Introduction

What we do

CRONIMET Nordic is a circular economy company that specialises in the environmentally-conscious collection, processing and resale of scrap metal for recycling.

We collect non-ferrous, stainless and ferrous metals and organize their transportation in Estonia, Latvia and Finland. We source scrap metal from several countries and export it to various markets around the world for recycling.

In 2025, we helped more than 260 thousand tons of metal get a new life cycle, and the company’s turnover reached 160 million euros.

We offer a scrap metal collection service and dismantling service at the customer’s location. We have eight scrap metal collection points in Estonia.

What we are

We started as a family business under the name Eesti Metall in Jõgeva in 2000, buying ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal. Over the years we have consistently grown our company and since 2008 we have been part of the international CRONIMET Group. Belonging to an international group gives us access to the most advanced and eco-friendly technologies in the field and provides us business opportunities outside Estonia, while the top management of CRONIMET Nordic still consists of the core family that founded the company. We employ around 50 people.

Mission

We are committed to developing circular economy practices and technologies in order to facilitate the recycling of materials containing metals, thereby meeting the ever-increasing raw material demands of the industry.

Vision

We are a leading circular economy company that sets future trends – by giving scrap metal a new life, we create a cleaner and more desirable living environment for our children.

Our values

The core values of CRONIMET Nordic are:

• Employee and customer focus
• Environmental sustainability
• Innovation
• Reliability

We care about the well-being of the world: our activities are directed towards sustainable development, a clean natural environment, and resource efficiency.

Our activities are future-oriented: we care about our employees and customers. We feel responsible for the values, knowledge, and competitiveness of future generations. We share our business success with our employees and society.

We are reliable leaders in our field: we have extensive experience and expertise, which we enhance with modern technologies and a determined focus on innovation.

We give scrap metal a new life

Our commitment

To reduce the environmental impact of its activities and prevent pollution, CRONIMET Nordic strives to pursue the following objectives:

• When handling metal and other waste, we apply methods that enable us to forward as much waste as possible into recycling.

• We take measures to ensure that waste is managed in a way that is safe for the environment and people in order to reduce waste generation, as well as air, water and soil pollution.

• Over the last three years, we have reduced paper consumption by introducing a paperless warehouse program, archive and logistics program.

• In terms of environmental protection, we cooperate openly with other institutions, organizations and agencies.

• We make efforts to use material and energy resources economically in our activities.

• We implement new technological solutions that contribute to the achievement of our goals.

• We regularly assess environmental impacts resulting from our activities. We inform all employees about possible environmental impacts resulting from the company’s and people’s activities and the environmental policy of CRONIMET Nordic.

• We conduct periodic reviews based on environmental policy objectives to improve and enhance our environmental performance.

• The company is currently implementing and applying for the certification of quality and environmental management systems.

• To involve employees and cooperation partners in raising awareness and standards in the areas of quality, environment, and occupational safety;

• The Environmental Board has issued an environmental permit to each department of CRONIMET Nordic.

CRONIMET Group Sustainability Report 2024

CRONIMET Group (CRONIMET Holding GmbH) has published its latest sustainability report, highlighting strategic progress in circular economy, climate action, responsible business conduct, and social responsibility. Despite a challenging financial year marked by economic downturns in the European market, the company maintained solid financial performance, strengthened partnerships, and advanced its sustainability governance structures.

Read the summary here and full report here.

What we support

Driven by a sense of responsibility for Estonia’s future, we have consistently sought to share our business success with the wider community. Over the years, CRONIMET Nordic has supported various initiatives, including Rally Estonia and the CRONIMET League, which brings together volleyball clubs from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Today, our main sponsorship and support initiatives include the environmentally focused Rohetiiger, TalTech Sports Club, Tähtvere Tennis Centre, Pärnu Yacht Club, and the Estonian Association of Child and Youth Welfare Institutions.

We plan our support activities long in advance, preferring to have long-term partners who can make the most of our help. We rarely undertake one-off projects.

Our people

Our company employs nearly 50 hard-working people who make a small contribution to the preservation of the natural environment every day.

We care about our employees and their work environment. We provide our people with training and constantly improve our work environment. An advanced scrap metal recycling company needs a skilled workforce, starting from trained operators of modern technology to those handling high-tech laboratory equipment and complex international logistics organization.

We are a valued and stable employer. We are growing and creating new jobs. For example, in the last three years (2018-2021) 18 new employees have joined our team. Moreover, many of our employees have long-term experience of working in the circular economy, the average length of service in the company is more than six years, and more than one-fifth of the company’s employees have worked for us for 10 or more years.