Tomra Named Preferred Supplier for 2,000 Reverse Vending Machines in the UK

Tomra Systems ASA has signed a letter of intent to become the preferred supplier for approximately 2,000 reverse vending machine installations for a major international retail chain operating in the U.K. The retailer was not identified and the proposed financial terms were not disclosed. The company noted the letter of intent does not constitute a finalized purchase agreement. The arrangement covers potential equipment sales, leasing and service across the retailer's network, with deliveries expected to begin in 2027. Installations would consist primarily of standalone machines, including Tomra's B5 and S1 models, which let consumers return used beverage containers for collection and recycling. The timing aligns with the U.K.'s deposit return scheme, which launches Oct. 1, 2027 across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with the aim of lifting collection and recycling rates for single-use drink containers and cutting litter. Tomra said it is working with British customers to prepare for the rollout. In June, the Norway-based company introduced its Insight Analytics Suite, a digital management platform for retailers and operators running reverse vending networks. Source: Vending Times — https://www.vendingtimes.com/news/tomra-named-preferred-supplier-for-2k-reverse-vending-machines-in-uk/