Zinder S.p.A. was established in the mid-1950s, with its headquarters in Milan. The company began its first operations in the non-ferrous metals sector.
History
Our history
1955
1963
1986
1994
Start of zinc sulphate production, now one of the company’s flagship products.
2001
Introduction of zinc carbonate production, expanding the range of zinc derivatives for various application sectors.
2002
Doubling of production capacity dedicated to the treatment of residues containing non-ferrous metals, in order to meet growing market demand.
2005
ECO-ZINDER obtains FAMI-QS certification, a key requirement for operating in the agri-food and animal feed sectors while meeting high standards of safety and traceability.
2006
ECO-ZINDER obtains ISO 9001 / UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 certification, confirming the high standard of its quality management systems.
2007
Achievement of ISO 14001 / UNI EN ISO 14001:2015 certification, demonstrating the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental protection and the sustainable management of its processes.
2012
ECO-ZINDER launches structured collaborations with several Italian universities, aimed at developing research and innovation projects in metal recovery processes.
2013
ECO-ZINDER obtains a new AIA (Integrated Environmental Authorisation), enabling a significant increase in the quantity of residues treated.
2014
ECO-ZINDER obtains End of Waste (EoW) certification in compliance with EU Regulation No. 715/2013. In the same year, it begins its first trials in the BIO sector, expanding the potential applications of its products.
2019
The new industrial water recovery plant comes into operation, further improving process efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
2020
Further expansion of production plants, with technological upgrades aimed at increasing treatment capacity and operational efficiency.
2021
The renovation of the office building is completed, improving internal organization and space dedicated to corporate services.
2023
Enhancement of employee welfare through the creation of a new canteen, a targeted investment aimed at ensuring high standards of comfort and excellent services for the entire team.
2025
Strengthening of the company’s identity through the Code of Ethics and the CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Report, key tools for transparently communicating the social and environmental impact of its production activities.