Sirmet

What Sirmet does

Sirmet (legal entity SAS SIRMET) is a privately held, family-owned metal recycling and integrated waste management group founded in 1986 and headquartered in Boulazac Isle Manoire, France. The group's core business is the collection, sorting, fragmenting, and valorization of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap at a network of 24 sites across southwest France (Dordogne, Charente, Charente-Maritime, Corrèze, Gers, Gironde, Lot-et-Garonne, Haute-Marne, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Haute-Vienne, Aveyron, Aube) and northern Spain (Irura, Leitza, Olaberria), with maritime export access via Port de Bassens. Annual processing capacity is 420,000 tonnes of ferrous metals and 40,000 tonnes of non-ferrous metals, plus 1,100 tonnes/month of end-of-life vehicles, 2,600 tonnes/year of lamps and fluorescent tubes (via Artemise), and ~3 million km of transport/logistics coverage through a fleet of 80+ heavy goods vehicles of which ~20% run on biogas. Specialized technical capabilities include a fixed asbestos removal unit at Brive using 2,500-bar ultra-high-pressure water jets (operating under a 5-year EDF framework with VINCI/MTS and BENEDETTI), metal briquetting in Leitza, and Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) production from automotive shredder residue for cement-kiln offtake.

The group's revenue model combines (a) indexed scrap purchase-and-resale through the centralized SIRMET NÉGOCE trading desk, (b) skip/container rental (6–40 m³) with integrated traceability, (c) professional demolition and dismantling services (SIRDEC) for industrial, nuclear, railway, and electricity-transmission clients, (d) delegated waste management with BSD traceability and reporting, and (e) used auto parts retail via the INDRA network (Coutras Casse Auto). Sirmet sells to four principal customer segments — industrial enterprises, craftsmen/SMEs, local authorities, and individuals — and maintains named enterprise relationships with EDF, SNCF, RTE, and VINCI for specialized deconstruction. The group is supported by wholly-owned operating subsidiaries (SIRDEC, STL transport/logistics, SIRMET MATÉRIEL skip manufacturing, SIRMET NÉGOCE) plus acquired subsidiaries retained under their brands (Frigopolis, Artemise, CCA, Soulard/TRI rebranded as SIRMET ENVIRONNEMENT, Delile & Fils). The portfolio is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 (formerly OHSAS 18001), WEEELABEX, MASE, and NF X46-010 (asbestos), and Sirmet achieved an EcoVadis Silver rating (58/100, 51st percentile) in January 2026.

Name

Sirmet

Legal name

SAS SIRMET

Website

https://sirmet.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sirmet is a privately held, family-owned French metal recycling and integrated waste management group that operates 24 sites across southwest France and northern Spain, processing 420,000 tonnes of ferrous and 40,000 tonnes of non-ferrous metals annually for industrial enterprises, craftsmen, local authorities, and individuals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Recycling and Waste Management

NAICS

Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers (42393), Materials Recovery Facilities (56292), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Metals Recycling & Processing (Ferrous/Non-Ferrous) (BPALADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metals Recovery & Scrap Processing (from C&D) (BPALAJAF), Metals Recovery from C&D (Ferrous/Non-ferrous) (EUAIAHAF), C&D Sorting & Processing Facilities (C&D MRFs) (EUAIAHAC), Construction & Demolition (C&D) Debris Transfer & Processing (EUAIABAB), Hazardous Materials Handling & Compliance (EHS, Transport, Permitting, Reporting) (EUAMALAI)

Keywords

• Metal recycling services
• Ferrous non-ferrous recovery
• Waste management solutions
• Industrial demolition services
• End-of-life vehicle processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulazac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices26 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Metal Purchase and Resale: Sirmet purchases ferrous and non-ferrous metals from businesses, contractors, and individuals, then resells to steelworks and foundries. Payment is made by check based on current market prices for metals.
2. Skip/Benne Rental: Rental of skips and containers from 6m³ to 40m³ for waste collection, with delivery, pickup, and treatment included in the service.
3. Deconstruction and Demolition Services: Selective demolition services across France, including nuclear sector services for EDF, RTE, and nuclear power plants. Services include asbestos removal and transformer dismantling.
4. Transport and Logistics: Transportation and logistics services covering approximately 3 million kilometers annually with a fleet of 70+ heavy goods vehicles, 30 shovels, and 10 loaders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sirmet recycles iron and ferrous/non-ferrous metals, decontaminates electronics and electrical wastes (WEEE), processes end-of-life vehicles (VHU), and packages resulting outputs as raw materials for resale to steelworks, foundries, and cement plants. The group also delivers demolition, deconstruction, asbestos removal, transport and logistics, skip rental, and delegated waste management services through a network of 24 sites in southwest France and northern Spain.

Product overview

SIRMET is a comprehensive waste management and metal recycling group offering an integrated portfolio of services. The core business centers on ferrous and non-ferrous metal recovery through a network of 24 sites in France and Spain. Key services include deconstruction and demolition (SIRDEC), end-of-life vehicle processing (VHU), WEEE recycling, transport and logistics (STL) with a fleet of 80+ vehicles, benne rental, and trading (SIRMET Négoce). The group operates specialized subsidiaries: Frigopolis for refrigerator recycling in Toulouse, Artemise for lamp and smoke detector recycling, and Coutras Casse Auto for used auto parts. Services extend to delegated waste management, asbestos removal, and solid recovered fuel (CSR) production. The company operates across southwest France and northern Spain, serving professionals, communities, and individuals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SIRMET Fers & Métaux Core metal recycling service offering collection, sorting, and recovery of ferrous and non-ferrous metals (iron, steel, copper, aluminum, brass, zinc, stainless steel) for industrial enterprises, craftsmen, local authorities, and individuals across the Sirmet site network.
• SIRMET Déconstruction / Démantèlement (SIRDEC) Deconstruction, demolition, and dismantling services for industrial sites, nuclear facilities, railway equipment, and transformers, including asbestos removal operations; serves major enterprise accounts (SNCF, EDF, RTE).
• SIRMET Transport & Logistique (STL)

Quantifiable outcome

• 420,000 tonnes of ferrous metals recycled annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, strategic and core.

• FEDERRECminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2026Industry federation organizing the Salon du Recyclage in Albi (March 2026). Sirmet participates as an exhibitor to engage with industry peers, share expertise, and develop business relationships.
• Leitza Briquetting Company (acquired)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Spanish company specializing in ferrous and non-ferrous metallic briquette manufacturing, acquired April 2025 with 9 employees. Expands SIRMET's product range in Spain.
• Artemise Recyclage (acquired)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025French company specializing in lamp, fluorescent tube, and ionisation smoke detector recycling. Acquired 2025 with 30 employees, processing 2,600 tonnes annually with 85-96% valorization rates.
• Delile & Fils (acquired)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Family business in Auch and Condom (Gers), acquired summer 2024. Over 45 years of experience in ferrous and non-ferrous metal recovery. 2 sites with experienced local teams.
• EcologiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco-organism partner for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) collection and treatment. Sirmet holds WEEELABEX certification and was awarded the Ecologic contract (2016-2019) for WEEE processing in two French departments.
• EcosystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco-organism partner for WEEE management. Artemise subsidiary works with Ecosystem for lamp and fluorescent tube recycling with guaranteed compliant and traceable handling.
• Recycler Mon VéhiculecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco-organism partner for End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) recycling. Partnership guarantees over 95% recycling and valorization of vehicles, with reuse targets of 10% by 2026 and 16% by 2028.
• Enerjump / Gaz'UpstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiogas station partner providing 100% French-origin biogas for SIRMET's fleet. Stations at Boulazac and Brive enable 20% of heavy vehicles to run on compressed natural gas, with Veritas attestation.
• MichelinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTire supplier partnership. Through Michelin tire usage, Sirmet achieved 70.8 tonnes of CO₂ savings, demonstrating environmental commitment in fleet operations.
• DAF Trucks FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeavy truck manufacturer partnership. DAF visited Boulazac site to highlight the partnership, providing visibility for both parties in the transport sector.
• VINCI / MTSstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner5-year framework contract partnership for fixed asbestos removal unit at Brive. MTS, a VINCI subsidiary, collaborated with SIRMET and BENEDETTI to create the unit for EDF.
• BENEDETTIstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the fixed asbestos removal unit project at Brive, collaborating with VINCI/MTS for the 5-year EDF framework contract.
• Section PaloiseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRugby club sponsorship in Pau region. Partnership based on shared values of integrity, solidarity, and collective work. Visibility at matches reinforces local brand presence.
• Coutras Casse AutocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired company (June 2025) operating as CCA subsidiary. Concessionnaire du réseau INDRA and partner of OPISTO and OVAKO platforms. 30+ employees, 50,000+ used parts in stock.
• INDRA NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCCA subsidiary is a concessionnaire of the INDRA network for used auto parts distribution and online sales platform.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Derichebourg: Paris-listed French multi-specialist in metals recycling, environmental services, and aerospace. Closest direct competitor to Sirmet in French ferrous and non-ferrous scrap collection, processing, and resale to steelworks, with a much larger national and international footprint.
• Galloo: Family-owned French-Belgian scrap metal recycler with major sites in northern France and Belgium. Direct competitor for C&D metal recovery, ELV processing, and shredder-output sales to European steelworks, with comparable mid-market positioning to SIRMET.
• EMR (European Metal Recycling): UK-headquartered, pan-European scrap metal recycler with significant French operations (acquired through its Sarp Industries footprint). Competes head-on with SIRMET in ferrous/non-ferrous collection and downstream resale, but at substantially larger scale.
• Scholz Recycling (now TSR Recycling): German-headquartered European scrap metal recycler serving steelworks across the continent. Comparable in vertical integration (collection through processing and resale) and in serving OEM/automotive scrap streams relevant to SIRMET's ELV and SRF businesses.
• Cronimet: German family-owned scrap metal trader and recycler with European-wide operations. Closely comparable model of buying scrap from regional collectors and selling to international steel mills, mirroring SIRMET Négoce's role within the Sirmet group.

Broad incumbents

• Suez (Recycling & Recovery segment): Global environmental services major with substantial French recycling and hazardous-waste operations. Overlaps with SIRMET in WEEE, ELV, and industrial waste collection, but competes as a broad-incumbent portfolio player rather than a metals specialist.
• Veolia (Waste Management segment): Global environmental services group with deep French waste-management and recycling operations, including hazardous waste. Competes with SIRMET in industrial waste collection and WEEE processing but at much greater scale and breadth.
• Indaver: Belgian-headquartered hazardous-waste treatment specialist with industrial waste operations across Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, and France. Comparable to SIRMET's SIRDEC demolition/asbestos division and hazardous-waste approvals, though more focused on chemical and industrial sludges than scrap metals.

Regional players

• Stena Recycling: Swedish family-owned recycler with growing pan-European presence in metals, WEEE, and hazardous waste. Comparable vertically-integrated recycling model and family-ownership governance; primarily competes in Nordic and northern European markets, less in southwest France.
• Reciplas (Reciclados de Cables y Plásticos): Spanish cable and plastics recycler with briquetting capabilities similar to SIRMET's Leitza operations. Direct Spanish-market peer for non-ferrous cable and metal-plastic separation, though smaller in scale and less diversified.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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