Amersfoort, 26 June 2025 - Envipco Holding N.V. ("Envipco" or "the Company"), a leading global provider of recycling systems and Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) technology, today announces a significant win in Portugal ahead of the country’s deposit return scheme (DRS) go-live.
 
Envipco has signed a letter of intent for delivery of approximately 250 RVMs to one of the leading retailers in Portugal. The framework agreement calls for a variety of RVMs.  Delivery is anticipated in H2 2025 and includes service agreement on all RVM supplies.
 
“We are very proud and pleased to be selected as the preferred RVM supplier to this international supermarket chain in Portugal. Envipco has actively invested, engaged and built a strong network in Portugal in recent years preparing for the DRS startup, and we are excited to take part in the country’s commitment towards a circular economy together with our retail customers and industry partners.” says Business Development Manager Portugal Marco Santos.
 
“Envipco is very encouraged to see retailers in both Portugal and Poland engage to prepare for the planned DRS launched in a few months and proud to have secured key wins in both markets. We aim to secure a leading market position and this win is another testament to the strong efforts of our team. Based on this strong commitment combined with Envipco’s industry leading offering, customer-centric approach and extensive delivery capacity, we are well positioned to become a preferred technology partner in the Portugese DRS and help Portugal in reaching its ambitious collection and recycling targets” says Group CEO Simon Bolton
 
The Portugal DRS is operated by SDR Portugal, a non-profit organization backed by more than two dozen companies from the beverage industry and retail sector. The go-live date of the DRS in Portugal is yet to be finally determined but is widely expected to be early 2026.