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Vehicle repair costs up – could green parts bring them down?
According to PwC UK predictions, changing regulations, plus the ongoing pandemic could impact general insurance costs, including motor insurance. With a rising cost of new car parts, will consumers be looking for a more affordable option when it comes to vehicle repair?
Reforms to reduce the number and cost of road traffic accident whiplash claims are expected in May 2021. However, the average cost of vehicle repairs is likely to continue to increase by 7% – 10%, as car manufacturers increase the cost of car parts to make up for profits lost through the reduction in new car sales.
With the likely increase in vehicle repair costs due to these rising prices of new car parts, is there a way for the vehicle recycling industry to utilise their green parts stock to benefit customers looking to keep the cost of repairing their vehicle down?
We asked some vehicle recycling companies for their thoughts.
Marc Trent, Managing Director at Charles Trent Limited, said:
Marc Trent
“Using green/ recycled parts in the repair chain has been talked about for many years. With rising prices well beyond inflation & a supply chain that has also been negatively affected by the pandemic now is the time for insurers to embrace the use of green/ recycled parts. This will help reduce total losses, reduce costs, reduce CO2, assist in keeping premiums down & in some cases save the customer.”
Allen Prebble, Managing Director at Silverlake Automotive Recycling, said:
Allen Prebble
“Our work with motor insurers, which has increased by 15% year-on-year over the last 15 years, confirms the findings in the recent PwC UK report that controlling rising motor claims costs remains an ongoing priority. The escalating price of new parts is inflating repair costs and according to the report, this looks set to continue.
As a VRA Certified supplier, audited against the UK Standard for ‘Reclaimed Parts from End-Of-Life Vehicles’, Silverlake supports insurers through the supply of quality graded, warranty assured reclaimed OEM parts, which offer significant savings on new parts. We do this via our membership of the e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management network and our partnership with the Green Parts Specialist.
Demand continues to grow as insurers seek ways to reduce claims costs and experience delays in new parts supply due to Covid and the Brexit Trade Co-operation Agreement. We have responded by expanding our warehousing and increasing our stocks of panels in storage by 80% enabling us to house over 10,000 panels at any one time; our people are integral to our service promise and we have boosted the skills within our in-house team, embedding stringent quality controls and recruited from the bodyshop and accident repair sectors to help shape our services with end-user knowledge; we have invested in a new workshop and facilities for the safe recycling of electric and hybrid vehicles, preparing for the increase in numbers as we move towards 2030 and the government ban on the manufacture of new fossil fuel vehicles.
To make the use of reclaimed parts commonplace, as it is in other countries, we would like to see the introduction of ‘green motor insurance policies’ as standard, giving the consumer the choice to purchase a policy that uses reclaimed parts in its repair process for a competitively priced premium. Then together, the insurance industry and the salvage and recycling industry can levy the public and government on reclaimed parts and their value, both commercially and environmentally.”
Mia Constable, Head of Business Development at e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management said:
Mia Constable
“The PwC UK prediction that the average cost of vehicle repairs is likely to continue to increase by 7% – 10% unfortunately, comes as no surprise. There’s lots of noise in the market about reclaimed parts and we are excited to be talking to a number of insurers who are exploring salvage and reclaimed parts as one proposition. This delivers a streamlined process with two outcomes: the opportunity to reduce the number of total loss cases by lowering repair costs or, receiving strong salvage returns on those vehicles that are categorised not fit for repair.
Our network members are leading the market in the provision of quality graded, warranty assured reclaimed parts, which offer substantive savings c60%+ on manufacturer retail prices. Demand is growing and the VRA Certification Scheme is further building insurer confidence in the reliability of reclaimed parts. Many of our members have increased their reclaimed parts stock and invested in additional warehousing, IT infrastructure and delivery vehicles to increase opportunities to fulfil insurer requirements, provide seamless ordering facilities and guarantee rapid delivery, with 100% of shelf parts delivered next day.
There are other ways too that e2e works with insurers to help manage both their claims spend and their operational cost – market competitive salvage returns; recovery & storage cost negotiation; management of finance settlement cases to expedite total loss vehicle clearance; and engineering support to name a few. We’re frequently told by clients how much salvage resource they don’t have in their business, with the associated overheads, because they can trust us to take care of it.”
