RVM Systems
RVM Systems is a Swedish-headquartered global manufacturer of reverse vending machines and industrial sorting systems for beverage container recycling, serving retail chains, deposit return scheme operators, and material recycling companies across more than 40 countries through nearly 20 wholly-owned subsidiaries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersKouvola, Finland
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What RVM Systems does
RVM Systems is a global provider of reverse vending machine (RVM) technology and industrial sorting systems for beverage container recycling, serving retail chains, deposit return scheme (DRS) operators, and material recycling companies. Founded in 1994 in Drammen, Norway (originally as Repant) and now headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the company operates through approximately 20 wholly-owned subsidiaries across nearly 20 countries with delivery to over 40 markets globally. It is 100% privately owned by Gerald Engström through his Swedish green technology investment company Färna Invest, and processed 17 billion beverage containers in 2023.
The company manufactures the broadest RVM product portfolio in the market, ranging from compact standalone machines (X10, X2, X3, X20, X30, eXtend) processing up to 50 containers per minute, to modular bottle room systems (X ProLine, ProLine Slim, ProLine Duo, XC) handling 60 containers per minute, to high-capacity bulk-feed tipping machines (Mega ProLine+, Mega ProLine+ Slim, Mega ProLine+ Duo) processing 100-160 containers per minute and accepting 200+ containers at once. Its wholly-owned subsidiary Anker Andersen A/S manufactures the HLZ industrial sorting and counting systems used in recycling centers, processing up to 300 containers per minute with over 99.5% identification accuracy. All products are proprietary, developed in-house, and certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001 standards. The proprietary RVM API and cloud platform power the myRVM remote monitoring application and integrate with customer BI software, loyalty programs, digital payment functions, and mobile applications.
RVM Systems generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of RVMs and HLZ systems, supplemented by managed maintenance and support services (including 24/7 remote monitoring and a nationwide service partner network in Finland) and subscription-based digital tools. The company sells primarily through its own subsidiary network and selected resellers, targeting enterprise customers including retail stores of all sizes (from village shops to hypermarkets), DRS operators such as BCRS Ltd in Singapore (where it is part of a consortium deploying 1,070-2,000 machines for the country's 2026 BCRS launch alongside TOMRA and SG Recycle), and industrial recycling centers.
RVM Systems firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- RVM Systems
- Legal name
- RVM Systems AB
- Website
- https://rvmsystems.fi
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- RVM Systems is a Swedish-headquartered global manufacturer of reverse vending machines and industrial sorting systems for beverage container recycling, serving retail chains, deposit return scheme operators, and material recycling companies across more than 40 countries through nearly 20 wholly-owned subsidiaries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
RVM Systems industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Recycling Equipment
- NAICS
- Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)
- SIC
- Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Refuse Systems (4953)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Compactor, Container & Roll-off Services (Rental, Service & Logistics) (EUAIAGAC)
Keywords
Where RVM Systems is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kouvola
- HQ country
- Finland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
RVM Systems business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Beverage Container Return Machines (Hardware Sales): RVM Systems develops, manufactures, and sells reverse vending machines (RVMs) ranging from compact standalone units for small shops to high-capacity modular systems for large supermarkets and hypermarkets. Machines identify, sort, count, and compact empty beverage containers (cans, plastic bottles, glass bottles) and issue refunds or vouchers to consumers.
- Industrial Sorting and Counting Systems (HLZ): Industrial-grade HLZ sorting and counting systems for recycling and processing centers, manufactured under the Anker Andersen brand (a wholly-owned subsidiary). These systems handle the logistics and further processing of collected containers from smaller return points.
- Maintenance and Support Services: Full-service maintenance contracts including 24/7 remote monitoring, preventive maintenance, on-site technician support across Finland's nationwide service network, training, and spare parts sales.
- Digital Tools and Software Services: Digital tools and cloud services including remote monitoring/management (myRVM), reporting, digital receipts/voucher validation, donation functions, and marketing tools, integrated via proprietary API.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
RVM Systems product offering
Product offeringCore offering
RVM Systems develops, manufactures, sells, delivers, and maintains reverse vending machines (RVMs) and industrial sorting/counting systems for empty beverage container recycling. The product range spans compact standalone machines for small shops to high-capacity bulk-feed modular systems for hypermarkets, plus HLZ industrial sorting systems for recycling centers. All products are backed by proprietary cloud services, API, and 24/7 remote monitoring.
Product overview
RVM Systems offers a comprehensive portfolio of reverse vending machine (RVM) solutions for empty beverage container recycling, ranging from compact standalone units to industrial-grade sorting systems. The product lineup includes: (1) Standalone machines: RVM X10, X2, X20, X3, X30, and eXtend for various retail sizes; (2) Modular bottle room systems: RVM X ProLine, ProLine Slim, ProLine Duo, and RVM XC for larger stores and markets with crate systems; (3) High-capacity tipping/bulk feed machines: RVM Mega ProLine+, Mega ProLine+ Slim, and Mega ProLine+ Duo for superstores and hypermarkets; (4) Industrial solutions: HLZ sorting and counting systems for recycling centers (manufactured by subsidiary Anker Andersen); (5) Digital tools: cloud platform and API enabling remote monitoring, reporting, receipt validation, and integration with customer systems. All products are designed and developed by RVM Systems, compatible with all current and future bottle return ecosystems.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Anker Andersen: Wholly-owned subsidiary brand for industrial-grade HLZ (sorting and counting) equipment used in recycling and material recovery centers. HLZ equipment processes up to 300 beverage containers per minute with 99.5%+ identification accuracy.
