TOMRA Systems ASA (TOMRA) is a Norwegian technology company that develops collection and sensor-based sorting solutions to recover materials and reduce waste. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Asker, Norway, the company is publicly listed and operates globally.
TOMRA’s business centers on three areas: Collection systems such as reverse vending machines used in deposit return schemes for beverage containers; Recycling solutions that apply optical and other sensor technologies to sort plastics, metals, glass, and other fractions for high-quality recyclate; and Food sorting and processing equipment that helps improve yield and product quality. Its technologies are used by retailers, waste management companies, recyclers, brand owners, and food producers, supporting circular material flows and the supply of recycled feedstocks relevant to chemical value chains.
chemXplore tracks 2 projects involving TOMRA.
TOMRA's role on them: Technology / equipment supplier.
The new plant will recycle 60 kilotonnes of polyolefins annually, boosting high-quality recycled plastics. Construction starts in 2023, with production by 2025, supporting sustainability goals.
The new plant processes household plastic waste into high-quality recycled polymers for demanding applications, aiming to advance plastics circularity and support a sustainable future.