Petter Planke

Petter Planke
Born (1937-03-07) 7 March 1937
Oslo, Norway
Nationality Norwegian
Occupation Businessperson
Known for Co-founder of Tomra
Relatives Tore Planke (brother)

Petter Planke (born 7 March 1937) is a Norwegian businessperson, known for the foundation of Tomra.

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

  1. 1 2 Jerman, Gunnar. "Petter Planke". In Helle, Knut. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
  2. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Petter Planke". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 24 February 2016.


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