Seco introduces self-service carbide tool recycling option
April 14, 2025
Seco Tools, headquartered in Fagersta, Sweden, has introduced a new self-service carbide tool recycling system in an effort to make the recycling process simple, more transparent and efficient. The digitalised buy-back programme, available in a number of its markets, enables customers to easily return used carbide tools and contribute to a circular economy.
The new web-based service, accessible through customers’ My Pages accounts, offers a streamlined approach where users can request price quotes for their used carbide tools, order free recycling containers, book shipments, track orders, monitor CO₂ savings, and receive a sustainability certificate.
By recycling used carbide tools, Seco helps reduce reliance on virgin raw materials such as tungsten, cobalt, and tantalum. This approach is said to lower energy consumption by 70% and cut CO₂ emissions by 64%.
“We are committed to making carbide recycling easier and more accessible for our customers. This digital transformation enhances efficiency while ensuring we meet our ambitious sustainability goals,” stated Malvina Roci, Circularity Manager at Seco.
This service is already available in several markets, with ongoing expansion planned across Europe, the Americas, and Asia Pacific.
