Honorable Australian customers Tour TomRobots: Advancing Tech Innovation and Eco-Friendly Efforts Together

On September 26, 2025, TomRobots' headquarters welcomed Sophia and Ahern, Australian beverage recycling traders, and the two parties completed a three-day inspection and exchange. During the visit, the two traders clearly stated: "Your reverse vending machine meets the basic needs of the Australian market." Prior to this, Sophia and Ahern had been looking for reliable plastic bottle recycling machine and can bottle recycling solutions. The adaptability demonstrated by TomRobots' original manufacturing capabilities and multi-material processing technology during the inspection laid the foundation for subsequent communication between the two parties.

Practical Needs of Australia's Recycling Industry

Australia's recycling industry is in a phase of adjustment and optimization. The "Recycle Rewards" program recently launched locally plans to deploy more than 40 reverse vending machines across the country, offering a 10-cent refund for eligible containers, with the goal of reducing beverage container waste by 50% . At the same time, material recovery facilities in many regions are gradually introducing AI-powered sorting technology, and currently, such facilities can handle more than 20,000 tons of recyclables annually . "We need equipment that can handle PET plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and glass bottles simultaneously—many suppliers cannot meet this demand for the time being," Sophia mentioned during the inspection. The design of TomRobots' reverse vending machine in terms of multi-material processing matches this demand.

Equipment Testing: Performance Inspection of TomRobots' Products

Sophia and Ahern's inspection focused on the actual performance of the equipment, with key tests on the product's operation in multiple scenarios. In the first test, they put mixed PET plastic bottles, deformed aluminum cans, and opaque glass bottles into the Model L88 reverse vending machine. The AI visual recognition technology equipped in this machine takes 0.8 seconds to identify a single type of material, which is better than the industry's common 1-second standard , and the sorting accuracy reaches 99.7%. Different materials can be stored in separate compartments respectively. "The plastic bottle recycling machine we are currently using can only handle a single type of material," Ahern said. "If the equipment can stably achieve multi-material processing, it will have practical value for application in Australian supermarket scenarios."

The second test focused on the practicality of can bottle recycling. The inspection team put 300 crushed aluminum cans (simulating the common state of daily disposal by consumers) into the equipment. The anti-collision system of the Model L88 effectively prevented damage to the mechanical structure, and its compression function could reduce the volume of aluminum cans by 70%, which helps lower the cost of subsequent transportation links. "The efficiency of can bottle recycling will affect the control of operating costs," Sophia pointed out. "TomRobots has targeted considerations for the pain points in the logistics link in the structural design of the equipment."

The final test focused on equipment durability, which is also a key indicator for adapting to Australia's climate environment. The Model RVM135 reverse vending machine is made of weather-resistant stainless steel. Tests have shown that it can withstand extreme temperature changes and UV radiation, and can meet the long-term use needs of outdoor scenarios such as parks and shopping centers . "Some plastic bottle recycling machines we have come into contact with are prone to malfunctions after being used in the Australian outdoor environment for several months," Ahern mentioned. "The material selection of TomRobots' equipment provides a guarantee in terms of durability."

Core Advantages of Original Manufacturers: TomRobots' Competitiveness

As practitioners with long-term experience in the recycling equipment trade, Sophia and Ahern regard supply chain stability as an important consideration for cooperation. "Some suppliers rely on outsourced production, which may lead to delayed order delivery or fluctuations in product quality," Sophia analyzed. "TomRobots' in-house production system can not only make customized adjustments to the reverse vending machine according to Australia's refund policies but also has a certain production capacity reserve, which helps cope with potential demand growth in the future."

TomRobots' production line can produce more than 500 units of equipment per month and adopts a modular design, which makes it more flexible in transportation and installation links. Taking the Model RVM100 as an example, its equipped QR code user login function can be connected to the app of Australia's "Recycle Rewards" program, allowing consumers to directly operate refund redemption via mobile phones . "Among plastic bottle recycling machine manufacturers, there are not many brands that have such customization capabilities," Ahern believes. "This advantage provides practical help for expanding the Australian market."

Future Outlook: Exploring the Possibility of Cooperation Between the Two Parties

This inspection allowed Sophia and Ahern to gain a more comprehensive understanding of TomRobots' products and also clarified the direction for subsequent communication. "TomRobots' reverse vending machine not only meets our current basic requirements for equipment functions but also takes into account changes in future market demand," Sophia said. "With the gradual improvement of Australia's recycling infrastructure, we need a partner that can deeply understand the can bottle recycling process and continuously optimize plastic bottle recycling machine technology. TomRobots has shown potential in these aspects."

For TomRobots, this exchange with Australian traders is an important attempt to expand the overseas market and also provides practical references for technological optimization. Through the promotion of reverse vending machine technology, it is expected to help Australian communities reduce the amount of waste bottles in landfills, improve recycling rates, and promote the development of the local circular economy. As Ahern said: "This inspection has built a communication bridge between the two parties and also provided a new option for the Australian recycling industry to introduce more suitable equipment."

Seeking Cooperation Partners

If you are a trader or a municipal institution looking for reliable reverse vending machine, plastic bottle recycling machine, or can bottle recycling solutions, please feel free to contact TomRobots to learn about our advantages in original manufacturing and jointly promote the achievement of sustainable development goals.