Envac has entered into an OEM agreement with Namdal Ressurs to integrate the NRC1 access control system and Intellicont software platform into selected mobile vacuum systems in Norway, with the possibility to expand over time.
For nearly ten years, Envac’s systems in Bergen and Trondheim have used proprietary RFID readers connected via the 2G mobile network to meet local access control requirements, and for the last 4–5 years this solution has also been used in Lørenskog municipality.
With the 2G network in Norway scheduled to be phased out on 31 December 2027, Envac evaluated whether to develop a new 4G/5G-based solution in-house or adopt a proven third-party system.
By integrating NRC1 and Intellicont into our automated waste collection systems, we can offer a proven access control and software solution that meets increasing requirements for security, efficiency, and digitalization in modern waste management.
Simen Tvedt Engen, Head of Product Management, Envac
Given that Envac delivers only a limited number of such readers each year and has several hundred units already in operation, the company chose to partner with Namdal Ressurs, whose NRC1 solution is already integrated via API with BIR’s systems. Envac will now procure a limited number of NRC1 units annually from Namdal Ressurs and will successively replace its existing Envac readers with NRC1 readers before the 2G shutdown in 2027.
Our NRC1 access control system and Intellicont software are developed to integrate seamlessly with automated waste systems, providing reliable operation, high security, and improved user experience.
Rolf Ovesen, CEO of Namdal Ressurs
By combining intelligent access control, advanced software, and proven automation technology, the cooperation supports more efficient, user-friendly, and sustainable waste management solutions. The agreement was signed by Rolf Ovesen, CEO of Namdal Ressurs, and Envac representatives.