Ecobat has completed its exit from the lithium recycling sector with the sale of the firm’s Casa Grande assets in Arizona — less than three years after commissioning the facility.

The company said on September 2 the sale marked the final step in its departure from the lithium business and would allow it to fully focus on running its North American lead recycling operation.

Ecobat did not disclose financial details or the buyer of Casa Grande. The sale follows earlier sales of lithium operations in Darlaston, UK and Hettstedt, Germany, despite Ecobat saying in 2025 it planned to ramp up recycling at its US and European plants.

Tom Slabe, Ecobat president and CEO, said the move allows the firm to devote its full attention and resources to its core strength — running its lead recycling business in North America.

“Going forward, we will continue to pursue opportunities to maximise value for shareholders,” Slabe said.

“We are grateful to the employees who built and grew our lithium recycling business, and we are confident this transition sets up continued success for those operations under new ownership, while sharpening Ecobat’s own path forward.”

In September 2025, Ecobat completed the sale of its Arizona anode manufacturing unit to Chile’s Inppamet.

Earlier this year, Clarios formally completed its acquisition of three lead battery recycling plants in Europe from Ecobat.

Clarios said the deal meant a substantial increase in its ability to recover critical materials, including lead and polypropylene, and reuse them in the production of new batteries.