Reconomy advances digital transformation across the waste and resource sector through new tech partnership
Reconomy, the international circular economy specialist, is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with VWS Software Solutions, the creators of the industry-leading PurGo waste management enterprise resource planning platform (ERP).
This collaboration will accelerate digitisation and unlock powerful new efficiencies. By integrating PurGo’s comprehensive ERP capabilities into Reconomy’s service architecture, digitalXchange, the partnership will provide enhanced data accuracy, seamless service execution, detailed performance analytics and real-time insights for customers across the UK. It will also automate key workflows, remove manual administration and free up time to focus more on client service.
This collaboration builds on Reconomy’s industry-leading investment in digital infrastructure, championed by its Group Chief Information Officer, Jody Fullman, who was named a 2025 CIO 100 Award Winner in recognition of his work driving innovation across the organisation.
Hear from Reconomy and VWS leaders:
We are delighted to welcome VWS Software Solutions into our technology partner ecosystem. As a trusted technology enabler that has built proprietary capability to help global brands report on and manage their legislative requirements and optimise their resources, it is critical that we continue to invest in our technology stack. This latest partnership will help us maintain our competitive advantage.
Ben Erwood, Technology and Engineering Director
Reconomy
This partnership will unlock new opportunities for our supplier network by streamlining collaboration and automating key workflows by reducing manual processes and improving data transparency. Together, we’ll drive mutual efficiencies, and accelerate progress toward shared sustainability goals - helping our customers close circularity gaps while minimising environmental impact. This initiative also strengthens our commitment to building the most intelligent, agile, and supplier-enabled resource management model in the industry.
Warren Bird, Operations Director
Reconomy
Reconomy’s bold approach to digital innovation complements our vision of enabling the waste and recycling sector to operate with greater intelligence, efficiency and sustainability. We look forward to working with them.
