Matthews Environmental Solutions

What Matthews Environmental Solutions does

Matthews Environmental Solutions is a division of Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ: MATW) that designs, manufactures, installs, and services cremation equipment and waste incineration systems for funeral homes, cemeteries, veterinary and animal care operators, healthcare facilities, municipalities, and industrial customers in more than 50 countries. The product portfolio spans human cremators, pet cremators (from individual units to large-animal/equine/bovine systems), waste incinerators from 25 kg/hour up to 5,000 kg/hour in bespoke configurations, containerized 40' ISO mobile incinerators, and supporting accessories (processors, autoloaders, coolers, lift tables). Underlying technology is centered on thermal processing — proprietary M-Pyre cremation platforms, MPYRE® 3 PLC-based advanced cremation control systems, refractory-lined secondary combustion chambers designed via computational fluid dynamics (Phoenics 2008), and modular emission-abatement subsystems including dry flue-gas treatment, selective non-catalytic NOx reduction (50–60% efficiency), activated carbon bed filtration, and energy recovery (approximately 3,000 kW of recoverable heat per 1,000 kg of waste incinerated).

The division is organized around three primary product lines (Waste Incineration, Human Cremation, Pet Cremation) plus an Engineered Systems group delivering bespoke turnkey plants, and operates four manufacturing facilities in the United States, Italy (Udine, via the 2008-acquired GEM Matthews), and the United Kingdom (Manchester and Hyde, via the 2010-acquired FCC and 2012-merged TodaySure). Revenue is generated through direct capital-equipment sales (quote-based, with purchase, lease, and lease-to-buy financing available for emergency containerized units), recurring service and preventive maintenance contracts (VIP Care Service Plans, PMI, on-call field service across all OEM brands), an e-commerce aftermarket channel (Cremation Marketplace for accessories and pet memorial products), and education/certification programs (COCP with Northampton College). Go-to-market combines a US field-sales network covering all 50 states, dedicated UK and European sales offices, and authorized regional distributors (notably Plenser Limited in Kenya and surrounding countries). The company reports more than 5,000 installations across all seven continents, ISO 9001 certification, and a customer roster that includes the World Health Organization, MOMRA Saudi Arabia, the British Antarctic Survey, and named US funeral-home and cemetery operators.

Name

Matthews Environmental Solutions

Legal name

Matthews Environmental Solutions (division of Matthews International Corporation)

Website

https://matthewsenvironmentalsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Matthews Environmental Solutions, a division of Matthews International Corporation, designs, manufactures, and services cremation equipment and waste incineration systems (25–5,000 kg/hour) for funeral homes, municipalities, healthcare, agriculture, and industrial customers across more than 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cremation and Incineration Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Waste Incineration & Final Disposal (BPALAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental & Hazardous Materials Management (Remediation/Asbestos/Spill Response) (IMAIAAAJ), C&D Waste Collection, Hauling & Container Services (Roll-off/Dumpsters) (EUAIAHAA)

Keywords

• Cremation equipment
• Waste incineration systems
• Emission abatement systems
• Human cremation machinery
• Pet cremation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Apopka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cremation and Incineration Equipment Sales: Sale of cremation systems (human and pet), waste incinerators, and accessories including processors, autoloaders, coolers, and lift tables. Equipment ranges from small individual cremators to massive large-animal units and custom engineered plants.
2. Service and Maintenance Programs: On-call field service, preventive maintenance inspections, VIP Care Service Plans, and technical support. Service teams can support any brand of crematory equipment anywhere in the world.
3. Engineered Systems and Custom Solutions: Bespoke or custom-designed solutions for complex challenges, from basic individual incineration systems to large-scale turnkey engineered plants. Includes engineering services, plant design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and training.
4. Pet Memorial Products: Pet memorial products including pet urns, pet caskets, garden memorials and keepsake gifts sold through the Cremation Marketplace.
5. Education and Certification Programs: Crematory Operator Certification Program (COCP) and continuing education courses for industry professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Matthews Environmental Solutions designs, manufactures, and services cremation and waste incineration systems for global enterprise and government customers. Its portfolio covers human cremation equipment, pet cremation equipment, general and medical waste incinerators, containerized and rotary incinerators, cremation processing accessories, and full emission abatement and energy recovery systems. The company also delivers bespoke engineered systems, installation, commissioning, training, and field service for any brand of crematory or waste-to-energy equipment.

