Indra Automobile Recycling joins a unique ecosystem of expert and specialized partners, who operate throughout the entire life cycle of a vehicle. Indra Automobile Recycling, one of the leaders in the treatment and recovery of end-of-life vehicles in France, is entering a new dynamic, by becoming a subsidiary of The Future Is NEUTRAL, a pure player in the automotive circular economy, co-owned by SUEZ and Renault Group and serving the entire automotive market. Equipped with more resources and a simplified decision, without changing operations, Indra Automobile Recycling is strengthened by its historical partners.
The innovative model of The Future Is NEUTRAL, serving the entire automotive industry, is based on the provision of the expertise of several specialized subsidiaries, which are involved in the supply of materials until their recycling, through production operations. A provision allowing this ecosystem to meet the challenges of the circular economy.
Supporting out growth strategy in France and Europe
In perfect strategic continuity, this system marks an ambitious industrial project and reinforces the growth plan and operations of Indra Automobile Recycling. Indra Automobile Recycling will continue to expand its network of 350 ELV Centers and strengthen its activities by integrating deconstruction sites. With its three centers (A7 Auto Parts, Re-source Auto Parts and CARS PIECES EXPRESS), Indra Automobile Recycling aims to acquire new sites in order to process more than 150,000 ELVs by 2030, to be ready to meet the challenges current and future market conditions.
Indra Automobile Recycling, which has dedicated know-how and which benefits from complementary skills from its historical partners, such as the treatment and recovery of materials to be recycled (SUEZ), will benefit from new activities from its new partners, in particular the renovation of parts with high added value (The Remakers), the implementation of closed loops on materials (GAIA) and any other future project, particularly in electric vehicles. Through this, Indra Automobile Recycling will expand and strengthen its service offering for the benefit of all players in the sector: insurers, ELV centers, manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, distribution and repair networks, communities and individual customers. Its ambition to be a leading European player is confirmed and will accelerate through its geographic expansion.
To respond to the challenges of the automotive circular economy market
Automotive players are turning more towards the circular economy to respond to 4 major challenges: limit their impacts on natural resources, better manage their supply of strategic materials, thanks to the establishment of a secondary raw materials sector, anticipate regulatory developments and reduce their carbon footprint.
To respond to market change, Renault Group and SUEZ, leader in waste management, are joining forces to strengthen the efficiency of The Future Is NEUTRAL, a player 100% dedicated to the automotive circular economy operating across the entire of the automotive value chain.
This partnership makes it possible to improve the recycling of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) and increase the deposit of secondary raw materials in order to increase the circularity of resources throughout the automobile industry.
About Indra Automobile Recycling
Since its establishment in 1985, Indra Automobile Recycling has developed in-depth expertise in the field of automotive recycling, offering comprehensive services at every stage of the end-of-life vehicle recycling process. The INDRA network in France, made up of 350 approved centers, exceeds the recovery rates imposed by the European directive, reaching 96.8%. As a major player in the circular economy and the treatment of end-of-life vehicles, INDRA places emphasis on the treatment of damaged vehicles, on the dismantling processes of end-of-life vehicles, on the organization of the reused parts sector and the recovery and recycling of materials, serving all players and stakeholders in the automotive circular economy.