The Recycling Association, Northampton, United Kingdom, has named Lee Thickett as head of U.K. operations for Traqa. The Recycling Association developed Traqa, which is a digital traceability and compliance business. The tool connects to weighbridges at load sites and digitizes export processes to help keep various members of the supply chain informed with information and documentation.
In the new position, Thickett will lead the rollout of Traqa to both members and nonmembers of the Recycling Association. Prior to this appointment, Thickett worked for U.K.-based Palm Paper Ltd. for nearly 13 years.
“I’m delighted to welcome Lee to Traqa, knowing he will bring enthusiasm and experience to the rollout of the product,” says Simon Ellin, chief executive of the Recycling Association. “It is a significant moment for us, as it shows our development as an organization representing the interests of our members and the wider recycling industry through the expansion of our Traqa software.”
Ellin says Traqa will help to digitize the recycling export process and facilitate the traceability of materials and data sharing to ensure compliance. The program is currently being used by several members of the association.
Ellin adds, “It means anyone in the recycling industry that moves material can streamline their processes, while shippers will benefit from the seamless transfer of data.”