TheKnot-Group I Global Network

Following the slump in international trade – especially to and from China – there was an increase in the number of enquiries relating to recycling, particularly regarding the optimisation of recycling processes. This led to the founding of TheKnot, where we brought together specialists in a network to provide companies with the best possible support in recycling, developing specialised machinery or plastics, setting up functioning systems for the input and output of a wide variety of materials, and providing long-term assistance or support in developing, implementing and maintaining circular cycles.

Experts and Contacts

John E. Toft

John Toft, Danish, married, father of two children and resident in Bremen, is the founder of TheKnot. Since the early 2000s, he has been intensively involved in sustainability and the circular economy. He specialises in materials science and recycling systems. He analyses and advises companies on process optimisation, plant configurations, product innovations and the use of renewable energies.

Circular economy, lifecycle management and networking are his passions, as is supporting companies in the areas of product development and business development.

Innovative battery storage systems from PHENOGY.
PHENOGY offers what markets need to grow energetically, sustainably and responsibly in the future – energy storage technology based on maximum sustainability and complete recyclability. Initially involved in consulting and part of the development team for material selection and recyclability, TheKnot is now a shareholder in PHENOGY and responsible for global business development.

TheKnot-Group
Speicher1
Konsul-Smidt-Str. 8c
28217 Bremen, Germany

Phone +49 173 678 08 08
john@theknot-group.com
www.theknot-group.com

PHENOGY AG
Platz 4
6039 Root D4, Switzerland

Phone +49 173 678 08 08
john.toft@phenogy.com
www.phenogy.com

Stratos Morkotinis

Born in Thessaloniki, Greece, married, one daughter, lives in Athens. He has a passion for recycling and how things work. After graduating as a mechanical engineer, he moved straight from university into the recycling sector in 2010. With SINIKA and Skyplast, he is 100% committed to sustainability.

Stratos has excellent knowledge of materials and specialises in trading, i.e. buying and selling.

SINIKA LTD, Cyprus
Stasandrou 7,
floor 1, flat/office
101 1060 Nicosia, Cyprus

Mobile +30 697 982 7165
sales@sinika.gr

Skyplast LTD, Greece
Megara Industrial Area
19100 Attiki, Greece
www.skyplast.gr

Sonja Hoffmann

Sonja Hoffmann is a true native of Bremen. She was born here, lives here and also completed her training and studies here. She is married and has three children. She has been working in the recycling industry since 2008 – always alongside John.

Sonja’s strengths lie in organisation and planning; she has extensive experience in logistics and valuable contacts. She manages the offices, looks after John, and takes care of documentation and finances.

TheKnot-Group
Speicher1
Konsul-Smidt-Str. 8c
28217 Bremen, Germany

Phone +49 421 847 80 777
Mobile +49 152 376 581 56
sonja@theknot-group.com
www.theknot-group.com

Borislav Asenov

When he is not travelling, Bobi lives in Ruse, Bulgaria. He is the father of a daughter. Initially a professional heavyweight wrestler, he entered the recycling industry in 2007 and is the owner of JRM. As part of TheKnot system, he works mainly in the former Russian countries and Bulgaria. Borislav specialises in market development, procurement and controls in the purchase and sale of materials.

JRM Ltd.
51 Borisova Str. Ent.A, Fl.2
7012 Ruse, Bulgaria

Mobile +35 988 7762 337
bobi@theknot-group.com
www.theknot-group.com

No material leaves us that has not been tested by Prodin Polymers' independent laboratory.

René Schutte

Since TheKnot began its work, we have worked closely with Prodin Polymers, a laboratory specialising in plastics, on all formulations, quality assurance, inspections and data sheets. We can also warmly recommend our Dutch experts to you.

PRODIN B.V.
Industrieweg 23
7949 Aj Rogat, the Netherlands

Phone +31 9522 851 823
info@prodin-polymers.com
www.prodin-polymers.com

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