Paprec has been operating in Switzerland for over 15 years. Initially, the group continuously expanded its presence in German-speaking Switzerland in the fields of recycling and confidential data destruction through established brands such as Lottner, Lopatex, E. Müller, Data Ex 4000, Rewag, Multimetal, and Reisswolf.
In 2024, the group significantly strengthened its position in Western Switzerland with the acquisition of Helvetia Environnement. The Paprec Swiss Group, headquartered in Geneva, then employed nearly 700 staff at 20 locations and branches in Switzerland.
The Metabader Group is a family business founded in the 1940s in Le Mont-sur- Lausanne, in the canton of Vaud. The group specializes in the transport and recovery of raw materials, particularly scrap and metals, and operates 11 locations, mainly in Western Switzerland.
Two family businesses with shared values
Today, the two groups announce their merger, creating the new national leader in recycling.
Jessy Bader, CEO of Metabader, will become CEO and co-shareholder of Paprec Metabader. He explains:
'I am extremely pleased with this merger and proud: Paprec Metabader unites two family businesses that share the same environmental beliefs, the same values of industrial excellence, and the same customer focus.'
During this transition phase, Jack Bader will also support the new association with his experience and deep knowledge of the business to ensure a smooth and efficient transition.
Mathieu Petithuguenin, President and CEO of Paprec, adds:
'I am very pleased with the trust Jessy and Jack Bader have in us. The combination of our expertise and our dense network of locations enables us to offer industry companies and public clients tailored services so that their waste can be optimally recycled and repurposed. Paprec Metabader is thereby tasked with making a tangible contribution to the environmental challenges of the regions.'
Christophe Gence will continue to be responsible for managing the Swiss German part of the company.
The capital of Paprec Metabader is predominantly Swiss-owned. In addition to the two families, the Swiss infrastructure funds Clean Energy Infrastructure Switzerland 3 KmGK, managed by Swiss Life Asset Managers and UBS, as well as Reichmuth Infrastructure Switzerland KmGK, are involved.
Paprec Metabader 2026 in numbers:
- 1,000 employees
- 350 million Swiss francs planned turnover
- 900,000 tonnes of processed raw materials
- 31 locations and branches
Media Contact:
Yevgeniya Frei, Head of Communications
Mob: +41 75 414 75 50
yevgeniya.frei@paprec.ch