Rapid Granulator
Rapid Granulator is a Sweden-headquartered industrial OEM that designs and manufactures granulators, shredders, and connected-production accessories for plastic manufacturers, thermoformers, packaging converters, and industrial recyclers worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1940
- HeadquartersLeetsdale, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Rapid Granulator does
Rapid Granulator Aktiebolag, headquartered in Bredaryd, Sweden, with a US subsidiary in Leetsdale, Pennsylvania, designs and manufactures industrial granulators and shredders used to size-reduce plastics and other materials. The company serves plastic manufacturers, thermoformers, packaging converters, and industrial recyclers across Europe (Sweden, France, Italy, Germany), North America, and Asia/Pacific. Its product portfolio spans Small, Medium, and Large series granulators, the Raptor shredder line, and a growing accessory suite that includes dust separation, metal detection and separation, guillotine modules, the RFE Roller Feeder, and the Rapid Connect IoT platform (with a 2025 Predict display upgrade). Over 80 years in operation, the company reports more than 100,000 granulators delivered worldwide.
Core technology centers on proprietary cutting concepts — Constant Cutting Circle (CCC), Double Scissors Cut, and Open-Hearted Design — combined with a patented Knife Holder System. Rapid Connect adds connected-equipment telemetry, enabling remote monitoring of throughput, energy use, and operating state across the installed base.
The business model is a classic industrial capital-equipment OEM play: direct and partner-channel sales of granulators and shredders into production lines, supplemented by recurring revenue from spare parts, knife sets, service contracts, and an expanding range of upgrade accessories (IoT modules, feeders, separation equipment). Customers are predominantly B2B industrial processors; Arla Plast AB is publicly cited as a reference customer. Headcount sits in the 101-250 band, distributed across manufacturing in Sweden and direct sales/service operations in the USA, France, Italy, Germany, and Asia/Pacific.
Rapid Granulator firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Rapid Granulator
- Legal name
- Rapid Granulator Aktiebolag
- Website
- https://rapidgranulator.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1940
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Rapid Granulator is a Sweden-headquartered industrial OEM that designs and manufactures granulators, shredders, and connected-production accessories for plastic manufacturers, thermoformers, packaging converters, and industrial recyclers worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Rapid Granulator industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial plastic granulation equipment
- NAICS
- Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922)
- SIC
- General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Plastic Recycling Equipment & Technology Providers (Sorting, Washing, Extrusion) (EUAIAKAM)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH)
Keywords
Where Rapid Granulator is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Leetsdale
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Rapid Granulator business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Granulator Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial granulation equipment including Small, Medium, and Large granulator series. Products include OneCUT PRO, 150-800 Series, GT Series, and ThermoPRO models designed for various plastic recycling applications.
- Shredder Equipment Sales: Sale of Raptor series shredders (FlexiPUSH, PowerPUSH, DUO) for processing large plastic items, containers, and bulk materials prior to granulation.
- Accessories and Components: Sales of accessories including Rapid Connect monitoring systems, dust separation systems, guillotine systems, metal detection and separation systems, and RFE roller feeders.
- Spare Parts and Service: Original spare parts for maintenance and warranty services, available through the Rapid Service Center platform and spare parts team.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quotation-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Rapid Granulator product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Rapid Granulator designs, manufactures, and sells industrial plastic granulators and shredders used to size-reduce plastic manufacturing waste (sprues, edge trims, defective parts, skeletal waste, bulk plastic items) into reusable granules for in-line or central closed-loop recycling. The portfolio includes Small, Medium, and Large granulator series, Raptor shredders, and accessories such as dust and metal separation, guillotine systems, roller feeders, and the Rapid Connect IoT monitoring platform. Equipment is delivered with spare parts and service support through direct sales and a global distributor and partner network.
