What AMCS Group does

AMCS Group is an Irish-headquartered software company founded in 2003 that provides end-to-end cloud-based SaaS and on-vehicle technology to the waste, recycling, and resource-intensive logistics industry. Its flagship AMCS Platform integrates six core operational areas — Customer Management, Container Management, Inbound Logistics, Recycling/Processing, Outbound Logistics, and Financials — into a single system, augmented by specialized modules for route optimization, fleet maintenance, bulk hauling, mobile field services, and digital payments (AMCS Pay). The portfolio also includes AMCS Vision AI (computer vision for contamination and hazard detection) and the Agentic AI Experience, a 2026 release introducing five AI agents operating on a proprietary MCP orchestration layer. Acquired brands extend the platform into adjacent verticals: Quentic (EHS/ESG management, 1,000+ customers), Wastedge (Australia/New Zealand), Dossier Systems (fleet maintenance), and Utility Cloud (utility operations).

The company sells through an enterprise field sales motion on a quote-based annual subscription model, targeting large waste and recycling operators, transport and logistics firms, municipalities, utilities, and industrial customers. Revenue is generated primarily through SaaS subscriptions, supplemented by vehicle technology hardware, professional services, and the AMCS Academy training program. AMCS reports more than 5,000 customers across 23 countries, with major reference customers including Recology, Viridor, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, Rema, Unicon, PSSI, Akamai Technologies, Voith, and the Municipality of Anchorage.

AMCS has executed a sustained roll-up M&A strategy (Dataset Solutions 2021, Dossier 2021, Quentic 2022, Utility Cloud 2022, Figbytes 2023, Qv21 2024, Selected Interventions and Mandalay Technologies 2025) and was acquired by EQT Group for $1.4 billion in 2024-2025. In June 2026, Eric S. Walsh was appointed CEO, succeeding co-founder Jimmy Martin who moved to the Board. The legal entity is Advanced Manufacturing Control Systems Limited, registered in Limerick, Ireland.

Name

AMCS Group

Legal name

Advanced Manufacturing Control Systems Limited

Website

https://amcsgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

AMCS Group is an Irish-headquartered SaaS provider of end-to-end waste, recycling, transport, and EHS/ESG software, serving 5,000+ customers across 23 countries via its integrated AMCS Platform and acquired brands including Quentic and Wastedge.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Waste and Recycling Management Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise PaaS (App Runtime & Managed Application Platforms) (HDAEAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Enterprise Application License Advisory, Vendor Management & Optimization (BPAEAGAO)

Keywords

• Waste management software
• Recycling ERP platform
• Route optimization software
• Fleet maintenance software
• EHS ESG software

Headquarters

HQ city

Limerick

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription (AMCS Platform): Cloud-based SaaS subscription model providing integrated enterprise software for waste, recycling, and logistics operations. Customers subscribe to the AMCS Platform which covers end-to-end operations including ERP, fleet management, route optimization, and billing.
2. SaaS Subscription (Quentic): Quentic, an AMCS company, provides SaaS solutions for environmental, health, safety (EHS), and ESG management on a subscription basis, serving more than 1,000 customers worldwide.
3. Vehicle Technology and On-Board Solutions: Vehicle technology and on-board solutions for waste and transport fleets, including sensors, telemetry, and in-cab systems integrated with the platform.
4. Professional Services: Implementation, training, and professional services supporting the deployment of the AMCS Platform, including the AMCS Academy for customer education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AMCS Group provides an end-to-end cloud-based enterprise SaaS platform purpose-built for waste management, recycling, transport, and resource-intensive industries. The platform integrates six core functional areas — Customer Management, Container Management, Inbound Logistics, Recycling/Processing, Outbound Logistics, and Financials — along with embedded AI, agentic AI automation, computer vision, route optimization, and on-board vehicle technology. The company also delivers the Quentic EHS/ESG management SaaS platform and the Wastedge suite for Australia and New Zealand, sold primarily through direct enterprise field sales with annual subscriptions.

Product overview

AMCS Group offers a Performance Sustainability Suite built on the AMCS Platform — a scalable, cloud-based SaaS platform purpose-built for waste, recycling, environmental services, and complex logistics companies. The platform integrates six core functional areas: Customer Management, Container Management, Inbound Logistics, Recycling/Processing, Outbound Logistics, and Financials. The portfolio includes specialized solutions for municipal and residential waste operations (AMCS Platform for Municipalities, AMCS Platform for Residential Waste Services), metal recycling (Metal Recycling Software), fleet maintenance (Fleet Maintenance Software, Fleet Planner, Route Planner, Route Optimization Software), transport and logistics (Transport Software, Bulk Hauling Software), AI-powered quality inspection (Vision AI), and payment processing (AMCS Pay). Acquired brands include Quentic (EHS/ESG management SaaS for over 1,000 customers) and Wastedge (Australia/New Zealand market). All solutions are sold as integrated modules within or alongside the core AMCS Platform, with REST API and extensibility tools enabling integration into customers' existing IT ecosystems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Quentic: SaaS solution provider for EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) and sustainability management, serving more than 1,000 customers worldwide
• Wastedge

