What ARJES does

ARJES GmbH is a German industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 2007 and headquartered in Krayenberggemeinde, Thuringia, specializing in dual-shaft shredders (Zweiwellenzerkleinerer) used to process construction and demolition waste, tires, automotive and light scrap, CFRP/GFRP composites, wood, paper, and commercial waste for recycling and material-recovery applications. The product portfolio is structured in three performance tiers — Compact (COMPAKTOR 300), Intermediate (EKOMAXX 800), and Performance (TITAN 900, TITAN 950) — each offered in mobile and stationary electric (e-pu) or diesel (d-pu) variants, with publicly listed starting prices ranging from €179,000 to €479,000. In 2026 ARJES extended the portfolio with mobile screening plants (NEOS 6.3, NOVA 518) and added electric-drive Lightning variants via its sister brand EuRec.

The company monetizes primarily through one-time hardware sales via a global dealer network of more than 40 distribution and service partners across Europe, North America, and South/Southeast Asia, supported by direct field sales and major industry trade-show presence (IFAT Munich, bauma, Pollutec, RecyclingAKTIV). Customers are recycling operators, scrap dealers, and construction-machinery end users, and the most recent strategic activity centers on building the North American channel (SRS Equipment for Eastern Canada, US-Equipment and RPM for the USA), renewing European distributorships (SCAI Italy, Østli Denmark), and signing a new Austrian partner (BAG Klöch). ARJES operates as a privately held company under managing shareholder Thomas Hayn, with Jochen Kamm responsible for global business development; EuRec GmbH functions as a sister brand under common ownership rather than a subsidiary.

Name

ARJES

Legal name

ARJES GmbH

Website

https://arjes.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ARJES GmbH is a German manufacturer of dual-shaft shredders and, since 2026, mobile screening plants, serving recycling, scrap, and construction-waste operators worldwide via a network of more than 40 dealers across Europe, North America, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Recycling Machinery

NAICS

Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Materials Recovery Facilities (56292)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Waste Handling & Compaction Equipment (Balers, Compactors) (IMAHALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Non-Ferrous Scrap Processing & Recycling (Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Lead, Zinc) (EUAIAJAB), End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Dismantling & Depollution (Fluids, Batteries, Airbags) (EUAIAJAC), Special Waste Transfer (Tires, Mattresses, Appliances) (BPALABAG)

Keywords

• Dual-shaft shredders
• Recycling machinery
• Waste processing equipment
• Industrial shredding machines
• Mobile screening plants

Headquarters

HQ city

Leimbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Shredding Equipment Sales: Sale of dual-shaft shredding machines across three product classes: Compact (COMPAKTOR 300), Intermediate (EKOMAXX 800), and Performance (TITAN 900, TITAN 950). Machines available in mobile and stationary (e-pu) variants.
2. Screening Equipment Sales: Sales of mobile screening plants (NEOS 6.3, NOVA 518) expanding the product portfolio into screening technologies.
3. EuRec Sister Brand Products: Sales of EuRec branded equipment including FERRO 950 metal shredders, ULTIMA 850 solutions, and associated sieving technologies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ARJES GmbH develops and manufactures high-performance dual-shaft shredders (Zweiwellenzerkleinerer) for the recycling industry. The product portfolio spans three performance classes—Compact (COMPAKTOR 300), Intermediate (EKOMAXX 800), and Performance (TITAN 900, TITAN 950)—offered in mobile and stationary variants, plus newly added mobile screening plants (NEOS 6.3, NOVA 518). The shredders process diverse waste streams including construction and demolition waste, tires, automotive scrap, CFRP/GFRP composites, wood, paper, and commercial waste.

Product overview

ARJES specializes in developing and manufacturing high-performance dual-shaft shredders (Zweiwellenzerkleinerer) for recycling applications. The product portfolio is organized into three performance classes: Compact Class (COMPAKTOR 300/mobile and e-pu/stationary), Intermediate Class (EKOMAXX 800/mobile and e-pu/stationary), and Performance Class (TITAN 900, TITAN 950 with mobile and e-pu/d-pu stationary variants). ARJES operates alongside its sister brand EuRec, which offers complementary equipment including FERRO metal shredders and ULTIMA machines with electric drive systems. The combined portfolio addresses waste processing across multiple materials including commercial waste, rubber and waste tires, automotive scrap, CFRP/GFRP waste, natural and waste wood, paper and cardboard, and construction and demolition waste. Recent expansion includes mobile screening plants (NEOS 6.3, NOVA 518) marking ARJES's entry into screening technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• COMPAKTOR 300 Mobile dual-shaft shredder in the compact class category, designed for flexible and robust processing of construction and demolition waste with the best price-performance ratio in the industry. Starting price €179,000.
• COMPAKTOR 300 e-pu Stationary dual-shaft shredder in the compact class, offering the same robust processing capabilities as the mobile COMPAKTOR 300 but designed for fixed installation locations.
• EKOMAXX 800 Mobile dual-shaft shredder in the intermediate class featuring track chassis, quick-change shaft system for different shredding shaft configurations, and user-friendly SCU control with asynchronous shredding technology. Includes a standard tilting hopper for efficient processing of commercial waste and natural/waste wood. Starting price €319,000.
• EKOMAXX 800 e-pu Stationary dual-shaft shredder in the intermediate class with the same technical features as the mobile EKOMAXX 800, designed for fixed installation operations.
• TITAN 900 Mobile dual-shaft shredder in the performance class featuring new touch display control with pre-configured user-friendly settings. Starting price €449,000.
• TITAN 900 e-pu / d-pu Stationary dual-shaft shredder in the performance class available in electric (e-pu) and diesel (d-pu) powertrain variants.
• TITAN 950 High-capacity mobile dual-shaft shredder in the performance class featuring overband magnet and side cross conveyor for enhanced material separation. Starting price €479,000.
• TITAN 950 e-pu / d-pu Stationary dual-shaft shredder in the performance class with electric and diesel powertrain options, featuring overband magnet and side cross conveyor.
• NEOS 6.3 Mobile screening plant introduced as part of ARJES's first expansion into screening technologies, complementing the dual-shaft shredder portfolio.
• NOVA 518 Mobile screening plant added to ARJES's product lineup, representing the company's strategic entry into screening technology alongside shredding solutions.
• EuRec ULTIMA 850 Lightning Electric-driven machine from EuRec brand featuring electric drive technology for sustainable operation in recycling applications.
• EuRec FERRO 950 Lightning Electric-driven metal shredding machine from EuRec featuring sustainable electric drive system for metal and scrap processing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple machines sold directly at IFAT Munich 2026 trade show