Tom Rumboll, CEO at SYNETIQ, said:
Tom Rumboll
“SYNETIQ’s green parts supply function is well prepared for an increase in demand, following continued investment in this area over the last two years. Our industry is well-versed on the huge financial savings available through the effective use of green parts – but for us, there are other necessary benefits to consider. SYNETIQ is working with its insurance clients to inform policyholders about the environmental benefits of green parts, with available CO2 savings at the forefront of this. The cost savings and environmental benefits go hand in hand, creating a real ‘win-win’ situation.”
Ian Hill, MD of Hills Salvage and Recycling Ltd (Green Parts Specialists,) said:
Ian Hill
“With a lower rate of accidents compounded by an increase in manufacturer parts prices, its only natural for repairers and insurers to look for sustainable means to maintain profitability in the supply chain. Green parts offer just that.
Lower accident rates are great for insurers, but the aggregator markets are likely to become ever more competitive, with consumers looking for the best deal possible. Reducing average repair costs through the adaptation of green parts will ensure insurers remain competitive whilst meeting their obligations to become more environmentally responsible, and consumers are demanding it.”
e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management [e2e] is the UK’s only salvage and automotive recycling network with nationwide, environmentally compliant sites delivering performance resilience and service reliability to the insurance and fleet markets.The network’s online salvage auction www.salvagemarket.co.uk drives strong salvage resale values and faster sales.e2e’s salvage clients have access to the network’s stocks of over 5 million quality graded, warranty assured reclaimed parts.
The power of the network model means e2e has the ability to influence industry standards and is committed to continually raising the bar whilst redefining the role and perceived value of the salvage operator.Network members adhere to robust service level agreements, against which they are audited, in order to ensure performance consistency and a market leading customer experience.
The salvage and recycling operating environment is evolving rapidly, and e2e is anticipating, listening and responding to changing market needs.Regulatory compliance, ESG, reclaimed parts, customer experience, EVs, new vehicle technologies, data and reputation risk are just some of many considerations linked to the procurement of salvage services.e2e will drive further added value to clients and members through the adoption and application of emerging technologies, continuing to differentiate its proposition and position salvage services as a professional partnership.
Owain joined Volvo Cars in June 2021 to lead Circular Economy in the Global Sustainability Team. The company has committed to being a circular business by 2040 and has financial, recycled content and CO2 based targets for 2025, all of which Owain is working across the company to make happen. Owain previously worked for circular economy consultancy Oakdene Hollins where he advised businesses on evidence led circular economy implementation.
Turning into a circular business and the importance of vehicle reuse and recycling.
The presentation will cover the work Volvo Cars is doing to achieve 2025 but mainly focus on the transformational work towards 2040 and the business and value chain changes being considered. Attention will be paid to the way vehicles are being dealt with at the end of life and the complexities of closing material and component loops. Opportunities and challenges which Volvo Cars is facing will be presented including engagement with 3rd parties and increasing pressure from stakeholders.
This award recognises businesses that go beyond their day-to-day operations to make a positive and lasting contribution to their local communities.
Entries may include initiatives such as supporting community events or sports teams, donating vehicles or parts to colleges and training providers, raising funds for charities, working with local authorities to remove untaxed or abandoned vehicles from public roads, or any other activity that improves safety, supports education, promotes responsible vehicle ownership or benefits the wider community.
Nominations may be submitted by the company involved, the organisation or community that benefited from the initiative, or as a joint entry.
Judges will be looking for evidence of genuine community impact, strong engagement with local people or organisations, and a commitment to ensuring the initiative delivers value over the long term.
From Waste to Value - Building a scalable circular ecosystem in the automotive aftermarket
As the automotive sector moves from linear supply chains to circular value networks, Hugues Delval is helping to redefine what scalable reuse can look like across Europe. As Chief Executive Officer of Autocirc, Europe’s leading ecosystem for automotive recycling and traceable reuse of pre-owned OEM parts, Hugues leads a business focused on turning end-of-life vehicle materials and components into high-quality, commercially valuable resources for the wider aftermarket.
With a strong commitment to sustainability, traceability and circular economy solutions, Autocirc supplies recycled OEM parts to collision and repair workshops, vehicle manufacturers and insurance companies, supporting a more efficient, lower-waste model for repair and parts supply.
At a vehicle recycling conference, his perspective is highly relevant. The opportunity for ATFs and recyclers is no longer limited to dismantling and material recovery; it is increasingly about building trusted, traceable and scalable routes for parts reuse within a circular automotive ecosystem.
