Reconomy, an outsourced resource management and environmental services provider, has acquired Eurokey Recycling Ltd.

The move adds further capability in terms of the company’s offering to its customers across the group and accelerates its ambition to become a global leader in the provision of services to the circular economy.

Based in Leicester and founded in 1995, Eurokey provides commodity trading and reprocessing services to commercial customers in the UK and internationally, helping clients to meet their demands for the supply of recycled material in manufacturing and production.

With the addition of Eurokey, the Reconomy Group’s annualised turnover is in excess of £550m.

Paul Cox, CEO of Reconomy, said: “We’re thrilled to announce the acquisition of Eurokey and welcome their team into the Reconomy family.

“The business has a great track record of success and brings considerable expertise and additional capabilities into the group. We will now be able to support even more of the requirements of our core UK customers and also scale up as part of our ambitious international expansion plans.

“I’m sure that with our shared focus on providing great customer service and delivering operational excellence through technology, Reconomy and Eurokey are going to make a big impact on driving the circular economy.”

John Dhillon, Managing Director of Eurokey, said: “We’re delighted to become part of the Reconomy Group and this deal represents an exciting step in the development of Eurokey with a company that mirrors our own values.

“With exciting projects already planned for 2021/2022, which will revolutionise the industry, being part of the Reconomy Group allows us to drive these plans even further forward. We’re looking forward to delivering a joint vision and strategic approach, which comes with being part of a dynamic company who share the same goals for the circular economy.”