Products and services

• AMCS Platform Flagship enterprise-grade cloud SaaS platform purpose-built for waste, recycling, and complex logistics companies, integrating six core functional areas — Customer Management, Container Management, Inbound Logistics, Recycling/Processing, Outbound Logistics, and Financials — into a single end-to-end system with embedded AI and industry-specific workflows.
• AMCS Vision AI Standalone AI-powered transport software that uses computer vision to detect contamination and hazards in waste and recyclable material streams by processing video/image feeds from collection vehicles, providing automated quality insights for behavioral change in operations.
• AMCS Pay Integrated digital payment processing and billing solution for waste, recycling, and environmental services operators, delivering omnichannel digital payment capabilities, automated revenue capture, and customer account management.
• AMCS Field Services Mobile-friendly solution for fixed asset management and field service execution, enabling maintenance and service operations outside traditional fleet contexts.
• Wastedge Purpose-built waste and recycling management software for operators in Australia and New Zealand, offering localized functionality within the broader AMCS portfolio and sold as a standalone regional solution.
• Quentic Platform Premier SaaS solution for EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) and ESG (sustainability) management, serving more than 1,000 customers worldwide with tools for sustainability reporting, risk management, compliance auditing, and ESG disclosure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 60% time savings on planning and 10%+ driver productivity improvements
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SUEZ recycling and recovery UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2023SUEZ recycling and recovery UK partnered with AMCS as their technology partner for digital transformation in November 2023. The scope includes deploying the AMCS Platform (SaaS) to replace a range of SUEZ's legacy solutions, providing a streamlined and integrated solution across much of its operations, including logistics scheduling, digital subcontractor engagement, contract management, and billing/invoicing. SUEZ employs over 6,000 people across over 300 sites and handles in excess of 10 million tonnes of waste annually.
• Quentic GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMCS acquired Quentic GmbH, a German provider of SaaS solutions for environmental, health, safety, and ESG management. The acquisition was completed and approved by German regulatory authorities on June 30, 2022. Quentic serves more than 1,000 customers worldwide and now operates as 'an AMCS company' under the AMCS Group.
• Dossier SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMCS acquired Dossier Systems, a U.S.-based provider of fleet maintenance management software, in November 2021. The acquisition expanded AMCS's service offerings and customer base, integrating Dossier's SaaS solutions into the global AMCS platform.
• Dataset SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMCS acquired Dublin-based Dataset Solutions in June 2021, expanding its international reach to 22 countries. Dataset Solutions was a software firm contributing to AMCS's geographic expansion.
• Utility CloudminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMCS acquired Utility Cloud, a U.S.-based utility operations management platform, in September 2022. The acquisition expanded AMCS's offerings in utilities software solutions, helping utility companies manage resources, increase efficiency, and foster digital transformation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Routeware: Direct competitor in waste and recycling fleet management, route optimization, and weighbridge integration for municipal and commercial haulers. Frequently co-evaluated with AMCS in waste-software buyer guides, making it the closest head-to-head rival.

Broad incumbents

• Descartes Systems Group: Broad logistics and transportation management platform serving fleet, route, and compliance needs. Competes with AMCS's transport/logistics suite as part of a wider portfolio across global supply chain software.
• Trimble Transportation: Established transportation and fleet technology player providing routing, telematics, and dispatch. Overlaps with AMCS's Fleet Planner, Route Planner, and Bulk Hauling modules for transport and logistics operators.
• Geotab: Large-scale fleet telematics provider with a broad marketplace of integrations. Competes with AMCS's on-vehicle technology and Fleet Maintenance offerings across enterprise fleets.
• Verizon Connect: Telematics and fleet management platform from a major telco. Competes with AMCS's vehicle technology and fleet visibility offerings across enterprise transportation customers.
• SAP: Global ERP and business applications incumbent. Competes with AMCS's integrated ERP-like functionality for finance, customer management, and operations, particularly with large multinational waste operators that standardize on SAP.

Emerging players

• Samsara: Public IoT/fleet telematics and operations platform with growing exposure to waste and recycling fleets. Competes on the vehicle technology and real-time visibility layer that AMCS bundles into its platform.
• Fleetio: Modern fleet maintenance and management SaaS targeting mid-market operators. Overlaps with AMCS's Fleet Maintenance module (originally built on the Dossier acquisition) and represents a mid-market encroachment risk.
• WorkWave: Vertical SaaS for service and route-based industries (waste, pest, lawn) with route optimization and field service tools. Adjacent competitor in the route optimization and field service layer for waste operators.

Others

• Quentic (pre-acquisition profile reference): Now an AMCS subsidiary, Quentic was historically a peer/competitor in EHS and ESG software before being acquired in 2022. Useful as a comp for the EHS/ESG module's standalone value.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors10 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A22 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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