SYNETIQ

We were delighted to welcome Tim Razumovsky from Greentec Auto's to our Doncaster headquarters yesterday. It was a productive visit with Michael Hill, Rob Hampson and Richard Barmby from our team, focused on EV & Hybrid batteries and exploring opportunities to drive forward our EV innovation strategy. We are committed to staying at the forefront of electric vehicle technology and working with industry leaders to deliver innovative solutions. We're excited about the future of EVs and the role we’ll play in shaping the industry's transition to more sustainable practices.

We've just returned from Trent View College Workshop, where we proudly delivered a donation of vehicle parts to support their students' learning. We're excited to see how these resources will help the students develop their practical skills. Supporting the next generation is something our team is passionate about - we’re proud to play a role in their learning and growth. Special thanks to Joanne Peterson and Dan Flanagan.

A huge thank you to the NBRA / VBRA for organising an incredible day yesterday at Bolton Wanderers Football Club. Rob Hampson, Sarah Dowen, and Cheneile McGarry had a fantastic time connecting with new and familiar faces. It provided a valuable opportunity for us to showcase our green parts solution and how we can assist businesses in becoming more sustainable. If you're interested in discovering how we can support your sustainability efforts, feel free to reach out.

Altilium steps up collection of old EV batteries from leading automotive OEMs, pioneering UK full battery circularity Altilium Clean Technology is now receiving end-of-life EV batteries from multiple automotive OEMs, in addition to partners such as SYNETIQ and Connected Energy, as the company continues to build a fully circular EV battery economy in the UK. This customer driven solution allows us to provide car manufacturers with a sustainable option for end-of-life lithium-ion batteries. Once dismantled and shredded, the resulting black mass will be processed at Altilium’s facilities in Devon and upcycled to produce a modern high nickel cathode active material (CAM), ready for direct reuse in the production of new batteries. As the only company in the UK focused on delivering full battery circularity, Altilium’s approach goes beyond traditional recycling. By collecting old EV batteries, processing them into black mass and chemically refining the materials into battery-ready Precursor-CAM and CAM, we are truly closing the loop on the battery supply chain. Altilium’s proprietary EcoCathode™ process enables us to convert black mass into high-value CAM at over 95% efficiency, reducing the cost of battery raw materials by up to 20% and cutting carbon emissions by up to 74% compared to virgin materials. Our full battery circularity model keeps critical minerals within the UK and strengthens our domestic battery industry. While much of the black mass produced by UK recyclers is currently exported to countries like India, Altilium is committed to building green processing infrastructure at home, reducing dependency on international markets and supporting the UK’s energy security. With construction of Altilium’s new mini-commercial recycling facility nearing completion, the company will soon have the capacity to recycle one EV battery per day, enabling production of high volumes of CAM for qualification with automotive OEMs. Through our ground-breaking APC ARMD3 project with JLR, we will demonstrate the production of new battery cells at the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), with validation by a leading OEM. This project represents the first time in the UK that a recycler is closing the loop on EV battery materials and building a sustainable, low-carbon future for automotive production.

Fantastic news for our team today - we’ve been shortlisted for the Green Parts Supplier Award in the ABP Repairer's Choice Awards! 👏 This recognition truly reflects our commitment to sustainability and innovation in the industry. We’re excited to head to Manchester on the 14th for the awards and wish the best of luck to all the nominees! 🌱 

What a fantastic day so far over at the NBRA / VBRA Northwest Regional Meeting. We've been excited to share SYNETIQ’s green parts solutions and why they make us the sustainable choice for your business. Our team will be here throughout the day and evening, ready to chat and connect. Plus, during the speed networking session, you’ll have the opportunity to sit down with our wonderful team - Cheneile McGarry, Rob Hampson and Sarah Dowen, to ask about how our solutions can support you.

World Mental Health Day 2024 🌍 We’re committed to fostering a supportive environment where our colleagues feel valued, heard, and - feel free to share - their feelings or any troubles they may be facing. 💬 What are we doing? 🤝 Regular wellbeing check-ins and support 💚 We have Mental Health First Aiders across our team 🤗 24/7 access to free professional support 👪 Flexible working to promote work-life balance 👌 Fundraising and promoting our chosen mental health charity #ANDYSMANCLUB We encourage open conversations about mental health. Today, and every day, let’s make mental health a priority 💚 #WorldMentalHealthDay #StrongerTogether #WMHD2024

We are proud to sponsor the VRA Conference taking place tomorrow, a key event that fosters important discussions and advancements within the industry. Our team is excited to participate, Cheneile McGarry, Rob Hampson and Sarah Dowen will be representing us at the event. If you’re attending, be sure to say hello - they look forward to connecting with you. We are excited for the valuable insights that will emerge from this year’s conference.

BTCC 2024 completed✅ The UK’s premier motorsport series closed out another incredible season at Brands Hatch at the weekend and there was more silverware for the LKQ Euro Car Parts Ltd. Car Parts with SYNETIQ team. Bouncing back from a challenging opening race, Josh Cook charged onto the third step of the podium in the finale while Aiden Moffat showcased his skills with two impressive battling performances. All of the team will be taking a well-deserved break after a fantastic effort this season which placed us fourth this year in the team standings! #BTCC #LKQEuroCarParts #Synetiq #Pagid #Starline #MPM #Speedworks

This Sunday marks the British Touring Cars Championship Final at Brands Hatch circuit, and what a season it has been! We’ve seen some truly spectacular performances from both Josh Cook and Aiden Moffat, with incredible wins and podium finishes along the way. We want to extend our congratulations to both drivers and the entire Speedworks Motorsport Limited team for their dedication and success this season. We can’t wait for the grand finale and are looking forward to taking our special guests along to enjoy all the action with us. Christian Dick, Team Principal said: “It seems incredible to say we’ve reached the end of another BTCC season, but here we are with just three races left to run at a track where the Toyota Corolla has always performed well, as proved by multiple podiums in recent years.   “Josh’s excellent performances and commendable consistency mean he is still mathematically in the hunt for the Drivers’ title. While that is admittedly the longest of long shots, a top four championship finish is very achievable – and with a fair wind, maybe even third. That would be no less than he deserves for a stellar display season-long." “Aiden has produced some of his best BTCC performances on Brands Hatch’s ‘GP’ loop which, considering his characteristic commitment, is no great surprise around a circuit that truly rewards bravery. What he has been lacking for much of this year has been luck, but with a clean run, we have every confidence that he too can be firmly in the fight for silverware.” Best of luck to everyone racing! LKQ Europe / LKQ UK and Ireland / LKQ Bodyshop Division (UK & ROI) / Euro Car Parts Ltd. / Toyota Motor Corporation / TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe / ITV / #BTCCFinal #BrandsHatch