What Gneuss Kunststofftechnik does

Gneuss Kunststofftechnik GmbH is a privately held German engineering company founded in 1983 and headquartered in Bad Oeynhausen, Germany, specializing in polymer processing and plastics recycling equipment. The company designs and manufactures proprietary extrusion systems (notably the patented MRS / Multi-Rotary-System single-screw extruder and MRS*pure* and MDS extruders), a broad rotary filtration and screen-changer portfolio (RSFgenius, SFXmagnus, SFneos, KSF, CSFprimus), an online viscometer (VIS), pressure/temperature sensors, a centralized Gneuss Control System, and the 3C Rotary Feeder for low-bulk-density feeds. These components are combined into turnkey OMNI recycling lines (OMNI, OMNI*max*, OMNI*boost*), sheet, strapping, pelletizing and fiber/filament lines, as well as the Polyreactor JUMP for PET polyreaction, enabling customers to convert post-industrial and post-consumer waste into food-contact-quality pellets and fibers without pre-drying or pre-crystallization.

The firm's revenue model is primarily one-time capital equipment sales of project-engineered extrusion and recycling lines, supplemented by professional services including customer trials at the in-house technology center in Bad Oeynhausen, at the US subsidiary's pilot line, and at cooperation partner SysTech in Japan, plus remote maintenance and ongoing technical support. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales executed directly from the German headquarters and from regional offices (Gneuss Inc. in Matthews, NC, USA; Gneuss Latinoamericana in Barueri, Brazil), combined with an independent distributor and sales-representative network covering more than 25 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East and Oceania. Customers include industrial plastic processors, plastics recyclers (including bottle-to-bottle and post-consumer PET/PS), and PET converters, with named enterprise references such as UNIPACK (PET strapping), Renolit (flexible PVC films) and Plastlit (food-grade polystyrene packaging for Latin America). Reported customer outcomes include 40% energy savings and 50% scrap reduction in the UNIPACK strapping case. The company is DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certified and a member of Plastics Recyclers Europe.

Name

Gneuss Kunststofftechnik

Legal name

Gneuss Kunststofftechnik GmbH

Website

https://gneuss.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gneuss Kunststofftechnik is a German manufacturer of patented polymer processing and recycling equipment, including MRS extruders, rotary filtration systems, online viscometry, and OMNI turnkey recycling lines, serving plastic processors, recyclers and PET converters in more than 25 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastics Processing Machinery

akta.pro primary industry

Plastic Recycling Equipment & Technology Providers (Sorting, Washing, Extrusion) (EUAIAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plastic & Rubber Recycling, Reprocessing & Pelletizing (IMANAOAN), Food-Grade & rPET/rHDPE Recycling (Decontamination/SSP, Bottle-to-Bottle) (EUAIAKAD)

Keywords

• Polymer extrusion equipment
• Plastic recycling machinery
• Melt filtration systems
• PET recycling systems
• Screen changer technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Oeynhausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment and Systems Sales: Gneuss generates revenue through the sale of proprietary polymer processing equipment including extruders, filtration systems, screen changers, sensors, control systems, and complete turnkey production lines. Equipment is sold directly to polymer processors and recyclers globally.
2. Technical Services and Support: The company provides technical services including customer trials at their technical center in Bad Oeynhausen, remote maintenance, and ongoing technical support. Additional pilot lines are available for trials at their subsidiary in the USA and cooperation partner in Japan.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gneuss Kunststofftechnik designs, manufactures and sells proprietary polymer processing and recycling equipment, including MRS single-screw extruders, rotary filtration systems and screen changers, online viscometers, control systems, and complete OMNI turnkey recycling lines for converting industrial and post-consumer plastic waste into food-contact-grade pellets. The company also delivers PET polyreaction systems (Polyreactor JUMP) and turnkey sheet, strapping, fiber and pelletizing lines, supported by a technology center in Bad Oeynhausen, regional offices in the USA and Brazil, and a global distributor network.

