◾️The Source of Jereh’s Strength
Walking through the vast exhibition halls of ICM Shanghai, one booth naturally stood out. Wherever people gathered most densely, the flow of visitors seemed to converge in one place—beneath an eye-catching orange logo: Jereh (杰瑞).
In front of the large display panels, attendees were carefully reading technical materials, while representatives from overseas companies actively engaged staff with questions. Drawn in by the energy, we at IRuniverse made our way to the booth.
At that moment, we had the opportunity to speak briefly with Leon and Archer from Global Business Development, as well as Mr. Wang Kangjin, just before his keynote speech. Though the conversation was short, it offered a remarkably clear view of where the company stands today—and where it is heading.
“China’s First Intelligent Factory Is Not Just a Demonstration”
What Mr. Wang emphasized most strongly was Jereh’s lithium battery recycling facility in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, described as China’s first intelligent lithium battery recycling plant.
“The key point,” he explained, “is that this is not a pilot project. The plant is running stably at commercial scale, with an annual processing capacity of 10,000 tons.”
Not a proof of concept, but an operating business. Even within China, this is still rare. It became immediately clear why the booth was attracting so much attention.
The Advantage of Location: Henan Province and 62 Patents
One cannot speak about Jereh’s growth without mentioning the strategic advantage of Zhengzhou.
Leon explained: “Henan Province is home to a concentration of battery material manufacturers, especially those focused on LFP. Being located where feedstock naturally gathers is a major advantage for stable supply.”
With an EV supply chain cluster, strong logistics infrastructure, and a steady inflow of end-of-life batteries, the location has become a powerful driver of high plant utilization.
Jereh also highlighted its proprietary clean separation technology backed by 62 patents.
“Recovery rates and purity for black mass exceed 98%, while copper and aluminum reach 95%.”
These are top-tier numbers in the industry, yet Leon spoke with quiet confidence—likely because these results are already being delivered at customer sites.
Safety and Environmental Standards “On Par With Oil & Gas”
Throughout our discussions, one recurring theme stood out: safety and environmental performance.
Central dust collection, localized suction systems, and zero-leakage design were all emphasized. What was particularly striking was their compliance with API standards, the rigorous safety framework widely used in the oil and gas sector.
Even among Chinese recycling equipment providers, few meet such high HSE benchmarks.
Moving Toward Industry Rule-Making
Mr. Wang concluded by sharing that Jereh is also playing a leading role in drafting national standards for retired battery crushing equipment.
The company is moving beyond manufacturing equipment—toward shaping the direction of the industry itself.
Location, technology, safety, standardization, and proven commercial performance.
When these five elements come together, a company becomes truly formidable. The sense of confidence surrounding Jereh’s booth was clearly the result of that comprehensive strength.
◾️NIO’s Next Move Revealed at ICM Shanghai: Behind Its Circular Battery Strategy - “Batteries Are Not Disposable”
On the second day of ICM Shanghai, during the Automotive Session, Mr. Guo Yuzhu delivered a presentation on NIO Battery Technology.
NIO’s vision extends beyond building EVs—it is building a sustainable circular battery ecosystem.
Key concepts highlighted in the presentation included:
- Battery Full Lifecycle Management
- Material Looping
- Carbon Reduction Across the Chain
NIO aims to manage batteries seamlessly from use, to collection, to reuse, and ultimately to recycling.
Battery Swap Stations as Infrastructure for the Circular Economy
NIO is globally known for its proprietary battery swap stations. Guo explained that these stations could become the foundation for reuse and recycling.
“By routing batteries through swap stations, we can capture full condition data on every unit.”
That data becomes the scientific basis for deciding whether a battery should enter second-life applications or be directed toward material recycling.
In other words, batteries are managed not as waste, but as resources.
NIO’s presentation also illustrated a “Battery Circulation Model” centered on swap infrastructure.
NIO’s Recycling Philosophy: Returning Materials at High Purity
NIO’s approach to recycling was presented clearly as high-level material looping:
- Recover cathode, anode, and electrolyte materials separately at high purity
- Maintain quality standards suitable for reintegration into new batteries
- Build a recycling model compatible with both LFP and NCM
Recycling is not disposal—it is the process of reclaiming future resources.
From EV Manufacturer to Resource Ecosystem Company
Guo concluded with a powerful statement:
“We will not only provide EVs—we will provide material circulation.”
This signals NIO’s ambition to evolve beyond the automotive sector into a next-generation ecosystem company encompassing energy, materials, and recycling.
What we felt throughout ICM Shanghai was the speed of China’s EV industry—and the scale of NIO’s long-term vision.
(IRuniverse, R.S.)
