Derichebourg acquired Scholz Recycling for €480 million after EU approval. The deal integrates 180 sites across seven European countries. Scholz generated €1.6 billion revenue in 2025, processing over 3 million metric tons of materials. The combined entity employs 8,500 people. The acquisition supports steel decarbonisation as electric arc furnaces replace blast furnaces. The transaction was financed from existing cash resources.