PRESS RELEASE | WireFlow extends footprint to Ireland with turnkey Bifrost battery-discharge platform for KMK Metals Recycling

WireFlow AB, a provider of advanced off-the-shelf electronics, test equipment, and software components for test and measurement applications, today announced a project to deliver a battery-discharge and state-of-health (SoH) measurement system for EV battery recycling and second-life qualification to KMK Metals Recycling, an Irish leader in certified resource-recovery solutions.

The contract expands WireFlow’s footprint into Ireland, securing deployment of its configurable Bifrost system, marking the first order for a complete solution that includes a container designed to safely discharge batteries.

The project’s primary objective is to improve the safety and efficiency of battery discharge and SOH measurement by ensuring controlled discharge to zero voltage (0V) prior to recycling. Housed in a specially designed 20-foot container, the complete, advanced platform will provide KMK with a secure and accessible environment for battery handling, featuring integrated explosion hatches and infrared thermal camera surveillance to ensure continuous monitoring and risk mitigation during the discharge process–demonstrating WireFlow’s commitment to safety, innovation, and environmental responsibility.

“We are pleased to roll out our first order for WireFlow’s complete Bifrost and storage container system, confirms Mårten Aurelius, Business Unit Manager, WireFlow. Integrating the Bifrost System within a purpose-built 20-foot container offers KMK Metals Recycling a highly specialized turnkey platform that ensures safe battery discharge prior to recycling, precise SOH measurement, and minimized risk of thermal events. The container’s accessible design supports streamlined workflows.”

“WireFlow’s ability to tailor systems to meet bespoke needs demonstrates flexibility and dedication to meeting specific operational needs. WireFlow’s proven track record for reliable solutions, collaborative approach, technical expertise, and strong focus on customer success made us the trusted choice for delivering a comprehensive, safe, solution.”

• The Bifrost solution addresses critical customer needs for safety, reliability, and operational efficiency in battery discharge and evaluation and maintain high standards for safety and performance
• Integrating the Bifrost System within a purpose-built 20-foot container, the project offers a turnkey platform for safe battery discharge, precise measurement, and minimized risk of thermal events.

“The integrated container—featuring explosion hatches, infrared thermal surveillance, and easy access—lets KMK perform high-risk battery discharge in a controlled, mobile environment,” said Kevin Thornton, Battery Department Manager, KMK Metals Recycling. “These capabilities strengthen KMK’s value proposition to clients and partners by demonstrating a clear commitment to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence—key differentiators in a competitive and regulated industry. As a result, KMK is better positioned to scale its recycling operations, attract new business, and lead in a market that increasingly demands responsible and innovative battery lifecycle management.”

Key Benefits

• Ensures safe, efficient, and total discharge of batteries, a critical step before recycling to prevent accidents such as thermal runaway or electrical hazards
• Enhances operational safety and improving traceability through accurate SOH data.
• Provide businesses in battery handling, reuse, or recycling a reliable tool to optimize processes, reduce risk, and uphold safety and sustainability standards, thereby increasing trust and competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market.

“This project provides KMK with a strategic advantage in the growing battery recycling and energy storage market., continues Aurelius. By implementing WireFlow’s solution, KMK gains a reliable and efficient system for complete battery discharge and SOH measurement, ensuring that all batteries are safely neutralized before entering the recycling process. This minimizes safety risks and streamlines operations.”