Hugues’ session, “From Waste to Value: Building a Scalable Circular Ecosystem in the Automotive Aftermarket,” will explore how automotive recycling can move further up the value chain, creating stronger links between dismantlers, repairers, insurers and OEMs. He will examine what it takes to build circular systems at scale, and how traceable reuse of pre-owned OEM parts can help shape a more sustainable, resilient and commercially attractive future for the automotive aftermarket.
From Manual to Intelligent: Automating the Right Work
As the conversation around AI accelerates, Conrad Caine is focused on one question: how can artificial intelligence deliver practical, measurable value in real-world industries like vehicle recycling?
Conrad is the Founder of MACHINES LIKE ME, an AI automation company that designs and deploys AI agents to transform manual operational and administrative tasks into reliable, scalable end-to-end automation. Working with organisations across sectors, he helps connect data, systems and workflows to streamline operations, reduce operating costs and improve quality, turning AI from theory into tangible business performance.
At a conference themed Auto Recycling Intelligence, Conrad’s session will address both the opportunity and the scepticism surrounding AI in the vehicle recycling sector. What is AI really? What can it genuinely automate, and what should remain firmly human-led?
He will explore practical applications for vehicle recyclers, from process optimisation and data handling to workflow automation, while making clear that AI is a support tool, not a replacement for industry expertise.
Blending philosophy with practical examples, Conrad will demystify artificial intelligence, challenge common misconceptions and show how vehicle recyclers can adopt AI confidently, improving efficiency without losing the human intelligence that drives the sector.
Technical Director - Lithium Battery Recycling Solutions (a SUEZ company)
The EV Battery Challenge: Safe Handling, Market Reality and the Road Ahead
As lithium batteries become a defining feature of end-of-life vehicles, Alan Colledge is helping the UK recycling sector adapt safely and at scale. As Technical Director of Lithium Battery Recycling Solutions (SUEZ), Alan leads the safe collection, handling and recycling of lithium batteries, with a particular focus on traction batteries from the automotive and wider mobility markets.
Alan is a fourth-term Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) and has spent over 33 years in the waste industry. Since 2012, he has been at the centre of developing practical, compliant solutions for lithium battery management, work that helped establish one of the UK’s first dedicated battery workshops in 2017 and, in September 2022, one of the country’s first waste battery plants designed to recover materials via mechanical shredding and separation.
At a vehicle recycling conference, this topic is moving rapidly from “emerging” to “urgent”. Alan’s presentation explores what ATFs and recyclers need to know now: the real-world challenges of collection, transport and storage; the handling risks associated with damaged or unknown-state batteries; and the operational and commercial conditions the sector is likely to face over the next decade as EV volumes rise.
He’ll also share news of SUEZ’s latest investment in battery recycling, and what it could mean for UK capacity, downstream routes and future collaboration with ATFs.
Director, EY LLP – UK&I Transport & Logistics Leader, Mobility Practice
Total Cost of Ownership Meets End-of-Life Reality
As electrification reshapes the automotive sector, the financial logic behind vehicles is changing just as rapidly as the technology itself. Mark Main brings a strategic asset and valuation perspective to this transformation, helping the industry understand what electric vehicles truly cost, not just to buy and run, but to recover, repair, recycle and retire.
A Director at EY LLP in London and the firm’s UK&I Transport and Logistics Leader within its Mobility practice, Mark specialises in capital equipment valuation and asset lifecycle advisory.
With more than 20 years’ experience across automotive, fleet and leasing, he supports organisations with residual value modelling, portfolio strategy, financial reporting and total cost of ownership analysis.
In this session, Mark will explore how traditional TCO models must now incorporate end-of-life risk, battery uncertainty and disposal obligations. For Authorised Treatment Facilities, this has real implications, from the economics of EV dismantling and material recovery to the operational challenges of recovering and storing damaged electric vehicles after accidents.
He will also examine the growing need to reskill technicians to manage high-voltage systems safely, connecting financial exposure with operational readiness. The result is a clear-eyed view of how electrification is redefining asset risk, lifecycle value and long-term profitability across the vehicle recycling ecosystem.
Founder and Managing Director - CES Research and Consulting
From Vehicle to Value: Understanding the Battery End-of-Life Chain
Hans Eric Melin is the Founder and Managing Director of CES Research and Consulting, a London-based research and advisory firm recognised globally for its expertise in lithium-ion battery lifecycle management, with a particular focus on reuse, recycling, and end-of-life value chains. Since 2017, CES has become a primary source of data-driven insight on the rapidly evolving battery circular economy, supporting stakeholders across industry, finance, and policy.
