Green Machines

What Green Machines does

Green Machines is a manufacturer of sub-compact and compact outdoor street sweeping equipment for urban and industrial cleaning, headquartered in Veles, Republic of North Macedonia. The company's product portfolio spans walk-behind battery-powered units (GM1ze, GM400ze with up to 8 hours runtime), ride-on electric sweepers (GM 500ze, GM720ze), the GM 500 H2 hydrogen fuel cell sweeper, the heavy-duty 636 Stage V, and the mechanical GM955. Underlying technology includes a patented water-saving atomizer that reduces water consumption by more than 70%, the proprietary REX air recirculation system for dust-free operation, cyclone swirl plates, and zero-emission electric drivetrains with lithium-ion storage. The GM720ze (launched February 2025) adds IoT connectivity, a 360° camera, and automotive-grade ride comfort, signaling a move toward connected-fleet platforms.

The company operates through wholly-owned sales subsidiaries in the UK (GM Sweepers UK Ltd, Cumbernauld), the Netherlands (Green Machines International B.V., Nieuwegein), and the USA (Green Machines Inc., San Diego), complemented by a global dealer network that distributes to municipalities, cleaning contractors, industrial facilities, and shopping centers across Europe and beyond. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of sweepers plus a recurring aftermarket business for spare parts, accessories, and maintenance serviced through the dealer channel; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Named end customers include the Municipality of Nesebar (Bulgaria), Municipality of Agios Nikolaos and Nemea (Greece), and Docks Cereali at Port of Ravenna (Italy), indicating a diversified vertical mix.

Green Machines holds an unusually broad set of international certifications relevant to public procurement: ISO 9001 (quality), 14001 (environmental), 45001 (occupational health and safety), 8610, 3834, 2627, and TÜV SÜD certifications for the GM 636 stage V (2023) and the GM 720ze (2025). The current entity was established on October 30, 2019, when Brako, a Macedonian diversified manufacturer with prior experience producing Green Machines products, acquired the worldwide rights to the brand, trademarks, patents, and manufacturing from prior ownership, with Managing Director Prof. Dr. Kocho Angjushev leading the parent entity and Guido H.L.J. Wagenmans, MBA leading UK operations.

Name

Green Machines

Legal name

GREEN MACHINES DOO Veles

Website

https://greenmachines.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Green Machines manufactures sub-compact electric, hydrogen, and diesel street sweepers for municipalities, cleaning contractors, and industrial buyers, distributed globally through wholly-owned subsidiaries in the UK, Netherlands, and USA and a worldwide dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Street Sweeping Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Street & Outdoor Cleaning Equipment (Street Sweepers, Litter Vacuums) (IMAHALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Municipal & Public Works Specialty Vehicles (Street Sweepers, Sewer Jetters) (IMAHAIAI), Specialty Utility & Maintenance Vehicle Manufacturing (Street Sweepers/Vacuum Trucks) (IMACAFAI), Floor Cleaning Equipment (Scrubbers, Sweepers, Burnishers) (IMAHALAA)

Keywords

• Street sweeping machines
• Electric sweepers
• Municipal cleaning equipment
• Hydrogen fuel cell sweepers
• Compact outdoor sweepers

Headquarters

HQ city

Veles

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sweeper Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling electric, hydrogen, and diesel street sweeping machines to municipalities, cleaning contractors, and industrial customers
2. Aftermarket Business: Spare parts, accessories, maintenance, and repair services through their dealer network

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Green Machines manufactures and sells sub-compact to mid-size street sweeping machines for cleaning urban areas, pedestrian zones, parks, ports, and industrial facilities. The product range spans electric walk-behind sweepers, lithium-ion ride-on street sweepers, and the world's first hydrogen fuel cell sweeper, sold globally to municipalities, cleaning contractors, and industrial customers through a dealer network and wholly-owned EU subsidiaries.