Product overview

Matthews Environmental Solutions is a division of Matthews International Corporation offering a comprehensive portfolio of environmental and cremation solutions. The core offerings include Waste Incineration Systems (25kg/hour to 2500 kg/hour capacity), Human Cremation Equipment, Pet Cremation Equipment, and Engineered Systems for bespoke solutions. Key technology platforms include MPYRE® 3 and M-Pyre Cremation Technology for advanced cremation control. The product line spans multiple incinerator types (containerized, rotary, fixed-hearth, hot hearth, stepped hearth, mobile), cremation accessories (processors including AMP, ECP-200, VPS-1, BB-3; autoloaders including In-Line and Flex180; cooling and lifting equipment), and emission abatement systems (flue gas, NOx reduction, carbon bed filtration, energy recovery). The company operates the Cremation Marketplace for product sales and My Mpyre™ customer portal. With over 5,000 installations on all seven continents, the company also offers engineering services, installation, commissioning, training, and service programs worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MPYRE® 3: Advanced Cremation Control System technology for human cremation
• M-Pyre
• Surefire
• Allburn
• GEM Matthews
• MPYRE®

Products and services

• Waste Incineration Systems Complete range of incineration solutions from 25kg/hour up to 2,500 kg/hour that destroy general, animal, pathological, and industrial waste, including toxic oils and sludges. Available as fixed, mobile, or fully self-contained systems for remote site deployment. Sold to municipalities, healthcare facilities, agriculture operations, and waste disposers worldwide.
• Human Cremation Equipment Long-lasting cremation systems engineered for reliability, precision, and environmental compliance, including M-Pyre technology and MPYRE 3 control. Used by funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories with more than 5,000 installations globally.
• Pet Cremation Equipment High-performance pet cremation systems from low-volume individual cremators to large-animal units suitable for equine or bovine use. Designed for high-volume throughput, durability, and intuitive operation for pet care businesses and veterinary clinics.
• Engineered Systems Bespoke custom-designed incineration and waste-to-energy solutions from initial concept through full operation. Includes engineering services, plant and equipment design and manufacture, installation, commissioning, and training for complex or specialized projects.
• MPYRE 3 Advanced Cremation Control System Advanced cremation control system with PLC and user-friendly touchscreen interface that improves productivity and reduces operating costs by up to 55% on gas bills. Sold as an upgrade/control package for Matthews cremation equipment.
• Containerized Incinerators Mobile, flexible incinerators integrated into specially modified 40' ISO containers for rapid deployment to remote sites or emergency response. Can be fully self-contained with diesel tank and electrical generator.
• Rotary Incinerator High-capacity rotary incinerator with automatic loading and full emission control. Rotating chambers ensure maximum exposure to heat source for efficient combustion of wet and high-moisture content waste.
• Fixed-Hearth Incinerators Standard incinerator configuration for general waste disposal applications.
• Hot Hearth Incinerators Incinerator design with heated hearth for improved combustion efficiency.
• Stepped Hearth Incinerators Multi-level hearth design for progressive waste processing and combustion.
• Mobile Incinerators Trailer-mounted incinerators for mobile deployment and temporary installation needs.
• Advanced Modular Processor (AMP) Automated cremated remains processing system with automatic metal separation, high-efficiency filtration, and touchscreen controls. Processing time of 4-7 minutes per case.
• ECP-200 Cremated Remains Processor Electric cremains processor with quiet and dust-proof operation that processes remains to fine sand-like consistency in under 30 seconds.
• BB-3 Metal Recovery Processor Compact cremains processor for small and mid-sized crematories with built-in dust control and metal recovery capabilities using a 2mm screen.
• In-Line Autoloader Heavy-duty steel autoloader with 700 lbs loading capacity for safe loading and unloading of cremators with locking device and maneuverable frame.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 55% savings on gas bills with MPYRE 3