Prior to founding CES, Hans Eric served as Vice President of Market Development at Battery Solutions, then the largest battery recycler in the United States, where he worked on scaling recycling capacity and developing downstream markets. Earlier, he was CEO of Refind Technologies, a technology company developing AI-based sorting systems for battery recycling facilities.
Through his research and advisory work, Hans Eric has been instrumental in shaping industry understanding of structural challenges and opportunities within battery circularity. His analysis has highlighted issues such as China’s central role in battery reuse, recycling, and materials refining; the global trade in used battery-containing products; and the outsized influence of ownership models, consumer behaviour, and regulation on battery lifetimes, often exceeding purely technical constraints.
Hans Eric’s insights have been published in leading scientific journals, including Science and Nature, and are frequently cited by international media such as Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired. He is a regular keynote speaker and moderator at major conferences across Europe, North America, and Asia.
Hans Eric holds a BSc in Communication Studies and Business Administration from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and is based between London and Vienna.
Designing for Circularity: The Manufacturer’s View of End-of-Life
Leon van der Merwe brings a senior OEM perspective to one of the most important shifts facing the vehicle recycling sector: the move towards a fully integrated circular economy. A highly experienced automotive leader, Leon has held major executive roles across retail, aftermarket and manufacturing. From serving as Managing Director of Kwik Fit South Africa to leading product and services strategy in Europe, and later holding senior positions with First Stop and Bridgestone Europe, his career spans the breadth of the automotive value chain.
Since joining Toyota Motor Europe in 2014, Leon has led After Sales before expanding his responsibilities to cover the entire Value Chain. In 2019, he moved into manufacturing as Vice President of Supply Chain, Manufacturing Support and Production Control, guiding operations through Brexit and Covid. In July 2023, he created two new strategic functions, Circular Economy and Energy Business, reinforcing Toyota’s long-term commitment to sustainability and new mobility models
For vehicle recycling, this signals a fundamental shift. OEMs are increasingly designing vehicles with reuse, remanufacture and material recovery in mind and seeking structured collaboration with recyclers.
Leon’s session will explore how circular economy strategy is influencing vehicle design, dismantling processes, data transparency and material flows, and what this means for auto recyclers aiming to position themselves as trusted partners within an OEM-led, end-to-end value chain.
Mary Creagh CBE MP is the Labour Member of Parliament for Coventry East and was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Nature) at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) in July 2024. In this role, she leads on the circular economy, including driving waste reduction, improving resource efficiency, and developing a new, more sustainable cross-government circular economy strategy, helping to accelerate progress towards a more resilient, recycling-led economy.
Director - Trend Tracker, Industry Insights & Service Certainty Ltd
Repair or Total Loss? The Decisions Driving ELV Volumes
With more than two decades at the heart of the UK insurance sector, Paul Sell brings a deep understanding of how claims economics directly influence the vehicle repair and recycling markets.
Paul spent 23 years with Aviva, leading a range of commercial roles across partnerships and claims supply chain. After working closely with vehicle manufacturers, he transitioned into Claims Supply Chain, ultimately becoming Head of Supply Chain with responsibility for supplier relationships across all product lines. His experience spans procurement strategy, repair networks, cost control and operational performance, insight that is increasingly relevant to Authorised Treatment Facilities navigating insurer-led decisions.
Since leaving Aviva seven years ago, Paul has worked independently with innovative businesses, including RightIndem and Service Certainty, while providing consultancy to insurers and manufacturers through Industry Insights. He also played a key role in the acquisition and leadership of Trend Tracker, which now delivers regular market intelligence and analysis to the motor claims and repair sector.
In his session, Paul will explore the trends shaping the Motor Vehicle Repair Market, from repair-versus-write-off decisions and parts pressures to insurer behaviour and market cycles. For ATFs, these dynamics directly affect vehicle volumes, salvage values and end-of-life flows. Delegates will gain a clearer picture of where the market is heading and what it means for the future of vehicle recycling.
Mary Creagh CBE MP is the Labour Member of Parliament for Coventry East and was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Nature) at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) in July 2024. In this role, she leads on the circular economy, including driving waste reduction, improving resource efficiency, and developing a new, more sustainable cross-government circular economy strategy, helping to accelerate progress towards a more resilient, recycling-led economy.
VEHICLE RECYCLING CONFERENCE 2026
Paul Sell
Director at Trend Tracker, Industry Insights & Service Certainty Ltd
With more than two decades at the heart of the UK insurance sector, Paul Sell brings a deep understanding of how claims economics directly influence the vehicle repair and recycling markets.