Product overview

Gneuss Kunststofftechnik is a technology company offering a comprehensive portfolio of polymer processing and recycling equipment. The product lineup consists of three main OMNI recycling line variants (OMNI, OMNI*max*, OMNI*boost*) for processing various types of plastic waste, supported by core extrusion systems including the MRS Extruder, MRS*pure* Extruder, and MDS Extruder. These are complemented by the 3C Rotary Feeder for material preparation and the Online Viscometer VIS for quality monitoring. The filtration portfolio includes five screen changer series (RSFgenius, SFXmagnus, SF*neos*, KSF, CSF*primus*) for continuous melt filtration. The company also provides the Polyreactor JUMP for PET polyreaction, a centralized Control System for line monitoring, and comprehensive turnkey solutions covering sheet lines, strapping lines, pelletizing lines, fiber production, and degassing/decontamination systems. Additionally, Gneuss offers precision sensors including pressure transducers, temperature sensors, safety systems, and amplifiers for melt measurement applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OMNI: OMNI plastic recycling line for processing industrial and post-consumer waste from polymers of all types.
• OMNI*max*
• OMNI*boost*
• MRS Extruder
• MRS*pure*
• MDS Extruder
• 3C Rotary Feeder
• VIS Online Viscometer

Products and services

• OMNI Recycling System Turnkey plastic recycling line that processes industrial and post-consumer waste from polymers of all types into high-quality recycled pellets suitable for downstream applications, including food-contact use. Targeted at plastic recyclers and converters.
• OMNI*max* Recycling System Turnkey plastic recycling line designed to process industrial and post-consumer waste with low viscosities into high-quality recycled pellets. Targeted at recyclers handling low-viscosity feedstocks.
• OMNI*boost* Recycling System Turnkey PET recycling line that processes industrial and post-consumer PET waste directly into high-quality, high intrinsic viscosity (IV) end products in a single integrated system. Targeted at PET recyclers and fiber producers.
• MRS Extruder Patented single-screw extruder with a multi-rotary-system screw section that enables high-efficient degassing and decontamination of contaminated polymers, including materials with low bulk density without upstream pre-processing. Targeted at polymer processors and recyclers.
• MRS*pure* Extruder Single-screw extruder based on the MRS technology platform, designed specifically for recycling applications and processing contaminated polymers with enhanced purification. Targeted at plastic recyclers.
• MDS Extruder Extruder system for general polymer processing applications, complementing the MRS extruder family. Targeted at polymer processors and converters.
• 3C Rotary Feeder Rotary feeder that combines cutting, compacting and conditioning of materials with low bulk density, preparing them for subsequent extrusion. Combines shredding, conveyor belt feeding and rotary compaction with automatic material transfer. Targeted at recyclers handling low-bulk-density feedstocks.
• Gneuss Control System Central control system linking extruder, melt pump, vacuum system, online viscometer, rotary melt filtration, dosing and granulation into a unified user interface with 22-inch touchscreen and remote maintenance capability. Targeted at operators of Gneuss extrusion lines.
• Online Viscometer VIS Online viscometer that delivers laboratory-comparable viscosity measurement permanently and without influencing the process. Features an exchangeable capillary covering measuring ranges from 1 mPas to 20,000 Pas, with no dead spots, short dwell time and no remnants of degraded material. Targeted at polymer processors requiring real-time viscosity monitoring.
• RSFgenius Series Filtration System Patented rotary filtration system that delivers fully automatic, process- and pressure-constant filtration of polymer melts, allowing continuous production without process interruption. Targeted at polymer processors and recyclers.
• SFXmagnus Series Screen Changer Screen changer series enabling continuous melt filtration of polymer melts, supporting long production runs without screen changes. Targeted at polymer processors and converters.
• SF*neos* Series Screen Changer Screen changer series for polymer melt filtration applications, including use cases involving high recycled content. Targeted at polymer processors and film producers.
• KSF Series Screen Changer Screen changer series for the filtration of polymer melts. Targeted at polymer processors requiring continuous screen-based melt filtration.
