January 20, 2025 (press release) –
REPIC, the UK’s largest WEEE producer compliance scheme, has enhanced its suite of European compliance services through its partnership with PRONEXA, formerly weee EUROPE.
As a founding member of PRONEXA, REPIC has provided seamless access to WEEE and battery compliance throughout Europe for the last ten years. With PRONEXA’s extended packaging compliance services now available across 30 European countries, businesses operating in multiple countries will benefit from simplified, consistent services.
Largest European producer compliance network
Founded ten years ago, as weee EUROPE, the company now changed its name to PRONEXA and operates the largest take-back and recycling infrastructure for electrical appliances and batteries in Europe. The network provides a one-stop-shop solution with optimised processes, combined with the strong local presence and in-depth market knowledge of their alliance, across 30 European countries.
This expansion of European compliance services comes at a key time, with both the UK and Europe working through extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulatory reforms across all three streams.
Chief Executive of PRONEXA, Christian Ludwig, commented: “We are delighted that, in addition to the core portfolio of the past, we can now offer packaging compliance solutions and an improved service beyond national borders.
“The biggest hurdle for many manufacturers is the practical implementation of legal regulations, especially because these vary greatly from country to country. This is precisely where we support manufacturers, as well as online retailers and importers, who are also involved in extended producer responsibility.
“Individual country specific nuances are to be expected when the reforms are transposed into the respective national laws and our network can provide access directly to a local producer compliance organisation (PCO) on the ground in each country who is familiar with these and who can support them in implementing the requirements.”
Supporting UK producers across Europe
For UK based businesses, REPIC’s collaboration with PRONEXA provides vital support to navigate the complexities of European environmental regulation post-Brexit. With access to local expertise and compliance services, REPIC ensures its members are equipped to meet their obligations efficiently and effectively, both here in the UK and across Europe.
“The addition of packaging compliance to the PRONEXA network marks a significant milestone in providing REPIC members with a truly comprehensive compliance solution across Europe.” commented Abs Bokhari, REPIC’s Executive Chairman and PRONEXA supervisory board member. “This development supports our shared commitment to offering comprehensive, forward-looking solutions that simplify compliance for producers while supporting their sustainability efforts across Europe.”
European compliance network rebrands
Since its inception in 2014, PRONEXA (formerly weee EUROPE) has been a trusted network for providing WEEE and battery compliance solutions across Europe.
With 19 founding members and 37 partners, PRONEXA delivers pan-European compliance across 30 countries. The rebrand to PRONEXA, effective from 15th January 2025, reflects the network’s expanded mission to support a broader range of producer responsibilities, driving forward with the transition to a circular economy.
The original name for the alliance, weee EUROPE, highlighted its focus on “Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment” compliance. The new name, PRONEXA, combines “PRO” for Producer Responsibility Organisations and “NEXA” for the networked alliance of these PROs.
REPIC’s Abs Bokhari continued; “As part of PRONEXA, we enable companies to ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining a strong connection to leading PROs on the ground across Europe. We provide access to the best knowledge and advice from the professionals who are actively operating in these regions, to ensure our members stay ahead in navigating the complex regulatory landscape with confidence and precision.”
About PRONEXA
PRONEXA, formerly weee EUROPE, is the pan-European Extended Producer Responsibility organisation that helps companies meet their Extended Producer Responsibility obligations under the EU Waste Framework Directive. It was founded in 2014 as a joint venture of leading Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) in Europe to provide a one-stop EU-wide centralised compliance management service based on the local expertise of market-leading take-back solutions.
PRONEXA consists of a network of 19 (founding) members and 37 partners to provide pan-European compliance in 30 European countries. The members: UFH (AT), Recupel (BE), Sens und SWICO (CH), Asekol (CZ, SK, PL), Zentek (DE), Retur (DK), ecotic (ES), elker (FI), ecosystem (FR), WEEE Ireland (IE), Erion (IT), Stichting OPEN (NL), NORSIRK (NO), ECOTIC (RO), El Kretsen (SE), REPIC (UK).1
* All content is copyrighted by Industry Intelligence, or the original respective author or source. You may not recirculate, redistribute or publish the analysis and presentation included in the service without Industry Intelligence's prior written consent. Please review our terms of use.