Product overview
Rapid Granulator is a world-leading manufacturer of granulation equipment for the plastic recycling industry, with over 80 years of experience and more than 100,000 granulators delivered globally. The product portfolio centers on plastic granulators organized into Small (OneCUT PRO, 150, 200), Medium (300 Open-Hearted, 300 LBB, 400 Open-Hearted, GT Series, ThermoPRO), and Large (500 Open-Hearted, 600 Open-Hearted, 800 Series) categories, differentiated by capacity, feed type, and application focus (in-line vs. central processing, packaging, thermoforming, skeletal waste). The company also produces Raptor shredders (FlexiPUSH, PowerPUSH, DUO) for pre-shredding large items before granulation. Supporting accessories include Rapid Connect IoT monitoring, dust separation systems, metal detection/separation, guillotine systems for edge trim, and RFE roller feeders. The portfolio enables complete plastic waste recycling solutions from initial shredding through final granulation.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Raptor: Shredder product line including FlexiPUSH, PowerPUSH, and DUO models for pre-shredding large plastic items
- OneCUT PRO
- Rapid Connect
- GT Series
- ThermoPRO
- Rapid Connect Predict
Products and services
- OneCUT PRO Granulator Slow-speed granulator designed for efficient grinding of various small products, sprues, and similar materials; positioned in the Small Granulator Series for plastic manufacturers needing low-volume grinding.
- 150 Series Granulator Small high-performance granulator primarily used for in-line feed of plastic waste back into the production process.
- 200 Series Granulator Granulator ideal for in-line recycling of defective plastic products and large sprues.
- 300 "Open-Hearted" Granulator Versatile medium granulator that can be used as central or in-line granulator across plastic recycling applications, featuring the Open-Hearted cutting chamber for easy cleaning during color or material changes.
- 300 LBB Granulator Low-built granulator designed for the packaging industry, suitable for production-line environments with limited space.
- 400 "Open-Hearted" Granulator Medium Open-Hearted granulator suitable for all types of plastic waste including bottles, sheet, pipes, and profiles.
- GT Series Granulator Granulator series optimized for cost-effective in-line granulation of thermoforming skeletal waste, available in GT1100 and GT1600 widths.
- ThermoPRO Granulator Low-noise granulator developed for granulation of thermoformed skeletal waste, achieving noise levels below 80 dB(A).
- 500 "Open-Hearted" Granulator Large granulator suitable for granulation of all types of large plastic waste where higher capacity is required.
- 600 "Open-Hearted" Granulator Large granulator suitable for larger plastic products or when maximum capacity is required; the largest model in the Open-Hearted series.
- 800 Series Granulator High-volume granulator with robust performance and easy maintenance, designed for large plastic products and demanding applications, and optimized for wet granulation.
- Raptor FlexiPUSH Shredder Shredder with pneumatic pusher designed for processing all types of thermoplastics, large 1200-liter IBC containers, and lumps as a pre-shredding step prior to granulation.
- Raptor PowerPUSH Shredder Shredder with hydraulic pusher for higher capacities and more demanding applications; available in 800 and 1350 mm widths.
- Raptor DUO Shredder Fully integrated granulator mounted into the Raptor chassis, providing a one-step solution combining pre-shredding and granulation for large plastic items.
- Rapid Connect IoT Monitoring Platform Industry 4.0–compatible IoT monitoring and analytics platform that tracks equipment performance, energy consumption, temperature, and vibration, with customizable alerts via SMS, email, and portal, and supports predictive maintenance.
- Dust Separation System Systems to capture and filter dust and fine particles during granulation, including overpressure (DS-50, DS-400, DS-800) and negative pressure (NPDS 500, NPDS 1500) units for the packaging and plastic processing industries.
- Metal Detection System Tunnel and plate metal detectors that detect metal contaminants in materials before they reach the granulator, with integration options for slow-speed granulators.
- Metal Separation System Removes metal and other electrically conductive materials from recycled material, detecting contaminants down to a 0.6mm steel sphere size.
- Guillotine System Guillotine system for recycling thick edge trims from sheet extrusion, available in G-10, G-14, and G-27 models for various material thicknesses.
- RFE Roller Feeder Compact and efficient roller feeder for edge trim in various materials, featuring visible cleaning, quick roll gap adjustment, and low-noise operation for space-saving line integration.
- Spare Parts & Service Original spare parts, warranty programs, and technical service support for Rapid Granulator equipment, delivered through the Sweden-based Rapid Service Center platform and spare parts team.
