AER confirms its leadership in WEEE recycling across the French West Indies and the Caribbean
AER is consolidating its position as a benchmark player in the treatment of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) in the French Antilles and the wider Caribbean region. Local Producer Responsibility Organisations have renewed their trust for at least five years, recognising its technical expertise, multi-stream capabilities and long-standing environmental commitment.
Renewed trust for five years
Local Producer Responsibility Organisations have confirmed their confidence in AER, a subsidiary of the Energipole Group, for a minimum five-year period. This decision reinforces the company’s role as a leader in WEEE treatment and recycling across the French Antilles and the Caribbean.
AER’s strengths include:
- the growing expertise of its young team of 50 employees,
- its rare multi-stream processing capability, even compared with mainland France,
- and its triple WEEELabex certification, a mark of operational and environmental excellence.
Diversified and complementary activities
In addition to WEEE, AER is also active in metal recycling and End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) dismantling. This combined expertise enhances operational performance: in 2021, AER collected and processed 10,500 tonnes of WEEE, half of which came from Martinique, representing more than 600 shipping containers.
Thanks to the strong development of the Energipole Group in Guadeloupe, AER has also launched a new activity: the collection and treatment of Furniture Waste (DEA), further strengthening the performance of the local circular economy.
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Sustainable investments for the environment and employees
Committed to energy transition, AER is increasing its environmental investments. Its first building is already equipped with photovoltaic panels, and a second installation will follow soon. The company is also investing to double its production capacity while improving working conditions for its employees:
- a 400 m² dismantling workshop commissioned at the end of 2020,
- a new 1,600 m² production unit currently under construction,
- a soundproofed and air-conditioned sorting cabin planned for 2022.
Solid growth despite a challenging context
Despite a complex public-health context, AER continues to grow from its Jaula business park facility. Its development is built on three key pillars:
- the skills and dedication of its teams,
- the relevance of its investments,
- and a responsible innovation strategy.
Thanks to this long-term vision and strong synergies with the Energipole Group, AER continues to strengthen its position as a leading recycling operator across the French Antilles and the Caribbean.
