ZenRobotics delivers robots to new fully automated industrial waste sorting center

ZenRobotics Ltd., Helsinki, Finland, and Sogetri, part of the Swiss-based Helvetia Environnement Group, have agreed on the delivery of robotic waste sorting systems to a new waste sorting facility that will be built on Sogetri’s existing site in Satigny, Switzerland. The construction of the new facility that will process more than 70,000 tons of industrial waste annually will begin in June, and the center is expected to be operational in March 2019.

Sogetri, established in 1997, is the primary waste processor in Romandy, Switzerland. ZenRobotics’ robotic sorting systems will be a central part of the modern sorting facility that will run fully automated. Sogetri emphasizes that no jobs will be lost when the new construction is complete. In fact, the company says that dozens of jobs will be created, citing the need for new maintenance workers. On the sorting line, the robots will mainly take on the toughest sorting tasks, such as sorting large pieces weighing up to 65 pounds.

Sogetri believes firmly that the robotization of sorting and recycling facilities will continue to advance. In the future, they see the potential for additional fully automated sites as technologies evolve and more complex sorting tasks become possible.

“We are very excited about this project as the facility will be a modern facility that relies on the newest technologies. We are happy that our robotic sorting technology can support our customer in realizing their vision of a future-proof process,” ZenRobotics Head of Sales Juha Mieskonen says.