What Heil Environmental Industries does

Heil Environmental Industries, operating as The Heil Co., is a U.S.-based manufacturer of refuse collection vehicle bodies and the flagship brand of Environmental Solutions Group (ESG), a strategic operating division of Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX). Founded in 1901 and headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with primary manufacturing in Fort Payne, Alabama, the company designs and builds automated front loaders (Half/Pack Standard, Sierra, LowRider), automated side loaders (RevAMP Electric, DuraPack Python, DuraPack Rapid Rail, Liberty), front end loaders, and rear loaders (PT1100, PT1000, DuraPack 5000, PowerTrak). Its core technology stack includes the patented Odyssey Controls hydraulic and electronic control system, the H.A.L.O. semi-autonomous operation system, the CNrG Tailgate alternative-fuel integration, and the industry-only RevAMP all-electric automated sideload body with auger compactor and no on-route hydraulics. The company operates as part of the broader ESG ecosystem alongside subsidiary brands Curotto-Can (carry cans), 3rd Eye (camera and telematics), Soft-Pak (back-office software including Map-Pak, Mobile-Pak, and Scale-Pak), Bayne Thinline, Marathon, and Parts Central.

Heil sells refuse bodies, parts, and integrated fleet management technology primarily through a network of more than 50 authorized dealers across North America, supplemented by direct sales through the Sourcewell government purchasing contract (#110223-THC) and a Ready Truck program offering in-stock or 30-45 day build units. Revenue streams include hardware sales of truck bodies, OEM parts (including the Fen-X remanufactured line) sold through Parts Central, multi-tiered Nexteligence technician training (Bronze free; Silver/Gold/Platinum priced via dealers), and extended warranty programs. The company bundles its hardware with the Connected Collections platform, which integrates 3rd Eye cameras, Soft-Pak software, and J-1939 chassis/body telemetry to generate over 1 million data points per truck per day, supporting predictive maintenance, route optimization, driver coaching, and customer billing. Customers span municipal and government fleets (e.g., City of Houston) and private commercial waste haulers (e.g., Texas Pride Disposal, Winters Bros., Recology, LRS, Acadiana Waste, Miller's Waste Systems, Trident Waste & Recycling), with Heil positioning around lowest Total Cost of Collection, up to 38% fuel reduction with RevAMP, lift capacities up to 1,600 pounds, and 125 years of brand equity.

Name

Heil Environmental Industries

Legal name

The Heil Co.

Website

https://heil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Heil Environmental Industries is a U.S. manufacturer of refuse collection vehicle bodies (front, side, and rear loaders), founded in 1901 and operating as the flagship brand of Terex's Environmental Solutions Group. It sells through 50+ North American dealers to municipal fleets and commercial waste haulers, bundling bodies with Connected Collections telematics, 3rd Eye cameras, and Soft-Pak software.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refuse Collection Vehicles

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing (336211), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Truck Body & Upfitting Manufacturing (Box Bodies/Service Bodies/Cranes/Liftgates) (IMACABAI)

Keywords

• Refuse collection vehicles
• Garbage truck bodies
• Recycling truck manufacturing
• Waste management equipment
• Automated side loaders

Headquarters

HQ city

Chattanooga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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. Truck Body Sales: Sale of refuse collection truck bodies including automated front loaders, front end loaders, automated side loaders, and rear loaders. Bodies are sold with various configurations and can be purchased through dealer network or government purchasing programs.
2. Parts Sales: Genuine OEM parts through Parts Central for Heil, Curotto-Can, Bayne Thinline, Marathon, and 3rd Eye brands. Includes remanufactured parts through Fen-X program and aftermarket options.
3. Training Services: Nexteligence Connected-Tech Training program with MAT (Maintenance, Adjustment, Troubleshooting) courses, responsive training, and certification programs. Bronze level is free; Silver, Gold, and Platinum require dealer contact for pricing.
4. Extended Warranty Programs: Extended warranty offerings available through Heil dealers for additional coverage beyond standard 1-year/2000 hour warranty.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Heil manufactures refuse collection vehicle bodies, including automated front loaders, front end loaders, automated side loaders, and rear loaders. It also produces the RevAMP all-electric automated sideload body, the Odyssey Controls hydraulic system, the H.A.L.O. semi-autonomous control system, and the Connected Collections fleet management platform integrating 3rd Eye cameras and Soft-Pak software. Products are sold and supported through a North American dealer network of 50+ dealers, complemented by OEM parts (Parts Central), technician training (Nexteligence), and warranty programs.

