Sensor technology leader Tomra strengthens set-up in China
Since establishing the first subsidiary in China in 2010, Tomra has been actively increasing its investment and business activities in this dynamic market. Currently Tomra has three businesses operating in China: recycling sorting, food sorting and grading and beverage container collection. Tomras’s business activity in China ranges from business development, product management, R&D, assembly, sales, service and application validation in the local test centers.
After expanding Tomra’s fresh fruit and vegetable grading state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Kunshan, Tomra further reinforced its engineering team in China and expanded its technology center in Xiamen.
With the “Made in China 2025” strategy, blueprinted by the nation’s top decision makers, there has been a national consensus that China should make a transition to sustainable development. In the coming years, priority will be given to innovation, manufacturing quality, environmental protection and structural change in the economy. Tomra’s vision of building a circular economy and a sustainable future with the aid of cutting-edge technology resonates with China’s top-level strategy.
As a driving force in technology innovation in the recycling and food processing industries, Tomra is discovering that its leading technology and industry expertise are becoming increasingly popular and important in the local market. To prepare for the new opportunities created by China’s transformation, Tora has been strengthening its organisational base in this vibrant country.
Envisioning Tomra’s contribution in China’s shift to sustainable development, Jacob Rognhaug, general manager at Tomra China, says, “During China’s transformative development, more innovative technologies are needed to address the challenges of efficient use of resources, environmental protection and the provision of high-quality food. At TOMRA, we are dedicated to optimizing resource productivity with sensor-based technology, and our solutions can answer some of the main challenges that China is facing today. That’s why we have been increasing our financial investment in China while also investing a considerable amount of time in achieving a better understanding of the local market. I’m confident our technology can contribute significantly to China’s goal of sustainable development.”
