Tor Eirik Knutsen

TITECH has pioneered the automation of waste sorting and is known as the world leader in this field. Founded in 1993, TITECH developed the world's first NIR (Near InfraRed) sensor for waste sorting applications. With a strong focus on R&D (Research & Development), TITECH continues to spearhead the development of this market by offering cutting edge technology for the sorting of recyclables. Today there are more than 3000 TITECH units in operation in 35 countries. Right from the start, TITECH has invested substantial resources in developing sorting technology geared to the needs of a changing world. Waste handling is one of the most severe environmental issues facing its society, and TITECH contributes to tackling this problem by fulfilling one of the most important steps in the recycling chain: providing pure fractions for material and energy recycling.

Norsk Mineral AS provides financial investment services, mineral extraction and processing, industrial development and property solutions. It produces liquid marble, lime-based fillers and pigments for the paper industry. The firm also develops a hydro power plant; builds a gas fuelled power station; maintains a portfolio of stocks, shares and participates in venture companies. The company was founded by Stein Sturla Steinsvik in 2004 and is headquartered in Molde, Norway.

Part of Tomra Systems ASA, Tomra Production AS is a Norwegian company that maximizes yields of secondary raw materials with sensor-based sorting units and software developed in-house. The private company is based in Lier, Norway. The company offers precisely-tailored sorting solutions for fresh and frozen redberries, helping to protect food safety by detecting and rejecting foreign materials. Tomra Production also provides sorting and processing equipment for different types of nuts and dried fruit, with sorters that can detect imperfections inside the product. The company's mission is to transform how we obtain, use, and reuse the planet's resources to enable a world without waste. The company was founded in 1998. The CEO is Geir Hanevold.

Nagravision AS engages in the broadcast, broadband and connected devices that provide protection for digital TV and entertainment services. It provides Conax Contego, a unified security management system that allows users to handle content security needs for distribution technologies, consumer devices and security clients. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.