Wendt Corporation

What Wendt Corporation does

WENDT Corporation is a privately held, family-owned industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1977 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, that designs, manufactures, and integrates turnkey scrap metal recycling systems for enterprise-scale customers across North America, Europe, and India. The company's core products are hammermill automobile shredders (M6090 modular, Model 106 HEAVY, plus the EZR pre-shredder), downstream non-ferrous recovery systems built around the WENDT/TOMRA FINDER sensor sorting platform, APC-based dry filtration emissions control, DIDION metal polishing drums, MTB wire chopping systems, and MOROS baling and shearing equipment. Approximately 70% of the most productive shredder operators rely on WENDT/Bowe rotors, with over 550 rotors installed worldwide and more than 4 million tons of auto shredder residue processed annually on WENDT/TOMRA equipment.

The company operates as a single-source turnkey systems integrator, generating revenue through the sale of custom-engineered capital equipment, a comprehensive aftermarket parts and service business (multi-million-dollar parts inventory with 24/7 support serving all shredder OEM brands), exclusive North American distribution partnerships with TOMRA, MTB, and other technology providers, and a smaller used equipment business. Pricing is quote-based and project-driven, with no dealer network; sales flow exclusively through dedicated Regional Sales representatives and Business Development Managers covering defined North American geographies plus WENDT Europe (Hamm, Germany) and WENDT Proman (India). Customers include large scrap metal recyclers (John Zubick Ltd., PNW Metal Recycling, Island Recycling) and aluminum processors (Novelis), with engagements typically involving permitting support, engineered drawings, custom plant design, and multi-month commissioning cycles.

WENDT is led by second-generation President Tom Wendt Jr. under Chairman Thomas A. Wendt, with a management team spanning engineering, supply chain, automation, sales, international business development, and a recently established software/data function supporting the new WENDTOS operating platform. The company made its first disclosed M&A move in December 2024 with a strategic equity investment in Spanish manufacturer MOROS Industrias Hidraulicas, and continues to expand its product portfolio through both organic R&D and exclusive partner relationships that have been built over 20+ years.

Name

Wendt Corporation

Legal name

WENDT CORPORATION

Website

https://wendtcorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

WENDT Corporation is a privately held, family-owned Buffalo, NY-based manufacturer of turnkey scrap metal shredding and non-ferrous recovery systems, serving enterprise recyclers across North America, Europe, and India through direct field sales and exclusive technology distribution partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scrap Metal Recycling Equipment

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (3335)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Refuse Systems (4953), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Auto Shredding & Metal Fragmentation (Shredder Operations) (EUAIAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Waste Handling & Compaction Equipment (Balers, Compactors) (IMAHALAI), Advanced/Optical Sorting & Quality Control Services (NIR, AI, Robotics) (BPALADAH), Scrap Metal Collection, Logistics & Aggregation (Yards, Roll-off, Container Programs) (IMAKAMAK), Non-Ferrous Scrap Processing & Brokerage (Aluminum, Copper, Brass/Bronze, Lead, Zinc, Nickel) (IMAKAMAB)

Keywords

• Scrap metal shredders
• Metal recycling equipment
• Automobile shredding plants
• Non-ferrous metal recovery
• Emissions control systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Tonawanda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Manufacturing and Integration: WENDT designs, manufactures, and integrates complete scrap metal processing systems including automobile shredders (M6090, M6060, Model 106, Model 130), downstream metal recovery systems, emissions control systems, and material handling equipment. Revenue is generated through the sale of custom-built turnkey plants and individual equipment units. The company acts as a single-source supplier providing full project execution from plant design through installation and commissioning.
2. Aftermarket Parts and Service: WENDT's Aftermarket Division supports all shredder OEMs with replacement parts including hammers, hammer pins, grates, liners, rotors, infeed conveyors, and feed roll assemblies. Also provides maintenance, repair, preventative maintenance programs, on-site support, optimization visits, emergency service, and upgrades/retrofits. Maintains multi-million dollar parts inventory with 24/7 support.
3. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of surplus, new, and refurbished equipment including disc screens, pre-shredders, and batch feeders. Inventory includes like-new equipment with warranty options.
4. Technology Licensing and Distribution: Exclusive North American distribution partnerships for strategic technology partners including TOMRA sorting equipment (established 2001), MTB wire chopping systems (established 2008), MOROS baling/shearing equipment, DIDION metal polishing drums, Westeria material handling, and ILG enclosures. Revenue generated through equipment distribution, sales commissions, and exclusive market access.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

WENDT Corporation designs, manufactures, and integrates turnkey scrap metal processing systems including automobile hammermill shredders (M6090, Model 106 HEAVY), pre-shredders, downstream non-ferrous metal recovery and sorting systems, auto shredder emissions control systems, and material handling equipment. The company operates as a single-source systems integrator serving large-scale scrap metal recyclers, providing full project execution from plant design and engineering through installation and commissioning. It also distributes complementary technology (TOMRA sorting, MTB wire chopping, MOROS shears/balers, DIDION polishing, APC dry filtration) under exclusive North American partnerships and supports its installed base through a 24/7 aftermarket parts and service division.

