Elemental Group Launches Catalyst Recycling Plant in India
Elemental Econrg India Private Limited – a new company formed by the merger of Elemental EMEA Global Trade Center DMCC and Econrg Systech Private Limited – will process used automotive catalytic converters in “the world’s most rapidly growing new car market”.
This branch of Elemental Asia began operations in India on February 3, 2025. The necessary plant equipment and specialized machinery for processing spent automotive catalysts (SAC) were imported from Poland. The company will primarily concentrate on the collection and processing of used catalytic converters, allowing Elemental to optimize its supply chain and effectively serve customers in the Indian market. Sales representatives will be responsible for building and maintaining customer relationships.
In 2025, Elemental Group’s Indian company aims to process 130 tons of material at the new facility – and intends to increase the volume in subsequent years steadily. “The presence in India will strengthen the Group’s market position and optimize the sourcing of raw materials from this promising market. As for post-production waste management, the company applies strict procedures for its disposal, in line with European environmental standards.”
As stated by Elemental Asia, India’s automotive industry ranks fourth in the world regarding production and value, as per 2022 statistics. “In 2023, the country, overtaking Japan, advanced to the position of the world’s third-largest automotive market in terms of sales. The market scale is best illustrated by the numbers – according to CEIC Data, in 2022 there were more than 354 million motor vehicles registered in India, and annual production reached 5.5 million cars. In 2023, new car sales in the country reached 4.1 million units.”
About Elemental Group and its companies
Elemental EMEA Global Trade Center DMCC is a key division of Elemental Asia, “supplying the largest volume of catalysts within the Asian group”, the information says. “The company has representatives throughout the Middle East who are constantly developing a network of contractors and contacts. With its strategic location, large scale of operations, and team of experienced professionals, Elemental EMEA plays an important role in the group.”
Econrg Systech Private Limited, on the other hand, is a well-established company operating in the Indian market. “Its long-standing presence has allowed it to gain trust and recognition, which facilitates expansion and outreach to large and smaller contractors who are distrustful of those outside India.”
Elemental Asia is part of the Elemental Group. The company, which has been operating in the Asian market since 2019, specializes in the recycling of used automotive catalytic converters (SAC). The company currently has operations in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the United Emirates, as well as South Africa, and Australia, among others.
(Published in GLOBAL RECYCLING Magazine 2/2025, Page 20)
