Protofanousi chooses Icoel-Tomra technologies

A single plant to differentiate the kiwi offer

April 11, 2023

PROTOPHANOUSI FRUIT SA, better known as PROTO, is a leading historical reality in Greece and throughout Europe with the primacy for the largest European kiwi production that this year has chosen the combination ICOEL- TOMRA to renew its production line.

“ We found ourselves in the position where we needed to update our infrastructure to keep us in line with our customers' requests, offering them the best quality they are used to when choosing PROTO ” products.

So Nick Pardalis, Quality Ensurance Manager of Protofanousi Fruit SA commented on the choice to invest in a new fully automated kiwi plant, based on the latest technologies for calibrating and packaging fruit. He goes on to explain: “we decided to pack our fruits immediately, working live and having the possibility of pre-calibrating at the same time. ICOEL is TOMRA they gave us the opportunity to use this hybrid packaging system that allows us to satisfy the multiple requests of consumers and pre-calibrate the unsolicited product at that time ”.

The main objective of the project was to ensure a system as flexible as it is delicate, without however compromising the processing speed; therefore, the system was designed with 2 independent power supplies connected to a calibrator TOMRA 12 channels.

Taking advantage of SPECTRIM technology for the most specific classification of fruit and the versatility of the multipack packaging bench, the latest technology born in the ICOEL house, capable of adapting quickly to production changes, the season is being better addressed, achieving the goal of facilitating and speeding up packaging for an increasingly heterogeneous and demanding audience of customers.
Pardalis concluded by stressing that ICOEL and TOMRA made the difference, which gave PROTO technicians the opportunity to have full knowledge of the strengths of the new automation so as to make the most of its advantages.

Attention to customer needs was considered by the company as a great added value that opened the doors to new collaborations.

Source: PROTOPANOUSI FRUIT SA press office

https://www.italiafruit.net/protofanousi-sceglie-le-tecnologie-icoel-tomra

Tomra-kunde innen resirkulering ekspanderer i Mexico og Brasil.


Central Mexico PET plant to add third line

Published: April 4, 2023
Updated: April 4, 2023
by Marissa Heffernan

https://resource-recycling.com/plastics/2023/04/04/central-mexico-pet-plant-to-add-third-line/


04/05/2023

Hyundai integrates circular economy hub in Brazil

São Paulo – Hyundai has joined Hub-EC, the Circular Economy Hub Brazil, the first in Latin America that seeks to unite companies from different segments and sizes committed to the circular transition. The company, headquartered in Piracicaba, SP, is the first in the automotive sector to be part of the hub, which has members such as Gerdau, Electrolux, Tomra, Covestro, Plastiweber and Wise Plástico.

https://www.autodata.com.br/curtas-algo-mais/2023/04/05/hyundai-integra-hub-de-economia-circular-no-brasil/53960/


POLLUTION SOLUTIONS

4 Smart Waste Management Solutions That Are Revolutionising the Industry

CRISIS - POLLUTION CRISES BY SUCHITA DEY GLOBAL COMMONS APR 6TH 2023
7 MINS
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The Louisville, Colorado-based company Amp Robotics is creating gear and software that uses image analysis to sort recyclables with far higher accuracy and recovery rates than common for conventional systems. 

Similar efforts are being made by Bulk Handling Systems, Machinex, and Tomra as well as other businesses to automate recycling processes using AI and robots. There are currently hundreds of waste-sorting facilities using the technology all around the world. By preventing recyclables from ending up in landfills and making them easier to reprocess and reuse, expanding their use will reduce waste and benefit the environment.

https://earth.org/smart-waste-management/


Industry: EU targets for packaging recycling are „ major challenge “

From: Valentina Romano | EURACTIV.com | translated by Luka Krauss
April 6 2023
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Waste collection and sorting is currently still inconsistent in the EU and significant investments are needed to expand the infrastructure, said Wolfgang Ringel of TOMRA, a Norwegian collection and recycling company.

„ We have some really large sorting systems, but we also have smaller ones that do not have the capacity to deliver the required result, so that's a big challenge “, says Ringel.

https://www.euractiv.de/section/energie-und-umwelt/news/industrie-eu-ziele-fuer-verpackungsrecycling-seien-grosse-herausforderung/


Til slutt i kveld, litt feelgood.


Bottle drive will support Honor Flight

by Jason Gabak
April 7, 2023

 DESTINY USA is teaming up with TOMRA, one of the world’s most accomplished bottle and can recyclers, to launch a massive bottle and can drive the weekend of April 15 and 16, benefiting Honor Flight Syracuse and the veterans it proudly honors throughout Central New York.

The funds raised will support Honor Flight Syracuse and its ongoing mission to fly as many Central New York veterans as possible at no cost to Washington, DC to experience the war memorials built in honor of them and their service.

DESTINY USA is hosting the big bottle and can drop-off weekend, Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16, from 9 to 5 p.m. each day, with easy access and drop off in their parking lot at the corner of Solar Street and Hiawatha Boulevard. All individuals donating bottles and cans on these days will receive a Destiny USA Passport of Savings, full of exclusive savings, deals and discounts to use at participating shopping, dining and entertainment venues.

“By the simple task collecting bottles and cans and bringing them to our collection site on drop-off day, you will help support Honor Flight Syracuse and veterans throughout our region,” said Stephen Nee, recently retired executive vice president, TOMRA. “We’re so incredibly grateful to all of our employees and our customers for helping us in these efforts, which remains very personal to me and is such an important endeavor on so many levels.”

“Nothing is more important than showing our deep appreciation for the service and sacrifice of the veterans we serve throughout Central New York,” said Kevin Bradley, president of Honor Flight Syracuse. “We are so honored and grateful to have TOMRA and Destiny USA support our efforts in raising awareness and donations for Honor Flight Syracuse and our veterans, as we  continue our mission of flying them to Washington, DC to receive the honor and recognition they so rightfully deserve.”

If you can’t make it to DESTINY USA to donate your bottles and cans, TOMRA will accept them  through Monday, April 17 at its various Bottle and Can Retrieval Centers in the Syracuse area, including those located at: 6222 Thompson Road, Syracuse, 2204 Brewerton Road, Syracuse, 6194 Route 31 Unit 2, Cicero, 224 Chapel Drive, Syracuse, 1833 Teal Ave., Syracuse and 202 W. Seneca, Manlius

https://eaglenewsonline.com/new/2023/04/07/bottle-drive-will-support-honor-flight/

News, Technology

Tomra Mining streamlines data

TIMOTHY BOND 3 hours ago

Tomra Mining has released a new e-book detailing how mining companies can efficiently produce high-quality products with maximum control and minimum waste.  

The benefits of data-driven quality control, which is free to download, details how mining operations can benefit from using connected sorters such as Tomra Insight is a cloud-based platform which offers users a single secure, near real-time monitoring program for every sorting line wherever and whenever its needed.  

Tomra Insight is available to Tomra Mining machine users through a subscription-based service. 

Tomra Mining has designed and manufactured sensor-based sorting technologies for the global mineral processing and mining industries for over 50 years. According to the company, its book will help to guide mining operators in gathering and monitoring relevant data from connected devices to ensure output quality is maximised.  

Tomra Mining said that every sensor within the sorters is a valuable source of information about the products that pass through it.  

“Mining processors are able to continuously monitor and optimise the sorting line’s output quality,” the company said.  

“On-site observation, manual sampling and time-consuming reporting and communication become a thing of the past: the sorter itself provides a constant feed of information based on continuous product sampling on every object.” 

The collected data can be automatically recorded and remotely accessible on any electronic device. The information can also be streamlined and shared among various people on a site, making it easier for workers to collaborate on the work.  

“A modern sorting data platform can be a powerful quality-management tool by turning the data into actionable information by processing, enriching and visualising it in easy-to-read graphs, creating customised reports and comparisons that provide valuable insights,” Tomra Mining said. 

“All these features enable mineral processors to optimise their decision-making and efficiency, ultimately increasing the profitability of their operation.”  

https://www.australianmining.com.au/tomra-mining-streamlines-data/

TOMRA Talks Nuts

TOMRA and Borrell analyze in Alicante the situation of the almond and pistachio sector

04/03/2023

The first TOMRA Talks Nuts was held at the Hotel La Sella Golf Resort ( Denia, Alicante ) and brought together a wide representation of the nuts sector, mainly from almond and pistachio. The program hosted talks, presentations and demonstrations at the factory of Borrell, official agent of TOMRA Food for nuts in Spain and Portugal for 12 years.

“ For us, this TOMRA Talks has definitely been a round act. We have worked on it for more than 4 months and with Borrell's unbeatable help we have exceeded our expectations. The companies showed a lot of interest from the beginning and in total we have managed to gather more than 65 people together with 12 of our team ”, says Alejandro Palacios, Regional Director of Sales for Southern Europe at TOMRA Processed Food, part of TOMRA Food.

For his part, Charles Boddy, Director of Sales at Borrell, highlights the numerous added values of this type of event: “ There are many advantages that make these types of events worthwhile: they allow end customers, both TOMRA and Borrell, to feel closer to us; it is also a way of thanking you for your loyalty; it undoubtedly delves into the technical aspect and the comprehensive solutions we offer; and of course, It is a unique opportunity for all customers from the same sector to meet in the same place. All this enhances the union of TOMRA and Borrell. Together we put a quality seal ”.

“ The entire sector was represented in this act and we have large companies in the almond, pistachio, carob and tigernut sector that shared experiences and ways of working ”, says Alejandro Palacios.

https://www.interempresas.net/Horticola/Articulos/471725-TOMRA-y-Borrell-analizan-en-Alicante-la-situacion-del-sector-de-almendro-y-pistacho.html


News

April 3, 2023

Netherlands introduces deposit return system for beverage cans

Aluminum and steel drink cans’ collection points include supermarkets and staffed petrol stations.

Reverse vending machines provider TOMRA has announced the expansion of the Netherlands’ existing deposit return scheme.

https://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/netherlands-deposit-return-beverage-cans/

I går, 1.april, satte altså nederlenderne igang med også å pante bokser. Frem til nå har pantesystemet i Nederland kun omfattet plastflasker. Først store, så små og nå altså også bokser.


The Netherlands expands national deposit return system to include aluminium and steel beverage cans

31 MARCH 2023

From tomorrow, the Netherlands’ national deposit return system for the recycling of beverage containers will accept aluminium and steel cans in a bid to further stimulate a circular economy, TOMRA reports.

Since July 2022, the system has accepted small plastic bottles in an expansion of its original compatibility with large plastic bottles. Even so, Bright Vibes has estimated that 150 million beverage cans leak into the Dutch environment every year, with the pollution rates of aluminium cans said to have raised by 27% in 2020.

As such, the deposit return system, operated by Statiegeld Nederland, is expanding its capabilities to include all metal beverage containers of up to three litres in capacity from 1st April 2023. Consumers can pay an additional deposit of €0.15 when purchasing an eligible drink and will receive it as a refund when they return the packaging to a reverse vending machine at a collection point.

https://packagingeurope.com/the-netherlands-expands-national-deposit-return-system-to-include-aluminium-and-steel-beverage-cans/9618.article


IMPORTANT PHOTOSER. Lonely cans

Deposit on cans, from today. 

https://www.geenstijl.nl/5169861/belangrijke-fotoserie-eenzame-blikjes/


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The challenge of sorting and recycling textiles

By Recycling Product News Staff
March 31, 2023
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Automated sorting: the path to a textile circular economy 

STADLER is researching automated sensor-based solutions for textile sorting. In 2017, in partnership with TOMRA, it designed and built a small pilot project plant in Avesta, Sweden, in the second phase of the government-funded Swedish Innovation Platform for Textile Sorting (SIPTex) project, which aims to develop a sorting solution tailored to the needs of textile recyclers and the garment industry. This was followed in 2020 with the third phase of the project which is capable of achieving the purity and recovery required for recycling and reutilization. 

This facility, located in Malmö, processes pre-consumer waste from textile producers (clippings and rejects) and post-consumer waste, which consists of clothing and household textiles, and may contain non-textile parts such as buttons and zippers. The material is delivered in bales weighing from 350 to 500 kilograms and is sorted whole. The plant has the capacity to process up to 4.5 tonnes/hour in one line. 

