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Envac North America announce the launch of their North American operations beginning January 1, 2023.

Envac North America is proud to announce the renewal of our partnership with Premier Inc., a leading healthcare improvement company and GPO (Group Purchasing Organization) based in Charlotte, NC. Premier is one of the largest health-oriented group purchasing organizations in the United States, and this partnership is set to benefit the healthcare industry by providing enhanced solutions to the waste transportation challenges that it currently faces.

Envac North America, a division of Envac Group, a global provider of smart, automated waste collection, today formally announced the launch of their North American operations beginning January 1, 2023. As a leading player in the automated waste collection industry, Envac’s deep in-house experience positions us perfectly to introduce our technology to the North American market. US and Canada are two of the priority markets for Envac Group after having established success in European, Asian and Middle Eastern markets.  Drawing on resources and professional experience from our global network, Envac North America aims to assist hospitals, residential communities, cities and others in realizing their visions of progress and transformation to further contribute towards the improvement of waste and sustainability standards in North America.

In the ever-dynamic business landscape, the most influential and enduring companies are those which were built with vision. Envac’s vision has always been sustainable, with a keen eye toward future technology and purpose. Our foundation is strong because it was constructed with integrity and determination. We are thrilled to introduce this vision and technology to North American markets where growth and strength will come through education, relationship building, and enduring value.

– Thomas Embley, President, Envac North America

Envac North America joins Envac teams in 20 countries around the globe which endeavor to use innovation and experience to create smarter cities, healthier healthcare facilities and resource-efficient communities while improving the technology, aesthetics, hygiene and processes in which waste is approached. We enable smart, sustainable communities and power the circular economy by redefining how we think of waste. We offer game-changing solutions for sustainability and improved quality of life while supporting the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

About Envac

Envac Group was founded in 1953 as one of the most innovative players in the global automated waste collection industry and is the  inventor of the pneumatic waste collection system. Envac designs, develops and supplies automated waste collection systems for smart and sustainable cities, hospitals, residential communities and airports.  With innovation and ingenuity, we lead the design and implementation of next-generation recycling using resource-efficient waste handling. Our vision is to create smarter cities and healthier healthcare facilities, improving quality-of-life today and contributing towards a greener planet for future generations.

Left to Right: Dick Olsson, Chief Financial Officer, Envac Group, Thomas Embley, President, Envac North America, Joakim Karlsson, President & CEO, Envac Group

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