BASF has acquired Zodiac Enterprises LLC in Caldwell, Texas, to expand its chemical catalyst recycling capacity and capability.
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The site recycles precious metals from industrial scrap, primarily chemical catalysts, and will complement BASF’s existing precious metal recycling operations in Seneca, South Carolina. It will also provide increased smelting capacity in North America. Additional personnel will be hired to expand the site’s production capabilities.
The additional smelting capacity at the Caldwell site will help utilize the recently announced refinery expansion in Seneca.
Tim Ingle, vice president, BASF Precious Metals Refining, Chemicals & Battery Recycling, said, “This investment allows us to meet the increased customer demand for recycling spent chemical and automotive catalysts. We are proud to enable the circular economy since recycling metal emits as much as 90 percent less CO2 than refining primary metal from a mine.”
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