Tomra Systems ASA (OTCMKTS:TMRAY), headquartered in Asker, Norway, is a leading provider of sensor‐based sorting and collection solutions for the recycling, food and mining industries. The company’s core offering centers on reverse vending machines (RVMs) that automate the collection and sorting of used beverage containers in deposit‐return schemes. In addition, Tomra designs and manufactures advanced sorting equipment that employs near‐infrared (NIR), X-ray and laser technologies to separate materials such as plastics, metals, glass and paper, as well as to optimize yield and quality in food processing operations.
Founded in 1972 by brothers Petter and Tore Planke, Tomra pioneered the use of automated collection technology to support environmental sustainability and resource recovery. Over the decades, the company has expanded its product portfolio through organic innovation and targeted acquisitions, broadening its reach into digital services and data analytics for waste management and circular‐economy applications. Tomra has been publicly traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange since 2005, reflecting its growth from a Nordic start-up into a global technology provider.
Today, Tomra operates in more than 80 countries across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and Australia. Its RVM networks process billions of used beverage containers annually under deposit‐return schemes in markets such as Germany, Norway, the United States and Canada. The company’s sorting solutions serve customers in recycling facilities, mining operations and food production plants around the world, helping to increase material recovery rates and reduce waste.
Tomra’s leadership team is headed by President and Chief Executive Officer Stefan Ranstrand, who has guided the company’s international expansion and diversification since 2013. Under his stewardship, Tomra continues to invest in R&D and digital innovation, aiming to support global sustainability targets and advance circular‐economy principles through smart, automated resource‐recovery solutions.