Quantifiable outcome
- Noise reduction to below 80 dB(A) with ThermoPRO granulators
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Rapid Granulator
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Rapid Granulator technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Rapid Granulator partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Ingenieurbüro Dr. Brehm AGcoreAppointed as exclusive sales partner for Switzerland, providing localized sales, service, and support for Rapid Granulator products in the Swiss market. This partnership strengthens Rapid's presence in the DACH region.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Rapid Granulator competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Vecoplan: Vecoplan is a German manufacturer of shredders and size-reduction equipment for plastics, recycling, and waste processing. Direct competitor in plastic shredding technology (analogous to Raptor series).
- Wittmann Group: Wittmann Group is an Austrian manufacturer of auxiliary equipment for plastics processing including granulators, material handling, dryers, and robots. Direct competitor in plastics size-reduction and adjacent auxiliary equipment.
- ACS Group (Cumberland): ACS Group's Cumberland and Nelmor brands manufacture granulators and shredders specifically for plastics recycling and size reduction. Direct competitor with overlapping product portfolios in plastic granulators.
- BHS-Sonthofen: BHS-Sonthofen is a German manufacturer of recycling and separation technology for plastics, including shredders, sorting, and processing equipment. Direct competitor providing equipment solutions to plastic recyclers.
- Lindner Recyclingtech: Lindner is an Austrian manufacturer of shredders and recycling technology for plastics, wood, and waste. Direct competitor in pre-shredding and size reduction for plastic recycling applications.
- Piovan Group: Piovan is an Italian manufacturer of auxiliary equipment for plastics processing including granulators, drying, conveying, and temperature control. Direct competitor serving plastics manufacturers with similar in-line and central granulation solutions.
- Zerma: Zerma is a German manufacturer of size reduction machines (granulators, shredders, pulverizers) for plastics and recycling. Direct competitor with overlapping product lines in plastic granulation.
- Hosokawa Alpine: Hosokawa Alpine is a German manufacturer of size reduction and processing machinery for plastics, chemicals, and food. Direct competitor in industrial plastic granulation and pulverizing equipment.
Broad incumbents
- ANDRITZ Group: ANDRITZ is a large Austrian industrial conglomerate with significant plastics recycling, size reduction, and pulp/paper divisions. Provides competing equipment but as part of broader industrial portfolio rather than specialized plastics focus.
Others
- Sesotec: Sesotec is a German manufacturer of metal detection and separation systems for plastics and recycling industries — overlapping specifically with Rapid Granulator's metal detection/separation accessories product line.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Rapid Granulator leadership team
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Rapid Granulator subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Rapid Granulator funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Rapid Granulator M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Rapid Granulator
What does Rapid Granulator do?
Rapid Granulator designs, manufactures, and sells industrial plastic granulators and shredders used to size-reduce plastic manufacturing waste (sprues, edge trims, defective parts, skeletal waste, bulk plastic items) into reusable granules for in-line or central closed-loop recycling. The portfolio includes Small, Medium, and Large granulator series, Raptor shredders, and accessories such as dust and metal separation, guillotine systems, roller feeders, and the Rapid Connect IoT monitoring platform. Equipment is delivered with spare parts and service support through direct sales and a global distributor and partner network.
Is Rapid Granulator a public or private company?
Rapid Granulator is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Rapid Granulator founded?
Rapid Granulator was founded in 1940. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Rapid Granulator based?
Rapid Granulator is headquartered in Leetsdale, United States, in the North America region.
How does Rapid Granulator make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Granulator Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are shredder Equipment Sales, accessories and Components and spare Parts and Service.
Who are Rapid Granulator's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Vecoplan, Wittmann Group, ACS Group (Cumberland), BHS-Sonthofen, Lindner Recyclingtech, Piovan Group, Zerma and Hosokawa Alpine. ANDRITZ Group is listed as a broad incumbent. Sesotec is listed as an others.
Does Rapid Granulator have an API?
No public API is recorded for Rapid Granulator.
What industry is Rapid Granulator in?
Rapid Granulator's product category is Industrial plastic granulation equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAIAKAM, Plastic Recycling Equipment & Technology Providers (Sorting, Washing, Extrusion), with a secondary code of IMAHABAH, Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers). Its NAICS code is 333922 and its SIC code is 3560.