ENVIP: Envipco signs RVM supply agreement with Ahold Delhaize in Romania
2026-09-11 08:00:04
Amersfoort, 11 September 2026 - Envipco Holding N.V. ("Envipco" or "the
Company"), a leading global provider of recycling systems and Reverse Vending
Machine (RVM) technology has signed an RVM supply contract with Ahold Delhaize
in Romania for the retail chains Profi and Mega Image.
Under the agreement Envipco will supply 600 Optima and Flex RVMs to Profi and
Mega Image. Delivery is expected to commence in Q4 26 and expected to be
completed by early 2028.
"We are happy to once again have been selected as supplier to Profi and Mega
Image in Romania, adding to several wins announced over the last couple of
years. The Romanian DRS has been a great success since startup nearly three
years ago, exceeding its collection targets in 2025 with 83% collection rate
from a base of more than 6,000 RVMs. Envipco, with local production, supply
chain, R&D facility and a significant market organization, is proud to have
secured a leading market position in Romania, and is grateful for the trust
once again given by Profi, Mega Image and Ahold Delhaize" says Group CEO José
Matthijsse.
Romania DRS
The Romanian deposit return scheme (DRS), operated by RetuRO SGR, was launched
on 30 November 2023 and has since startup collected 11.5 billion containers
for recycling. Collection rate for glass, PET and cans LTM July 2026 was
84.8%. RetuRO targets 90% collection in 2026.
Profi and Mega Image
Ahold Delhaize operates a major retail presence in Romania through its local
supermarket chains and convenience store brands Profi and Mega Image.
Founded in 2000, Profi Rom Food SRL (Profi) has grown to be a key player in
Romania's retail sector. Profi supports almost 28,700 associates, working in
around 1,700 stores across the country, including more than 1,500
partner-operated locations. Profi's mission is rooted in accessibility and
convenience, with a focus on serving both urban and rural communities through
a diverse portfolio of store formats, including Super, City, Go and Loco,
which cater to the varied shopping needs of customers.
Mega Image is one of the largest supermarket chains in Romania, with a network
that currently includes over 980 stores under the Mega Image and Shop&Go
brands, offering customers fresh food, quality, healthy products, consultancy
and a unique assortment of own brands. The team is passionate about a healthy
lifestyle, social causes and the environment. Over 12,000 associates offer
their customers quality services and a range of nutritious, healthy and safe
products, at affordable prices, every day.
For further information please contact:
José Matthijsse, CEO +31 33 285 1773
Mikael Clement, CSO +47 9900 8000
www.envipco.com
investors@envipco.com (mailto:envipcoinvestorrelations@envipco.com)
About Envipco Holding N.V.
Envipco Holding N.V. (Envipco), www.envipco.com, is a Netherlands-based
holding company listed on Euronext Amsterdam and Euronext Oslo Børs (Symbols:
ENVI/ENVIP). Envipco, with operations in several countries around the globe,
is a recognized leader in the development and operation of reverse vending
machines (RVMs), automated technological systems for the recovery of used
beverage containers. Known for its innovative technology and market
leadership, Envipco holds several intellectual property rights for RVM
systems, including but not limited to beverage refund deposit markings,
material type identification, compaction, and accounting.
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