A Powerful Partnership
We’re a joint initiative between:
- CMB Engineering (UK)
- Crown Holdings (USA)
- Returmatic (Hungary)
- PURE (Finland)
Together, we bring 150+ years of engineering heritage and 20+ years of RVM expertise to deliver high-performance solutions tailored for the UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
Our Mission
To support the UK’s DRS rollout with a wide range of British-made RVMs that enable a full circular lifecycle—where aluminium cans and PET bottles are produced, consumed, collected, and recycled entirely within the UK.
Why Choose CMB RVMs?
With two production plants in West Yorkshire, we offer:
We bridge the gap between:
Our Product Range
From compact, mobile units for convenience stores to high-capacity systems for supermarkets and public venues, our machines are built to perform.
Key Features
1
Accepted containers
Aluminium and steel cans, PET bottles, optional glass (one-way & refillable)
2
SIZES
0.15 to 3.0 litres
3
Collection points
Mandatory for retailers with a surface area of 100 m² and above
4
Coverage
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland (pending legislation)
Why It Matters
The UK generates over 25 billion beverage containers annually. Our RVMs help retailers meet legal obligations while advancing a circular economy that benefits consumers, businesses, and the planet.