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The Thommen Group is one of the leading European recycling companies with roots in Switzerland. With our three strong brands Thommen, Metallum and Immark, we offer complete recycling solutions for indus-try, trade and municipalities. With 25 locations in five countries, the Thommen Group is globally connect-ed and an important link for the circular economy. As a producer of high-quality recycling products, we create and conserve resources.

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Kaiseraugst, 25th February, 2026 - On 1st March 2026, Armin Huhn will take over as Head of Material Flow Management at Thommen Group 

Thommen Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Armin Huhn as Head of Material Flow Management, effective 1 March 2026. 

Mr. Huhn has been a well-established leader in the waste management sector since 1991, bringing extensive expertise in recycling and material flow management. Throughout his previous senior management roles, he has successfully led the development and operation of state-of-the-art sorting facilities and driven the creation of innovative recycling and energy recovery solutions across a broad range of material streams. 

His work has consistently focused on advancing innovative approaches to the recovery of valuable raw materials and on promoting concepts that strengthen and further develop the circular economy. 

Armin Huhn's core competencies include the planning and organisation of sorting facilities for commercial and industrial waste as well as waste wood processing plants in Switzerland. In addition, he has extensive experience in expanding the marketing and commercialisation of secondary raw materials and secondary fuels. 

With the appointment of Armin Huhn, Thommen Group is deliberately strengthening its group-wide material flow management – one of the key levers for efficiency, value creation and the scalable expansion of its circular economy models.

Aargau / Kaiseraugst, February 26, 2026 I Change in the group organisation of Thommen Group: New management team at Thommen Switzerland as of 1st March 2026 

Thommen Group continues to advance its organisational development and will introduce a new management team for Thommen Switzerland effective 1 March 2026. This decision reflects the sustained growth of the Swiss site network in recent years, driven by targeted acquisitions. To address the resulting increase in operational complexity, an additional management layer will be established, assuming overarching responsibility for all Swiss operations of the Thommen brand.  

Under the new organisational structure, Georges Janett and Philippe Scherer will assume the roles of Managing Directors of Thommen Switzerland. In this capacity, they will jointly lead the Swiss Thommen companies and work in close coordination with the Group Executive Board. 

Georges Janett brings more than 20 years of experience in the recycling industry and has been closely associated with the Thommen Group since the very start of his career. He began at Thommen AG in Kaiseraugst with an apprenticeship as a recycler and has continuously progressed within the Group. Alongside his professional development, he completed a degree in business administration. After holding various management positions with responsibility for multiple sites, he most recently led the Thommen Group’s operations in western Switzerland. As a recognised expert in metal recycling, Georges Janett also serves as an examination expert for recyclist vocational training. Thommen Group is proud of his career path, which exemplifies the successful development from recyclist apprentice to a highly competent member of senior management. 

Philippe Scherer brings extensive senior management experience from a range of industries, including finance, automotive and food. In executive roles, he has led the strategic development and restructuring of companies. He has served as CEO of the Wiederkehr Group since May 2023. Together with Georges Janett, Philippe Scherer will play a key role in shaping and further developing the Thommen brand in Switzerland going forward. 

With the introduction of the new management team at Thommen Switzerland, Thommen Group is further strengthening its organisational structures and clearly positioning the company to meet future requirements.

Thommen Group acquires stake in LiBaService24 AG – Integrated one-stop service for high-voltage batteries in Switzerland 

Thommen Group, Switzerland’s leading recycling company, has acquired a stake in LiBaService24 AG, a specialist in the safe handling of high-voltage (HV) batteries from electric vehicles as well as residential and industrial energy storage systems. This partnership establishes a unique, integrated solution in Switzerland for the secure management of used, defective, or critically damaged HV batteries – from recovery to recycling. 

With the rapid growth of electromobility and battery-based storage systems, the need for safe and legally compliant handling of HV batteries is increasing significantly. This is where Thommen Group and LiBaService24 AG come together: customers benefit from a comprehensive service chain that covers all key processes, including integrated reverse logistics, emergency and quarantine management, ADR/SDR-compliant transport, diagnostics, repair, and transfer to certified recycling processes. Pouyan Dardashti, CEO of Thommen Group, comments: “With this partnership, we make the safe handling of high-voltage batteries simple, efficient, and fully compliant – from breakdown to recycling.” 

