Zirq - is about solutions
Being part of the solution
At Zirq we are committed to be part of the solution for the worldwide plastic problem. We have through years of R&D, developed innovative solutions for recycling of low-quality mixed plastics, that typically are landfilled or incinerated. Our know-how and solutions within metal- and plastics recycling has further developed into the field of developing circular solutions for medical waste. Historically, medical waste has mainly been landfilled or incinerated globally. The problem is massive. We aim to be a solution.
Circular solutions
Our ambition is to offer circular solutions to one of the larger waste streams globally - contaminated medical waste – that currently operate under yesterday’s recycling regimes.
At Zirq we believe in an industrial approach. Scale and efficiency is needed to combat our biggest competitor – non-renewable virgin raw materials. With our industrial and sustainable solutions, we are an enabler of the circular economy.
Zirq Solutions has industrial backing from the Norsk Gjenvinning Group, Norway's largest recycling company and Zirq’s largest shareholder.
In media
16.07.2021 | Finansavisen +
Buys scrap, sells raw materials for 600 million
13.07.2020 | E24/VG
Make waste into resources
26.10.2018 | Dagens Næringsliv
Recycling cables and transformer stations became a goldmine
Thomas Mørch
CEO
Thomas joined Zirq as CEO in 2021. With prior eight years background as SVP for Innovation and Sustainability at the NG Group he has vast experience within circular economy – he likes to walk the talk – and doing it at industrial scale! Thomas also has >10 years’ experience from management positions with banking and investments.
Anette Nordskog
CFO
Anette joined Zirq as CFO in 2021. She’s a numbers lady, driven by “doing good” - ensuring everything we do is compliant and by the book. Her mindset is still people and growth centric, with a thorough understanding of our operations. Anette joined Zirq following four years as CFO in Aller Media. She also has experience from Fortum and Scandinavia Online.
Rune Stortiset
Head of cable business
Rune joined KMT in 2020. He has more than 25 years of experience from various management positions with the NG Group, Veidekke and Esso/Exxon. Rune is a details guy, meticulous and to the point. Highly concerned about HSE – which we value – nothing is more important than ensuring the safety of our people & safeguarding nature.
Rolf B. Næslund
Founder & Business Development
Rolf was one of the founders of KMT in 2013. His experience within the cable market dates back >20 years. His focus is currently on technology, both for cable recycling and medical waste. Most of all, Rolf is a peoples person. Knowledge, experience, network and vision – that is Rolf’s cocktail.
Ole Petter Nilsen
Founder & CCO
Ole Petter is the other founder of KMT back in 2013. He is our CCO and is manoeuvring our business in the European market. Prior to founding KMT, Ole Petter worked with metal recycling in Veolia. Ole Petter is cables. His commercial flair, customer centricity and operational understanding is second to none.
Jesper V. Dueholm
CTO
Jesper creates magic! Creating innovative circular solutions for plastics and medical waste. He is a practical do’er, solving problems benefitting both the environment and our customers. Solid background earned from decades in the plastics, healthcare and recycling industry.
Kristine Laake-Bjurquist
CSO
Kristine joined Zirq in 2022, after a four-year tenure at the NG Group as head of innovation and sustainability. She has a profound understanding of sustainability and a proven track record of helping customers in developing and implementing circular solutions. Kristine ensures documented traceability of our material streams and quantification of ESG-effects. No room for greenwashing at Zirq!.
Our sites
Zirq Solutions is headquartered in Norway with 65 employees in Norway and Denmark. Our main production sites are located in Linnestad, Norway and Stenlille, Denmark. In addition we are operating two smaller sites in Denmark, in Præstø and Ølgod.
Solar panelled roof at our plant in Norway
Headquarter for medical recycling operations
