What Galloo does

Galloo is a privately held Belgian metal and plastics recycling company founded in 1939, headquartered in Menen, Belgium, and operating 44 sites across Belgium, France, and the Netherlands with a workforce of more than 800 employees. The company processes over 1.2 million tonnes of material annually — 952,906 tonnes of ferrous metals, 137,332 tonnes of non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, stainless steel, brass, lead, zinc), and 27,144 tonnes of plastics — sourced from private individuals, industrial and commercial businesses, demolition contractors, and public institutions. Its core technical platform combines five shredders, the proprietary Post Shredder Technology (PST) for complex waste-stream separation (sensor-based sorting, flotation, granulate separation), and the Kant West installation in Menen for alloy-level non-ferrous separation, supported by 1,600 MWh of solar generation, a water reuse system that cuts drinking water consumption by 95%+, and river-barge logistics that displace 8,000+ truck journeys per year.

The business generates revenue through four streams: (1) processing and gate fees paid by customers bringing materials to its 44 sites, (2) sale of secondary raw materials to steelworks and manufacturers (700,000 tonnes exported annually across Europe and beyond), (3) an e-commerce channel for reclaimed car parts at the Ghislenghien site (1,200+ orders in year one), and (4) container rental and logistics services (~100 trucks, 4,000+ containers). Galloo holds first-in-market "end of waste" certifications for recycled aluminum, stainless steel, and copper in Belgium and France, allowing it to market secondary materials at primary-grade specifications, and is the only ship-recycling operator in Belgium (Astoria cruise ship project, 30 vessels/year, 97%+ recovery rate). The company is currently deploying €39.9 million into a new Harnes shredder facility in France — its largest single investment in the French market — adding 200,000 tonnes of annual capacity. Ownership is private and undisclosed, with no evidence of external parent, PE sponsorship, or public listing.

Name

Galloo

Legal name

Galloo NV

Website

https://galloo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Galloo is a Belgian-founded metal and plastics recycling company (est. 1939) operating 44 sites across Belgium, France, and the Netherlands, processing 1.2 million tonnes of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap annually for private individuals, industrial customers, and public institutions, and selling certified secondary raw materials to manufacturers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Recycling

NAICS

Materials Recovery Facilities (56292), Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers (42393)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Scrap Metal Collection, Logistics & Aggregation (Yards, Roll-off, Container Programs) (IMAKAMAK), Non-Ferrous Scrap Processing & Brokerage (Aluminum, Copper, Brass/Bronze, Lead, Zinc, Nickel) (IMAKAMAB), Auto Shredding & Metal Fragmentation (Shredder Operations) (EUAIAJAD), E-Waste & Electronics Metal Recovery (ITAD, Circuit Boards, Precious Metal Recovery) (IMAKAMAG)

Keywords

• Metal recycling services
• Ferrous metal processing
• Non-ferrous metals recycling
• End-of-life vehicle recycling
• Electronic waste recycling

Headquarters

HQ city

Menen

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Material Processing Fees: Galloo charges fees for processing and recycling metal, plastic, and electronic waste from customers including private individuals, businesses, and public institutions.
2. Secondary Raw Materials Sales: Sale of recycled ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, stainless steel, brass, lead, zinc), and plastics to steelworks and manufacturing companies. Galloo exports 700,000 tonnes annually within and outside Europe.
3. Reclaimed Car Parts Sales: Sale of quality-tested, refurbished auto parts from end-of-life vehicles through online webshop and at physical sites. Parts include bumpers, headlights from Peugeot, Citroën, and Renault vehicles.
4. Container and Logistics Services: Container rental services for industrial customers with flexible pickup schedules, including multi-containers, ampliroll containers, and grab trucks.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Galloo recycles and processes ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, and plastics from post-consumer waste, end-of-life vehicles, electronic waste, ships, and industrial scrap into secondary raw materials. The company operates 44 sites across Belgium, France, and the Netherlands, processing over 1.2 million tonnes of materials annually through advanced shredding, sorting, and Post Shredder Technology (PST). It also sells reclaimed auto parts through an online webshop.

