Marco Villani, Orwak’s representative in Costa Rica, recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of his company. A special day for recognizing and celebrating entrepreneurship, hard work and commitment. We congratulate Marco – a man who is truly orange at heart – thank him for his enthusiasm and dedication and wish him all the best in his continued mission to develop the compaction business in Central America! The Chamber of Commerce in Costa Rica published a feature article highlighting the importance and benefits of compaction solutions as well as Marco’s contributions to more sustainable waste management practices in his country.
30 years of running a company is an effort that deserves respect. Marco commented: “those of us who are entrepreneurs know what it truly means to sustain a project day after day, month after month, year after year. It still feels surreal to be here, celebrating this milestone, but I still possess the same drive to learn and to build.”
He particularly wanted to dedicate the anniversary to his parents, who were great role models for him growing up, and to his colleagues, who have been part of the journey for so many years and for believing in his dreams.
The Chamber of Commerce in Costa Rica covered the story about how Marco’s company Grupo Zoe Comercial provides Swedish-made Orwak technology, designed to optimize the management of recyclables, reduce storage requirements, and streamline recycling processes for businesses and institutions.
Waste Management Can Be A Challenge
Efficient waste management is an increasingly critical challenge for companies. Beyond the environmental implications, the storage, handling, and transport of recyclable materials entail operational costs, space requirements, and resource consumption—all of which can be optimized through modern technology.
In this context, Grupo Zoe, the Orwak distributor in Central America offers technological solutions to improve the handling of recoverable waste within industrial, commercial, logistics, and institutional facilities.
Reduced Volume, Greater Efficiency
Orwak balers reduce the volume of materials such as cardboard, paper, plastic and other types of waste or recyclables, making storage and subsequent collection much easier.
Key compaction benefits:
- Space optimization: A reduction of up to 90 % in the volume occupied by certain types of waste, depending on the material and the equipment used.
- Operational efficiency: Less need for handling and moving materials within the facility.
- Reduced logistics costs: The ability to decrease collection frequency and optimize transport.
- Order and cleanliness: Improved conditions for waste storage and handling.
- Environmental management: Facilitates the separation and recovery of recyclable materials, supporting organizational sustainability goals.
These solutions also assist businesses in implementing practices aligned with the National Law for Integrated Waste Management, which establishes the national regulatory framework for responsible waste management in Costa Rica.
Technology with a Presence in Costa Rica
Grupo Zoe Comercial has extensive experience in selling and installing Orwak balers and waste compactors at private companies, municipalities, and other institutions. Organizations that use the company’s equipment include Boston Scientific, Proquinal, Avenida Escazú, the Four Seasons Hotel, Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín, and the Costa Rica Convention Center, as well as various municipalities.
As part of its service offering, Grupo Zoe Comercial maintains a showroom in San Rafael de Alajuela. There, interested companies can see demos how Orwak balers and waste compactors operate, and evaluate potential applications for their own facilities.
Get inspired by this waste compaction project, where the Municipality of Atenas is putting Orwak’s POWER 3820 baler, with extra generous loading gate and impressive appetite for large volumes of packaging waste, to the test:
Solutions for Diverse Business Needs
Waste management requirements vary depending on an organization’s specific activities and size. A manufacturing plant, a shopping center, a hotel, or a logistics operation may each generate different volumes and types of recyclable or recoverable materials.
Therefore, selecting the right compaction equipment requires considering factors such as the type of waste, the volume generated, available space, and operational conditions.
Grupo Zoe Comercial provides expert guidance to help identify the compaction solutions that best meet these specific needs and so does Orwak! Contact us for advice!
An Opportunity to Improve Waste Management
Adopting compaction technology offers a way for organizations to optimize their processes, make better use of their space, and strengthen their environmental management practices.