Product overview

Heil Environmental Industries is the waste industry leader in garbage truck body design and specialized refuse collection vehicle manufacturing. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of refuse collection products including: Automated Front Loaders and Front End Loaders (Half/Pack family), Automated Side Loaders (RevAMP Electric, DuraPack Python, DuraPack Rapid Rail, Liberty, Rapid Rail), and Rear Loaders (PT1100, PT1000, DuraPack 5000, DuraPack 4060, PowerTrak). These are complemented by technology solutions including Connected Collections fleet management platform integrating 3rd Eye cameras and Soft-Pak/Mobile-Pak/Map-Pak/Scale-Pak software, Odyssey Controls and H.A.L.O. semi-autonomous control systems, and the industry’s only all-electric RevAMP side loader body. Supporting services include Nexteligence Training (technician certification), Service Shack (free instructional videos), Parts Central (OEM parts), Ready Truck (in-stock inventory), and a network of over 50 North American dealers. Founded in 1901, Heil celebrates 125 years of innovation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Half/Pack: Line of front load garbage trucks including Standard, LowRider, and Sierra models for commercial and residential waste collection
• DuraPack
• PowerTrak
• PT Series
• Liberty
• RevAMP
• Odyssey Controls
• H.A.L.O.
• CNrG Tailgate
• Connected Collections
• Nexteligence
• Service Shack
• Ready Truck
• Curotto-Can
• 3rd Eye
• Soft-Pak
• Parts Central
• Marathon
• Bayne Thinline

Products and services

• Automated Front Loaders Heil automated front load garbage truck bodies featuring patented Odyssey Controls hydraulic control technology. Includes Half/Pack Standard, Sierra, and LowRider variants for residential and commercial refuse collection by municipal and private fleets.
• Front End Loaders Commercial front load garbage truck bodies including Half/Pack Standard, LowRider, and Sierra models for commercial refuse collection by waste haulers.
• Automated Side Loaders Heil automated side load garbage truck bodies including DuraPack Python, DuraPack Rapid Rail, and Liberty models with lift capacities up to 1,600 pounds and cycle times as short as eight seconds, used for residential and commercial collection.
• Rear Loaders Rear load garbage truck bodies including PT1100, PT1000, DuraPack 5000, DuraPack 4060 Split Body, and PowerTrak Commercial models for municipal and commercial refuse collection.
• RevAMP Electric Automated Side Loader The industry's only all-electric automated sideload body powered by its own independent battery, featuring auger compactor with no hydraulics on-route. Compatible with EV, diesel, and CNG chassis platforms, delivering up to 38% lower fuel consumption on diesel chassis. Targeted at fleets seeking sustainable refuse collection.
• Connected Collections Integrated fleet management technology platform combining 3rd Eye cameras, Soft-Pak software, Map-Pak routing, Mobile-Pak in-cab computing, and Scale-Pak landfill weight tracking. Generates over one million data points per truck per day for route optimization, driver coaching, predictive maintenance, and billing automation, sold to municipal and commercial fleet operators.
• Curotto-Can Automated Carry Can Automated carry can that attaches to Heil Half/Pack front loaders enabling a single truck to collect both commercial and residential waste, allowing operators to keep eyes forward for safer, faster residential refuse collection.
• 3rd Eye Digital Camera System Digital camera system supporting up to eight cameras providing 360-degree visibility, including driver-facing and forward-facing views. Includes Optim-Eyes predictive maintenance module, safety video for driver coaching, and positive service verification for customer billing, sold to fleet operators.
• Soft-Pak Back Office Software Back-office software systems for fleet management including customer billing, route optimization, and data analytics, integrated with the Connected Collections platform for refuse and recycling fleet operators.
• Parts Central Online and dealer-channel genuine OEM parts distribution for Heil, Curotto-Can, Bayne Thinline, Marathon, and 3rd Eye brands, including the Fen-X remanufactured parts program and aftermarket options with same-day fulfillment.
• Nexteligence Technician Training Connected-Tech Training program with four-tiered certification (Bronze free, Silver, Gold, Platinum) for refuse vehicle technicians, including MAT (Maintenance, Adjustment, Troubleshooting) courses and responsive training delivered at Fort Payne training center and via dealer roadshows.
• Warranty Program Limited warranty covering defects in material and workmanship for one year or 2000 hours of operation on Heil refuse collection equipment, with extended warranty options available through the dealer network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 38% lower fuel consumption when RevAMP mounted on diesel chassis
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability8 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Environmental Solutions Group (ESG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeil is a brand within Environmental Solutions Group (ESG), along with Soft-Pak, 3rd Eye, Curotto-Can, Bayne Thinline, and Marathon. Together they develop Connected Collections integrated fleet management solutions combining refuse bodies, cameras, and back-office software.
• TerexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeil is a subsidiary of Terex Corporation. Terex provides corporate infrastructure, intellectual property management, and manufacturing resources. Heil celebrates 125 years of operation as part of the Terex family.
• 3rd EyecoreTechnology or Integration3rd Eye provides digital camera systems supporting up to 8 cameras for 360-degree visibility, J-1939 network integration for chassis and body data, and real-time video analytics. Part of ESG Connected Collections ecosystem.
• Soft-PakcoreTechnology or IntegrationSoft-Pak provides back-office software systems including billing integration, Scale-Pak for landfill weight tickets, Map-Pak for turn-by-turn routing, and Mobile-Pak in-cab tablet computing. Part of ESG Connected Collections ecosystem.
• Curotto-CancoreTechnology or IntegrationCurotto-Can automated carry can attaches to Heil Half/Pack front loaders enabling collection of both commercial and residential waste with a single truck. Patented design allows operators to keep eyes forward for safer operation.
• SourcewellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSourcewell Government Purchasing awarded Heil a nationally bid contract (#110223-THC) for mobile refuse collection vehicles with related equipment and services. Allows government members to purchase without creating RFP and duplicate bid process.
• AutocarstrategicTechnology or IntegrationAutocar provides truck chassis for Heil refuse bodies. Partnership announced for fully integrated electric refuse truck deployment with Recology in City of Issaquah, WA.
• Parts Central DealerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParts Central provides parts fulfillment through Heil's network of authorized dealers, offering same-day fulfillment, genuine OEM parts, and remanufactured Fen-X options.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Battle Motors: Battle Motors (formerly Crane Carrier) builds Class 7–8 chassis used in refuse applications and is expanding into electric chassis that compete with Heil's Autocar partnerships for integrated EV refuse truck solutions.
• Xos Trucks: Xos is an emerging EV chassis manufacturer targeting vocational fleets including refuse collection, positioning as a competitor/alternative to Autocar as the chassis foundation for electric Heil or competitor bodies.

