Innovation

Through different types of research and innovation projects we develop, implement, and improve approaches to resource management aiming to detoxify and maintain the value of societies circular resources. We develop resource-focused circular processes in close collaboration with universities, research institutes, customers, and other stakeholders in society.

We also actively support cooperation through multi-sector symbiosis exploration. Our facilities provide good opportunities to develop and test new methods and solutions in practice, and we have an established position as a market leader and a trusted partner regarding innovation and business adaptation.

Research for the future

To meet future challenges, we must stay a step ahead. This is why research and development is such an important part of our operations.

Our innovation companies

EasyMining is a Ragn-Sells subsidiary that has developed and provided innovative solutions for safe and efficient recovery of nutrients from waste. EasyMining has developed several patented processes. The Ash2Phos process recovers phosphorus and other resources from incinerated sewage sludge. With the Ash2Salt technology, commercial salts are extracted from highly chloride-containing fly ash.

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Chromafora has developed an award-winning innovation for purification of wastewater and selection of metals and organic pollutants. The SELMEXT (Selective Metal Extraction) technology is targeted at handling waste streams containing dissolved heavy metals. The SELPAXT product is a completely new way of treating water from perfluorinated alkylated substances (PFAS).

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MOSAB is a knowledge company specialising in the handling of excavation masses for instance in connection with civil engineering projects, in which Ragn-Sells has been the majority owner since 2019. MOSAB works to create efficient routines for recycling excavation material such as gravel and sand, and treat them to become raw material for bearings and asphalt.

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Sustainability Report

Download the Ragn-Sells Group Sustainability report for 2023.

Value creation & innovation

We work with all stakeholders to develop innovative solutions and services that create value for the environment, society, and economy at large, as well as for Ragn-Sells as a business.