Techemet

Techemet’s origins date back to 1954, when the company operated salt pans in South Africa under the name Deelfontein Salt Company. In 1969, Techemet (Pty) Ltd was established with a dual focus: operating the salt pans and providing metallurgical consulting services. During the early 1970s, the company designed and commissioned the world’s second-largest platinum smelter for a South African mining company. In 1976, Techemet Inc. was founded in Tucson, Arizona, to provide consulting services to local mining companies.

Following its relocation to Houston, Texas, in 1988, Techemet commissioned its first catalyst smelter, which became operational in 1989. At this point, Techemet Inc. was incorporated in Texas.

In 2004, the company moved to Pasadena, Texas, enabling it to expand both the size and capacity of its operations. Today, Techemet operates six submerged arc furnaces, two TBRCs, metallic foil and oxygen sensor shredders, and an industrial catalyst calciner.

Techemet also maintains branch offices in Mexico, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Canada, and Brazil. The company proudly stands as one of the world’s largest recyclers of platinum group metals, processing millions of scrap catalytic converters annually.