• CSF*primus* Series Screen Changer Screen changer series for melt filtration applications, completing Gneuss' screen changer portfolio alongside RSFgenius, SFXmagnus, SFneos and KSF. Targeted at polymer processors and recyclers.
• Polyreactor JUMP (PET Polyreaction System) Polyreaction PET technology that reprocesses post-consumer, fiber and industrial PET waste into high-value, high-IV PET end products through controlled polyreaction processes. Targeted at PET recyclers and converters.
• Sheet Lines Turnkey sheet extrusion lines that can be operated with recycled and/or virgin material and produce sheet suitable for food-contact applications. Targeted at sheet producers and thermoforming converters.
• Strapping Lines Turnkey PET strapping lines that manufacture high-tensile-strength polyester strapping tape from 100% recycled material. Documented outcome at customer UNIPACK: 40% energy savings and 50% reduction in scrap rates. Targeted at PET strapping tape manufacturers.
• Pelletizing Lines Turnkey pelletizing systems that produce high-quality pellets suitable for further processing into food-contact products. Targeted at plastic recyclers and compounders.
• Fiber & Filament Production Lines Turnkey fiber and filament production lines that process undried PET post-consumer bottle flakes or production waste into high-quality fibers. Targeted at PET fiber producers and recyclers.
• Degassing & Decontamination Systems Devolatilization and decontamination systems for PS, PE, PP and PA polymers based on the Gneuss MRS extrusion concept, removing volatiles and contaminants from polymer melts. Targeted at polymer processors and recyclers.
• Melt Pressure Transducers High-precision pressure sensors designed for melt pressure measurement under demanding polymer processing conditions. Targeted at polymer processors using extrusion lines.
• Melt Temperature Sensors High-precision temperature sensors for polymer melt processing applications. Targeted at polymer processors and extrusion line operators.
• Safety Systems for Extrusion Processes Safety monitoring systems designed for extrusion processes. Targeted at extrusion line operators and safety managers.
• Amplifier Devices Amplifier devices used for sensor signal processing in polymer processing measurement setups. Targeted at users of Gneuss melt pressure and temperature sensors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% energy savings and 50% reduction in scrap rates for UNIPACK strapping tape production
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gneuss Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWholly-owned subsidiary in Matthews, NC, USA providing local sales, service, and pilot line trials for customers in North America. Represents Gneuss in the region with dedicated personnel.
• Gneuss LatinoamericanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional sales office in Barueri, Brazil serving South American markets with local representation including Mr. Andres F. Grunewald.
• Beynac Int. S.A. (Argentina)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent distributor for Argentina, managed by Mr. Miguel A. Monti and Mr. Oscar Rocha Martinez.
• Polymeracle Pty. Ltd. (Australia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent distributor for Australia, managed by Mr. Ing. Carlos Demnati.
• Plettenburg Technisch Bureau (Netherlands)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent distributor for Netherlands, managed by Mr. René Dreierink.
• Shanghai Gejun Machinery Co., Ltd (China)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent distributor for China, managed by Mr. John Xu.
• R&D Machinery, UAB (Lithuania)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent distributor for Lithuania, managed by Mr. Deividas Karkalas.
• Industria S.A. (Greece)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent distributor for Greece, managed by Mr. D.S. Markios.
• SIRT Srl (Italy)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent distributor for Italy, managed by Mr. Stefano Rovelli.
• Moon International LTD. (Bangladesh)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent distributor for Bangladesh, managed by Mr. Mamun Sharker.
• Auxiplast (Canada)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent distributor for Quebec region in Canada, managed by Mr. David Marois.
• CMC Engineering Export GmbH (South Korea)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent distributor for South Korea, managed by Mr. Terry Kim.