The textile sorting process

The process developed by STADLER, with the cooperation of TOMRA in the SIPTex project, starts with the waste textiles entering the plant in batches, dosed, and fed by conveyor belts into four sensor-based TOMRA AUTOSORT units. 

"Because of the nature of the textile material fed into the plant, the feeding system and dosing are very important to the success of the sorting process," explains Dr. Bastian Küppers, engineer for digital business development at STADLER. "The STADLER dosing drum features mechanical components specially designed to handle the soft, flexible textile materials, of various shapes and unpredictable sizes, prone to tangling. Similarly, the design and layout of the conveyor belts, hoppers, and chutes need to be designed to avoid tangling of long pieces of fabric."

The TOMRA NIR (near infrared) sorting technology is also key to the process and capable of recognizing and differentiating various types of textiles in a first step. A second optical sorter is added for further cleaning of impurities. 

Towards a textile circular economy

As the textile industry is moving towards a circular economy, driven by public opinion and legislation, the demand for textile sorting equipment is set to grow at an accelerated pace. STADLER has already seen an increase in textile sorting plant interest and has been approached by companies in the recycling sector. "At STADLER we are seeing many interested parties who would like to visit the textile sorting plant we designed and built in Malmö," comments Annika Ludes.

STADLER brings its experience to the table in the design and construction of sorting plants it has acquired through the SIPTex project, as well as the expertise of its technology partners such as TOMRA. With its approach, it is able to develop solutions tailored to the requirements of individual recyclers.

https://www.recyclingproductnews.com/article/40106/the-challenge-of-sorting-and-recycling-textiles


Økende automatisering innen matvareproduksjonen. Betraktninger fra Tomra hvis man åpner link og leser artikkel.


Towards increasingly automated production

In times when the demand for healthy foods increases, produce fruits and vegetables facing labor shortages and their rising cost, in the most efficient way, is the challenge. The incorporation of technology and robotics at different points in the production chain, and its development towards solving new needs every time, become great allies to achieve it...

By Agrositio. 03/31/2023 | 10:03

https://www.agrositio.com.ar/noticia/228258-hacia-una-produccion-cada-vez-mas-automatizada

https://www.agrositio.com.ar/noticia/228258-hacia-una-produccion-cada-vez-mas-automatizada

Frozen vegetable producer Douyuan Food Co. increases capacity and product quality with TOMRA sorters

By Staff Reporter
March 30, 2023

Processing many different types of frozen vegetables, this Chinese business has doubled efficiency and increased productivity by adopting two optical sorters, including the laser-equipped TOMRA 5B.

Douyuan Food Co. is a successful vegetable processor whose operations integrate research, development, production, and sales. Established in 2000 and now a major player in the agriculture industry in ‘China’s Shandong Province, the company first switched from sorting processed vegetables manually to mechanically in 2014.

Appreciating the advanced capabilities of its automated optical sorting machine from TOMRA Food – and the operational advantages and economic benefits this brings – Douyuan Food Co. recently invested in a second TOMRA sorter to expand production capacity. Both Douyuan and TOMRA are committed to long-term cooperation.
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Zhao Piyou, President Douyuan Food Co., commented: “TOMRA’s equipment has obvious advantages in vegetable sorting, achieving large output and clean removal of foreign materials. The TOMRA 5 B’s advanced design is also in line with food industry hygiene standards and is easy to clean.
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Zhao Piyoui said: “TOMRA only provides us with sophisticated and consistent sorting solutions and fast and professional technical support – but more importantly, TOMRA values our demands and customizes solutions that address our current challenges while also meeting our future plans.”

https://farmersreviewafrica.com/frozen-vegetable-producer-douyuan-food-co-increases-capacity-and-product-quality-with-tomra-sorters/


Demand for aluminum and plastic will grow in industries in Querétaro

Stephanie Gonzalez | 03-29-2023

Julio Cesar Barrientos, sales director of the transnational TOMRA Recycling Sorting in Mexico and Latin America, declared that our country and regions such as the Bajío have evolved betting on new technologies that support the recycling of metals and other products.

He exemplified that the country has the largest recycling plant in the world for plastics in the State of Mexico , as well as various metal recyclers in the bajio and north of the country.

In terms of industrial parks in the Bajío region , he noted that the technologies and machinery must be very adaptable and even be advisors for the recovery of urban and industrial waste; both in the markets of plastics, metal, urban waste, etc.

"We have large clients in the shoal - for which names are not given due to industrial secrecy - there is a boom in plastic and its recycling, since it has a new value and is essential in the industry in sectors such as logistics and the medical sector."

He added that they have metal works in the lowlands, in the automotive and aeronautical sectors in regions such as Querétaro. "This reality allows double-digit growth in the placement of new technologies in this region of the country."

"In the case of Querétaro, we have to highlight that the need for aluminum and plastics treated based on recycling is growing a lot in its plants in the automotive sectors that demand these elements a lot and that a great investment and work is needed to be recycled" said the business manager.

It is worth mentioning that this company is a pioneer in applications and its technologies are derived from an investment of 8 percent of its profits in research and development.

According to INEGI, the percentage of circularity in its economy and recycled products in Mexico is 15.14 percent and, to increase this figure, the management of the 102,895 tons of solid urban waste that is generated daily must be a priority, given that only 83.93 percent is collected and of them, only 9.63 percent is recycled.

However, the national recycling market is worth more than 3 billion dollars and is made up, to date, of 4,528 recycling companies, 284 that reuse, 121 that recover and 71 that reduce and repair, which represents an encouraging outlook for the increase of a circular model in the country.

For this reason, the company TOMRA Recycling Sorting, said that it discloses the importance of using new technology for the recycling of metals and other items in large generation sites such as industrial parks.

He exemplified the Autosort technology case to show his multifunctional sorting system capable of recovering a wide spectrum of valuable fragments from different waste streams.

Autosort combines cutting-edge technologies to achieve unparalleled levels of performance and purity. It incorporates a future-proof solution that can be adapted to meet the changing needs of businesses and end markets with cutting-edge technologies such as deep learning, and lasers plus NIR and VIS technology to further enhance your sorting capabilities.

Among the elements to be recycled with great force are metals, such as aluminum, one of the recycling materials in Mexico that is reused. The 788,981 tons of electronic waste generated correspond to metals such as copper, iron, gold, and silver, whose recovery represents an economic potential of more than 1,300 million pesos.

The annual production of aluminum in Mexico is 1.5 million metric tons, which represents 1.6 percent of world manufacturing, which is estimated at 92 million metric tons each year, according to data from the United States Confederation of Industrial Chambers. Mexicans (Concamin).

https://amqueretaro.com/queretaro/2023/03/29/crece-demanda-de-uso-de-elementos-reciclados-en-el-bajio/

The deposit system in Poland – a step towards a clean environment and an opportunity for retailers

Author: Editors
Mar 29, 2023

Poland is preparing to introduce a deposit system that is a response to the European Union directive – Single Use Plastic ( SUP ) „ plastic directive ”. Another version of the bill published in the Government Legislation Center indicates that the implementation of the solution is getting closer. The assumption is to introduce a deposit for plastic packaging. Shops over 200 sq m are to be covered, and the maximum deposit is to be up to PLN 2 per item. Ecologists and representatives of the beverage industry are also fighting for the adoption of the act on the deposit system as soon as possible. The project, developed by the Ministry of Climate and Environment, has been waiting for further proceedings in the Chancellery of the Prime Minister and referral to the Sejm for three months. Will the deposit system make customers return to stationary purchases on the same scale as before the pandemic collapse in trade? The advantages of the project are presented by Exorigo-Upos experts.

The most important assumptions

According to the draft act published in September 2022, plastic packaging after beverages, which is defined by the European Commission's recommendation to the SUP directive, issued on May 31, 2021, will be bailed. More specifically, it is about plastic bottles up to 3l, reusable glass bottles up to 1.5l and aluminum cans up to 1l. Shops from 200 sq m will be obliged to participate in the program. Other commercial entities will be required to at least collect a deposit. Its maximum amount according to the bill is to be PLN 2 for one bottle. In addition, the system provides for the lack of the need to have a receipt confirming the purchase of drinks in returnable packaging, which is confirmed by materials published by the Ministry of Climate and the Environment. Therefore, it can be expected that due to the guidelines for the area of branches, in large-scale stores such as discount stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, appropriate vending machines for returning used packaging will appear.

https://managerplus.pl/system-kaucyjny-w-polsce-krok-w-kierunku-czystego-srodowiska-i-okazja-dla-retailerow-55009


Til nå kun kun pant på plastflasker i Nederland, men fra 1.april 2023 innlemmes også bokser i det nederlandske pantesystemet.


Deposit on coke can: 'Hey, there is 15 cents on the roadside'

Yesterday, 7:08 PM•2 minutes of reading time

APELDOORN - Are we going to find fewer cans on the roadside or on the street due to a change of deposit on a can? The future will tell. But we can now throw a can in the vending machines in the supermarket. And those machines are made in Apeldoorn, at Tomra Systems. 90 percent of Gelderland supermarkets will collect tinplate. Each can will soon be worth 15 cents.

Rene Hissink is director of Tomra. He says: “ We now have one and a half billion bottles with a deposit on them. 2.5 billion cans are added. 15 cents of deposit is levied on this and you can hand it in to the machines that the consumer knows. ”

Tin or PET bottle, the device is all fine with it. At least, if you want the 15 cents back, it is best to keep the can of cola, energy drink or cassis whole. The barcode must be legible. The machine spits out a dented can.

"The can is compressed and can be reused ”, says Hissink. "The cans consist of aluminum or steel. You can use both raw materials well in the circular economy. For 100 percent. ”

Circular economy: no more waste

In a circular economy, materials and products are reused for as long as possible. Waste no longer exists and raw materials are used again and again. “ The big advantage of the can by the machine ”, says Hissink, “ is that a can does not end up in the environment. This is very important, but so is the reuse of the material. ”

https://www.gld.nl/nieuws/7910235/statiegeld-op-colablikje-he-daar-ligt-15-cent-in-de-berm


CMX Gold & Silver : News Release re Ore-Sorting Completed - Assays Pending...

https://m.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/CMX-GOLD-SILVER-CORP-33624628/news/CMX-Gold-Silver-News-Release-re-Ore-Sorting-Completed-Assays-Pending-23MAR28-43361925/

Tomra reveals core confectionery sorting machinery for Interpack showcase

Posted: 28 March 2023

The Tomra equipment group has confirmed it is set to place a spotlight on a broad array of its sorting solutions at this year’s Interpack, including systems designed for the confectionery sector, reports Neill Barston.

As the business explained, this also includes applications handling dried fruit, which will play their part in the key industry event taking place between 4-10 May in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Moreover, as the company explained, meeting consumers demands for higher grades of food safety poses a number of challenges. There are a number o factors to consider, including foreign material can get into processing line’s product stream and product can be damaged by both external and internal defects, which can be almost impossible to detect. Yet, these threats must be eliminated to protect processors and retailers from product recalls and reputational damage.

To face the specific nuts & dried fruits challenges, Tomra Food will showcase its advanced optical sorting machines (TOMRA 5C, TOMRA 5B, TOMRA 5X and TOMRA 3C).

Furthermore, the company’s processors can also grade to specification, minimise false rejects, increase removal efficiency, reduce or eliminate the need for manual intervention, help solve the labor problems (scarcity, cost, effectiveness), reduce downtime, and provide data about the product being sorted.

Though its systems have been devised with a high level of technology, comparative ease of use for operators is of strong importance. Consequently, these machines are remotely controllable and easily networked, and some even possess self-learning abilities to continually refine their sorting accuracy. As a result, false rejection rates are low, yields are high, and nut processors are empowered to conquer even the most daunting of operational challenges.

Additionally, Tomra Food’s solution is meeting great success in the confectionary segment for its ability to provide advanced technology for the reliable sorting of sweets. Product colour and structure is checked by laser scanners.

