GESCRAP

What GESCRAP does

GESCRAP S.L.U. is a Spanish-headquartered industrial metal waste management and recycling company founded in 1994 (originally as Reimasa) and now operating 70+ processing plants across 16 countries, managing more than 2 million tonnes of raw material annually for steel mills, foundries, and industrial manufacturers. Its service portfolio spans metal waste collection and characterization, recovery and treatment of residues, dismantling of production lines and stamping equipment, demolition services, and the sale of processed ferrous and non-ferrous raw materials (including aluminum, copper, stainless steel, HBI, DRI, and ferroalloys) to downstream metallurgical customers.

The company runs an enterprise field-sales go-to-market that places localized processing capacity near both suppliers and clients, supported by proprietary residue traceability technology, closed-loop aluminum recycling (producing "Pucks" via chip processing, centrifugation and briquetting), a hybrid Scania truck fleet, and pilot lines developed under the UK-funded PIVOT project for new and old aluminum scrap. Operational infrastructure includes GES Recycling Ltd (UK subsidiary with three sites), GESCRAP Servicios Portuarios (proprietary port logistics), and the Planta Verde sustainability program (renewable energy, hybrid vehicles, electric equipment). GESCRAP is privately held, with a strategic participation acquired by automotive supplier Gestamp Automoción in December 2022, and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and EU Regulation 333/2011 certifications from Bureau Veritas.

Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time sale of metal raw materials to steel mills and foundries, professional services for waste recovery, treatment and dismantling, and transaction-based trading and container exports to European and Asian markets. Pricing is bespoke and not publicly disclosed, with services delivered on 24/7 schedules aligned to client plant operations. Distribution is direct via enterprise sales teams rather than intermediaries, with international reach spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa across 19 countries.

Name

GESCRAP

Legal name

GESCRAP S.L.U.

Website

https://gescrap.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

GESCRAP is a Spanish-headquartered industrial metal recycler operating 70+ plants in 16 countries and managing 2M+ tonnes of ferrous and non-ferrous raw material annually for steel mills, foundries, and automotive manufacturers, with closed-loop aluminum and proprietary traceability services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Recycling and Industrial Waste Management

NAICS

Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining (33141), Primary Metal Manufacturing (331), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622)

SIC

Secondary Smelting & Refining Of Nonferrous Metals (3341), Wholesale-Metals & Minerals (No Petroleum) (5050)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Ferrous Scrap Processing & Recycling (Steel/Iron) (EUAIAJAA), Non-Ferrous Scrap Processing & Recycling (Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Lead, Zinc) (EUAIAJAB), Scrap Metal Collection, Logistics & Aggregation (Yards, Roll-off, Container Programs) (IMAKAMAK), Metal Melting & Secondary Smelting/Refining (Recycled Feedstock Producers) (EUAIAJAJ)

Keywords

• Metal recycling services
• Industrial waste management
• Scrap metal trading
• Raw materials supply
• Circular economy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sestao

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Metal raw material sales: Purchase and sale of raw materials for steel mills and foundries, including ferrous materials, aluminum, copper, stainless steel, special materials, and metallic products like iron ingots, HBI, DRI, and ferroalloys
2. Recovery and treatment services: Recovery, treatment, and valorization of metal waste residues, dismantling of production lines, stamping presses, dies, and demolition services with certified raw material characterization
3. Trading and export: Container export trading expanding business to Europe and Asia

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GESCRAP provides end-to-end metal waste management: analysis and diagnosis of metal residues, recovery, treatment, and valorization into secondary raw materials; purchase and sale of ferrous and non-ferrous raw materials (iron ingots, HBI, DRI, ferroalloys, aluminum, copper, stainless steel) to steel mills and foundries; industrial dismantling of production lines, stamping presses, dies, and demolition; and certified raw material characterization. The company operates 70+ plants across 16 countries, managing 2M+ tonnes of raw materials annually for industrial clients.

