Innovation

Innovation strategy and strategic areas

Innovation strategy and strategic areas

R&D&I

Innovation driving the future of recycling

The Innovation Department of Indumetal Recycling is a strategic pillar for the company’s development and competitiveness, reflecting a strong commitment to research, technological development, and continuous improvement.

Since the late 1990s, the team has promoted knowledge generation and the development of innovative solutions focused on waste valorisation, the recovery of critical raw materials, and process optimisation. By collaborating with technology centres and industry stakeholders, Indumetal is able to anticipate market challenges, to integrate advanced technologies, and to lead the transition towards a more efficient, sustainable, and circular industry.

Indumetal currently works in four strategic areas

Area 01

Plastics recovery

Area 02

Critical materials recovery

Zero waste

Area 03

Process automation

Area 04

Digital transformation

Smart factory

Continuous improvement of processes and products

Indumetal currently works in four strategic areas

Area 01

Plastics recovery

Area 02

Critical materials recovery

Zero waste

Area 03

Process automation

Area 04

Digital transformation

Smart factory

Continuous improvement of processes and products

All our processes have been developed by the company’s own technicians in collaboration with technology and research centres, institutions and other companies in the sector.

European projects

Innovation projects

Indumetal Recycling’s commitment to innovation is demonstrated through its active participation in R&D&I projects at both national and international levels.

In collaboration with companies, technological centres, and leading organisations, the Innovation Department develops and validates advanced solutions in areas such as the recovery of critical materials, process automation, and industrial digitalisation. This activity enables the transfer of research into real-world environments, accelerates the implementation of new technologies, and contributes to the development of circular economy models aligned with European challenges and objectives.