In addition, the scanners identify contaminated products or foreign objects that are not visible to the naked eye. When augmented by an Advanced Foreign Material Detector (AFMD), sorting can be supplemented to include product-specific properties. TOMRA has developed special high-resolution cameras for optical food sorting on the basis of color and outline. A further module for shape recognition ensures that, through scanning, individual products comply with the desired dimensions and shapes.

https://www.confectioneryproduction.com/news/43514/tomra-reveals-core-confectionery-sorting-machinery-for-interpack-showcase/

https://www.nu.nl/economie/6255364/voor-je-statiegeld-mag-het-blikje-wel-gedeukt-zijn-maar-niet-geplet.html
Morsomt med alle kommentarer ( 1105).
De fleste liker det ikke ( selvom ordninger for plastflasker har eksistert en god stund).
Så skal man være klar over at nederlendere kjøper mye flaskeøl, og brus på plastflasker (1,5 milliard) det er mer enn vi gjør her ( i prosenter). Makthavere vil at 2 milliarder ( av 2,5 ) bokser skal resirkuleres.

Jeg vet ikke hvilken andel Tomra har i markedet, men i sør Nederland har jeg ikke sett mye Tomra.

Mer å lese i alle 3 artikler hvis man åoner linker og oversetter.


PROCESSED POTATOES, THE TOMRA SOLUTIONS FOR THE MARKET

Published on March 27, 2023

Reducing food waste is one of the most important goals of this generation. Processors, retailers and consumers are increasingly attentive to the origin of food and expect food companies to adopt sustainable commercial practices.

Fortunately, most of the product losses that occur during potato peeling are avoidable and this not only increases the use of the product, but it also allows processors to have higher quality processed potatoes.

Another important sustainability problem is the use of energy in production and related greenhouse gas emissions. By increasing the yield of each raw material that enters the production process, companies can operate in less time to obtain the same production required, thus saving on energy costs and on the use of water. The good news is that automated solutions are available to address these problems. Solutions that respect the environment and are at the same time commercially efficient improve the ecological credentials of the processing companies, while preventing waste from affecting profits.
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The battle continues to reduce waste

Today about ’ 85% of the world's fries are processed with TOMRA equipment, helping companies save millions of dollars in waste. The path that led to this success has been built in 50 years of research, development and innovation.

http://www.corriereortofrutticolo.it/2023/03/27/patate-trasformate-le-soluzioni-di-tomra-per-il-mercato/


From this week you pay an extra fifteen cents for a can of ( but you get it back, if it is good )

Kick or press cans? It is better not to do that from now on. That is, if you want to receive a deposit. Because the copies you buy from April 1 can finally enter the machine. You get 15 cents in return.

Thomas van der Kolk, Arnoud Heins Mar 27. 2023 Last update: 13:10

If it were up to State Secretary for Infrastructure and Water Management Vivianne Heijnen, the system would have been introduced on January 1 this year. She has finished the increased number of cans that end up on the street as litter. However, due to technical difficulties and a lack of machines to squeeze the cans, the Council of State ruled that the introduction should be postponed to April 1.

On behalf of the can producers, the Waste Fund Packaging Foundation had objected to the original deadline of 1 January. Producers and importers are now also ready for it. "Those three months were really necessary to get it done ’ ’, says spokesperson Miranda Boer. ,,Partly due to the shortage of raw materials, lack of manpower and too little import from China by corona, we were unable to get the ICT systems ready in time. Now we are ready. ’ ’

Tin pressed together

Tomra Systems in Apeldoorn, supplier of deposit machines, responded at the time relieved at the delay. Like Boer, director René Hissink expects that it will all work now, although the system is not yet 100 percent effective.

,,All machines that were already there are in principle already suitable for also supplying cans. It is only necessary to ensure that the machine can read the barcodes. But to make the system efficient, the can behind the scenes must also be compressed. That does not work everywhere."

However, this is not going to cause major problems, Hissink expects. “It may provide some extra work for some supermarkets. But you always have that with a new system anyway, because companies will have to get used to it. ’’

https://www.tubantia.nl/binnenland/vanaf-deze-week-betaal-je-vijftien-cent-extra-voor-een-blikje-maar-je-krijgt-het-weer-terug-als-het-goed-is~a4fb12ae/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.no%2F


Exceeds demand to the supply of recycled plastic: TOMRA

 Mar 26, 2023  admin 
Industry, Plastics  

However, using new technologies in the collection, classification and recycling of reus plastics, this industry faces a major challenge: more investment is required to produce recycled resins, since there is a large amount of demand for the product. This diagnosis made by the Norwegian company TOMRA is accompanied by another reality: recycling rates and their quality are low .

MEXICO CITY ( 03/26/2023 ) .-The plastic recycling industry in the world has matured its infrastructures from collection, classification and recycling; still, the available capacity is not yet kept pace with the growing demand for recycled resins, so more investment is needed to produce the volumes and qualities required. The reality is that even though there is enough plastic on the market and supply is scarce, recycling rates and quality are low.

The Norwegian company reached this conclusion TOMRA Recycling Sorting after a rigorous diagnosis on the situation of resin production from recycled plastic. And warned that this manufacturing segment “ is in transition and faces a number of challenges, of which the most prominent is the availability of high-quality, high-quality, high-volume secondary raw materials large enough to meet the ever-growing demand ”.

TOMRA, founded on an innovation in 1972 that started with the design, manufacture and sale of packaging return machines ( RVM ) for automatic collection, He pointed out that in recent decades, plastic production rates “ have soared without precedent ”.

With the use of data from Plastics Europe, revealed that world plastic production reached the 390.7 million metric tons in 2021, of which 352.3 MT are virgin raw material ( 90.2% ) and only 32.5 MT ( 8.3% ) of recycled plastics post consumption.

He suggested adopting the latest technological advance in the classification of flakes ( material obtained from the recycling of plastic bottles ) to “ close the gap between supply and demand and provide recyclers a competitive advantage in efficiency and profitability. One of the important challenges for the industry is precisely meeting demand ”.

https://www.vanguardia-industrial.net/supera-la-demanda-a-la-oferta-de-plastico-reciclado-tomra/

Pantesystem Skottland. Mer å lese hvis man åpner linker.


Scotland’s DRS will mean cleaner streets and communities

Saturday March 25th 2023

Lorna Slater, Scottish Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lothian MSP and Scottish Greens co-leader writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.

It has been 20 years since I first arrived in Scotland. I was instantly struck by the beauty of our landscapes and the character of our towns and cities.

I quickly fell in love with this fantastic country, the community I found here, and the incredible natural environments that make Scotland so special.

Yet, even the most iconic parks and beaches are so often blighted by waste and rubbish. Broken glass and plastic bottles are all too common, even in our most wonderful beauty spots.

It’s one reason why Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme is so important to me, and why we are determined to deliver it.

This scheme will be good for Scotland, for the beauty of our communities, for our natural environments, and for our climate goals.

The Scheme, which will go live on August 16, is very simple. We will pay a 20p deposit when buying drinks in cans or bottles. We will then get the 20p back when we return them to one of the thousands of drop-off points that will be available.

That’s why, as we get closer to the launch date, I’ve been imagining the empty cans I see littered across our streets and parks are 20p pieces waiting to be picked up.

We know that deposit return systems are extremely effective at reducing waste and improving the quality of recycled materials. They have been tried many times already – with over 40 in operation today across Europe and beyond.

This is evidenced by successful schemes in place around the world which have boasted massive hikes in recycling rates, significant reductions in litter, and recycled materials that are actually safe for reuse.

https://www.midlothianview.com/news/scotlands-drs-will-mean-cleaner-streets-and-communities


Deposit return scheme Scotland: Irn-Bru maker AG Barr and Coca Cola urge next First Minister to make DRS 'top priority'

Soft drinks giants including Coca-Cola and the makers of Irn Bru have joined together to urge Scotland’s next first minister to make introducing deposit return a “top priority”.

By Katrine Bussey

Published 26th Mar 2023, 09:06 BST
Updated 26th Mar 2023, 09:06 BST

The British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA), whose members include Coca- Cola, AG Barr, PepsiCo and Britvic Soft Drinks amongst others, issued a statement ahead of Scotland’s new first minister coming into office.

The three candidates all hoping to succeed Nicola Sturgeon have already raised concerns about the initiative, with finance secretary Kate Forbes saying some firms feared “economic carnage” if the deposit return scheme (DRS) comes in in August as planned.

Meanwhile former Scottish Government minister Ash Regan has called for the scheme to be paused, while health secretary Humza Yousaf – the third candidate running for the post – has promised he would have a grace period for small firms.

However, Roger White, the chief executive of AG Barr – the makers of Irn-Bru – warned against delaying the introduction of the scheme. He said: “Scotland’s DRS delivers for the environment, society and industry and to delay it now would be to the detriment of all those things.”

The scheme will see shoppers charged a 20p deposit when buying drinks in a can or bottle from August 16, with this money refunded when the empty containers are returned.

https://www.scotsman.com/business/consumer/deposit-return-scheme-scotland-irn-bru-maker-ag-barr-and-coca-cola-urge-next-first-minister-to-make-drs-top-priority-4079727

Nordic experience with green economic development in Vietnam

Ha Huong
INTERNATIONAL 3/23/2023 21:27 

Representatives of Northern European countries shared green economic solutions with Vietnam

On the occasion of the Nordic Day 2023, March 23, Embassy of Northern European Countries in Vietnam ( Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden ) have collaborated with Ho Chi Minh National Political Academy to organize the talks "Green solution for circulating economy and waste management: Nordic experience and policy implications for Vietnam". The event aims to provide a panoramic view of the policies, initiatives and innovative solutions of Nordic countries in the process. convert green, which can be appropriate and applicable in Vietnam in waste removal and pollution reduction, product circulation and natural regeneration.

Nordic countries known for their strong environmental and cyclic commitments, are leading the way in green innovation, The talks facilitate Vietnamese organizations and companies operating in this area to learn from the Nordic model, promote growth and contribute to the 2030 Agenda, the Paris Agreement as well as achieve a green and comprehensive recovery after the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Sharing the role of the private sector in promoting green innovation solutions, Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Hilde Solbakken said, in Northern Europe, Innovative private sector solutions can lead to significant improvements in waste management processes and plastic pollution reduction. "We believe when Goverment There are appropriate regulations and incentives, we can unleash the potential of the private sector to accelerate the green transition" - Norwegian ambassador to Vietnam information.
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At the talks, representatives of a number of Nordic organizations and companies such as Re:source and Elextrolux ( Sweden ), Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra, Valmet ( Finland ), SINTEF, TOMRA ( Norway) and Gehl Architects ( Denmark), etc. discussed their circulating business model along with commitments to increase recycling, Minimize waste and carbon emissions during operation.

https://congthuong.vn/kinh-nghiem-cua-bac-au-voi-phat-trien-kinh-te-xanh-o-viet-nam-247522.html


TOMRA FOOD shares its expertise in the World Waterfall Congress

March 23, 2023

TOMRA Food will have a leading role in the World Waterfall Congress, an international event to be held next month in New Zealand ( The Aotea Center, Auckland, April 2-5 ). 

TOMRA Food, main sponsor of the Congress, will organize before the Congress an event of networking at its Auckland facility and an Innovation Breakfast, which will include a presentation on artificial intelligence at the Aotea Center. In addition, TOMRA will offer a demonstration of its latest developments in post-harvest technology and will present an academic article on measurement methods to improve product quality.

The tenth edition of the World Waterfall Congress revolves around the theme « Respectful: respect for people, respect for the environment and respect for our future ». These values are fully harmonized with TOMRA's vision of leading the resource revolution by making every resource count. 

Congress is expected to attract some 1,500 specialists ( farmers, packers, retailers, importers, academics, and representatives of industry associations ) from more than 30 countries. The four-day event will feature an exhibition, a trade fair and academic sessions in which knowledge on issues and trends affecting the sector will be shared. 

During the weekend before Congress, Participants will have the opportunity to visit part of North Island ( New Zealand ) to see how packaging plants work there and to speak to their owners and operators.

https://www.portalfruticola.com/noticias/2023/03/23/tomra-food-comparte-su-expertise-en-el-congreso-mundial-del-aguacate/


Waste Expo 2023: Why collaboration is key

LISA KORYCK
I7 hours ago

In the lead-up to Waste Expo Australia 2023, Victorian Waste Management Association Executive Officer Brett Lemin outlines why collaboration within waste and resource recovery is more important than ever. 
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Caroline Nguyen, Tomra Marketing Executive, believes one of the keys to success at the expo is being able to demonstrate the technology on show and engage with the audience.

A leading provider of reverse vending machines for container deposit schemes, Tomra is a long-time advocate of the expo both as an exhibitor and participant in industry sessions.

