RIMECO is a 5^th generation, family owned company with a solid history of innovation and expertise. As a reliable and flexible partner, we provide our customers with quality products and individual, quick service, 24/7. THIS IS US.

At RIMECO, we are committed to walking the talk and to maintaining our position as a global market player. Over 130 years of experience has given us a deep knowledge of the market and an extensive network, which we make available to you – for your benefit.

Besides trading quality raw materials, we plan, handle and execute large and small recycling projects solo or in partnerships. In any case, we promise you best-in-class products, clear communication, personal engagement, and goods delivered on time. Every time.

Our head office is located in Aabenraa, Denmark. We work with the most experienced and skilled partners that meet our high standards.

Take a look at our products and services to see what we can do for you.

RIMECO believes fundamentally that free and fair competition, both within the Group and on the markets where RIMECO conducts business, gives rise to the best possible allocation of personal, financial and economic resources.

RIMECO is subject to Danish legislation. Due to this fact, RIMECO also follows the rules described in the UN Global Compact when operating outside of Denmark. This implies the following:

Human rights

RIMECO supports and respects the protection of internationally declared human rights and tries not to contribute to violate human rights.

Employee rights

RIMECO supports voluntary unionism and approves the right of collective agreements. Further RIMECO supports elimination of forced labour, child labour and discrimination on grounds of personal characteristics, such as sex, age, decent or nationality, social background, political conviction or sexual orientation.

Environment

RIMECO has actively committed itself to comply with all local legislation and standards in relation to the environment. RIMECO uses technologies which support this. RIMECO’s primary business area is an active way to show environmental prudence. Recycling is energy and CO2 saving for society.

Corruption

RIMECO work against all forms of corruption including blackmailing and bribery. RIMECO has from 2009 committed itself to on an ongoing basis to control all its cooperative partners regularly. New partners are controlled before new contracts are made. The control is carried out through EU’s sanction control list.

The creation of an international recycling company.

For well over a century, RIMECO has held a solid position in the recycling industry and continues to be one of the larges recycling companies in Denmark. The combination of our historical experience and current company activities makes us a solid partner in the future international recycling business.

Origin

RIMECO’s roots go back to 1888, when the Riggelsen family founded a trading and recycling business. The name RIMECO was created in July 1988 when the domestic part of the business was sold.

Expansion

In 1951, after the death of the 2^nd generation owner Peter Fr. Riggelsen (1884-1951), the company was transformed into a limited company, P. Riggelsen A/S, owned by his two sons Hans Mathias Riggelsen (1923-1977) and Peter Riggelsen senior (1927-2005). H.M. Riggelsen led the Tønder department from 1951 Peter Riggelsen Senior led the Aabenraa department.

Business activities increased dramatically and as the first company in Denmark, the company acquired a hydraulic scrap sheer in 1965. Scrap was collected throughout Jutland, then processed and sold to national as well as international buyers.