Product overview

Galloo is a leading metal and plastics recycling company in Western Europe with over 85 years of experience, operating 44 sites across northern France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of recycling services centered on three core offerings: metals recycling (ferrous and non-ferrous), Galloo Plastics (post-consumer plastics recycling into granulates), and end-of-life vehicle processing. Additional services include electronic waste (WEEE) recycling in partnership with Recupel and Ecosystem/Ecologic, solar panel recycling with SOREN, ship dismantling at the Ghent facility, and Post-Shredder Technology for complex material streams. The company operates the Kant West high-tech aluminum sorting installation at Menen and maintains an online car parts shop for selling reclaimed vehicle components. Galloo uses advanced technologies including shredding, magnetic separation, sensor-based sorting, and flotation for material recovery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Galloo Plastics: Specialized division with over 25 years of experience in recycling post-consumer plastics into reusable granulates. Operates from dedicated facilities and has its own website at gallooplastics.com.

Products and services

• Metals Recycling Processing of ferrous and non-ferrous metals from post-consumer waste (cars, household appliances), demolition waste, and manufacturing waste. Galloo processes more than one million tonnes of metal annually using advanced shredding and separation technologies, supplied by both private individuals and industry.
• Galloo Plastics Plastic recycling subsidiary with over 25 years of experience in recycling post-consumer plastics into reusable granulates. Produces PP, PE, PS, ABS and talc-filled PP compounds for automotive and electronics industries with technical analysis certificates.
• Online Car Parts Shop

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.2 million tonnes of materials recycled in 2025 (952,906t ferrous metals, 137,332t non-ferrous metals, 27,144t plastics)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• SORENcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2025Partnership for photovoltaic (solar panel) recycling. SOREN organizes collection of discarded solar panels while Galloo deploys advanced technologies to recover materials including critical metals. Supports European and French circular economy objectives.
• RecupelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2025Extended partnership for 3 more years for collection, dismantling, and recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) in Belgium. Galloo processes plastics, metals, and precious metals from discarded electronics.
• Ecosystem / EcologiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench partner organizations for collection and recycling of electrical and electronic waste. Galloo processes over 60,000 tonnes annually of e-waste in partnership with these organizations.
• ValorautomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline platform for end-of-life vehicle collection and recycling. Valorauto coordinates pickup services across France, Belgium, and Luxembourg, with Galloo sites serving as certified destruction centers.
• AMCSsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAMCS provides platform technology to manage metal recycling operations across Galloo's network of sites.
• Social Economy PartnerssupportingOthersPartnership with social economy organizations for manual dismantling and sorting of electronic waste. Approximately 250 people work through social economy partners at Menin, Vernouillet, and Marquette sites.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Befesa: Befesa recycles hazardous industrial residues (steel dust, salt slags) into valuable non-ferrous metals — a specialist non-ferrous processor comparable to Galloo's Kant West operations and non-ferrous metal recovery capabilities.
• DDM Group: DDM Group is a Netherlands-based scrap metal recycler operating across Benelux with shredding, ferrous/non-ferrous processing, and ELV dismantling — directly comparable to Galloo's core metals recycling business and overlapping geographic footprint.
• European Metal Recycling (EMR): EMR is one of the largest metal recyclers globally with extensive European operations in ferrous and non-ferrous scrap processing, shredding, and downstream sales — a direct competitor in scale, technology, and customer base to Galloo.
• Renewi: Renewi (formerly Van Gansewinkel) is a Benelux-anchored waste and recycling company with significant metals recycling operations across the same geography as Galloo, serving overlapping industrial and municipal customers.
• Scholz Recycling: Scholz is a pan-European ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal recycler with shredder operations and secondary raw materials sales — comparable business model, similar technology profile, and overlapping customer base with European steelworks.
• ELG Haniel (now part of JLR Group / CJD): ELG is a global stainless steel and high-alloy scrap recycler with operations across Europe, competing with Galloo for high-quality non-ferrous feedstock and serving similar downstream stainless steel manufacturers.

Broad incumbents

• Remondis: Remondis is a major German-headquartered waste and recycling services group with metals recycling operations, broader than Galloo in scope but overlapping significantly in ferrous/non-ferrous processing and ELV handling across Europe.
• SUEZ Recycling and Recovery: SUEZ operates large-scale waste management and recycling infrastructure in France and Benelux including metal recovery, competing with Galloo for municipal and industrial feedstock though metals are part of a much broader services portfolio.
• Veolia Environmental Services: Veolia is a global environmental services company with metal recycling and WEEE operations in France and Belgium, overlapping with Galloo's geographic and service footprint but operating as a broader waste management incumbent.

Regional players

• Indaver: Indaver is a Belgian-headquartered hazardous and complex waste treatment company, comparable in regional presence and WEEE/complex waste stream handling, though focused on hazardous waste rather than ferrous metals processing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/galloorecycling
• Facebookfacebook.com/GallooRecycling

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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