Premifab Ltd implements circular recycling for hazardous chemicals in Croatia

Premifab Ltd, a clean-tech company based in Ivanić-Grad, Croatia, has implemented a circular recycling process to repurpose hazardous chemical solvents. The facility processes ethanol, benzene, acetone, and paint thinners sourced from the pharmaceutical, automotive, and food packaging industries.

Using distillation technology, the plant converts contaminated solvents into clean products ready for reuse in production lines. The process achieves a 90% recycling rate for the raw materials received. Residual waste, consisting of water and other impurities, is transformed into sludge that is burned in a rotary kiln to generate energy for the facility. The resulting ash is repurposed as construction material.

Partially funded by the European Union, the company recycles approximately three million kilograms of used solvents annually. Despite competition from major industrial players in Germany, France, Spain, and Italy, the firm focuses on providing efficiency and versatility to high-demand industrial clients.