# Derichebourg completes acquisition of Scholz group for €480M

Derichebourg has completed the acquisition of 100% of German metals recycler Scholz group, with an enterprise value of €480 million, creating a European leader in ferrous and non-ferrous metals recycling.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-07-31
- Where: Essingen, Germany, Germany
- Value: $518.0M (480.0M EUR)
- Status: completed
- Products: recycled ferrous and non-ferrous metals, paper, cardboard, plastics
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Derichebourg](https://endata.com/companies/42226.md) (acquirer)
- [Scholz Recycling GmbH](https://endata.com/companies/93277.md) (target)

## Sources

- [euwid-recycling.com](https://www.euwid-recycling.com/news/business/derichebourg-completes-take-over-of-german-metals-recycler-scholz-310726/), 2026-07-31: "Derichebourg has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent of the share capital of German company Scholz."

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