Tomra

Tomra is a global leader in sensor-based solutions for resource productivity, dedicated to advancing circular economy principles through innovative technology. Headquartered in Asker, Norway, Tomra develops and delivers advanced sorting systems and collection solutions that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support sustainable resource management across multiple industries.

Founded in 1972, Tomra pioneered the development of reverse vending machines (RVMs) for automated beverage container returns. Today, its collection solutions are deployed globally to support deposit return systems, enabling high rates of container recycling and reducing environmental pollution. Tomra's reverse vending infrastructure processes over 40 billion containers annually, promoting closed-loop recycling and reducing reliance on virgin materials.

Beyond container collection, Tomra has expanded into sensor-based sorting technologies for the recycling, food, and mining industries. Its recycling division provides cutting-edge automated sorting systems that separate materials such as plastics, metals, and paper from mixed waste streams with high purity and yield. This technology enables recyclers to meet increasingly stringent quality standards and supports the scaling of post-consumer recycled materials.

In the food sector, Tomra’s optical sorting and grading solutions improve food safety, reduce food loss, and maximize product quality. These systems use advanced sensors, cameras, and machine learning to remove foreign materials and defects from processed foods, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and other products. Tomra's mining division also applies sensor-based sorting to optimize ore recovery, reduce energy consumption, and minimize environmental impacts.

Tomra operates globally, with major offices and production facilities in Europe (Norway, Germany, Italy, Belgium), North America (USA), and Asia-Pacific (Australia, Japan). Its team of over 4,000 employees serves customers in more than 80 markets worldwide. Publicly listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (TMRAY), Tomra is recognized as an industry leader in advancing sustainable resource recovery and circular economy practices through innovation and technological excellence.

Tomra’s mission is to lead the resource revolution by transforming how the world obtains, uses, and reuses its resources—helping build a sustainable future for generations to come.