Direct peers

• Wayne Engineering / Curbtender: Wayne Engineering (parent of Curbtender) is a competing refuse body manufacturer with a strong foothold in side-load and front-load segments, particularly in the eastern U.S., competing for the same municipal and private-hauler RFPs as Heil.
• New Way Trucks: New Way manufactures rear-load and front-load refuse bodies and competes directly with Heil's rear-loader and front-loader product lines, particularly for municipal customers seeking lighter-weight or value-priced alternatives.
• Schwarze Industries: Schwarze manufactures street sweepers and also competes in select refuse body categories (rear loaders, dump bodies), overlapping with Heil in municipal and contractor customer segments.
• McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing: McNeilus is the largest direct competitor to Heil in refuse collection vehicle bodies (front loaders, side loaders, rear loaders) and is owned by Daimler Truck North America. The two companies compete head-to-head in nearly every U.S. municipal and commercial waste-hauler bid.
• Labrie Environmental / Brandt: Labrie (now part of Brandt Industries) manufactures automated side loaders, rear loaders, and CNG/electric refuse bodies, competing directly with Heil's DuraPack and RevAMP lines. Brandt's acquisition of Labrie significantly strengthened its North American refuse body footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Republic Services: Second-largest U.S. waste hauler and Heil customer; like Waste Management, it influences refuse body specification through fleet standardization and is a key account for both Heil and its direct competitors.
• Waste Management, Inc. Largest U.S. waste hauler and a major Heil customer; relevant peer because large haulers increasingly drive truck spec/standardization that shapes body-maker roadmaps, and Waste Management's scale makes it both customer and indirect competitive force for next-gen EV specs.
• Daimler Truck North America (parent of McNeilus): As parent of McNeilus, Daimler Truck North America is a broad incumbent in the refuse vehicle value chain — chassis (Freightliner), bodies (McNeilus), and integrated EV platforms — competing with Heil/Autocar/ESG across the stack.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/heil-environmental

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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