Presenting the last four companies in the programme

We are proud to present the last four companies participating in the Nordic Circular Design Programme!

Kalmar
Kalmar’s vision is to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. Kalmar offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centers, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and Kalmar’s main market areas by sales are Europe and the Americas. ​

Kalmar has around 5 000 employees around the world and its turnover was around 2 billion euros in 2023. Kalmar became an independent stock listed company in July 2024 through a demerger from Cargotec.

Planmeca
Planmeca Oy is one of the world's leading dental equipment manufacturers with products distributed in over 120 countries worldwide. Planmeca’s product range covers digital dental units, world-class 2D and 3D imaging devices as well as comprehensive CAD/CAM and software solutions. Planmeca is also renowned for creating functional, durable and beautifully designed products that stand the test of time.

Planmed
Planmed Oy develops, manufactures and markets advanced medical imaging solutions for mammography and orthopaedic imaging. For over three decades, Planmed systems have provided cutting-edge tools for healthcare professionals in over 80 countries worldwide. Planmed is an industry-leading forerunner in orthopaedic as well as head and neck 3D imaging with its unique weight-bearing computed tomography scanner.

Real Relief
Real Relief is a Denmark-based company committed to providing effective, sustainable solutions for health and hygiene challenges across the globe. Founded with the belief that everyone deserves access to basic necessities, Real Relief has developed innovative products like Gopad, Safepanty, Supertowel, Reliefnet and Safepad. Through a combination of product innovation, technology transfer, and educational initiatives, Real Relief is making a significant impact on global health and empowering communities to thrive.

Exel Composites
Exel Composites is one of the largest manufacturers of composite profiles and tubes made with pultrusion and pull-winding technologies and a pultrusion technology forerunner in the global composite market. Our forward-thinking composite solutions made with continuous manufacturing technologies serve customers in a wide range of industries around the world. You can find our products used in applications in diverse industrial sectors such as wind power, transportation and building and infrastructure.