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• BAG KlöchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 May 2026BAG Klöch is the ARJES sales and service partner for Austria. Purchased COMPAKTOR 300 at IFAT Munich 2026.
• US-EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 May 2026US-Equipment is a sales partner for the USA market, debuted at IFAT Munich 2026.
• RPMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 May 2026RPM (RPM Crushers and Screens) is a sales partner for the USA market, debuted at IFAT Munich 2026.
• SCAIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 May 2026SCAI is a longstanding distribution partner in Italy. Partnership was officially renewed at IFAT Munich 2026.
• ØstlicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 May 2026Østli is a longstanding distribution partner in Denmark. Partnership was officially renewed at IFAT Munich 2026.
• EuRec GmbHflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026EuRec is ARJES's sister company under common ownership. Companies jointly exhibit at trade shows (IFAT, bauma, etc.) and share technology development. EuRec specializes in metal shredding (FERRO 950) and screening technologies (ULTIMA 850 Lightning, NEOS, NOVA). Both brands are presented together under the ARJES/EuRec umbrella.
• Moerschen Mobile AufbereitungminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Partner for live material demonstrations in the VDMA Crushing Zone at IFAT Munich 2026.
• SRS EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 April 2026SRS Equipment became the official ARJES dealer for Eastern Canada, covering Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Managing Director Theo van Wely and Sales & Service Manager Luke Ellens lead the partnership. First public appearance was at National Heavy Equipment Show in Toronto on April 23-24, 2026.
• Zemmler Siebanlagen GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2025Joint presentation with Zemmler and Rockster Austria at bauma 2025 trade fair.
• Rockster Austria International GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2025Joint presentation with Zemmler and EuRec at bauma 2025 trade fair.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Untha Shredding Technology: Austrian-headquartered shredder manufacturer with broad product portfolio across waste, wood, and metal applications. Direct peer to ARJES serving the same recycling customer base with comparable dual-shaft and four-shaft technologies.
• Komptech: Austrian manufacturer of mobile and stationary machines for mechanical and biological waste treatment, including shredders, screeners, and turners. Direct peer with broader portfolio than ARJES but overlapping in shredding and screening for recycling.
• SSI Shredding Systems: US-based shredder manufacturer specializing in industrial, metal, and waste shredders. Direct competitor to ARJES in the North American market, particularly relevant given ARJES's recent dealer expansion into the USA and Canada.
• Lindner Recyclingtech: Austrian manufacturer of shredders and recycling equipment, including single-shaft, dual-shaft, and universal shredders for waste, wood, plastic, and metal applications. Direct competitor to ARJES in the European shredder market with overlapping product classes and customer base.
• Hammel Recyclingtechnik: German manufacturer of slow-speed and high-speed shredders for scrap metal, ELV, MSW, and bulky waste. Direct competitor to ARJES with overlapping applications including automotive scrap, tires, and commercial waste.
• Jenz: German manufacturer of mobile and stationary chippers and shredders focused on wood, biomass, and green waste applications. Direct competitor to ARJES in the wood and biomass shredding segments, particularly relevant for ARJES's natural/waste wood use case.
• EDGE Innovate: UK/Northern Ireland manufacturer of mobile shredders, screeners, and stockpilers for recycling, composting, and quarrying. Direct competitor to ARJES in mobile screening (NEOS 6.3, NOVA 518) and shredding product categories.
• Vecoplan: German manufacturer of shredders, grinders, and processing equipment for recycling and waste handling. Directly competes with ARJES in wood, biomass, plastic, and waste shredding applications across Europe and North America.

Broad incumbents

• Terex: Global equipment manufacturer with environmental and recycling product lines (e.g., Terex Ecotec for shredding, screening, and recycling). Broad incumbent competing with ARJES in mobile recycling equipment with deeper resources and global dealer network.
• Metso: Global industrial incumbent offering crushing, screening, and shredding equipment for mining, aggregates, and recycling. Overlaps with ARJES's screening expansion (NEOS, NOVA) and recycling applications as part of a much broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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