• Hansol Co. (South Korea)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdditional distributor for South Korea, managed by Mr. Joong-Jip Choi.
• Enge Plas Automation Sdn Bhd (Malaysia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent distributor for Malaysia, managed by Mr. YC Yee.
• Santechs (India)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent distributor for India, managed by Mr. Santtossh Ughade.
• RON Extrusions Engineering (Pakistan)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent distributor for Pakistan, managed by Mr. Omer Nawaz Raja.
• Master Colors Sp. z.o.o. (Poland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent distributor for Poland, managed by Mr. Krzysztof Frankiewicz.
• Itochu Machine Technos Corporation (Japan)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent distributor for Japan, managed by Mr. Yukiyasu Okuhata.
• ICEVA (Sweden)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent distributor for Sweden, managed by Mr. Karl-Olof Wiklund and Mr. Jonas Raden.
• Tecnosa (Spain)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent distributor for Spain, managed by Mr. Lars Espinagosa.
• LiChaning Industrial Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent distributor for Taiwan, managed by Mr. Jeff Cheng.
• ANT Makine Teknik (Turkey)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent distributor for Turkey, managed by Mr. Metin Y. Özgün.
• Advanced Inno Mac Co. Ltd. (Thailand)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent distributor for Thailand, managed by Mr. Wikran Narethon.
• PT Melchers Melindo IndonesiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent distributor for Indonesia, managed by Mr. Andy Azmin.
• Ogdan Emanuel Ltd. (Israel)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent distributor for Israel, managed by Mr. Isaac.
• Benly Technology (China)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for measurement technology in China, managed by Mr. Peter Pi.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EREMA Group: Austrian-based global leader in plastic recycling machinery (VACUREMA, INTAREMA, etc.). Most direct competitor to Gneuss's OMNI recycling lines, serving the same plastics recyclers and processors with extrusion and degassing technology for PET, PE, PP, and other polymers.
• Starlinger & Co. Austrian manufacturer of plastic recycling technology (recoSTAR) and turnkey lines for PET strapping, sheet, and food-grade applications. Directly comparable to Gneuss's OMNI recycling systems and strapping/sheet turnkey lines serving the same recyclers and packaging converters.
• BUSS AG: Swiss manufacturer of continuous kneading and compounding extruders for plastics, including recycled and devolatilized polymers. Direct overlap with Gneuss's MRS extrusion technology in the specialty devolatilization niche.
• NextTier (NGR / Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen): Austrian manufacturer of plastic recycling machines for in-house post-industrial scrap and post-consumer waste. Direct competitor to Gneuss's OMNI lines for industrial waste and PET recycling.

Broad incumbents

• Coperion: Germany/US-based manufacturer of compounding and extrusion systems for plastics, chemicals, and food. Overlaps with Gneuss in twin-screw extrusion and downstream filtration but serves a much broader portfolio beyond recycling.
• KraussMaffei: German machinery conglomerate (extrusion, injection molding, reaction process machinery). Competes with Gneuss in extrusion equipment for plastics processing, though its core identity spans far broader than recycling.
• Reifenhäuser Group: German family-owned manufacturer of extrusion lines for film, sheet, and nonwoven applications. Direct overlap with Gneuss's sheet, strapping, and fiber filament turnkey solutions.
• Hosokawa Alpine: German manufacturer of plastics processing, film extrusion, and compounding machinery. Adjacent competitor with overlap in extrusion lines relevant to recycled-content film and sheet applications.

Emerging players

• Leistritz Advanced Technologies: German manufacturer of twin-screw extruders and pump technology for polymer processing and chemical recycling. Smaller but technically comparable player to Gneuss, with growing focus on chemical/advanced recycling.
• Pellenc ST: French-based optical sorting and recycling technology provider. Adjacent player in the plastic recycling value chain, complementary to Gneuss's equipment at the pre-extrusion and end-recycling stages.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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