LiBaService24 AG operates a nationwide network of qualified partners available 24/7. Their extensive experience in electromobility, industrial energy storage, and hazardous goods handling sets them apart. Combined with Thommen Group’s comprehensive recycling infrastructure and nationwide locations, this partnership creates a strong, integrated network featuring standardized processes, clear responsibilities, and the highest safety standards. 

Dr. Viktor Haefeli, Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of LiBaService24 AG, adds: “One-stop service: one ticket, one team, one fast and safe, Switzerland-wide solution.” 

An overview of the complete range of services: 

• 24/7 nationwide emergency and quarantine management
• Training, hazardous goods mandates, implementation of 24/7 security concepts
• Transport of HV batteries in compliance with hazardous goods regulations (end of life, prototypes, defective, critically defective)
• Consulting, expert opinions, and safety audits regarding lithium-ion batteries • Fire tests and certified LiBa protection – and ADR/SDR transport material • Diagnosis, repair, and maintenance according to manufacturer specifications
• Certified recycling partners and return of secondary raw materials
• Central coordination and complete web-based documentation 

An important step towards safer and more sustainable electric mobility 

With its stake in LiBaService24 AG, the Thommen Group is further strengthening its pioneering role in the field of sustainable raw material cycles. The new service is designed for car importers, workshops, battery manufacturers and importers, insurance companies, logistics providers, emergency services, and public authorities that rely on a safe and dependable solution for handling high-voltage batteries.

May 5, 2025 | The Wiederkehr Group is officially part of the Thommen Group 

After the contracts were signed on December 18, 2024, the operational transfer took place on May 5, 2025, following approval by the competent competition authority.

2. April 2025 | Veränderung in der Gruppengeschäftsleitung der Thommen Group: Andres Venzin wird neuer CFO – Dr. Patrick Härtsch bleibt der Gruppe in neuer Rolle erhalten 

Die Thommen Group AG gibt einen Wechsel in der Funktion des Chief Financial Officer (CFO) bekannt. Patrick Härtsch, der diese Rolle während einem erfolgreichen Jahrzehnt mit hoher fachlicher Kompetenz, Weitsicht und grossem Engagement ausgefüllt hat, übergibt die Verantwortung für den Finanzbereich zum 1. Mai 2025. Die Gruppe freut sich, dass Patrick Härtsch der Gruppengeschäftsleitung weiterhin erhalten bleibt – künftig in der Funktion als Chief Strategy Officer. In dieser neuen Rolle verantwortet er strategische und übergeordnete Gruppenprojekte und wie bis anhin die Bereiche Legal und Versicherungen. 

Als neuen CFO heisst die Gruppe Andres Venzin herzlich willkommen. Er bringt langjährige internationale Erfahrung im Finanzbereich mit – unter anderem in leitenden Positionen bei der Swiss Steel Group als CFO Swiss Steel Deutschland, CFO der Business Unit Swiss Steel International sowie zuletzt als Vice President Group Accounting, Controlling & Treasury.
 

18.12.2024 | Wiederkehr Recycling becomes part of Thommen Group AG

Thommen Group AG is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Wiederkehr Group. With this strategic acquisition, we are expanding our commitment to sustainability and quality in the recycling industry. The takeover comprises the companies Wiederkehr Recycling AG (Waltenschwil AG), AVO Wiederkehr Recycling AG (Schwarzenbach SG), SMV Wiederkehr Recycling GmbH (Lauchringen D) and the associated companies Wierec Trading AG (Hünenberg ZG) and Wierec Services GmbH (Waltenschwil AG).

30.08.2024 | Einweihung gemeinsam mit Bundesrat Albert Rösti –  Immark setzt mit neuer Elektro-Recyclinganlage neue Massstäbe

Immark, seit 2010 Teil der Thommen Group, ist Pionier und Schweizer Marktführer im Bereich der Entsorgung und Wiederverwertung von Elektro- und Elektronikaltgeräten. Am Standort in Regensdorf/ZH nahm Immark seine neue Recyclinganlage in Betrieb, die mit ihrer ausgeklügelten Technologie zu den modernsten Anlagen in Europa zählt und eine hohe Qualität in der Produktion von Sekundärrohstoffen garantiert. Am Donnerstagabend, 29. August 2024, weihte Immark die neue Anlage gemeinsam mit Bundesrat Albert Rösti, Vorsteher des Eidgenössischen Departments für Umwelt, Verkehr, Energie und Kommunikation (UVEK), feierlich ein, der in seiner Ansprache die Wichtigkeit der Kreislaufwirtschaft auf dem Weg zur Klimaneutralität betonte.

 

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