Mastermelt and Hensel Recycling collaborate to advance fuel cell and electrolyser recycling

Mastermelt, a specialist in the refining of complex platinum group metals (PGM), and Hensel Recycling, an expert in the recycling of end-of-life PGM materials, have announced a strategic collaboration to advance the recycling and processing of PGM-based fuel cell and electrolyser materials.

Hensel Recycling’s extensive expertise in the collection, dismantling, and mechanical processing of end-of-life fuel cells, combined with Mastermelt’s proficiency in processing and refining MEAs and manufacturing scrap, will provide a robust framework for this partnership. The collaboration focuses on leveraging both companies’ strengths to improve the availability and efficiency of recycling all metals and other critical raw materials from the manufacturing chain and end-of-life units.

Both companies are leaders in their fields, with global locations, strong customer relationships, and associate memberships in the LPPM. The initial focus of the partnership will be on Europe’s rapidly growing hydrogen sector.

“This collaboration with Hensel Recycling is a significant step forward in our mission to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of precious metal recycling,” said Dr Jamie Conway-Baker, CCO of Mastermelt Ltd. “By integrating our core capabilities, we aim to deliver a wider range of services to our customers and to support the circular economy. We are thrilled to formalize this partnership with a long-term well-respected partner in Hensel Recycling.”

“We have a long-term relationship with Mastermelt and it’s a natural progression to put our strength finally together,” said Oliver Krestin, Managing Director of Hensel Recycling GmbH. “Both companies will bring sustainable recycling and refining solutions for critical raw materials to the hydrogen world.”

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