In 2022, Tomra’s charity partnership manager and business development manager both attended the expo to share the successes of the New South Wales container deposit scheme and how that could be replicated within Victoria.

Caroline says allowing people to see the technology in use and try it themselves is important. 

https://wastemanagementreview.com.au/waste-expo-2023-why-collaboration-is-key/


Resources Top 5: Gold sentiment sparks fly and ‘exceptional’ cobalt finds in Norway

Here are the biggest small cap resources winners in morning trade, Thursday March 23.

Mining
9 hours ago | Jessica Cummins
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SKY METALS (ASX:SKY)

(Up on no news)

This explorer is focused on the Tallebung and Doradilla projects in New South Wales with exposure to commodities such as gold, copper, and tin.

SKY revealed a maiden JORC Inferred mineral resource estimate for Tallebung on Wednesday estimated at 10.2Mt at 0.18% tin for 18.4kt of contained tin for a 0.10% cut-off grade.

An exploration target of roughly 16–21Mt at a grade ranging between 0.16–0.20% tin was also defined from drilling completed to date, demonstrating the opportunity for potential growth.

“This maiden mineral resource estimate and exploration target, in combination with the more than tripling of grade achieved with the upfront TOMRA XRT ore sorting, combine to show what an excellent opportunity SKY is developing at Tallebung,” SKY CEO Oliver Davies says.

“SKY has also shown the tin mineralisation is very amenable to simple and cost-effective gravity concentration to a saleable +60% tin concentrate.”

The company aims grow the resource even further with additional drilling over the coming months.

https://stockhead.com.au/resources/resources-top-5-gold-sentiment-sparks-fly-and-exceptional-cobalt-finds-in-norway/

How end-to-end line solutions for cherry packhouses are improving efficiencies and profitability

March 20 , 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Even though cherries are pricier than other stone fruits, their sales are accelerating far more quickly. Global demand is rising, exports are booming, and new growers and packers are entering the market to profit from these opportunities.

The popularity of cherries is especially evident in their biggest market, China, during the nation’s New Year: to satisfy a seasonal feeding frenzy, packhouses have to work around the clock, while exporters rush the produce to market in ‘express’ boats and aircraft. This is emblematic of what’s happening throughout the year and around much of the world: these little red treasures simply can’t be grown or packed fast enough. 

There’s no end in sight to the growth in demand for cherries. In developed nations, there’s an increasing appetite for cherries for their natural healthiness. In developing nations, the growth in middle-income households is fuelling demand. And in almost all markets, cherries are increasingly wanted not only for consumption at home but also as an ingredient for commercial bakery products. Market researchers forecast that the global cherry market will continue to expand over the next five years at a compound annual growth rate of anything from 5% to 10%.
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Consumers buy with their eyes, expecting cherries to have a consistent color; skins that are smooth, firm, and free from pitting; and long green stems indicative of freshness.

For packhouses, this is a challenge, because cherries are notoriously vulnerable to handling damage and exceptionally difficult to sort and grade. Careless packaging can bruise or cut the fruit and loosen or remove stems. But to reliably detect defects, it is necessary to inspect each piece of fruit in its entirety, through 360 degrees, something many packhouses have traditionally found impossible.

Understanding the challenges 

It is now possible, however, to achieve a complete 360-degree inspection of the fruit, thanks to state-of-the-art sorting and grading technologies. This technology also increases output, improves product quality, reduces the problems associated with recruiting and retaining labor, reduces food waste, and maximizes pack out.

The leading manufacturer of integrated post-harvest-to-pack solutions for cherries is TOMRA Food. 

Long renowned for setting the benchmark in optical sorting and grading technologies for the food industry, TOMRA broadened its offering to include solutions for cherry packhouses (and lines handling blueberries and other small fruits) by acquiring two innovative New Zealand-based companies, BBC Technologies and Compac. Today all the solutions originated by those two companies – as well as solutions introduced since their acquisitions – are manufactured, sold, serviced, and supported directly by TOMRA. This means cherry packhouses now benefit from TOMRA’s world-class technical expertise and global presence. The company operates in the United States, Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australasia. 

Building on this international reach, TOMRA has taken measures in the last year to strengthen customer support and speed of response in cherry-growing regions. This included sending a team of experts to all major cherry regions around the world, to work closely with packhouses and share in experiencing their challenges. This detailed knowledge will help inform the refinement of TOMRA’s existing solutions and inspire the design and development of new ones. TOMRA’s mission with cherries, as with other food categories, is to lead the resource revolution in a world where every piece of food counts. 

Separating, sorting, and grading  

TOMRA’s cherry solutions are already unrivaled for their effectiveness in performing every important task on the line: infeed, sorting, grading, filling, packing, and product traceability. These solutions are unmatched in their throughput capabilities, handling gentleness, grading accuracy, and packing speed. And because they are modular and scalable, they can be tailored to businesses of all sizes. 
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This, like so many other automated line solutions, contributes to reducing food waste and increasing profit. When packhouses decide to invest in such solutions, they quickly find it’s a wise move. And when the provider of those solutions is TOMRA - which combines global R&D power with a local presence and customer-centric mindset - packhouses can rest assured they will receive the operational training and technical support to ensure these machines achieve optimum performance with minimum downtime.

https://www.freshfruitportal.com/news/2023/03/20/how-end-to-end-line-solutions-for-cherry-packhouses-are-improving-efficiencies-and-profitability

Legg spesielt merke til at store EU-midler kanaliseres inn i prosjekter som dette.


Waste management in Gdańsk is entering a higher level

2023-03-20 |  13:15

Full automation of the sorting process, recovery of twice as much raw materials from all waste going to the installation and guarantee that the stringent standards for recycling levels by municipalities – are met are just some of the effects of the modernization of the waste sorting plant just completed in Gdańsk Utilization. The general contractor used the AUTOSORT optical separators from TOMRA Sorting, which are responsible for the quantity and quality of material fractions intended for recycling.

– Works on the modernization of the sorting plant lasted over a year. Today we are after three months of testing the new installation. Already, after its start-up, we know that our city has a unique installation for sorting waste collected selectively and mixed. Our sorting plant has the highest capacity in Poland. With – optical separators – installed, we can produce 14 types of secondary raw materials – says Grzegorz Orzeszko, president of the Utilization Plant. – Our installation is very flexible, we can respond to the needs of our customers and quickly adapt to changes in the composition of waste that reach us. Thanks to this, raw materials remain in a closed circuit, thus saving natural resources and reducing CO2 emissions – adds Grzegorz Orzeszko.

In addition to the environmental benefits of preparing and directing more raw materials for recycling in recycling processes, instead of transferring them for incineration, there are also those related to finance. More specifically, – very significant reduction of potential costs and penalties that the municipality would incur if it did not meet the stringent recycling standards. In 2022, local governments were required to recover 25% of waste for reprocessing, and in two years, i.e. in 2025, it will be 55%.

– We are currently unable to achieve recycling targets that will continue to grow in the future. That is why a holistic approach to waste management is needed, which involves improving existing waste collection systems within various fractions and sorting them, and adding new elements such as the deposit system or sorting the entire mixed waste stream. Changes are needed not only in the waste infrastructure, but above all in the approach to raw materials, which we can recover and reuse better and better – says Anna Sapota, vice president of public affairs for North-East Europe in the TOMRA group.

The modernization of the installation is another element of the waste management system, thanks to which the Gdańsk Utilization Plant will be able to maintain the recycling levels required by law, and thus Gdańsk will meet legal requirements and avoid penalties.

What is the character of a modernized waste sorting plant?

– The project uses the latest generation of AUTOSORT optical separators using groundbreaking TOMRA Sorting technology - FLYING BEAM ®, which is characterized by increased sorting precision, while lower energy consumption. Thanks to this, as well as the technological solutions of the process used, it is possible to obtain the highest available quality of separated material fractions, which does not differ from that obtained on the most advanced sorting installations operating on other markets, e.g. in Norway or Sweden. 
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The modernization of the sorting plant at the Utilization Plant in Gdańsk was possible thanks to co-financing from European Funds under measure 2.2. Municipal waste management, priority axis II Environmental Protection, including adaptation to climate change of the Operational Program Infrastructure and Environment 2014-2020. The total investment cost was PLN 68,880,000.00 gross, while the project received EU funding in the amount of PLN 38,080,000.00 net –, which is 85% of the amount of eligible expenditure.

https://biznes.newseria.pl/biuro-prasowe/ochrona_srodowiska/zagospodarowywanie,b1112750506

Tid19.03.2023, 18:00:05

MeldingsID 585616
Utsteder ID TOM
MarkedOslo Børs

TOMRA acquires 14% ownership stake in product traceability company Kezzler

TOMRA Systems ASA has acquired a 14% ownership stake in Kezzler AS, a product traceability company headquartered in Norway, for NOK 110 million. The investment is done through a combination of participation in the company's rights issue and buying secondary shares. Following the investment, TOMRA became the largest shareholder in Kezzler AS.

Kezzler AS was founded in 2003 in Norway and is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider that has developed a platform to enable traceability of products through their life cycles. The solution platform is scalable, flexible, and purpose-built to meet traceability challenges of large, complex organizations across various industries.

TOMRA and Kezzler have already collaborated in several strategic verticals and see a potential for mutual value creation working in closer collaboration going forward. TOMRA regards traceability and transparency to be important elements of circular business models. The investment in Kezzler enables TOMRA to explore and further develop opportunities in a strategic digital space.

"Through this investment, TOMRA will take a position with an important technology that can accelerate the required transition to circularity and resource optimization.", says Tove Andersen, TOMRA President and CEO.

"Already working with some of the largest brand names in the world, we very much welcome TOMRA as our largest shareholder. I am confident that we together can continue to scale our mutual solutions with the strong industrial support that TOMRA can facilitate", says Erik Langaker, chair of the board of Kezzler AS.

TOMRA Systems ASA Asker, 19 March 2023

For further inquiries, please contact: Eva Sagemo, CFO +47 934 39 911

https://newsweb.oslobors.no/message/585616

PRODUCE PLUS

Tomra readies for World Avocado Congress

By Liam O'Callaghan16 March 2023

New packing line solution on show as Tomra Food welcomes the world avocado industry to New Zealand in April

Tomra Food is set to share its latest advances in post-harvest technology and present an academic paper regarding measurement methods for improving product quality at the upcoming World Avocado Congress.

Supporting the Congress as a Gold Sponsor, Tomra will host a pre-congress networking event at its premises in Auckland and host an Innovation Breakfast, with a presentation on artificial intelligence, at the Aotea Centre when the global avocado trade meets in New Zealand on 2-5.

At the event, Tomra will demonstrate its new Adaptive Rate Controller (ARC). The ARC maintains consistent fruit volume on the packing line to optimise sorter input by continuously counting fruit on a roller elevator and autonomously adjusting infeed speed. This is made possible by an infeed-mounted camera and pre-trained AI models.

Artificial Intelligence will also be showcased at the Toma Food Innovation Breakfast in the Aotea Centre’s Waihorotiu Room on Wednesday 4 April.
Artificial Intelligence will also be showcased at the Toma Food Innovation Breakfast in the Aotea Centre’s Waihorotiu Room on Wednesday 4 April.

The company’s head of innovation, James French, will give a presentation that starts by asking, “What sort of impact will Artificial Intelligence have on the food industry?”.

French will review how AI is already making a positive difference in day-to-day operations at food packhouses and processors before discussing how AI will become increasingly important to the food industry in the near future.

Inspection science manager, Robert Valkenburg will also present an academic paper that compares methods for rapid non-destructive and destructive measurement of dry matter, firmness, and rot in Haas avocados.

https://www.fruitnet.com/produce-plus/tomra-readies-for-world-avocado-congress/248553.article

Poland pays PLN 1.7 billion in plastic tax annually. How much can the deposit-refund system reduce it?

Author: ed. J.S Date: 15-03-2023, 12:24

https://www.portalspozywczy.pl/technologie/wiadomosci/polska-placi-rocznie-1-7-mld-zl-podatku-od-plastiku-o-ile-system-kaucyjny-moze-to-obnizyc,220977.html

Etter 3 års ufrivillig pause pga corona, ble den gigantiske messen EUROSHOP nylig igjen avholdt i tyske Düsseldorf og Tomra var som seg hør og bør seff sterkt tilstede 'As an undisputed leader in automatic emptying systems, the Norwegian manufacturer did not come to Düsseldorf empty-handed', for å bruke formuleringen til artikkelforfatter CHRISTOPHE SANCY.