Product overview

Green Machines develops and produces sustainable street sweeping machines for cleaner cities. The product portfolio consists of electric zero-emission sweepers ranging from walk-behind models to ride-on vehicles. Core products include: GM1ze (compact electric refuse sweeper), 400/400ze series (compact sweeper available in diesel/petrol and fully electric versions), 500ze (first lithium-powered street sweeper), 500 H2 (world's first hydrogen fuel cell sweeper), 636 Stage V (heavy-duty sweeper with water-saving technology), and GM720ze (new electric sweeper with IoT). The company pioneered innovations including the patented water-saving atomizer (70% water reduction) and first hydrogen-powered sweeper (2020). Products target municipalities, cleaning contractors, and industrial facilities worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GM1ze Compact electric walk-behind refuse sweeper designed to replace brooms, pickers, and refuse pushcarts in pedestrian areas, parks, and city centres. For municipal and cleaning contractor use.
• 400 Series (414/424) All-round outdoor area vacuum sweeper available in multiple variants (414 S2D, 414 RS, 414 TR, 424 HS) for cleaning demanding outdoor areas including streets, parks, and pedestrian zones. For municipal and contractor users.
• GM400ze Fully electric zero-emission walk-behind sweeper with 10 kWh lithium-ion battery providing up to 8 hours runtime, REX air recirculation system for dust-free operation, debris grinder, and 3-to-1 compactor. For parks, city centres, malls, airports, and warehouses.
• GM 500ze First lithium-ion powered street sweeper with zero emissions, two independent brushes, intelligent one-touch switching between sweep and transit modes, maximum working width of 1950 mm, GVW 2252-2620 kg. For municipalities and large outdoor areas.
• GM 500 H2 World's first hydrogen fuel cell sweeper, 100% powered by hydrogen with clean water as the only by-product. Available with H2-PODS cartridge system or fixed hydrogen tank. For municipalities and industrial customers seeking zero-emission cleaning.
• 636 Stage V Fine dust hunter sweeper with cyclone swirl plates, Vari-track front panel, all-wheel drive, and independent suspension. Available in diesel or petrol variants. GVW 2550 kg, hopper capacity 1.5 m³. For municipal and industrial applications.
• GM720ze New 100% all-electric ride-on sweeper with car-like ride comfort, two wheel hub motors, automotive suspension, 60 kWh lithium-ion battery, 2 m³ hopper with 2:1 compaction, 360° camera, Bluetooth/Radio, IoT connectivity, and driving speed up to 40 km/h. TÜV certified for road safety. For municipalities, ports, and industrial facilities.
• GM955 Large mechanical sweeper supported by vacuum with 6 m³ capacity combining mechanical brooms conveying dirt towards cleaning path. Suitable for all year round heavy-duty municipal and industrial operation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water consumption reduced by more than 70% with patented water-saving atomizer
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and notable.

• Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in SkopjecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExcellent cooperation with the renowned Faculty of Mechanical Engineering from the university. The partnership focuses on co-developing new technologies and taking social responsibility to enable students to build a great future.
• BrakocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrako, together with a former director at Green Machines, established GREEN MACHINES DOO Veles. Brako is highly experienced in manufacturing, serving customers in machinery, medical devices, wire, hydropower installations, and foundry. Brako has been producing Green Machines' products for 3 years and has a solid engineering team ready to develop new products.
• GreenForcecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Green Machines distributor for Italy. GreenForce distributes Green Machines products including the GM720ze to industrial and port environments in Italy.
• Docks Cereali S.R.L.notableOthersMajor port operator at Port of Ravenna, Italy using GM720ze for industrial sweeping and environmental sustainability in port operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Kärcher: German global leader in cleaning equipment with a broad municipal and industrial sweeper portfolio including battery-electric models. Directly comparable as a manufacturer of professional outdoor sweeping machines serving municipalities and contractors, though it operates at a much larger scale and across many other cleaning categories.
• Nilfisk: Danish global cleaning equipment manufacturer with a municipal and outdoor sweeper range. Comparable in serving professional cleaning contractors and municipalities, though it is a broader incumbent across many cleaning categories.
• Tennant Company: US-listed manufacturer of industrial and outdoor cleaning equipment, including sweepers for streets, parking lots and warehouses. Comparable as a competing OEM serving similar industrial and municipal end markets.
• FAUN Group: German manufacturer of municipal vehicles including street sweepers, refuse collection vehicles and sewer cleaners. Comparable as a municipal specialty-vehicle OEM targeting the same municipal procurement market.

Direct peers

• Boschung: Swiss manufacturer of compact and municipal street sweepers (e.g., Citymaster series) with strong electric and hybrid offerings. Highly comparable as a direct competitor in the sub-compact urban sweeper category targeting municipalities and airports.
• Hako: German maker of municipal and industrial sweepers and scrubbers with both diesel and electric drive variants. Directly comparable in serving municipalities and industrial sites with similar compact ride-on sweeping machines.
• Dulevo: Italian manufacturer of street and industrial sweepers with electric (D.zero) and diesel models, directly targeting municipal and industrial customers in Europe. Closely comparable in product type, customer base and geography.
• Johnston Sweepers: UK-based manufacturer of compact and truck-mounted street sweepers serving municipalities and contractors. Comparable as a heritage European street-sweeper OEM targeting the same customer profile.
• Schwarze Industries: US manufacturer of street sweepers and specialty municipal vehicles, including electric and hybrid models. Comparable as a direct competitor in municipal sweeper manufacturing, primarily serving the North American market.
• Elgin Sweeper: US-based street sweeper manufacturer with a broad municipal product line including regenerative air and mechanical sweepers. Comparable as a competitor in municipal sweeping equipment, primarily serving North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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