(能动Nengdong2023年10月25日讯)全球电池回收领域的领导者Ecobat和AutoX Proprietary Limited确认，Ecobat已完成将其在南部非洲的业务Zimco Group Proprietary Limited剥离给AutoX。

Ecobat is the world’s largest recycler of batteries. We meet essential energy storage needs by making the business of batteries safer and more sustainable for a circular energy economy. In 2021, Ecobat’s lead battery recycling business fully recycled 70 million car batteries. Now, we're continuing to invent ways to harness lead, lithium and other materials that power everyday lives more efficiently. For more information on how we are transforming energy storage, visit www.ecobat.com. (PRNewsfoto/Ecobat)

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Zimco集团由七个业务部门组成，在三个国家的不同市场开展业务，包括Fry's Metals, Castle Lead Works, Associated Additives, Zimco Metals, G&W Mineral Resources, Dutton Plastics和Sondor Performance foam。

Ecobat的首席执行官Marcus Randolph表示:“我要感谢Zimco集团在南非的管理层和员工，感谢他们的服务和承诺。此次撤资推进了Ecobat的战略计划，使其专注于我们在北美和欧洲的电池回收核心业务。”

AutoX首席执行官Glenn Geldenhuis表示:“通过收购Zimco集团，收购Fry’s Metals是AutoX纵向后向整合战略意图的一部分，使AutoX能够在动荡的市场中更好地控制其供应链，同时提供了提高整体效率和加强对制造过程控制的机会。Fry’s Metals一直是AutoX的长期供应商和主要回收合作伙伴。”