Sumi Sorting Oy's plastic packaging sorting plant project has entered the construction phase. In the early part of the year, the progress of the project was significantly delayed by global challenges in the insurance market, which particularly affected new investments in the circular economy. Comprehensive insurance cover for the new facility has now been obtained and groundworks are ongoing.

Construction will proceed in phases: during summer 2025, groundwork and piling will be carried out. Once the delivery agreement with the process supplier is finalized, we will provide further updates on the construction timeline. The aim is for the domestic plastic packaging sorting plant to be operational in 2026.

Once operational, Sumi Sorting, with its completely new technology, will significantly improve the sorting quality of plastic packaging waste. The plant will increase the availability of domestic recycled plastic, reduce the need to transport packaging waste abroad and strengthen Finland's circular economy self-sufficiency. The investment will contribute to the EU's recycling targets, which will have a direct financial impact on the plastic levy Finland pays to the EU.

Background:
Sumi Sorting Oy was established in 2024, when Sumi Oy acquired process and construction plans, permits, and land lease agreements from Fortum Waste Solutions Oy (NG Nordic Oy), along with a future cooperation agreement on washing and granulation. The sorting plant will be built on NG Nordic’s existing industrial site on the border of Hausjärvi and Riihimäki. As a result, all future consumer plastic sorting, washing, and further processing operations will take place on the same site.