BIXOLON Partners with iMedia and HANT to Support Poland’s PET Container Recycling Initiative
Düsseldorf, Germany – BIXOLON Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of BIXOLON, a global manufacturer of advanced receipt, label, and mobile printers, has announced its partnership with Polish IT and digital services company iMedia Sp. z o.o. and system integration partner P.U.H. HANT. This collaboration aims to support the rollout of GreenBottle reverse vending machines (RVMs) across Poland.
Developed by iMedia, GreenBottle is a new generation of smart kiosks that collects PET plastic bottles and cans in exchange for instant digital rewards. These machines are being installed nationwide as part of Poland’s efforts to increase recycling rates and strengthen the circular economy. This initiative aligns with the government’s new recycling program set to launch in October 2025.
To meet the demands of operating 24/7 in public spaces and withstand exposure to weather, high user traffic, and potential vandalism, iMedia worked closely with HANT to select BIXOLON’s BK3-21 thermal kiosk receipt printer. The compact, fast, and energy-efficient printer issues receipts including container details and discount codes in under two seconds, improving the user experience while reducing downtime, service interventions, and associated costs.
HANT played a key role in fine-tuning the printers to meet operational and environmental requirements, conducting staging tests before deployment. This close collaboration allowed the system to scale rapidly, enabling a fast rollout of new machines across Poland without redesigning hardware or software.
Rafal Milko, IT Specialist at iMedia Sp. z o.o., said: “The new solution ensures reliable receipt printing and improved user experience for those interacting with the GreenBottle machines. In the context of the project’s dynamic growth, the implementation of BIXOLON’s printers enables easy scalability and rapid deployment of new devices without redesigning the entire system.”
Paul Kim, Managing Director BIXOLON Europe GmbH, said: “We are delighted to partner with iMedia and HANT on the GreenBottle project, which is a fantastic example of technology being used to drive real change. Recycling is high on the agenda across Europe and Poland in particular, and initiatives like this make it easier for people to take part while helping cities meet their sustainability targets.”
He added: “It’s exciting to see our printers contributing to that journey, ensuring every transaction is simple, seamless, and reliable for the user. Projects like GreenBottle show how the right technology can have a genuine impact on everyday behavior, and we look forward to seeing these systems expand across Poland, helping to make recycling easier and more accessible for everyone.”
About iMedia Sp. z o.o.
Headquartered in Białystok, Poland, iMedia has more than 20 years of experience in designing and producing info-kiosks and digital signage solutions. The company serves a wide range of industries and develops and manufactures all products in-house. Its GreenBottle brand demonstrates its commitment to smart city and sustainable technology.
About P.U.H. HANT
P.U.H. HANT is a company with many years of experience in implementing AutoID and service projects. The team of P.U.H. HANT specialists guarantees high-quality services, flexibility, and full commitment to every project, regardless of its scale. The company has earned a reputation as a reliable partner that provides effective and proven solutions. Choosing P.U.H. HANT means the certainty of project execution at the highest level.
About BIXOLON
BIXOLON is a leading global manufacturer of innovative, advanced printing technologies, including point-of-sale receipt, label, Auto ID, and mobile printers for a wide range of environments. Millions of BIXOLON printers are used today in retail, hospitality, healthcare, banking, ticketing, post/parcel, warehousing, and other transaction-intensive industries. For over a decade, BIXOLON has been recognized as the global leader in mobile receipt printing by Japanese research company Chunichisha.
For more information, please contact:
Jada Kim
GM, Global Marketing
BIXOLON Co., Ltd.
ekim@bixolon.com
Tel: +82-31-218-5500
www.Bixolon.com
Annette Carr
Senior European Marketing Manager
BIXOLON Europe GmbH
Marketing@bixolon.eu
Tel: +49-211-68-78-54-0
www.BixolonEU.com
Liz Crouch
Marketing Manager
BIXOLON America Inc.
marketing@bixolonusa.com
Tel: + 1 858 764 4582
www.bixolonusa.com