Product overview

WENDT Corporation provides comprehensive, modular scrap metal processing solutions spanning the entire metal recycling value chain. The company operates as a single-source supplier offering turnkey integration of shredding and separation equipment for the scrap metal recycling industry. Core products include the M6090 and Model 106 HEAVY Hammermill Shredders for automobile and scrap metal processing (500 to 60,000 tons per month), Pre-Shredders, and Auto Shredder Emissions Control Systems using exclusive dry filtration technology. Downstream recovery is enabled through WENDT/TOMRA FINDER sensor-based sorting for non-ferrous metal recovery, Non-Ferrous Polishing & Sorting Systems, Magstands, Trommels, Z-Box Cascade air systems, and DIDION Metal Polishing Drum. Material handling includes Belt Conveyors (WENDTCon, SteelCon, UCon, FlatCon), Batch Feeders, and Shredder Infeed Conveyors. The company also provides Auto Shredder Enclosures, comprehensive Aftermarket support including rotors, castings, wear parts, and Automation & Controls Upgrades with WENDTOS software. Wire Chopping Systems (via MTB partnership) and Shears and Balers (via MOROS partnership) extend capabilities. A Test Center and Used Equipment inventory support customer operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WENDT/TOMRA FINDER: Sensor-based sorting device for recovering nonferrous metals including copper, brass, and stainless steel from shredded end-of-life vehicles and electronic scrap.
• WENDTCon
• SteelCon
• UCon
• FlatCon
• WENDTOS
• WENDT Aftermarket

Products and services

• WENDT M6090 Modular Shredder WENDT's primary automobile shredding system featuring modular design for installation on flat concrete slabs, offering economical and efficient shredding with small footprint and low cost of ownership.
• Model 106 HEAVY Shredder

Quantifiable outcome

• 40-50 tons per hour throughput (vs. 15 tons per hour with previous equipment) at John Zubick Ltd.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• MTBcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2008Exclusive strategic partnership established in 2008 allowing WENDT to offer MTB recycling systems for non-ferrous metals and waste to North America. Headquartered in Trept, France, MTB is a manufacturer and the largest wire and cable processor in Europe. MTB's unique business model and continuous R&D investments enable WENDT to offer robust and proven wire chopping and non-ferrous metal recycling solutions.
• TOMRA Sorting SolutionscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2001Established partnership in 2001 focused on shredder operations for processing end-of-life vehicles (ELV) and automotive shredder residue (ASR) in North America. TOMRA's transformative technologies and sensor-based equipment integrate into WENDT systems for optimal material separation and recovery. WENDT holds exclusive North American distribution rights for TOMRA equipment including the new AI-enabled FINDER sorting device.
• Bowe Machine CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive strategic partnership with the industry's leading manufacturer of replacement rotors. WENDT offers replacement automobile shredder rotors for all shredder makes and models. Bowe utilizes specialized fabrication capabilities and extensive expertise to extend WENDT's comprehensive aftermarket offerings. Nearly 70% of the most productive shredder operators rely on WENDT/Bowe rotors with 550 rotors installed worldwide.
• APC TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationAPC Technologies is a leading manufacturer and technology solutions provider for controlling air pollutants. WENDT uses APC's unique and patented Roll Filter product as a primary component within automobile shredder emission control systems. The exclusive dry-filtration technology significantly reduces high operating costs associated with legacy wet filtration processes.
• WesteriasupportingTechnology or IntegrationFounded in 1956 and headquartered in Ostbevern, Germany, Westeria specializes in material handling solutions with unique, patented products complementary to WENDT's scrap processing solutions. Products include the MovingFloor Bunker Feeder, Disc Spreader, and Air Star offering versatile and robust builds that enhance WENDT's integration capabilities for metal recycling applications.
• DIDIONcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1974, DIDION is a third-generation family-owned company specializing in rotary-drum technology. WENDT and DIDION jointly developed a metal cleaning and polishing product line (patented DIDION Metal Polishing Drum) creating packages that are bright, polished, and clean to the touch. WENDT offers Domestic and Export Drums in 10TPH, 20TPH, and 30TPH sizes designed to remove dirt, debris, and surface contamination from metal.
• ILG InternationalsupportingTechnology or IntegrationFor over 40 years, ILG International has manufactured noise-reducing products and system enclosures. With over 400 enclosures in operation in Europe, ILG's shredder enclosures are specifically designed to handle over-pressure events and the extreme environment around an auto shredder. Their modular construction and robust build provide maximum noise reduction, occupational safety, stability, and durability.
• MOROS Industrias HidraulicascoreTechnology or IntegrationWith over 60 years of experience and continuous R&D efforts, MOROS is a Spanish manufacturer of high-performance, robust, and efficient machinery for the ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal recycling industry. MOROS's complimentary shearing and high-density baling product line expands WENDT's comprehensive scrap processing portfolio. WENDT made a strategic equity investment in MOROS in December 2024, expanding its global presence and enhancing manufacturing capabilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Metso (Lindemann): Metso's Lindemann division is a global leader in metal recycling equipment, including automobile shredders, shears, and balers. Directly comparable to WENDT in core shredder technology but with a much larger global footprint, broader product portfolio, and access to parent Metso's balance sheet for very large turnkey projects.

Direct peers

• Vecoplan: Vecoplan designs and manufactures industrial shredders and processing equipment for recycling and waste handling applications, including scrap metal. Competes with WENDT in hammermill and rotary shredding systems for ELV and scrap processing, with comparable turnkey integration capabilities.
• SSI Shredding Systems:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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