EUROSHOP Tomra presents his concepts for the ( near ) future

TODAY 11:00•RETAIL•CHRISTOPHE SANCY

Three years after the coronapandemic, EuroShop again took place in Düsseldorf, one of the largest retail fairs in the world and therefore one of the agreements that we absolutely did not want to miss. Our editors made a selection of the most important innovations. Discover them in our series. Now it's your turn? Tomra who presents his concepts for the ( near ) future.

As an undisputed leader in automatic emptying systems, the Norwegian manufacturer did not come to Düsseldorf empty-handed. In addition to its extensive range of existing machines, Tomra took the opportunity to propose new devices that herald what is to come in the future, kind of like a car manufacturer that reveals a concept car. The first is an extremely compact bottle collection system, in vertical format to fit into the confined space of small convenience stores. The storage is done directly in a standard roll container.

Another first is the latest development of a ‘ multi-feed ’ processing machine for the collection of aluminum cans and PET bottles. Compared to the R1 machine that was released in 2020, this generation has a very minimalist design and maintains a very practical principle: the consumer does not have to import every empty packaging piece by piece, he can dump more than a hundred used packaging at the same time, which is roughly the contents of a pet bag. Of course Tomra has also followed with great interest the Belgian soap about the desirability of a process other than the Fost + collection, which has nevertheless proved its worth and continues to invest in improving the recycling rate. In Flanders in particular, the discussion is about the possibility of introducing a deposit on packaging to be recycled, as foreseen in the Dutch deposit system: regional minister Zuhal Demir has recently expressed support for this. Not surprising that Tomra is also in favor! Deposit means not only a collection point but also a refund, which is a very potential market that offers itself. However, we are not there yet: the idea is very controversial, not least among the shopkeepers.

The future concepts revealed in Düsseldorf demonstrate a sober, thoughtful and practical approach, both for the consumer and the retailer. For the customer there is the presence of a color screen with excellent resolution, and systematically the possibility to digitally deduct the amount of the returned empties from his customer account, without having to print a ticket to be scanned at checkout. At the same time, this also means that staff no longer have to replace printer rolls, which immediately saves time and frustration for the customer.

https://www.gondola.be/nl/news/tomra-presenteert-zijn-concepten-voor-de-nabije-toekomst


I Polen ser man frem til pantesystem, og Tomra er seff 'på ballen' også der slik man er overalt.


PORTALSAMORZĄDOWY.PL
COMMUNAL ECONOMY

There, the deposit system works perfectly. We are still waiting for the project

PAP / aw

March 14, 2023 - 07:30

The amount of the deposit is the main reason for returning empty bottles and cans in Slovakia, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands - according to the study. The survey showed that 93 percent people return at least 90 percent used packaging covered by the deposit system.

* The survey was attended by respondents from Slovakia, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands.

* The study showed that among the four main factors, because of which consumers are involved in the deposit system, the most important is financial motivation, i.e. the amount of the deposit.

* Work on the project to implement the deposit system in Poland has been going on for over a year and has been changed several times.

A survey by the TOMRA Collection shows that the deposit system not only allows to achieve high levels of beverage packaging collection, but also raises high consumer involvement. "As many as 93% of respondents return at least 90 percent of those consumed, covered by the packaging system. They most often use the amount of the refunded deposit for purchases in the same store where they received it ( 87% ) "- it was informed.

Konrad Worm from TOMRA Collection Polska, commenting on the results of the study, emphasized that such a large percentage of consumers involved is the result of designed and implemented deposit systems, including educational campaigns.

"We see full awareness among consumers about the effects of their daily habits. In this way they give value to raw materials that can be processed many times "- he pointed out.
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The Polish bail project is waiting for government approval

Work on the project to implement the deposit system in Poland has been going on for over a year and has been changed several times. In January, the Ministry of Climate and the Environment reported that the last change concerned the factions that will be covered by the deposit system. The system is to cover plastic packaging after beverages with a capacity of up to 3 liters, reusable glass packaging after beverages with a capacity of up to 1.5 liters, as well as metal cans with a capacity of up to 1 liter.

Jacek Ozdoba, deputy head of the Ministry of Culture and Education, recently announced that the ministry has already completed work on the relevant project and it was transferred to the NAP. He expressed the hope that the government would soon accept the project.

https://www.portalsamorzadowy.pl/gospodarka-komunalna/tam-system-kaucyjny-sie-doskonale-sprawdza-my-wciaz-czekamy-na-projekt,447152.html


Guy Milette with Courchesne Larose

“Distribution of produce has become more technical and complicated, requiring more investment”

Publication date: Mon 13 Mar 2023
Author: Marieke Hemmes
© FreshPlaza.com

Developing the business and growing sales was top priority. In 22 years, the whole team and myself helped Montreal-based Courchesne Larose grow by 10 times its revenues. How was this growth achieved? “In the past 20 years, we went through some very serious strategic planning sessions,” Milette said. “We sat down every five years to make a plan for the medium to long term and most importantly, we always sticked to the plans that were put together,” he added. As a result, Courchesne Larose grew into a group of nine companies with multiple locations. “We invested, we acquired and the strategic plan we put together in 2019/2020 was not only ambitious, it was also important for the future of our company.”
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Service company

In general, the nature of the business has become more complicated over the years. In the past, distribution used to be simple. “Nowadays, customers all want different types of products, different quantities, different packaging,” shared Milette. “All of this means that we are no longer just buying and selling produce, we’ve become a service company.” Sister company Marcan Packaging used to be a citrus re-packing facility, handling millions of cases per year. However, with retailers increasingly shifting to packaged product, demand increased drastically. To meet demand, an investment was made in TOMRA equipment that gives Marcan twice the capacity.

https://www.freshplaza.com/asia/article/9511011/distribution-of-produce-has-become-more-technical-and-complicated-requiring-more-investment/


The redesigned Tommy hypermarket at the Joker opens on Wednesday

P. AND. | 13. 03rd. 2023. | 15:12h
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They also highlight self-service (fast) cash registers and a built-in Tomra packaging waste purchase apparatus.

https://dalmatinskiportal.hr/vijesti/preuredeni-tommy-hipermarket-u-jokeru-otvara-se-u-srijedu/163022


Kingussie High School scoops first place for female investment challenge

 By Rachel Smart 
- rachel.smart@hnmedia.co.uk
Published: 10:23, 14 March 2023|Updated: 10:25, 14 March 2023
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The Senior Team, 16 -18 age group category (Gabi, Kirsty, Catrin, Zoe and Sasha) delivered a highly professional pitch on the sorting and recycling company TOMRA , whilst the Junior Team, 14-16 year category (Lucy, Tia and Jess) presented on renewable energy firm SolarEdge.
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Georgiana Radulescu, vice president head of investor relations at TOMRA added: “We are very impressed with the work done by the team, congratulations! To address big challenges like resource scarcity and climate change, we need many ideas, perspectives, and diversity in both business and investing. It was great to see the girls’ take on our story, we are happy to have been chosen, and thank you for inspiring us back.”

https://www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/girls-from-kingussie-high-school-beat-teams-across-country-a-306739/

Artig liten historie fra Slovenia som forteller det meste, i forbindelse med nyåpnet, renovert SPAR butikk.

Skriften på veggen er tydelig og enkel å lese, for pant kommer overalt og private aktører går gjerne i forkant av myndigheter nå. Tomra er det soleklare førstevalget for de aller fleste.


Spar Slovenia in Jesenice

Donation to local associations during the renovation of the SPAR store

 COUNCIL,   SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2023   SPAR SLOVENIA TRADE COMPANY D.O.O
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In addition, like most SPAR and INTERSPAR stores, it has arranged the collection of returnable packaging in Tomra vending machines, which is why SPAR Slovenia supports the circular economy. Spar Slovenija is always seeks to remain a responsible partner for society and the environment in which it operates, so the sustainable aspect has become, so to speak, a constant in any project or construction.

https://www.si21.com/Svet/spar-slovenija-na-jesenicah-/

I Skottland skapes nye, grønne arbeidsplasser som en direkte følge av pantesystemet som skal være oppe å gå i august i år. Noe som tas imot med jubel av lokal representant i det skotske parlamentet.

Tomra-ledelsen sa under Q4 2022 presentasjonen i februar at man allerede har inngått avtaler i Skottland.


Jobs boost at new North Lanarkshire recycling centre as a result of Deposit Return Scheme

The Motherwell site will play a key role as a regional collection and counting hub

By Michael Pringle
20:20, 8 MAR 2023

A Lanarkshire-based MSP has welcomed the announcement of 140 new jobs which are being created in Motherwell as part of Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

Gillian Mackay says she is “delighted” at the news of the employment boost for North Lanarkshire.

From August 16 this year, people will pay a 20p deposit when they buy a drink in a bottle or can. The empty containers can be returned to one of the thousands of return points that will be available and claim 20p back for each of them.

Waste management company Biffa is investing more than £80m to develop the infrastructure needed to deliver DRS in Scotland and around 500 jobs will be created across Scotland. A former parcel depot at Eurocentral industrial park is being transformed into a state-of-the-art recycling centre.

Following the launch of the scheme, the Motherwell site will play a pivotal role and form part of a network of facilities across Scotland that will count, sort and bale the billions of plastic, glass and aluminium drinks containers collected through the DRS each year. The material will then be recycled back into brand new bottles and cans.

Around 140 jobs will be created at the new facility, including multi-skilled operatives, HGV drivers, weighbridge operators and managers.

Gillian Mackay, Scottish Green MSP for Central Scotland, said: “I am delighted that the Deposit Return Scheme is already creating so many high quality jobs in Motherwell.

“This scheme will be a turning point for Scotland’s relationship with recycling and litter, and I am very glad that Motherwell will be playing its part while securing vital investment in our community.

“We can all see the problem, with far too many of our streets and communities being blighted by cans and bottles.

“Despite all of the scaremongering and the misinformation we have seen from the Tories, I know that people in Motherwell value our local economy and environment, and that they will welcome this fantastic news.

“It will also set the model for how successful deposit return schemes can operate across the UK. I am proud that it is being delivered by a Green Minister.”

Circularity Scotland was was established in 2021, set up by drinks producers, trade associations and retailers and was approved by the Scottish Government as the single scheme administrator.

Gavin Money, Biffa’s DRS Operations Director, said: “We are working closely with Circularity Scotland and progressing well with the exciting and ambitious plans for the launch of DRS in Scotland, which will see new recycling infrastructure developed across the country.

The Motherwell site will play a key role as a regional collection and counting hub, handling some of the billions of plastic, glass and metal drinks containers collected each year from across Scotland.”

David Harris, Circularity Scotland Chief Executive, said: “This is another important milestone in preparing for the launch of the Deposit Return Scheme in August. The DRS will transform how Scotland recycles, preventing billions of bottles and cans each year from ending up as waste.

"This is a ground-breaking initiative that can act as a catalyst for the green economy in Scotland, creating jobs and supporting local economies while also helping protect our environment for generations to come.”

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/lanarkshire/jobs-boost-new-north-lanarkshire-29403983#


Stor stemning i New South Wales der Tomra er operatør for pantesystemet 'Return and Earn' som nå har nådd milepælen 9 billioner innsamlede panteenheter!

(Mer å lese hvis man åpner linken under)


NSW recycles 9 billion bottles/cans & refunds $900M

9 MAR 2023 1:16 PM AEDT

NSW has reached a new recycling milestone today with 9 billion bottles, cans and drink cartons returned by the community through the Return and Earn return point network.

Danielle Smalley, CEO of Exchange for Change, scheme coordinator for Return and Earn said the community’s tremendous support for the scheme is delivering huge benefits to the environment and the people of NSW.

“While today’s milestone means thousands of tonnes of plastic, glass and aluminium has avoided ending up in litter or landfill, it also represents $900 million in container refunds back into the hands of the community.

“These funds are helping offset people’s weekly shopping costs, providing pocket money for kids and have become an important avenue for fundraising across the state, with more than $42 million raised for charities,” said Danielle Smalley.