Product overview

GESCRAP is a metal waste management and recycling company operating as a unified platform with multiple integrated service lines. The core offering consists of metal waste management and recycling services, raw materials supply (ferrous and non-ferrous metals including aluminum, copper, stainless steel, HBI, DRI, and ferroalloys), and industrial dismantling services. Supporting operations include GES Recycling Ltd (UK subsidiary handling trading and aluminum close-loop with Pucks production), GESCRAP Servicios Portuarios (own port infrastructure for logistics control), and the Planta Verde (Green Plant) sustainability initiative. The company operates over 70 plants across 16 countries with presence in 19 nations across 4 continents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metal Waste Management and Recycling Services End-to-end metal waste management for industrial clients, including analysis, diagnosis, waste management proposals, recovery, treatment, and valorization of metal residues. Serves automotive OEMs and Tier suppliers, steel mills, foundries, and other industrial generators of metal scrap.
• Raw Materials Supply Purchase and sale of ferrous raw materials (new, structural, chips, fragmented) and non-ferrous raw materials (aluminum, copper, stainless steel, special materials) plus metallic products such as iron ingots, HBI, DRI, and ferroalloys, supplied to steel mills and foundries.
• Industrial Dismantling Services Dismantling of production lines, stamping presses, matrices, and other industrial equipment, plus demolition services for industrial sites. Available across GESCRAP's plant network.
• Raw Material Characterization Services Certified analysis and characterization of raw materials to ensure compliance with quality standards and EU Regulation 333/2011 end-of-waste criteria for ferrous metals.
• GES Recycling Ltd UK Operations UK-based metal recycling operations including container export trading to Europe and Asia, aluminum close-loop services producing aluminum Pucks, and OEM automotive tooling dismantling and destruction projects. Operates from three sites: Newton Aycliffe, Wolverhampton, and Llanelli.
• GESCRAP Servicios Portuarios (Port Services) Wholly-owned port infrastructure providing logistical control, integrated port operations, and international trading capabilities, including container export operations supporting GESCRAP's trading activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 72% reduction in transport journeys through optimized supply distance
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Aston MartincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2024GESCRAP participates in the PIVOT project (Performance Integrated Vehicle Optimisation Technology) with Aston Martin, aiming to create lighter and more sustainable vehicle components through aluminum circularity.
• AltaircoreTechnology or Integration · 15 October 2024Technology partner in the PIVOT project focused on vehicle optimization technology for lighter and more sustainable automotive components.
• Sarginsons IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2024Project leader of the PIVOT initiative receiving £5.8M UK Government funding. GESCRAP collaborates on pilot lines for new and old aluminum scrap processing.
• Brunel UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2024Academic partner in the PIVOT research project bringing expertise in sustainable manufacturing and circular economy research.
• GES Recycling LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2024UK subsidiary of GESCRAP participating in the PIVOT project with British Government funding, reinforcing UK circular economy strategy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• TSR Recycling: European scrap metal recycler and trader, historically part of ThyssenKrupp, with extensive yards and direct mill supply relationships. Closely mirrors GESCRAP's mix of ferrous/non-ferrous processing and steel mill supply.
• Stena Recycling: Northern European metal recycler with integrated collection, processing, and mill supply operations plus circular economy services. Comparable to GESCRAP in service model and target customer base (industrial manufacturers, steel mills).
• Scholz Recycling: European-headquartered scrap metal recycler with extensive plant networks across Germany and Europe, supplying steel mills and foundries. Directly comparable to GESCRAP's European ferrous and non-ferrous collection and processing model.
• EMR Group: One of the world's largest metal recyclers with global operations in ferrous and non-ferrous scrap processing, port logistics, and raw material supply to steel mills. Directly comparable to GESCRAP's integrated scrap-to-mill platform across multiple geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Sims Metal Management: Global publicly-listed metal recycler with operations across North America, UK/Europe, and Australasia, trading ferrous and non-ferrous scrap. A broader incumbent operating at greater scale than GESCRAP with similar end markets in steel mills and foundries.
• Veolia Environmental Services: Global environmental services group with metal recycling operations alongside broader waste management. Comparable on the waste management and circular economy positioning, with overlap on industrial metal recovery services.
• SUEZ Recycling and Recovery: Global environmental services and waste management group operating metal recycling and recovery lines as part of a broader waste portfolio. Comparable at the broader waste services and recycling level, though metal recycling is one segment among many.
• Schnitzer Steel Industries: US-based metal recycler and steel products manufacturer with global ferrous and non-ferrous operations supplying steel mills. Comparable to GESCRAP on the ferrous scrap-to-mill and export-trading model, though with deeper US West Coast port exposure.
• Aurubis: European non-ferrous metals smelter and refiner processing copper and other non-ferrous scrap into refined products. Adjacent rather than direct — overlaps with GESCRAP on the non-ferrous metal recovery side but operates further downstream in smelting and refining.

Regional players

• Duesmann & Hensel Recycling: German-based regional scrap metal recycler focused on ferrous and non-ferrous collection and processing for industrial customers. Comparable business model to GESCRAP's industrial scrap operations though concentrated in Germany rather than pan-European.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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