Petter Planke
Petter Planke (born 7 March 1937) is a Norwegian businessperson, known for the foundation of Tomra.
Petter Planke | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 March 1937 Oslo, Norway |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Businessperson |
| Known for | Co-founder of Tomra |
| Relatives | Tore Planke (brother) |
He was born in Oslo to Sverre Martens Planke and Vivien Brath, and is a brother of Tore Planke. He married Grete Rønneberg in 1958.[1]
Planke co-founded the industry company Tomra in 1972, along with his brother. He was thus a pioneer in the production of reverse vending machines. As of 2000, Tomra had about 75% of the world market of reverse vending machines. He was a board member of Norges Industriforbund from 1981 to 1985, and a member of the Norwegian Export Council from 1987 to 1989. He was decorated Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav in 2015.[1][2]
References
- Jerman, Gunnar. "Petter Planke". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
- Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Petter Planke". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
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