Paul spent 23 years with Aviva, leading a range of commercial roles across partnerships and claims supply chain. After working closely with vehicle manufacturers, he transitioned into Claims Supply Chain, ultimately becoming Head of Supply Chain with responsibility for supplier relationships across all product lines. His experience spans procurement strategy, repair networks, cost control and operational performance — insight that is increasingly relevant to Authorised Treatment Facilities navigating insurer-led decisions.
Since leaving Aviva seven years ago, Paul has worked independently with innovative businesses including RightIndem and Service Certainty, while providing consultancy to insurers and manufacturers through Industry Insights. He also played a key role in the acquisition and leadership of Trend Tracker, which now delivers regular market intelligence and analysis to the motor claims and repair sector.
In his session, Paul will explore the trends shaping the Motor Vehicle Repair Market — from repair-versus-write-off decisions and parts pressures to insurer behaviour and market cycles. For ATFs, these dynamics directly affect vehicle volumes, salvage values and end-of-life flows. Delegates will gain a clearer picture of where the market is heading and what it means for the future of vehicle recycling.
VEHICLE RECYCLING CONFERENCE 2026
Conrad Caine
Founder, MACHINES LIKE ME
As the conversation around AI accelerates, Conrad Caine is focused on one question: how can artificial intelligence deliver practical, measurable value in real-world industries like vehicle recycling?
Conrad is the Founder of MACHINES LIKE ME, an AI automation company that designs and deploys AI agents to transform manual operational and administrative tasks into reliable, scalable end-to-end automation. Working with organisations across sectors, he helps connect data, systems and workflows to streamline operations, reduce operating costs and improve quality, turning AI from theory into tangible business performance.
At a conference themed Auto Recycling Intelligence, Conrad’s session will address both the opportunity and the scepticism surrounding AI in the vehicle recycling sector. What is AI really? What can it genuinely automate, and what should remain firmly human-led?
He will explore practical applications for vehicle recyclers, from process optimisation and data handling to workflow automation, while making clear that AI is a support tool, not a replacement for industry expertise.
Blending philosophy with practical examples, Conrad will demystify artificial intelligence, challenge common misconceptions and show how vehicle recyclers can adopt AI confidently, improving efficiency without losing the human intelligence that drives the sector.
VEHICLE RECYCLING CONFERENCE 2026
Mark Main
Director, EY LLP – UK&I Transport & Logistics Leader, Mobility Practice
As electrification reshapes the automotive sector, the financial logic behind vehicles is changing just as rapidly as the technology itself. Mark Main brings a strategic asset and valuation perspective to this transformation, helping the industry understand what electric vehicles truly cost, not just to buy and run, but to recover, repair, recycle and retire.
A Director at EY LLP in London and the firm’s UK&I Transport and Logistics Leader within its Mobility practice, Mark specialises in capital equipment valuation and asset lifecycle advisory.
With more than 20 years’ experience across automotive, fleet and leasing, he supports organisations with residual value modelling, portfolio strategy, financial reporting and total cost of ownership analysis.
In this session, Mark will explore how traditional TCO models must now incorporate end-of-life risk, battery uncertainty and disposal obligations. For Authorised Treatment Facilities, this has real implications, from the economics of EV dismantling and material recovery to the operational challenges of recovering and storing damaged electric vehicles after accidents.
He will also examine the growing need to reskill technicians to manage high-voltage systems safely, connecting financial exposure with operational readiness. The result is a clear-eyed view of how electrification is redefining asset risk, lifecycle value and long-term profitability across the vehicle recycling ecosystem.
VEHICLE RECYCLING CONFERENCE 2026
HANS ERIC MELIN
Founder and Managing Director of CES Research and Consulting
Hans Eric Melin is the Founder and Managing Director of CES Research and Consulting, a London-based research and advisory firm recognised globally for its expertise in lithium-ion battery lifecycle management, with a particular focus on reuse, recycling, and end-of-life value chains. Since 2017, CES has become a primary source of data-driven insight on the rapidly evolving battery circular economy, supporting stakeholders across industry, finance, and policy.
Prior to founding CES, Hans Eric served as Vice President of Market Development at Battery Solutions, then the largest battery recycler in the United States, where he worked on scaling recycling capacity and developing downstream markets. Earlier, he was CEO of Refind Technologies, a technology company developing AI-based sorting systems for battery recycling facilities.
