Befesa SA

Befesa SA is a global leader in environmental recycling services for the steel and aluminium industries, specializing in the management and recycling of hazardous residues such as crude steel dust, salt slags, and spent pot linings. Operating through two main segments—Steel Dust Recycling Services and Aluminium Salt Slags Recycling Services—the company collects, treats, and recycles these wastes, producing valuable outputs like waelz oxide for zinc smelters, iron oxide, aluminum concentrates, and secondary aluminum alloys used in automotive and construction sectors. With plants strategically located across Europe, Asia, and North America, Befesa prevents the landfilling of approximately 1.5 to 2 million tonnes of residues annually, promoting the circular economy and reducing natural resource extraction. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Luxembourg City, the company emphasizes operational excellence, health and safety, environmental protection, and compliance, supported by a hedging strategy to manage zinc price volatility and organic growth initiatives in emerging markets. Befesa's full-service model ensures resilient cash flows, customer satisfaction, and sustainability, positioning it as a key player in regulated waste management for secondary metal producers.