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‘The future of automotive recycling: growing demand & new opportunities’

The demand for secondary raw materials from end-of-life vehicle recycling is rising sharply. With upcoming EU regulations on recycled content, collaboration between OEMs and recyclers is essential for a circular automotive economy.
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‘Rhenoy group LKQ: See how we give damaged cars a second life through salvage and remanufacturing’

In an exclusive interview, Nick van Kessel of LKQ discusses the company’s role in making mobility both affordable and sustainable. As Europe’s leading distributor of aftermarket automotive parts and a key player in North America’s salvage and recycling industry, LKQ is well-positioned to meet ...
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‘Circularity in ELV recycling at risk’

European car recyclers are expressing concern over a proposed revision to the EU’s End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Regulation, particularly regarding the target for recycled plastics in new vehicles. While the European Commission's draft regulation sets an ambitious target of 25% recycled plastic conten...
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‘Port of Antwerp-Bruges has the firm ambition to become a leading hub for recycling in the future.’

Driving the Future of Circular Economy at Port of Antwerp-Bruges As the largest automotive port in the world and home to Europe’s largest chemical cluster, Port of Antwerp-Bruges is positioning itself as a leading hub for recycling and circular economy investments. With sustainability as a core p...
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‘Added value throughout the cycle, from waste collection to the production of high-quality recycled materials.’

Overview of Derichebourg Group’s Recycling Activities ICM: Can you provide an overview of the recycling activities of the Derichebourg Group? Abderaman El Aoufir: The Derichebourg Group, listed on the Paris stock market and led by the Derichebourg family, has been a leader in recycling since i...
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‘EU Embraces Recycling as Central to Future Industrial Strategy’

Aurel Ciobanu-Dordea, Director of Circular Economy for the European Commission, has pledged a pivotal role for auto recyclers in the EU's upcoming industrial strategy. Speaking at the IARC in Antwerp on June 20th, he emphasized the need to shift from a “waste” to a “resource” perspective and...
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‘Le secteur du recyclage automobile en congrès à Anvers’

Découvrez les dernières avancées au Congrès International du Recyclage Automobile à Anvers, où des représentants de plusieurs pays examinent le nouveau plan européen pour améliorer le recyclage des voitures. Febelauto soutient ce plan et propose des ajustements pour mieux répondre aux obje...
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‘Interview with Caroline Craenhals, CEO and 4th generation owner at Belgian Scrap Terminal NV’

Belgian Scrap Terminal boasts a rich heritage spanning over a century, originating from the vision of my great-grandfather and steadfastly remaining within the family's stewardship ever since. As the fourth-generation custodian, I take immense pride in upholding our tradition of excellence in the re...
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‘Interview with Alison Jones, Senior Vice-President of Circular Economy at Stellantis’

The Circular Economy business unit has plans for growth and expansion and the target is to reach more than €2 billion in revenues by 2030 as part of the Stellantis’ Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan and decarbonisation target of carbon net zero by 2038. We are on track to deliver this, and to con...
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