Paladin EnviroTech Acquires R&L Recycling B.V.
TAMPA, Fla. & HELMOND, Netherlands--Paladin EnviroTech (“Paladin”), a leading global provider of IT asset disposition (ITAD), electronics recycling, and critical material recovery solutions, today announced the acquisition of R&L Recycling B.V., a leading Netherlands-based recycler with more than 25 years of experience in sustainable materials recovery and ITAD services.
This transaction represents Paladin’s first acquisition in Europe and a major milestone in both the company’s international growth strategy, driven by increasing demand from global hyperscale and OEM customers for compliant, in-region ITAD and recycling solutions across Europe.
“Expanding into Europe has been a strategic priority for Paladin, and R&L Recycling is the ideal partner and platform to lead that expansion,” said Brian Diesselhorst, CEO of Paladin EnviroTech. “R&L brings decades of operational expertise, deep knowledge of EU compliance and transboundary regulations, and a customer-first mindset that aligns perfectly with our culture. This acquisition establishes a strong, strategically-located European foothold and is the first phase of Paladin’s expansion into Europe.”
Founded by CEO Raymond van Melis, R&L Recycling has earned a strong reputation across Europe for its disciplined operations, environmental stewardship, and long-standing customer relationships across the broader European recycling markets. With 129,000 square feet of operational space, the company’s location in the Netherlands provides a highly strategic gateway for serving customers throughout the European Union, particularly as regulatory requirements and sustainability expectations evolve.
“Paladin brings global scale, expertise, and a long-term commitment to environmental solutions that will allow R&L Recycling to grow faster while staying true to our long-term commitment to responsible recycling and resource recovery,” said Raymond van Melis, Founder and Owner of R&L Recycling B.V. “This partnership creates new opportunities for our employees, customers, and partners, while preserving the entrepreneurial culture that has defined R&L from the beginning.”
Following the acquisition, R&L Recycling will continue to operate under its existing name, with its current management team remaining in place. Paladin plans to invest in R&L’s infrastructure, technology, and growth initiatives, while leveraging the business as a platform for future expansion across Europe.
The acquisition also supports Paladin’s broader strategy around sustainable materials and critical mineral recovery, including its rare-earth magnet recycling initiative, REcapture™.
“ReCapture™ reflects our commitment to building resilient, regional supply chains for critical materials,” said Diesselhorst. “As we expand into Europe with R&L Recycling, our focus is on supporting customers and economies locally—recovering and processing rare-earth materials within the regions where they are generated, and strengthening sustainability outcomes while meeting the growing demands of global OEMs and hyperscale customers.”
He continued: “Our global OEM and hyperscale customers have been asking how we plan to work beyond the United States as ITAD and rare-earth magnet recycling becomes a critical issue globally. Our acquisition answers their calls, kickstarts our European expansion, and aligns us with another like-minded organization like R&L.”
About Paladin EnviroTech
Paladin EnviroTech was founded to deliver secure, transparent, and environmentally responsible IT asset management and recycling solutions on a global scale. Backed by industry veterans and SER Capital Partners, Paladin provides a full suite of services, including IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), end-of-life electronics recycling, and rare-earth magnet recovery. Paladin’s proprietary software platform enables customers to track, manage, and report on IT assets with confidence, maximizing value recovery while ensuring data security and regulatory compliance.
About R&L Recycling B.V.
R&L Recycling B.V. is a Helmond, Netherlands-based recycling company specializing in sustainable materials processing and recovery for over 25 years. R&L currently operates across Europe, providing compliance, logistics, recycling and ITAD solutions.
