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JMJ Group launches Nafees Batteries in Qatar

JMJ Group Holding has inaugurated Nafees Batteries, a large-scale lead-acid battery recycling facility, setting a new benchmark for sustainable industrial development and circular economy solutions in Qatar.
 
The launch event was officiated by Sheikh Jabor Bin Mansour Bin Jabor Bin Jassim Al Thani, Chairman & Managing Director of JMJ Group Holding, who formally switched on the plant’s advanced machinery, marking the commencement of operations at this cutting-edge facility. 
 
The plant is designed to safely process used lead-acid batteries (ULABs) into high-purity lead alloy ingots, reducing environmental impact.
 
Sheikh Jabor said: “The launch of Nafees Batteries is a defining moment for JMJ Group Holding, reinforcing our leadership in sustainable industrial development. This facility is a testament to our commitment to innovation, environmental responsibility, and economic resilience. By transforming waste into valuable resources, we are not only reducing environmental harm but also strengthening Qatar’s position as a leader in responsible manufacturing. Nafees Batteries reflects our vision for a future where industrial progress and sustainability go hand in hand, ensuring a more resilient and resource-efficient economy.”
 
Riyas Kakkunnath, Managing Director of Nafees Batteries, stated: “This facility is a pioneering step in Qatar’s environmental journey. By repurposing used lead-acid batteries into high-purity lead alloys, we are significantly reducing waste, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring a reliable supply of essential raw materials for key industries. Our investment in state-of-the-art refining technology meets the highest international environmental standards, setting a regional precedent for responsible and efficient manufacturing.”
 
Located in Mesaieed, the Nafees Batteries facility will produce sustainable, high-purity lead alloys for use in key industries such as automotive, construction, and electronics. By transforming used lead-acid batteries into reusable resources, the facility will reduce hazardous waste, lower Qatar’s reliance on imported materials, and promote energy-efficient industrial practices, the company said.
 
Nafees Batteries is a key addition to JMJ Group Holding’s sustainability-driven industrial portfolio, building on the success of QD Recycling and further cementing the group’s commitment to green industrial solutions.  – TradeArabia News Service