Komptech GmbH

What Komptech GmbH does

Komptech GmbH is an Austrian-headquartered (Frohnleiten) industrial machinery manufacturer specializing in equipment and turn-key plant systems for the mechanical-biological treatment of solid waste and biomass. Founded in 1992 by Josef Heissenberger and Rudolf Pretzler and majority-owned by Orasis Industries since 2015, the company designs and builds shredders (Crambo, Terminator, Lacero, Equalizor, Axtor), windrow turners (Topturn X), star and drum screens (Multistar L-series, Maxx) and separation equipment (Nemus, Ballistor, Metalfex, Stonefex, Hurrikan S), organized into two divisions — Biogenic (organic waste, woody biomass, waste wood) and Industrial (commercial, bulky, and mixed waste, launched 2024). Production is concentrated in Austria and Slovenia (Ljutomer factory II, opened 2007), with a screening/separation center of excellence in Oelde, Germany (opened 2012) and a new Frohnleiten headquarters opened in 2025.

The company monetizes through new machine sales, certified pre-owned machines (Komptech Used), a rental fleet (Komptech Rental, launched 2017), full plant systems, and a global spare-parts and service aftermarket covering more than 25,000 SKUs. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with a channel network of 80 sales locations and 70 service locations staffed by 350+ international experts, serving 4,000+ customers in 80+ countries; approximately 450 machines leave the plant annually, enabling an estimated 6.5 million tons of customer waste-processing capacity. The Komptech-GO digital platform (modules for configuration, remote monitoring, warranty, spare-parts, and used-marketplace functions) extends the hardware offering into connected-machine services. Operations have been certified carbon-neutral since 2021 through a partnership with Climate Partner.

Name

Komptech GmbH

Legal name

Komptech GmbH

Website

https://komptech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Komptech GmbH is an Austrian manufacturer of machinery and turn-key plant systems for mechanical-biological treatment of solid waste and biomass, serving municipal, commercial, and recycling customers in 80+ countries through direct sales, dealers, and a global spare-parts network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Waste Processing Machinery

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Biomass & Waste-to-Energy Plant EPC (EUAEAAAI), Industrial Hazardous Waste Services (Manufacturing, Refineries, Metals, Automotive) (EUAIAFAG)

Keywords

• Waste processing machinery
• Biomass treatment equipment
• Mechanical-biological treatment
• Composting plant systems
• Shredding screening equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Frohnleiten

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Machine Sales: Sale of new industrial machines for waste processing including shredders, screens, turners, and separators with various configurations (stationary, mobile, e-mobile)
2. Used Machines (Komptech Used): Sale of thoroughly tested, reliable used machines offering cost-efficient solutions for constant or recurring demand
3. Rental Machines (Komptech Rental): Rental machines providing advanced technology and quick availability for temporary use or product testing
4. Plant Systems: Complete plant solutions including composting plants, pre-treatment for digestion, biomass processing, waste wood processing, splitting plants, MBT plants, and RDF plants
5. Spare Parts and Service: Over 25,000 spare parts available worldwide with competent technicians for maintenance and service contracts

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Komptech GmbH designs, manufactures, and globally distributes industrial machinery and complete plant systems for the mechanical and biological treatment of solid waste and biomass. Its portfolio covers shredding, turning, screening and separation technologies used by municipalities, waste management operators, recyclers, and biomass processors across more than 80 countries, complemented by used machines, a rental fleet, spare parts logistics, and the Komptech-GO digital services platform.

Product overview

Komptech GmbH is a leading international technology supplier for machines and plant systems for mechanical and biological treatment of solid waste and biomass. The product portfolio is organized into two main divisions: Biogenic (organic waste, woody biomass, waste wood processing) and Industrial (commercial waste, mixed waste processing). Core machine categories include: Shredding equipment (Crambo, Terminator, Lacero, Equalizor, Axtor, Stonefex) for size reduction of wood, green waste, and mixed materials; Turning equipment (Topturn X series) for windrow composting; Screening equipment (Multistar star screens in L-series, One, S3, XXL2, and Maxx drum screens) for material fractionation; and Separation equipment (Nemus, Ballistor, Metalfex, Hurrikan S, Stonefex) for separating materials by type, size, or contamination. Products are available as new machines, used machines (Komptech Used), or rentals (Komptech Rental). The company also offers the Komptech-GO digital platform with modules for machine configuration (BUILD!), online monitoring (CONNECT!), warranty claims (CLAIM!), document exchange (SHARE!), order tracking (Track!), technical documentation (Assist!), spare parts (Parts!), used machines (Used pro!), and electronic catalogs (Explore!). Complete turnkey plant systems are offered for composting, biomass processing, waste wood processing, pre-treatment for digestion, splitting, MBT, and RDF production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Topturn X Windrow Turner
• Multistar Star Screens
• Maxx Drum Screens
• Cribus Screen Machines
• Crambo Two-Shaft Shredders
• Terminator Universal Shredders
• Lacero High-Capacity Shredders
• Equalizor Single-Shaft Shredders
• Axtor Universal Shredders
• Nemus Separators
• Ballistor Separators
• Metalfex Metal Separator
• Hurrikan S Wind Sifter