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Therm-TeccoreOthers · 1 January 2018Therm-Tec joined Matthews in 2018 with a 40-year history in incineration and cremation equipment. Another valuable complement to the Matthews Environmental family.
• TodaySurecoreOthers · 1 January 2012TodaySure founded by the Schofield family in Hyde, UK merged with Matthews in 2012 to expand Matthews' participation in the incineration industry and become a total solutions provider.
• Furnace Construction Company (FCC)coreOthers · 1 January 2010Furnace Construction Company (FCC) founded by the Hough family in Manchester, UK joined Matthews in 2010. Strengthened Matthews' capability to meet the growing demands for cremation equipment, filtration and reduction systems in the UK.
• GEM Matthews (formerly Giust Environmental Machinery)coreOthers · 1 January 2008Giust Environmental Machinery (GEM) founded by the Giust family in Udine, Italy joined Matthews International in 2008. For more than 25 years, GEM has been a leader in design and manufacture of state-of-the-art cremation equipment, flue gas treatment, heat recovery and mercury reduction systems for both public and private institutions throughout Europe. Renamed GEM Matthews after acquisition.
• Plenser LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2001Plenser Limited based in Nairobi, Kenya is the main agent for the Allburn and Surefire ranges of waste incinerators in Kenya and surrounding countries. Founded in January 1997, the company has built a solid reputation for engineering abilities, expertise, and excellent service contributing to international recognition of Matthews' Surefire waste incinerators as the most highly regarded, efficient and cost-effective waste management technology.
• Northampton CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthampton College partnership for Crematory Operator Certification Program (COCP) education and training.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Covanta: North American operator of large-scale waste-to-energy facilities and provider of environmental services. Comparable to Matthews' engineered systems and energy-recovery offerings but as a much larger incumbent focused on operations rather than equipment-only.
• Service Corporation International: Largest North American funeral services and cremation operator. Overlaps with Matthews on the customer side of cremation, and its in-house equipment procurement creates a sizeable indirect customer/peer dynamic for cremation hardware manufacturers.
• Veolia Environmental Services: Global waste-management and environmental services operator with hazardous and medical waste incineration capabilities. Adjacent to Matthews' medical/pathological waste incineration equipment on the operator side and as a potential customer.
• Wheelabrator Technologies: US-based waste-to-energy facility operator and equipment/services provider. Comparable to Matthews' waste-to-energy engineered systems line, though serving as a larger incumbent focused on plant operation.
• Hitachi Zosen Inova: Engineering specialist in thermal waste treatment and energy-from-waste plants globally. Comparable to Matthews' engineered systems and large-scale incineration offerings at the high-capacity, turnkey project level.

Direct peers

• American Technical Inc. (ATI): US manufacturer of cremation equipment and accessories including processors, lifts, and cremators. Directly competes with Matthews in the North American funeral-services market with overlapping product lines.
• Facultatieve Technologies: Netherlands-based designer and manufacturer of cremators, cremation equipment, and flue gas cleaning systems with global reach. Directly comparable to Matthews in cremation hardware, abatement technology, and project engineering for funeral and municipal customers.
• Elgarina: Norwegian manufacturer of cremation equipment serving European funeral homes and crematoria. A close direct peer to Matthews in cremator design, environmental compliance systems, and turnkey installation.
• Incinco: Italian designer and manufacturer of industrial and municipal waste incineration plants. Directly comparable to Matthews' waste incineration and engineered-systems lines, particularly in Europe and Mediterranean markets.
• Addfield Environmental Systems: UK-based manufacturer of small-to-medium scale waste incinerators, animal/cremation equipment, and medical waste systems. Comparable to Matthews in mobile/containerized incineration, animal incineration, and modular abatement solutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/matwcremation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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