Network

Following the slump in international trade – especially to and from China – the number of enquiries about recycling, particularly the optimisation of recycling processes, increased. The result was the founding of TheKnot, in which we brought together specialists in a network to help companies with recycling in the best possible way, to develop special machines or plastics, to set up functioning systems for the input and output of a wide variety of materials and to provide long-term assistance or to support the development, implementation and maintenance of circular cycles.

Experts and Contacts

John E. Toft

John Toft, Danish, married, father of two and living in Bremen, is the founder of TheKnot. Since the early 2000s, he has been working intensively on 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 just as much his passion as supporting companies in the areas of product development and business development.

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

TheKnot-Group
Industriestrasse 20
28199 Bremen, Germany

Mobile +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 switched directly from university to the recycling sector in 2010. With SINIKA and Skyplast, he is 100% committed to sustainability.

Stratos has the best 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

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Bernhard Stey

Born in Hesse, married and father of two children. He worked in the advertising capitals of Germany until he settled down in Bremen and worked as an entrepreneur in the field of communication and marketing.

Today, together with TheKnot, he helps companies and organisations to make their sustainability transformation a success with new products and processes.

With his knowledge from a wide range of industries – especially in the field of BtB and logistics – and his network, he complements TheKnot in the areas of analysis, strategy and consulting. His approach and his extensive network characterise him for the development of sales markets, customer potential and relationship building.

TheKnot-Group
Industriestrasse 20
28199 Bremen, Germany

Mobile +49 173 357 48 02
bernhard@theknot-group.com
www.theknot-group.com

Sonja Hoffmann

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

Sonja’s strengths are organisation and planning, she has a lot of experience in logistics and has valuable contacts. She manages the offices, looks after John, the documentation and the finances.

TheKnot-Group
Industriestrasse 20
28199 Bremen, Germany

Phone +49 421 5970 7670
Mobile +49 152 376 581 56
sonja@theknot-group.com
www.theknot-group.com

Bobislav Asenov

When he is not travelling, Bobi lives in Ruse, Bulgaria. He is the father of a daughter. Initially a professional heavyweight wrestler, he moved into recycling in 2007 and is the owner of the company JRM. As part of TheKnot system, he works mainly in the former Russian lands and in Bulgaria. Bobislav specialises in market development, procurement and controls when buying and selling 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

Partner of TheKnot system

TheKnot system stands for concentrated expertise and sustainable management. In almost 30 years of appreciation and co-operation, friendships have grown that we would like to introduce to you here.