (SRI) is all about cold climates and hot performance. “Northern Europe has unique challenges—low temperatures, strict energy laws, and a focus on renewable power,” says CEO Anna Lindström. “Our machines are built to thrive here, but they work anywhere.”

SRI’s ArcticShred 1800 is a favorite among recyclers in Norway, Finland, and Iceland. It features a heated crushing chamber to prevent electrolyte freezing in sub-zero temperatures and a heat recovery system that redirects excess energy to power the plant’s office space. “One client in Tromsø tells us they cut their heating bill by €30,000/year,” Lindström laughs. But it’s not just about cold weather: the ArcticShred uses a dry process equipment setup with a magnetic separator that’s 30% more energy-efficient than competitors.

What really impresses clients is SRI’s commitment to circularity. “We use 80% recycled steel in our machine frames, and we take back old equipment for refurbishing,” Lindström explains. “Last year, we helped a recycling plant in Stockholm become carbon-neutral—their only energy use now is from the batteries they process!”

Palermo’s Mediterranean Eco-Engineering (MEE) brings a touch of Italian flair to industrial recycling. Founded in 2015 by a team of mechanical engineers, they specialize in compact, user-friendly systems that don’t skimp on power. “Not every recycler has a huge warehouse,” says founder Marco Rossi. “Our machines are designed to fit into tight spaces without sacrificing performance.”

MEE’s MiniCrush 1000 is a hit with small-to-mid-sized operations. At just 3m wide, it’s half the size of comparable machines but still processes 500–1000 kg/hour. “We use a unique dual-shaft shredder that’s quieter and uses less energy,” Rossi explains. “A client in Athens told us their workers no longer need earplugs—music to our ears!” The MiniCrush also features a built-in dust collector and a simple touchscreen interface: “Our tech support team gets 70% fewer calls because the system is so intuitive,” Rossi adds.

But MEE’s real strength is customization. “We’ll tweak the machine to fit your exact needs,” Rossi says. “Last month, we modified a MiniCrush for a client in Malta who processes mostly marine batteries—added a corrosion-resistant coating and a saltwater rinse system. Problem solved.”