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EnvimatcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Sales partner in Brazil since 2020, located in São Carlos (São Paulo state). Specialist for complete solutions in waste treatment, recycling and material handling. General importer for Sennebogen cranes in Brazil. Organizes 'Compost Days' industry events for knowledge exchange around sustainable composting.
• Orasis IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent holding company providing strategic and financial leadership while allowing operational flexibility. Komptech is part of the Orasis Industries group along with Astotec Automotive and Astotec Pyrotechnic Solutions. Orasis Industries has 9 locations worldwide, 2,300+ employees and generates 380 million euros in revenue.
• RyokusanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing Japanese partner since 1997, providing market presence in Japan. Relationship characterized by mutual appreciation, symbolized by traditional Daruma doll exchange ceremonies.
• Climate PartnerminorOthersClimate Partner GmbH provides CO2 compensation services. Komptech has partnered with them since 2021 to calculate and compensate its carbon footprint, achieving certified climate-neutral status.
• SennebogenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman crane manufacturer for which Envimat serves as general importer in Brazil, complementing Komptech's product range in the South American market.
• Kompost & Biogas Verband ÖsterreichminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAustrian Compost & Biogas Association partnering for live demonstrations and industry events, including the April 2026 live demo at Huemer Kompost GmbH.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Metso: Global leader in mining, aggregates, and recycling equipment including mobile and stationary shredders, screens, and separators. Overlaps with Komptech in the recycling and waste-processing segments and competes for large plant-system projects, though Metso is a much broader and larger industrial machinery group.
• Sandvik (Rock Processing Solutions): Swedish industrial OEM offering mobile crushers, screens, and stationary processing equipment. Comparable in screening and material-separation technology, though Sandvik's primary focus on mining and aggregates is adjacent rather than directly overlapping with Komptech's biogenic and waste focus.
• Terex Corporation (Environmental Equipment Group): Large diversified industrial OEM whose Environmental Equipment Group includes Powerscreen, Terex Finlay, and Terex Recycling Systems — mobile screening, shredding, and separation equipment directly competitive with Komptech's mobile line. Operates at significantly greater scale and offers a broader equipment portfolio across multiple end markets.

Direct peers

• Vermeer Corporation: US-based manufacturer of industrial and environmental equipment including horizontal grinders, tub grinders, and trommel screens for the biomass, recycling, and composting markets. Comparable to Komptech in product mix (size-reduction and screening) and in serving municipal and biomass customers across multiple geographies.
• Lindner-Recyclingtech: Austrian manufacturer of shredders and recycling systems for waste, plastics, and wood. Direct competitor in the single-shaft and two-shaft shredder categories (e.g., Lindner Jupiter, Komptech Crambo/Terminator) with overlapping European customer base in waste-to-energy and RDF applications.
• McCloskey International: Manufacturer of mobile screening, crushing, and shredding equipment for the recycling, composting, and aggregate industries. Directly comparable to Komptech's mobile screening and shredding lines and competes for similar municipal and commercial recycling customers globally.
• Eggersmann Anlagenbau: German plant builder specializing in mechanical-biological waste treatment (MBT) and composting systems. Directly comparable to Komptech's MBT and composting plant business, often appearing as a turnkey competitor for European municipal tenders.
• Backhus: German manufacturer of windrow compost turners and trunnion screen technology. Closely comparable to Komptech's Topturn turning and Multistar screening lines, with a strong overlap in municipal organic-waste and composting customers.
• Doppstadt: German manufacturer of shredders, screening machines, and separation equipment for the waste, composting, and biomass industries. Closest direct competitor to Komptech, with overlapping product categories (slow-speed shredders, star screens, turning equipment) and a similar European mid-market customer base.

Emerging players

• BHS-Sonthofen: German engineering firm with recycling and waste-processing technologies including shredding and separation. Adjacent competitor in the mechanical-biological treatment and recycling equipment space, smaller and less specialized in mobile waste machinery than Komptech.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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