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IARC 2025 International Automotive Recycling Congress
If you missed the congress, you can purchase the virtual package and get access to the following information:
The IARC 2025 Virtual Hub will be accessible onsite and virtually on-demand for all participants until the end of September 2025.
ICM AG is the international leader in circular economy congress organisation, specialising in vehicle, electronics and battery recycling as well as e-mobility; some of the fastest-growing markets and waste streams in the world. Headquartered in Switzerland, ICM has been organizing conferences in Europe, North America and Asia for almost 30 years. Jeanette Burri-Duttlinger, the company founder, manages a team that speaks English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Serbian, Croatian and Chinese.
A llez c’est dit ! 25 années après avoir rejoint la société franco belge, Galloo, Olivier François sera un actif retraité dès le mois d’avril. Il vient tout juste d’être réélu à la présidence de la confédération européenne EuRIC
au cours de son assemblée générale. « Me voilà reparti pour trois ans ! » Sans se départir de son sourire, Olivier est « heureux, je vais pouvoir donner encore plus de temps et d’énergie pour EuRIC car je n’aurais pas la contrainte de suivre tous les dossiers de Galloo. »
April 2nd, 2025
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国際自動車リサイクル会議2025が開幕
スイスICM主催の「IARC2025」が3月19日、ベルギー・アントワープで開幕。主要テーマは改正進行中の「使用済み車両（ELV）規則法案」で、欧州委員会や自動車業界関係者が新規則の課題やEVモーターの循環性向上について議論した。
また、2027年導入予定の「サーキュラー・ヴィークル・パスポート」に関するパネルディスカッションも開催。データ管理の負担や新たなビジネス機会について意見が交わされた。初日はKMSKA美術館でのネットワークディナーで締めくくられ、21日にはリサイクル施設見学ツアーが予定されている。
March 31st, 2025
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New Basel Rules May Paralyze Global E-Waste Recycling, Experts Warn
Electronics recyclers are raising red flags over revised Basel Convention regulations requiring detailed prior approval for international e-waste shipments. Industry leaders say the complex procedures could stall recycling operations, especially in small countries and islands, leading to increased illegal dumping and higher costs. The changes, in effect since January 1, are seen as a threat to the circular economy and global compliance efforts.
March 31st, 2025
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The IARC not only enables us to exchange ideas with experts, but also to actively take part in the development and shaping of the future recycling of end-of-life vehicles, as different framework conditions prevail in different markets. In addition, market development is characterized by increasing globalization, especially in the used spare parts market, which is creating new trends and business models….Read the full interview
Peter Hodecek, Member of the Board at REON GROUP
How Important is it to meet at ICBR? It is incredibly important; face to face interaction is still the most valuable….. Watch the video testimonial
Danielle Spalding, VP Communications & Public Affairs, Cirba Solutions
The main reason why we came here is to support such a good conference…. Watch the video testimonial
Milan Kyselák, Area Sales Manager Eastern Europe, BHS Sonthofen GmbH
At ICBR we could catch up in 2 days with clients to know where the projects are…. Watch the video testimonial
Ornela Boré-Bron, Head of Battery Recycling Unit, Total Energies Fluids
I want to congratulate you for the great conference, it is always new and refreshing…... Watch the video testimonial
Nils Steinbrecher, Managing Director, SK Tes
We can not see a better conference in terms of networking and learning about the battery market... Watch the video testimonial
Daisuke Hayabara, Managing Director, Dainen Material
The ICBR is always a fantastic way to learn, and grow and network and find new opportunities to better recycling materials…. Watch the video testimonial
Leo Raudys, President and CEO, Call2Recycle
Good opportunity to network and meet people active in the battery recycling... Watch the video testimonial
Nico Klemencic, CFO / CCO, RET Reckelberg Environmental Technologies GmbH
It’s so important to stay here for Techemet because we support the circular economy, the innovation and the technology…We support this event because it is important to understand the industry changes... Watch the video testimonial
Alvise Marzo, Public Affairs Director, Techemet
We’re here at the Automotive Recycling Congress and our customers come from the automotive industry, we develop products together. We work on a global scale with Focus areas in Europe and in North America and our specialty is simple, safe and cost efficient packaging for Lithium-ion batteries for the EV Market... Watch the video testimonial
Denys Mucker , Global General Manager, AkkuGrain
At IARC we are a community, it’s this big Auto Recycling family that gathers each year. This time, we met in Geneva, and next year, we look forward to reuniting in Antwerp… Watch the video testimonial
Catherine Lenaerts , CEO, Febelauto
We are here, first to hear about all the new developments and what’s happening in the business. On the other hand, meeting people, I think that’s the most important... Watch the video testimonial
Paul Dietz, CEO, ARN Auto Recycling Nederland
Glencore has always been a long-standing supporter of IERC and I am very impressed with the quality of people I have met here. It is a very good mix of not just an exhibition or industry networking but some of the topics being discussed are very timely, challenging and tough. There is a lot of intellectual knowledge packed in one or two days at the congress. IERC has done a good job in rooting for the cause of recycling… Watch the video testimonial
Kunal Sinha, Group Global Head of Recycling, Glencore International
Especially interesting for us are companies that are taking care of the recycling processes, and these are the people that we want to meet here and that we have already met. It is a nice event… Watch the video testimonial
Steffen Kück, Country Sales Manager, DOLAV Germany
IARC 2025 in Antwerp was a resounding success! The event was exceptionally well-organized, ensuring a smooth and productive experience for all exhibitors and attendees. The informative sessions provided valuable insights into the latest industry trends and advancements. What truly stood out was the incredible networking opportunity – connecting with professionals from around the globe fostered meaningful collaborations and knowledge sharing. Highly recommended!
Eric Downer, Director of EOL Feedstock at Cyclic Materials
My main clients, OEMs ask us where do we get the green materials from, and this is where we like to help them and that is why I am here. The industry is very quick and innovating, so you need to stay at the forefront so it is also educating ourselves but also bringing this knowledge to our customers. I am positive and we need to keep the positive spirit to move things forward… Watch the video testimonial
Nicole Voigt, Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group
The upcoming program at IARC 2023 regarding ELV’s exiting the EU is set to be the most dynamic program that IARC has ever brought together.
Joseph M. Holsten, CEO, LKQ Corporation
We are here as every year in January, because for us is the most important conference for e-scrap in Europe and we are here to meet our business partners and to develop and maintain the business relationships… Watch the video testimonial
Frank Rettinger, Director E-Scrap Recycling, Hensel Recycling
We are always interested to get closer to the OEMs and this is why we are really present on fairs and conventions like this… Watch the video testimonial
Marc Affüpper, COO, TSR Recycling
One of the very important things is the collaboration and getting to know people in the industry, that sort of inspires collaboration, partnership, thoughts and ideas to flow. These kinds of meetings or conferences are really important achieving those outcomes… Watch the video testimonial
Alvin Piadasa, Group Sustainability Director, Strategic Account Director, TES Central Europe
It is an excellent hub for us, where we can be part of a network, make the right connections and direction for the incoming year… Watch the video testimonial
Anastasia Morozova, Senior Trader, IGNEO Technologies
We are here to build our network, have face to face interactions and introduce our solutions… Watch the video testimonial
Lauri Pesonen, Director – Solutions Sales and Development, Metso Outotec
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ICM AG is the international leader in circular economy congress organization, specialising in vehicle, electronics and battery recycling as well as e-mobility
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