Products and services
- RVM X10
Quantifiable outcome
- 17 billion beverage containers recycled in 2023
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use RVM Systems
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
RVM Systems technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
Feature8 records
RVM Systems partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- BCRS Ltd (Singapore)coreRVM Systems is one of three machine installation partners (alongside SG Recycle and TOMRA) for Singapore's Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) operated by BCRS Ltd. The scheme launched April 1, 2026, with a 10-cent deposit on beverages 150ml–3 litres. RVM Systems deployed machines as part of a consortium of 1,070 machines initially, targeting 2,000 within the first year, under NEA oversight.
- TOMRAminorTOMRA (Norwegian firm) is a co-partner in installing machines for Singapore's BCRS scheme alongside RVM Systems and SG Recycle, under NEA oversight.
- SG Recycle (Singapore)minorSG Recycle (Singapore firm) is a co-partner in installing machines for Singapore's BCRS scheme alongside RVM Systems and TOMRA, under NEA oversight.
- Anker Andersen A/ScoreWholly-owned subsidiary of RVM Systems. Anker Andersen manufactures HLZ industrial sorting and counting systems for recycled beverage containers under its own brand. HLZ systems are marketed and sold by RVM Systems as part of its industrial solutions portfolio. RVM Systems holds 100% of Anker Andersen's shares.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
RVM Systems competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- SICK AG: German industrial sensor and identification specialist. Comparable as an enabling supplier of scanning/sensor technology used inside reverse vending and sorting equipment.
- Cognex Corporation: Industrial machine vision and barcode-reading technology provider. Comparable as an enabling technology supplier for identification and sorting — the core capability inside RVM and HLZ systems.
- Anker Andersen A/S: Wholly-owned subsidiary of RVM Systems and brand for industrial HLZ sorting systems. Included to flag the in-house industrial-sorting capability, but not a true external peer.
Direct peers
- Envipco: US/EU-based designer and operator of reverse vending machines and recycling services. Competes head-to-head with RVM Systems on retail RVM deployments for DRS markets in Europe and North America.
- Sielaff: German manufacturer of reverse vending machines serving European DRS markets. Competes with RVM Systems in retail RVM deployments across Germany and adjacent markets.
- TOMRA: Norwegian global leader in reverse vending machines and collection solutions. Directly competes with RVM Systems in retail RVMs and is even a co-partner alongside RVM Systems in Singapore's BCRS consortium.
Broad incumbents
- Krones AG: Global beverage packaging and processing equipment manufacturer. Adjacent in serving beverage/retail customers with industrial machinery; overlaps in retail-facing bottle handling infrastructure.
- Veolia: Global environmental services and recycling operator. Comparable on the downstream recycling/materials side that RVM Systems serves via Anker Andersen HLZ systems.
- Sidel: Global supplier of beverage packaging equipment and line solutions. Serves the same beverage producers and retailers that drive DRS infrastructure demand.
Emerging players
- Pellenc ST: French provider of optical sorting and waste-recovery technologies. Comparable on the industrial sorting side (vs. RVM's Anker Andersen/HLZ) for recycling and material recovery facilities.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
RVM Systems social profiles
Digital presenceRVM Systems compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
RVM Systems financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
RVM Systems leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
RVM Systems subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
RVM Systems funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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RVM Systems M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about RVM Systems
What does RVM Systems do?
RVM Systems develops, manufactures, sells, delivers, and maintains reverse vending machines (RVMs) and industrial sorting/counting systems for empty beverage container recycling. The product range spans compact standalone machines for small shops to high-capacity bulk-feed modular systems for hypermarkets, plus HLZ industrial sorting systems for recycling centers. All products are backed by proprietary cloud services, API, and 24/7 remote monitoring.
Is RVM Systems a public or private company?
RVM Systems is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was RVM Systems founded?
RVM Systems was founded in 1994. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is RVM Systems based?
RVM Systems is headquartered in Kouvola, Finland, in the Europe region.
How does RVM Systems make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Beverage Container Return Machines (Hardware Sales) is the primary driver. The others are industrial Sorting and Counting Systems (HLZ), maintenance and Support Services and digital Tools and Software Services.
Who are RVM Systems's main competitors?
Others on record are SICK AG, Cognex Corporation and Anker Andersen A/S. Direct peers are Envipco, Sielaff and TOMRA. Broad incumbents are Krones AG, Veolia and Sidel. Pellenc ST is listed as an emerging player.
Does RVM Systems have an API?
Yes. RVM Systems offers a proprietary API and cloud platform enabling customers to connect their beverage container recycling solutions to their own systems. Integration capabilities include BI software, in-store communication, customer loyalty programs, digital payment functions, and customer mobile applications. Features available via the API and cloud services include remote monitoring and management (myRVM app and browser-based interface), reporting, receipt validation, donation functions, and marketing-supporting solutions. Developer documentation is at online.rvmsystems.com.
What industry is RVM Systems in?
RVM Systems's product category is Recycling Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAIAGAC, Compactor, Container & Roll-off Services (Rental, Service & Logistics). Its NAICS code is 333310 and its SIC code is 3590.