Through his research and advisory work, Hans Eric has been instrumental in shaping industry understanding of structural challenges and opportunities within battery circularity. His analysis has highlighted issues such as China’s central role in battery reuse, recycling, and materials refining; the global trade in used battery-conta
ining products; and the outsized influence of ownership models, consumer behaviour, and regulation on battery lifetimes, often exceeding purely technical constraints.
Hans Eric’s insights have been published in leading scientific journals, including Science and Nature, and are frequently cited by international media such as Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired. He is a regular keynote speaker and moderator at major conferences across Europe, North America, and Asia.
Hans Eric holds a BSc in Communication Studies and Business Administration from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and is based between London and Vienna.
VEHICLE RECYCLING CONFERENCE 2026
Leon van der Merwe
Vice President at Toyota Motor Europe.
Leon van der Merwe brings a senior OEM perspective to one of the most important shifts facing the vehicle recycling sector: the move towards a fully integrated circular economy. A charismatic and highly experienced automotive leader, Leon has held major executive roles across retail, aftermarket and manufacturing. From serving as Managing Director of Kwik Fit South Africa to leading product and services strategy in Europe, and later holding senior positions with First Stop and Bridgestone Europe, his career spans the breadth of the automotive value chain
Since joining Toyota Motor Europe in 2014, Leon has led After Sales before expanding his responsibilities to cover the entire Value Chain. In 2019 he moved into manufacturing as Vice President of Supply Chain, Manufacturing Support and Production Control, guiding operations through Brexit and Covid. In July 2023, he created two new strategic functions — Circular Economy and Energy Business — reinforcing Toyota’s long-term commitment to sustainability and new mobility models
For vehicle recycling, this signals a fundamental shift. OEMs are increasingly designing vehicles with reuse, remanufacture and material recovery in mind — and seeking structured collaboration with recyclers.
Leon’s session will explore how circular economy strategy is influencing vehicle design, dismantling processes, data transparency and material flows, and what this means for auto recyclers aiming to position themselves as trusted partners within an OEM-led, end-to-end value chain.
VEHICLE RECYCLING CONFERENCE 2026
Andrew Marsh
Technical director - AutoBody Bible Ltd
The China Effect: Risk or Opportunity for Vehicle Recyclers?
With more than four decades in automotive engineering, Andrew Marsh brings rare depth and straight-talking clarity to the challenges now facing vehicle recycling. An engineering graduate since 1984, Andrew spent over 20 years inside major OEMs before moving into a second career phase with Thatcham Research.
In 2011, he founded AutoBody Bible Ltd to deliver bodyshop-focused repair intelligence, and in 2026 he begins a new business venture. A respected technical commentator, he writes for leading bodyshop publications and is a Fellow of both the IMI and the IAEA.
A regular international presenter, Andrew speaks at industry events around the world and is also a familiar voice to our audience, having previously presented at our conferences.
In this session, Andrew will examine China’s growing influence on the European automotive market and why this matters directly to Authorised Treatment Facilities. As Europe moves toward 2030, will China’s manufacturing strength reshape volumes, vehicle types and parts availability, and what could that mean for ATF profitability and compliance?
Andrew will cut through the headlines to explore how Chinese industrial policy, European regulation and high energy costs combine to impact end-of-life vehicle flows. Crucially, he will set out the potential “win or lose” implications for ATFs, from changing dismantling demand and material values to new operational pressures, emerging opportunities and the strategic steps ATFs can take to stay ahead.
As lithium batteries become a defining feature of end-of-life vehicles, Alan Colledge is helping the UK recycling sector adapt safely and at scale. As Technical Director of Lithium Battery Recycling Solutions (SUEZ), Alan leads the safe collection, handling and recycling of lithium batteries, with a particular focus on traction batteries from the automotive and wider mobility markets.
Alan is a fourth-term Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) and has spent over 33 years in the waste industry. Since 2012, he has been at the centre of developing practical, compliant solutions for lithium battery management, work that helped establish one of the UK’s first dedicated battery workshops in 2017 and, in September 2022, one of the country’s first waste battery plants designed to recover materials via mechanical shredding and separation.
At a vehicle recycling conference, this topic is moving rapidly from “emerging” to “urgent”. Alan’s presentation explores what ATFs and recyclers need to know now: the real-world challenges of collection, transport and storage; the handling risks associated with damaged or unknown-state batteries; and the operational and commercial conditions the sector is likely to face over the next decade as EV volumes rise.
He’ll also share news of SUEZ’s latest investment in battery recycling, and what it could mean for UK capacity, downstream routes and future collaboration with ATFs.
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