When you combine the 9 billion containers returned via the return point network together with kerbside recycled containers redeemed by local material recovery facilities, a staggering 11.73 billion bottles and cans have been collected since the scheme began in 2017. This equates to 837,000 tonnes of materials recycled and a reduction in CO2 emissions equivalent to taking more than 400,000 cars off the road for a year.

James Dorney, CEO of TOMRA Cleanaway, network operator said we can all be proud of what we have achieved working together for a cleaner and more sustainable state.

“It’s humbling to know Return and Earn is having a positive and measurable impact.

“We have a proven record of success with 100 per cent of glass and plastic containers collected through the network reprocessed into new containers and other food grade packaging right here in Australia,” said James Dorney.

https://www.miragenews.com/nsw-recycles-9-billion-bottlescans-refunds-900m-963050/

Greit å vite. Fersk synliggjøring av short så her 'jobbes' det. Lykke til!


NO0005668905 TOMRA SYSTEMS 1 491 079 0.50% 06.03.2023

https://ssr.finanstilsynet.no/

Pant. Polen.


Żabka is not waiting for the bail act. Recyclometers appeared in stores in Bydgoszcz

Source: MW08-03-2023, 10:27

Recyclometers from the TOMRA Collection stood in Żabka stores in Bydgoszcz. Pilotage is to encourage consumers to better manage waste.

* Over 45 billion a year - so many recyclable packaging goes to TOMRA Collection recyclates located in 60 countries around the world.

* This number will be joined by more cans and bottles from bottles in Żabka stores. The network has launched a pilot in Bydgoszcz to encourage consumers to better manage waste.

TOMRA recyclates in Żabka stores

TOMRA Collection recyclates have just stood in Żabka stores in Bydgoszcz. The network thus expands its portfolio of stores where consumers can return used recyclable packaging. This is another step of Żabka towards changing habits and building a circular economy.

Small stores choose innovation

– Żabka was the first network in Poland to introduce effective solutions that bring us closer to the circular economy. We decided on the next step, which is the „ Green Renewal ” project. Customers of our stores have the option of returning disposable beverage packaging in all, over 120 Żabki, located in Bydgoszcz. We choose experienced partners to implement our activities - one of them is TOMRA – says Joanna Kasowska, director of quality and food management standards in Żabka Polska.

Technologies support stores at various levels: collection, storage and logistics. At the collection stage, technological support is provided by recyclates, which stores often decide on due to their performance and a convenient and quick way to return packaging. Machines count and analyze containers, reject ineligible and, above all, pay a deposit, most often in the form of a voucher that the customer can use in the same store.

How to give bottles in Żabka?

Żabka customers will be able to use M1 devices - the smallest ( machine on the market, only 0.62 m2 ), which recognizes, sorts and stores glass, plastic and metal packaging. M1 has been properly designed to meet the current needs of the Żabka network. The machine receives two types of containers – PET bottles and cans and connects to the Żabki mobile application. Customers, instead of a paper voucher, will receive a digital payout in the form of japps. To start the session, they must scan the personal bar code from the application, insert bottles or cans into the recyclomat, and then the appropriate number of japps will be added to the account.

The vending machines also offer facilities for store employees. They contain a wizard on the screen with transparent cleaning instructions so as to minimize cleaning time. In addition, the Notify & Assist app helps sellers monitor machines in real time while notifying them of the baskets being filled.

https://www.dlahandlu.pl/detal-hurt/wiadomosci/zabka-nie-czeka-na-ustawe-kaucyjna-recyklomaty-pojawily-sie-w-sklepach-w-bydgoszczy,116532.html

Pant.

Som nevnt, den skotske regjeringen og systemoperatør BIFFA sier det blir oppstart av det skotske pantesystemet i august i år, som planlagt. Men som også nevnt, der finnes helt klart de som protesterer og vil utsette oppstarten.


Deposit return scheme will alter Scotland's competitive landscape

16 hrs ago
By Kristy Dorsey@KristyDorseyBusiness Correspondent

Recycling is good, and litter is bad – on this pretty much everyone can agree. Achieving more of the former and cutting down on the latter will come at a cost, and it will also reshape the competitive landscape for thousands of businesses throughout Scotland.

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23367218.deposit-return-scheme-will-alter-scotlands-competitive-landscape/


Sortering. Gruvedrift.


TOMRA’s latest XRT advances open up processing options for miners

Posted by Daniel Gleeson on 7th March 2023

When it comes to particle sorting, size is everything. Whether used as a primary sorting method in smaller operations where product purity is paramount to profits, or in a scavenger setup downstream to capture value once lost to tailings, particle sorters are becoming more and more commonplace across the mining world.

They have featured in flowsheets in the industrial minerals space for decades, but they are now finding their way into metal operations all over the world as miners look to boost recoveries, reduce their energy consumption and, in many instances, rationalise their water use.

This makes TOMRA Mining’s latest advances in sensor-based ore sorting all the more significant.

The company is now breaking ground with a new ejection module for its COM Tertiary XRT (X-ray Transmission) sensor-based sorter specifically developed for sorting small particle sizes.

https://im-mining.com/2023/03/07/tomras-latest-xrt-advances-open-up-processing-options-for-miners/

Klart for åpning av pantesystem i Skottland i august i år, sier 'Circularity Scotland', men der er uro i kulissene, særlig generert av politikere 'south of the border' som vil ha innføringen utsatt til 2025 da resten av UK skal innføre sitt pantesystem.


DRS ‘on course’ for August launch, Circularity Scotland says

March 1, 2023by Barbora Vaclavova

Circularity Scotland has said the deposit return scheme (DRS) remains “on course” to be launched in Scotland this August, as producers responsible for more than 95% of the containers sold in the country have now registered.

https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/drs-on-course-for-august-launch-circularity-scotland-says/


Seven out of 10 Scots back bottle deposit return initiative as Nicola Sturgeon vows to 'press on' with scheme

By Katrine Bussey, PA Scotland Political Editor
Ruaraidh BrittonTrainee Reporter
05:00, 3 MAR 2023

https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/scottish-news/seven-out-10-scots-back-8207555


Sortering av 'french fries'. Video hvis man åpner linken.

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TOMRA Food offers flexible sorting solutions for Simplot’s french fry production line in Tasmania

on March 2, 2023

https://www.potatonewstoday.com/2023/03/02/tomra-food-offers-flexible-sorting-solutions-for-simplots-french-fry-production-line-in-tasmania/

How Nut Processors Can Benefit From Latest Classification Technologies

By Portal Innova / Grupo Prensa Digital
March 2, 2023

TAKE: HOW THE PROCESSERS OF DRY FRUITS CAN BENEFIT THE LAST CLASSIFICATION TECHNOLOGIES

It is not easy for nut processors to ensure food safety or meet customer product specifications. On the one hand, foreign material and shell fragments can enter the product flow of the processing line. On the other hand, nuts can be damaged by both external and internal defects that can be almost impossible to detect. There is also a risk that allergens pose if one type of dried fruit is inadvertently mixed with another. However, all of these threats must be removed to protect processors and retailers from product recall and damage to reputation.

If this makes nut processing sound like Russian roulette, the good news is that it is possible to eliminate all bullets! This is possible thanks to the extraordinary effectiveness of the latest generation optical classifiers. In addition, current classification solutions provide a multitude of other benefits: they rank to specifications; minimize false rejections; increase elimination efficiency; reduce or eliminate the need for manual intervention; help solve the labor problem ( scarcity, cost, effectiveness ); reduce downtime due to eyestrain or repetitive motion sickness and also provide data on the product being classified. In this way, classifiers improve sustainability by reducing food waste, improving yields and profits.

Here we take a brief look at how optical classifiers accomplish all of this. We highlight its capabilities with four popular types of nuts to see the sorting solutions offered by TOMRA Food, an industry leader. By first observing almond processing, we present and explain the applicable technologies throughout the various stages of almond processing. We will also examine how classifiers work effectively on lines that handle nuts, hazelnuts, and peanuts.

Different classifiers for different tasks

As the nuts are peeled, peeled, and then processed, different sorting solutions are needed to perform various tasks. Initially, sorting machines take care of fairly basic tasks. As nuts advance along the production line, sorters become more sophisticated and specialized.

https://portalinnova.cl/como-los-procesadores-de-frutos-secos-pueden-beneficiarse-de-las-ultimas-tecnologias-de-clasificacion/

Tomra opens second test facility in Germany

Tomra Recycling Sorting opened a second test facility at its headquarters in Germany to meet growing demand for material trials.

02.03.2023

From February 28 to March 2, TOMRA welcomed industry partners, customers and media representatives to celebrate the opening of a second test centre at its headquarters in Mülheim-Kärlich, Germany. The event took place within the framework of the company’s Integrator’s Conference. More than 200 participants from 26 countries joined the two-day event and enjoyed a diverse conference and event program. The second day focused on the extension of the test facilities that marked another milestone in Tomra Recycling Sorting’s long-term goals.

Previously, Tomra’s test centre incorporated both its waste and metal sorting solutions and is one of 8 facilities operated at 7 locations worldwide that give recyclers and plant operators the opportunity to test their materials on Tomra’s sorting machines before making an investment. Tomra itself wants to use the extra space for the development of innovations that can be extensively tested and optimized by specialized teams on-site. The company conducts approximately 650 customers and internal trials each year and anticipates the demand to grow in the future.

https://www.recycling-magazine.com/2023/03/02/tomra-opens-second-test-facility-in-germany/


Med blanke ark... Nytt meglerhus tar opp dekning av Tomra Systems.


TOM: BARCLAYS STARTER DEKNING MED OVERVEKT, KURSMÅL 205

2.3.2023 08:39 • TDN Finans 

Oslo (Infront TDN Direkt): Barclays starter dekning av Tomra med en overvektsanbefaling og kursmål 205 kroner pr aksje, ifølge Reuters torsdag.

TDN Direkt finans@tdn.no Infront TDN Direkt, +47 21 95 60 70

PANTESYSTEM. POLEN.


Deposit system at the finish

Published: February 27, 2023, 6:20 PM
Update: February 28, 2023, 08:04
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Implementing acts to the bail act are very important for system participants. The element of marking the bottle is the amount of the deposit to be determined by the regulation. Until we know the amount of the deposit, the manufacturer will not be able to produce the label. The amount of the deposit is also part of the business model of each entity that will organize the deposit system. The amounts of the deposit will not be returned in the system as a source of its financing. It is very important to implement the legal framework urgently, this six months. We need 18 to 24 months in a country like Poland to introduce the system, i.e. create an operator, create infrastructure, conclude contracts with beverage producers and commercial units, and the targets for collecting PET bottles become effective from 2025. – said Anna Sapota, Vice President of Public Affairs for North East Europe, TOMRA.

https://wgospodarce.pl/informacje/124175-system-kaucyjny-na-finiszu

SINGAPORE


Efforts under way to gear up for nationwide bottle and can recycling in 2024

Shabana Begum
UPDATED 26. FEB. 2023, 5:50 A.M. SGT
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When the proposed beverage container return scheme kicks in nationwide by mid-2024, drinks in bottles and cans are expected to cost 10 cents to 20 cents more.
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Since December 2022, Norwegian reverse vending machine firm Tomra has been testing one of its machines at Changi Airport Terminal 3. In a few weeks, the firm will set up another model at Punggol 21 Community Club.

Ms Bing Zhao, Tomra’s vice-president and head of collection for Asia, said: “We will test one or two more models on their suitability in Singapore.

“Via these projects, we hope to achieve a higher level of public awareness on the return scheme.”

Tomra – which supports existing return schemes in more than 40 markets globally – is also working on a proposal that outlines what Singapore’s drink container collection network could look like.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/efforts-under-way-to-gear-up-for-nationwide-bottle-and-can-recycling-in-2024

TOMRA: EBITA-RESULTATET BLEV 496 MLN NOK (EST 485) I 4 KV

24.2.2023 07:08 • Nyhetsbyrån Direkt • 

STOCKHOLM (Nyhetsbyrån Direkt) Norska Tomra, som tillverkar automater för återvinning av dryckesförpackningar, redovisar ett resultat före skatt på 466 miljoner norska kronor för det fjärde kvartalet 2022.

Analytikernas förväntningar låg i snitt vid 406 miljoner inför rapporten, enligt Infronts sammanställning.

Ebita-resultatet kom in på 496 miljoner norska kronor, mot väntade 485 miljoner norska kronor.

