The Recycler Awards 2025 celebrated the best in the business at Estonia’s top restaurant.
The 2025 Recycler Awards took place last night in Tallinn, Estonia, at The Able Butcher, the Hilton Tallinn Park Hotel’s acclaimed restaurant. The event recognised outstanding achievement across the imaging sector, in a ceremony that was described as “by the industry, for the industry” by Stefanie Unland, Editor and Publisher of The Recycler.
Nominations for the awards came from within the industry and voting was open to all, with an impressive 134,418 votes cast across the categories. The evening drew a packed crowd from across Europe, with finalists and supporters enjoying a three-course dinner and lively conversation in one of Tallinn’s best-rated venues.
In reverse order, the awards began with Marketing Campaign of the Year, which went to Zhono Microelectronics. The award recognised the company’s recent campaigns that combined technical precision with strong brand engagement.
Customer Service of the Year was awarded to Katun reflecting their consistent performance in delivering customer support across a wide geographical base, with many voters citing responsiveness and reliability.
The Collector of the Year award went to Denner Grouo, marking their growing impact in the cartridge collection sector. The company was praised for its environmental focus and streamlined logistics.
Biuromax collected the Reseller of the Year trophy for the third consecutive year, underlining the company’s continued strength in the distribution space. The win was met with warm applause from many long-standing partners.
Supplier of the Year was awarded to Freckles, in one of the most celebrated moments of the evening. Attendees described the result as “well deserved” following a year of supply chain challenges and shifting market dynamics.
The final and most prestigious award, Remanufacturer of the Year, went to KMP—its fourth consecutive win in this category. The company’s long-term commitment to high-quality remanufacturing and sustainability continues to set the benchmark for the sector.
Everyone was impressed with the venue. Conversations flowed easily throughout the evening, from tall tales of the early days of remanufacturing to current challenges and successes. There was also quiet speculation about where next year’s show might take place, with several hopeful suggestions aired over dessert.
Speaking after the event, Stefanie Unland said: “These awards matter because they are chosen by the people who work in this industry every day. It’s not a panel or a jury—it’s your peers recognising your work.”
The ceremony was part of The Recycler Live conference programme, which continues today with the launch of the new Trade Day format.
