Saint-Gobain Ceramics, a global leader in sustainable industrial materials, and Eurodia Industrie, a specialist in liquid purification and process engineering, today announced a strategic partnership to deliver integrated material and process solutions for the fast-growing Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) market.
This partnership combines:
- Saint-Gobain Ceramics’ advanced lithium-selective adsorbent materials
- Eurodia’s engineering, system design, and process expertise
Together, the companies aim to accelerate commercial deployment of high-efficiency, low-impact DLE systems, helping lithium producers meet rising global demand with more sustainable technologies.
Industry Impact
Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) is an advanced method for extracting lithium from brines with:
- Over 90% lithium recovery, compared with about 43% from evaporation ponds
- Shorter processing times
- Lower land use
- The ability to reinject spent brine, helping protect local water resources
As demand for lithium grows due to electric vehicles, energy storage, and grid-scale batteries, DLE technologies are becoming essential for a sustainable supply chain.
Executive Statements
“Combining Saint-Gobain Ceramics’ materials expertise with Eurodia’s process engineering creates a strong offering for lithium producers,” said Othman Benjelloun-Touimi, CEO of Saint-Gobain Ceramics. “Together, we enable the industry to reach new levels of sustainability and performance.”
“This partnership allows us to deliver complete, guaranteed DLE solutions to our clients,” said Mathieu Bailly, President of Eurodia Industrie. “Our joint expertise will help the lithium industry grow more confidently and sustainably.”
Technology Strengths
Saint-Gobain Ceramics
- Develops high-capacity, highly selective lithium adsorbents
- Uses advanced ceramic and ion-exchange materials
- Designs materials built for long life and repeat cycling, critical for DLE systems
Eurodia Industrie
- Brings decades of experience in separation and purification technologies
- Designs custom DLE systems tailored to brine chemistry and production needs
- Known for sustainable process engineering across sectors including food, beverages, batteries, and chemicals
The partnership is already working with lithium project developers and system integrators worldwide, with pilot systems under design and deployment.
About Saint-Gobain Ceramics
Saint-Gobain Ceramics provides advanced ceramic and refractory materials for many industrial markets, including lithium extraction, semiconductors, and glass.
Learn more: lithium-solutions-materials.com
Saint-Gobain Ceramics is part of Saint-Gobain, a global leader in light and sustainable construction.
More information: saint-gobain.com
Media Contact:
Peter Clark
Saint-Gobain Corporate Communications
About Eurodia Industrie
Founded in 1988, Eurodia Industrie is a global specialist in industrial liquid purification with a strong focus on low-energy, low-impact processes. The company provides turnkey solutions for dairy, wine & juices, lithium & batteries, and renewable chemicals, and is known for its leadership in industrializing DLE technology.
More information: eurodia.com