Omsättningen uppgick till 3.477 miljoner norska kronor. Analytikernas förväntningar var 3.207 miljoner.

Utdelningen för helåret 2022 föreslås bli 1:80 norska kronor per aktie, att jämföra med analytikersnittet på 1:89 kronor. Året innan var utdelningen 3:30 norska kronor per aktie.

Börsredaktionen +46 8 51917911 https://twitter.com/Borsredaktion Nyhetsbyrån Direkt


TOMRA: 4Q 2022 - Record revenues in all divisions and order intake growth

FRI, FEB 24, 2023 07:00 CET

https://news.cision.com/tomra-systems-asa/r/tomra--4q-2022---record-revenues-in-all-divisions-and-order-intake-growth,c3722842

Fruit Logistics: A marked international character

02/21/2023

Learn about the widest possible vision of what Fruit Logistica 2023 has meant for Spanish exhibitors and visitors in this compilation of evaluations on the development of the fair
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Tomra Food

Roberto Ricci: “ This edition has been excellent and I dare say that it is much better than last year. Visitor presence has been good with high-level conversations and an excellent volume of requests for information and orders. In short, a high quality professional event. In this edition at Tomra Food we wanted to reinforce four messages mainly: the efficiency and optimization that our solutions achieve; innovation, the importance of AI and the Tomra Insight data platform; the importance of the client's voice, the center of all our work and, finally, Tomra's commitment to its partners, key in many regions of the world. I have noticed that many of the exhibitors have focused their presence at the fair to demonstrate their solutions based on automation, robotics and AI. ¡This is an unequivocal sign that our industry needs Tomra! In short, it has been an intense three days of hard work, meetings, networking where we have unveiled some of our latest products ”.

https://valenciafruits.com/marcado-caracter-internacional/


TOMRA Mining looks at the ore sorting fine print with latest innovation

Posted by Daniel Gleeson on 23rd February 2023

TOMRA Mining says it is breaking new ground with a new ejection module for its COM Tertiary X-ray Transmission (XRT) sensor-based sorter specifically developed for sorting small particle sizes.

The COM Tertiary XRT Fines sorter, featuring the new TS100C module and the recently introduced image processing unit, is capable of sorting particle sizes down to 4 mm in high-capacity applications with much higher energy efficiency, delivering a high-quality product at low operating costs, according to the company. Field tests have shown that it can deliver a 70% reduction in energy use on a production scale.

The new high resolution TS100C ejection module features a new type of ejector that is four times faster than previous iterations. Together with the new image processing unit, it delivers higher precision in sorting small particle sizes at high throughputs. The mechanical design of the sorter has also been improved by the introduction of a new splitter plate and more precise calibration equipment to ensure the greater precision in the alignment between detection and ejection systems required for fine particles, according to TOMRA.

The fast and highly precise ejection module uses significantly less compressed air to eject the particles, therefore, reducing the energy consumption. Extensive test work was conducted at the TOMRA Test Center, both with artificial material mixtures and real-world sample material. The tests showed a reduction in air consumption compared with industry standards, as well as an improvement in product purity of around 15%, the company reports.

“With the consequent cut in operating costs, sorting small particle sizes down to 4 mm with the COM Tertiary XRT Fines sorter is not only viable, but adds value to the process,” it said.

Ines Hartwig, Director Product Management at TOMRA Mining, said: “We are receiving a rapidly growing number of requests from customers to sort smaller particles. One of the biggest drivers of cost in sensor-based sorting is the energy used for the compressed air for the ejectors. The new TS100C ejection module successfully addresses this issue and provides an effective solution to this increasing demand. It is a groundbreaking invention to create more higher-value product and reduce product loss.”

To gain field experience on the new ejection module, TOMRA partnered with a customer who has been running a COM Tertiary XRT to produce high-grade magnesite for more than two years. The sorter removes up to 50% low-grade and waste material from the raw magnesite feed, with particle sizes ranging from 10 to 35 mm at about 20 t/h.

“After conducting the test work with the TS100C ejection module at the TOMRA Test Center, we were confident that it would be very beneficial for this customer,” Hartwig says. “We showed them the test results and outlined the benefits we expected the module to deliver. As soon as they saw the possible reduction in compressed air use and the consequent cost savings, they were very interested in doing the field trial!”

The customer completed several trials, documenting the energy savings and sorting efficiencies. The results showed a 70% reduction in air consumption with an increase in product recovery with a lower mass pull to waste by producing the same product quality, and a capacity increase ranging from 20 t/h to 30 t/h with comparable results, according to TOMRA.

The COM Tertiary XRT Fines sorter featuring the new TS100C ejection module has been installed at the TOMRA Test Center in Wedel, Germany, and is ready to run tests for customers on material samples from their mines, TOMRA says.

https://im-mining.com/2023/02/23/tomra-mining-looks-at-the-ore-sorting-fine-print-with-latest-innovation/


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The TOMRA 3A: Belgian farmer finds an ideal solution to clean potatoes going into storage

on February 23, 2023

Eric Simoens is an arable farmer and owner of Hove Ter Hille in Jabbeke, located in the polder region near the Belgian coast. His farming operation cultivates potatoes, wheat, maize, and barley seed. In addition to a farm tourism venture, they also do contract farming for other farmers in the area.

Last year, Mr. Simoens’ farming operation experienced serious problems dealing with an excess of soil and dirt clods during and after the potato harvest. This issue was particularly apparent when a large number of workers had to be hired to clean seed potatoes in storage to prepare them for planting. Planting of early potatoes started in March, followed by late season potato planting in April.

To solve the dirt problem and clean the potato crop before storage, Eric Simoens’ farming operation contacted TOMRA and eventually acquired a TOMRA 3A sorting machine.

The machine was installed at the start of the operation line which moves potatoes into storage facilities, in order to remove excessive clods, haulms, and other foreign material. During particularly wet years, an excess of dirt can make up 30-40% of the total volume of harvested potatoes, according to Mr. Simoens.

He expresses his satisfaction with the results, saying, “We now require far fewer personnel to do a great job, and the TOMRA 3A also removes unneeded material that cannot possibly be removed by hand. We now have a very clean product in storage that is ideally suited to be delivered to potato processors.”

He is also impressed by the fact that the TOMRA 3A is equipped with a 4G internet connection, enabling him to get in touch with a TOMRA specialist if any problems with the machine’s functioning arise.

“The technical specialist can see the machine on his computer screen virtually, and together they discuss solutions and adjustments that can be made to solve the problem until the machine is back to perfect functioning again,” Mr. Simoens notes.

https://www.potatonewstoday.com/2023/02/23/the-tomra-3a-belgian-farmer-finds-an-ideal-solution-to-clean-potatoes-going-into-storage/

NEWS

TOMRA implements AI, small footprints and recyclable materials into new reverse vending machine concepts for drinks packaging

16 FEBRUARY 2023

TOMRA has revealed five new reverse mending machine concepts for beverage containers, including developments in its multi-feed reverse vending technology, artificial intelligence, and operational efficiency, as well as redesigns in the pursuit of sustainability.

With the existing TOMRA R1, consumers can utilise multi-feed reverse vending, or the deposit of multiple aluminium cans and plastic bottles in bags – negating the need for users to insert their containers one by one. According to the company, stores currently making use of the machine have seen, on average, an 86% increase in containers returned and a 33% increase in consumer sessions.

TOMRA’s new multi-feed concept aims to bring the same concept to a wider variety of stores with its smaller physical footprint, as well as increased flexibility and layout options thanks to its reported compatibility with all TOMRA backroom solutions.
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The working concepts of the five machines will be displayed at the EuroShop retail trade fair in Düsseldorf between 26th February and 2nd March.

“EuroShop is the world’s biggest retail trade fair, and we are excited to preview for our retail customers TOMRA’s vision for the future of reverse vending,” adds Arnesen. “The TOMRA concepts span the entire product portfolio – from single-feed and multi-feed returns and backroom storage, to digital and service concepts – as TOMRA continues to set the pace for reverse vending innovation.”

The developments follow the release of the TOMRA M1, which claims to be the smallest three-material reverse vending machine on the market. The plug-and-play solution also hopes to enable smaller organisations to participate in deposit return schemes.

https://packagingeurope.com/news/tomra-implements-ai-small-footprints-and-recyclable-materials-into-new-reverse-vending-machine-concepts-for-drinks-packaging/9403.article


Mining Elites in Africa 2023: Consulmet – No job too big

By Mining Review Africa
Feb 16, 2023

Processing excellence is the modus operandi by which Consulmet has always operated – regardless of how small or large the project.

This is clearly demonstrated by the multitude of project work the company has recently completed, all contributing to an ever-expanding footprint of process plants that showcase the company’s technical and operational excellence. In maintaining this, pilot plant test work becomes crucial, and another area in which the business excels.

WORLD-CLASS, BEST PRACTICE DIAMOND PROCESS PLANT DELIVERED

In early 2020, Zimbabwe’s largest privately owned diamond company, RZM Murowa, awarded Consulmet the design, construction, installation, and commissioning of a 500 tph kimberlite processing plant project regardless of how small or large the project for its existing Murowa diamond operation in the country.

The processing plant is for a project known as Crown Jewel and is destined to provide the client with additional life of mine, to potentially consider future developments and to access subsequent ore levels.
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The end stages of recovery include three Tomra XRT sorters and five primary Debtech sorters and a recon sorter.

https://www.miningreview.com/base-metals/mining-elites-in-africa-2023-consulmet-no-job-too-big/

NEWS

National deposit return system in Slovakia facilitated over 70% return rate in first year, says TOMRA

15 FEBRUARY 2023

At the end of its first year in operation, Slovakia’s national deposit return system (DRS) has reportedly received 820 million returned containers and exceeded its expected return rate at over 70%.

Said to be the first of its kind in Central Europe, Slovakia’s national DRS was launched on 1st January 2022, aiming to meet the requirements of the European Union’s Single-Use Plastic Directive and facilitate higher return and recycling rates for beverage packaging – in turn keeping litter out of the environment. A 60% return rate for PET containers was previously anticipated for the system’s first twelve months in operation, with a 90% return rate anticipated to be reached by 2025.
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Due to the ease and efficiency of automated return systems, the growth of reverse vending machines is expected to continue, with retailers said to be purchasing additional machines or new machines with a higher capacity. Furthermore, consumers are said to be engaging well with the system; a survey commissioned by TOMRA in March 2022 suggested that 99.2% of Slovakian consumers knew about the country’s DRS. 77% were satisfied with its implementation and, within that figure, 55% were very satisfied.

“Slovaks have taken a very responsible approach to returning both plastic bottles and cans and are actively involved in it, which is why we managed to collect 70% of all deposit containers in the first 10 months,” explained Lucia Morvai, director of External Affairs and Communications at the Deposit Return System Administrator. “By reaching that, we have so far exceeded the legislature goal by 10%.

“We owe the success of the Slovak deposit system to high-quality cooperation. This includes the cooperation with TOMRA Collection Slovakia during the implementation period of the deposit system in Slovakia. We are looking forward to other shared goals and tasks that the next year of the deposit system will bring us.”

“The launch of the deposit system in Slovakia was very successful, thanks to the wide support of both retailers and consumers,” added Roman Postl, managing director at TOMRA Collection Slovakia. “They understand the purpose of the deposit return system and therefore have the motivation to learn new things in adapting to the new system.”

https://packagingeurope.com/news/national-deposit-return-system-in-slovakia-facilitated-over-70-return-rate-in-first-year-says-tomra/9395.article

Sortering og kvalitetskontroll av avocado med Tomra-teknologi/-magi i nyåpnet produksjonsanlegg i Mexico. Og mer avansert Tomra-teknologi vil bli tilført anlegget som har kapasitet til å sortere store volum. Imponerende!

Artikkelen benevner Tomras teknologi som new zealandsk. Greit nok, for Tomra er jo et multinasjonalt konsern, i ordets rette forstand, med produksjonsenheter i New Zealand og en rekke andre lokasjoner.


New Zealand technology at the new AgroExport plant in Jalisco

Jalisco launched the AgroExport avocado packing plant, an ambitious project that includes New Zealand technology.

February 14, 2023 | 1:05 am hrs
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I had the opportunity to attend the opening of this complex, as New Zealand technology is present with a 8-line Kiwi TOMRA 5S Spectrim classification machine.

