Mavitec Green Energy expands in US market

Mavitec Green Energy, a Netherlands-based provider of food waste and depackaging solutions, says it is growing its U.S. presence after appointing Rutger Zweers as vice president of sales. The expansion includes introducing its Paddle Depacker 2.0 to the U.S. market and establishing warehouses to better support its North American customers.

With more than 25 years of experience in the waste and recycling industry, Zweers brings global expertise and a deep understanding of custom-engineered systems, according to the company. Having worked in the North American market for two decades, he is well-positioned to drive Mavitec’s mission forward.

Mavitec is shipping three depackaging systems to projects across the eastern, Midwestern and western U.S. In addition, the company is setting up two central spare parts locations, one on the East Coast and one on the West Coast, to ensure fast and efficient support for existing and future clients. The first facility, in Salt Lake City, is expected to be stocked and operational by the end of April, according to the company.

Mavitec adds that its solutions will play a key role in a flagship renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in Indiana.

The Paddle Depacker

Widely used by European companies such as Veolia, Suez and PreZero, Mavitec says the Paddle Depacker is designed to efficiently separate organic material from packaging, producing clean organic output with roughly 99.7 percent purity, making it ideal for biogas production.

Mavitec says the system has numerous advantages:

• heavy-duty construction, with a robust, reliable design for continuous operation;
• high processing capacity that delivers superior separation efficiency;
• user-friendly access thanks to hydraulic doors that offer quick cleaning and maintenance; and
• low noise because it is designed with insulation.

Mavitec Green Energy also offers additional solutions for further processing organics, including grit removal and plastic cleaning.

The company’s Paddle Washer is designed to further purify output by washing and separating any remaining contaminants from the organics, enhancing overall quality. To further optimize purity, the Grit Cyclone removes sand, stones and other heavy particles from the organic slurry. By using centrifugal force, this system ensures a smoother digestion process and prevents wear and damage to downstream equipment, making it an essential addition for high-quality biogas production Mavitec says.

“Expanding into the U.S. market is a major milestone for Mavitec Green Energy,” says Maco van Heumen, CEO of Mavitec. “By combining our industry expertise with a strong local presence, we are committed to delivering the highest-quality food waste processing solutions while supporting the growing demand for sustainable waste management.”

Zweers can be contacted at rzweers@mavitec.com and 360-305-6443.