By investing in this New Zealand technology, value is added to the already precious Mexican avocado, since the machine does a full view inspection with infrared rays to detect the external quality of the fruit.

TOMRA 5S Spectrim has a classification capacity of 5 to 6 tons of avocado per line per hour, that is, if we talk about 8 lines, 40 to 48 tons of avocado are classified every hour, about 320 tons classified in an 8 hour day.

The use of this proudly kiwi technology is the first step, since in a second stage the installation of the TOMRA Inspector machine is planned, that makes an inspection of the interior of the fruit determining the percentage of dry matter.

The plant was inaugurated by Alfredo Rodríguez Flores, president of Agroexport, and the governor of Jalisco, Enrique Alfaro Ramírez, who stressed that the state has 609 orchards, 11 certified packaging and 227 producers participating in the first stage of export.

At the event I had the honor of accompanying Rodolfo Rochin, director of Industrias Rochin, Edgardo Retamoza, Project Manager of Industrias Rochin and Alejandro Anaya, Country Manager for Mexico of TOMRA. Industrias Rochin is TOMRA's commercial partner in our country.

https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/opinion/tecnologia-desde-el-otro-lado-del-mundo/2023/02/14/la-tecnologia-neozelandesa-en-la-nueva-planta-agroexport-de-jalisco/


Fruit Logistica 2023 Comes to a Successful Conclusion

Fruit Logistica Produce February 14, 2023
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“We had about 50 per cent more visitors than last year. That was fantastic. What is special at FRUIT LOGISTICA is that many visitors are C-level executives. That way, we get to meet various representatives of the same customer which speeds up business.”3_ Michelle Haynes, Tomra Food, vice president, Head of Marketing and Communications.

https://www.perishablenews.com/produce/fruit-logistica-2023-comes-to-a-successful-conclusion/

Koden bak pantehullet i veggen: – Ufattelig komplisert på baksiden!

Hva skjer når du panter en flaske? Det er mer innviklet enn de fleste tror, kan utviklerne bak avsløre.

13. FEBRUAR 2023 KL. 5.00

Kurt Lekanger
journalist, kode24

Det norske selskapet Tomra er verdensledende innenfor panteløsninger, med rundt 81.000 panteautomater i 60 land. Totalt pantes det så mye som 46 milliarder flasker hvert år verden over.

Men hva skjer egentlig etter at du har puttet flasken inn i hullet i veggen? Og hvordan sørger man for at ingen kan pante den samme flasken to ganger, for eksempel ved å jukse med strekkoder eller pantelapper?

På kode24-dagen torsdag 9. februar kunne programvareingeniør Johnny Njåstad og data scientist Olav Johan Horgen i Tomra avsløre hvordan det hele fungerer.

– Vi har et grensesnitt som er utrolig enkelt – hullet i veggen, for noe som er ufattelig komplisert på baksiden, sa Horgen fra scenen.
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Avansert digital plattform

Tomra har laget en digital plattform som ikke bare skal støtte sluttbrukeren (den som panter flasken), men også den enkelte butikk og butikkjedene. Alle pantemaskiner er til enhver tid online, og mye kjører i skyen.

Målet er å gjenvinne 500 milliarder flasker i året, mer enn ti ganger det Tomra tar imot i dag.

– Da er vi nødt til å ha skalerbare tjenester. Det har vi gjennom Kubernetes og managed services i Google-plattformen, sier Horgen.

https://www.kode24.no/koden-bak/koden-bak-pantehullet-i-veggen-ufattelig-komplisert-pa-baksiden/78457040


ARI becomes first UK hospital with 'reverse vending machine' ahead of new Scottish bottle scheme

10:20, 13 FEB 2023
UPDATED14:37, 13 FEB 2023

By Jon HebditchNews Editor
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The reverse vending machine is provided by TOMRA.

John Lee, TOMRA's vice-president for public affairs in the UK and Ireland, said: "We are delighted to be involved in this highly innovative project.

https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/ari-becomes-first-uk-hospital-8141245

Dagens Industri. Video (se fra 20:25).


AKTIETIPS

Förvaltarna ser köpläge: Sex aktier att plocka

Ett doldisbolag, en aktie som blir vinnare oavsett hur marknaden går, och en aktie som rasat 70 procent men som nu har ett mäktigt slagläge. 

Det är några av bolagen som förvaltarna Pär Andersson och Hans Christian Bratterud tipsar om.

”Det är ganska unikt att de kan tjäna pengar både i uppgång och i nedgång”, säger Pär Andersson om en av sina börsfavoriter.

Uppdaterad: 11 februari 2023, 08:05Publicerad: 11 februari 2023, 08:01
David Levin

https://www.di.se/nyheter/forvaltarna-ser-koplage-sex-aktier-att-plocka/

News Processing Equipment

TOMRA Food Appoints Sean Slevin as Regional Sales Director for North America

Feb 08, 2023

TOMRA Food continues to strengthen its commitment to support and deliver cutting-edge solutions to customers across the USA and Canada by appointing Sean Slevin as Regional Sales Director of TOMRA Processed Food, part of TOMRA Food, in North America. This follows the appointment in 2021 of Michael Ehr as Regional Sales Manager of TOMRA Processed Food for North America, which is TOMRA's biggest single market.

Sean is a 17-year veteran of TOMRA Food and the food sector, having held roles across Europe and Asia. His most recent position was as Regional Sales Director, Asia-Pacific, TOMRA Processed Food where he established the regional team and substantially grew the business.

TOMRA Food became a leader and partner of choice with Japanese, South Asian and Indian leading customers. Sean now brings his experience to the North American market, building on his engineering and business skills with the connection from his farming background.

https://www.potatopro.com/news/2023/tomra-food-appoints-sean-slevin-regional-sales-director-north-america


EUWID packaging News

Coffee & Co .: Start-up circolution wants to create a reusable cycle for stainless steel containers

02/09/2023

A company consortium around the Frankfurt start-up company circolution GmbH would like to enter the market with reusable containers made of stainless steel for coffee or cocoa products. These should be compatible with the deposit machines existing in Germany.

The consortium includes well-known names from the food and packaging industry. Circolution from the Nestlé food sector and the Frankfurt coffee roaster Hoppenworth & Bloch were able to win as partners. Amcor and Avery Dennison are on board on the packaging side. They contain the aluminum sealing film or the labels for the reusable containers. As a system and logistics partner, the start-up is supported by the empties machine manufacturer Tomra, the Optima Group and the pooling service provider IFCO. Hobart GmbH also contributes its expertise in flushing and cleaning technology.

„ Onita in Steel “ is the name of the stainless steel packaging solution, which according to circolution is suitable for foods with long shelf life thanks to gas-tight sealing. The first practical tests are currently underway in the Rhein-Main area with branded products from the cocoa and coffee segment, including „ Nesquik “ from Nestlé and the new introduction „ BE.AN “ of the Hoppenworth & Ploch coffee roaster.

https://www.euwid-verpackung.de/news/unternehmen/start-up-circolution-moechte-mehrwegkreislauf-fuer-behaelter-aus-edelstahl-schaffen-090223/


Registration for CARS & MRE 2023 opens

February 9, 2023 by James Langley

Registration for tickets for the sixth Complete Auto Recycling Show (CARS) and the Metals Recycling Event (MRE) is now open.

https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/registration-for-cars-mre-2023-opens/


Dutch Environment Minister to deliver keynote speech at PRSE conference

09.02.2023

Vivianne Heijnen, Minister for the Environment in the Dutch Government, will be the keynote speaker at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe conference, which takes place on 10-11 May 2023 at the RAI Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

https://www.recycling-magazine.com/2023/02/09/dutch-environment-minister-to-deliver-keynote-speech-at-prse-conference/

News

Imdaad and Tomra install sensor-based sorting system in UAE

The FARZ facility can process 1,200t of municipal solid waste (MSW) and consumer and industrial waste each day.

February 7, 2023

Norwegian recycling firm Tomra and UAE-based facility management company Imdaad have partnered to install new sensor-based sorting technology at a material recovery facility (MRF) in the UAE.

Named FARZ, the facility is claimed to be the country’s first automated MRF.

It uses Tomra’s AUTOSORT sensor-based sorting technology, which recovers high-quality, high-purity value recyclates.

The technology integrates advanced features and technologies into one machine and enables up to 320,000 scan points each second.

Built on a 45,322m² plot in Dubai’s National Industries Park, FARZ houses separate lines for municipal solid waste (MSW) and consumer and industrial (C&I) waste.

Tomra’s six AUTOSORT units at the facility help identify and separate plastic materials from the infeed waste streams, as well as sort high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from mixed 3D plastics.

Imdaad owns and operates the facility, which is capable of processing 1,200t of MSW and C&I waste each day.

The company will collect C&I waste from the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) in an effort to help Dubai eliminate all waste from its landfills by 2030.

Imdaad chief operating officer Mahmood Rasheed said: “We were already familiar with Tomra Recycling Sorting’s technology because they have successfully installed numerous sensor-based sorting systems in the Middle East.

“By working closely with our team in the design process, Tomra Recycling Sorting has helped to deliver a highly automated and highly efficient plant that is achieving fantastic rates of recovery and purity with minimal requirement for manual sorting.

“The flexibility of the AUTOSORT technology and the ease of upgrading in the future should we need to mean that we have a future-proof solution.”

https://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/tomra-imdaad-mrf/

TOMRA COLLECTION EXPANDS DEVELOPER PORTAL

Three new APIs integrate drink container recycling data into stores’ digital ecosystems

31 Jan 2023

Global reverse vending leader TOMRA has launched three new APIs that enable retailers to integrate data from shoppers’ drink container recycling into stores’ existing digital ecosystems and software. Part of the TOMRA Collection Developer Portal, the new APIs aim to make retail operations more efficient and maximize stores' return on investment into recycling infrastructure. In many regions, stores host drink container return points as part of “deposit return systems” to encourage the return of drink containers for recycling.

https://www.tomra.com/en/discover/reverse-vending/news/2023/developer-portal-expands-apis


De fleste EU-nasjoner har foreløpig ikke nasjonale pantesystemer. Politiske føringer sentralt i EU gjør at alle disse MÅ innføre pantesystemer.

I EU-nasjoner hvor nasjonalt pantesystem er innført, finner Tomras store spekter av forskjellige typer pantemaskiner veien til alle slags typer aktører. Også bensinstasjoner.


BP Flame Dinteloord has a scoop deposit machine

DINNER – In the tank shop of BP Vlamings in Dinteloord, the first automated packaging machine has been placed for beverage packaging with a deposit. Customers who hand in their PET bottles, and from April 1, cans in the machine will immediately be credited with the deposit in the bank account.

Editors | February 2, 2023 9:41 AM

https://www.outofhome-shops.nl/bp-vlamings-dinteloord-heeft-primeur-statiegeldautomaat

Leste at Envipco har en ambisjon om å bli en god nummer 2 etter Tomra, innen pantemaskiner. Konkurranse er bare sunt og veldig bra. Så stort lykke til til dem! Og selvsagt veldig flott hvis noen spiller inn her på tråden om selskapet.

For meg holder det imidlertid i massevis med Tomra. Man kan ikke følge med på alt her i verden så jeg konsentrerer meg primært om å følge veldig godt med når det gjelder selskapene jeg investerer i. Tomra er, etter min mening, et helt fantastisk selskap som jeg skriver i trådstart. Og så mye mer enn pantesystemer. Tomra sorterer alt! Alle selskapets forretningsområder er megatrender med kolossale vekstutsikter, og Tomra er globalt markedsledende innen alle! Sortering for resirkulering (Tomra rapporterte 34% omsetningsvekst YOY innen sortering for resirkulering i Q3 2022!), sortering av mat, sortering innen gruvedrift m.m. og altså pantesystemer. Innen pantessystemer opererer Tomra selv som systemoperatør i noen nasjoner mens de i andre nasjoner selger pantemaskiner til og vedlikeholder dem for, de derværende systemoperatører

Kjempefint med aktivitet på forumet her rundt Tomta!
Men er det noen her som også holder et øye med konkurrenten Envipco om dagen og ser at de stadig tar litt markedsandeler hist og her fra Tomra? Har du først en post i Tomra tror jeg heller ikke det er dumt å ta noen lodd i dette selskapet også for de som har troa på at pantesystemer er noe hele verden må ha etter hvert : )