What Erdwich does

Erdwich Zerkleinerungs-Systeme GmbH is a Bavarian industrial machinery manufacturer that designs, builds, and services shredding and recycling systems for waste-processing and manufacturing customers. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Igling, Germany, the family-owned company (third generation) has installed more than 7,100 machines in over 91 countries and serves enterprise customers across automotive (BMW Group, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, GM), electronics (Samsung), aerospace (GE Aviation), industrial OEMs (Siemens, ABB, Bosch Rexroth, BASF, Thyssen), and specialized recycling operators (Alba Group, Scholz Recycling, Alba R-plus).

The product portfolio centers on six proprietary shredding platforms — single-shaft, two-shaft, three-shaft, and four-shaft shredders, hammer mills (HA600/HA800), and two-shaft rippers (RM1350/RM1800) — supported by auxiliary systems such as cardboard shredders (EKZ/FKZ), metal-chip shredding drums (TSZ), rotary valves (ZRS), and the KAA100 stage-1 refrigerant extraction system for refrigerator recycling. Technical differentiators include PLC-controlled auto-reverse/shutdown logic for overload protection, hydraulic housings for maintenance access, dust-tight hammer-mill enclosures with optional explosion protection, and an in-house Test Centre for application-specific material qualification.

The business model is predominantly project-based one-time equipment sales ranging from standardized machines to fully engineered turnkey recycling plants (e-waste, refrigerator, battery lines), augmented by recurring spare-parts supply and maintenance service contracts on a large installed fleet, plus a secondary stream of factory-reconditioned used machines listed at fixed prices (e.g., €14,000–€25,000+VAT). Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales for large projects with an actively recruited international distributor network across 91+ countries and event-led demand generation through IFAT, Euroguss, AMB, ICBR, and regional recycling industry events. Erdwich is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified by DEKRA and, as of 2026, is an active member of the Bavarian Environmental Cluster.

Name

Erdwich

Legal name

Erdwich Zerkleinerungs-Systeme GmbH

Website

https://erdwich.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bavarian industrial machinery manufacturer that designs and builds proprietary shredding systems and turnkey recycling plants for waste, e-scrap, refrigerator, battery, and metal-swarf processing, serving automotive, electronics, industrial, and recycling enterprise customers across 91+ countries through direct sales and an international distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Shredding and Recycling Machinery

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Waste Handling & Compaction Equipment (Balers, Compactors) (IMAHALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electronics Dismantling & Pre-processing (Depollution, Sorting, Shredding) (EUAIAIAC), Plastic Recycling Equipment & Technology Providers (Sorting, Washing, Extrusion) (EUAIAKAM)

Keywords

• Industrial shredding machines
• Recycling plant systems
• Waste size reduction
• E-scrap recycling equipment
• Metal chip processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Landsberg Am Lech

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Shredding Machines: Sale of single-shaft, two-shaft, three-shaft shredders, hammer mills, and specialized shredding equipment. Machines range from compact units to heavy industrial systems with power ratings from 9.2 kW to 160 kW per axis.
2. Complete Recycling Plants: Custom-designed complete recycling plant systems for e-waste, refrigerators, batteries, and other materials. Turnkey solutions including consulting, design, construction, and commissioning.
3. Used/Reconditioned Machines: Sale of completely overhauled used shredding machines with sharpened knife sets, available in various configurations
4. Spare Parts: Original manufacturer spare parts with fast global delivery for maximum machine performance
5. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Regular maintenance services by specialists, service agreements, and technical support for optimal equipment operation and longevity

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Erdwich designs, manufactures, and sells industrial shredding machines—including single-shaft, two-shaft, three-shaft, and four-shaft shredders, hammer mills, cardboard shredders, and two-shaft rippers—and integrates them into complete, custom-engineered recycling plants for e-waste, refrigerators, batteries, metal swarf, aluminum, cardboard, and special waste. The offering is complemented by factory-reconditioned used machines, original spare parts with worldwide delivery, maintenance service agreements, and an in-house test center for material trials.

Product overview

Erdwich is a specialized engineering and manufacturing company offering industrial shredding machines, complete recycling plants, and comprehensive services. The product portfolio centers on six core machine types: Single-Shaft Shredders (M400, M600, M700, M800), Two-Shaft Shredders (M250, M350, M400, M450, M465, M468, H500), Three-Shaft Shredders (M465, M/H480), Hammer Mills (HA600, HA800), Cardboard Shredders (EKZ, FKZ), and Two-Shaft Rippers (RM1350, RM1800). These are complemented by auxiliary equipment including Metal Chip Shredding Drums (TSZ), Rotary Valves (ZRS), and the KAA100 Refrigerant Extraction System. The company also offers factory-reconditioned used machines and services including maintenance contracts, spare parts supply, and a Test Centre for material testing. With over 40 years of experience and more than 7,100 machines operating in over 91 countries, the product line focuses on material processing applications including electronic scrap recycling, refrigerator recycling, metal chip processing, aluminum recycling, cardboard shredding, and special waste handling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single-Shaft Shredder (Einwellen-Zerkleinerer) Single-shaft shredding machine for processing materials including electronic scrap, metals, and other fractions, available in models M400, M600, M700, and M800 with varying cutting sizes and power ratings; used by recyclers and industrial manufacturers for material size reduction.
• Two-Shaft Shredder (Zweiwellen-Zerkleinerer) Dual-shaft shredding machine for industrial recycling applications, available in models including M250, M350, M400, M450, M465, M468, and H500 with different power configurations; used for coarse and bulk material size reduction.
• Three-Shaft Shredder (Dreiwellen-Zerkleinerer) Triple-shaft shredding machine for specialized processing applications, available in M465 and M/H480 configurations; used where finer output sizing or specific particle control is required.
• Hammer Mills (HA600, HA800) Hammer mill shredding machines designed for hard and brittle materials including metal scrap, electronic scrap, and steel and aluminum chips, with features such as easy maintenance via hydraulic housing opening, adjustable rotor speeds, dust-tight housing, and optional explosion protection; HA600 (11-45 kW, 150mm rotor diameter) and HA800 (45-132 kW, 610mm rotor diameter).
• Cardboard Shredder (EKZ, FKZ) Cardboard shredding machines for volume reduction and downstream preparation; EKZ dual-shaft models (standalone and vertical) for general cardboard shredding and FKZ fine cardboard shredder for direct pneumatic disposal into conveyor systems; aimed at logistics, retail, and packaging operations.
• Two-Shaft Ripper (RM1350, RM1800) Heavy-duty slow-running dual-shaft ripper for coarse materials including electronic scrap, refrigerators, aluminum cast parts, and bulky waste; RM1350 with 2x45-132 kW power, 1,500-2,500mm cutting bars, 17,000-23,000kg weight; RM1800 with 2x160 kW power, 2,600x1,800mm cutting bars, 22,000kg weight.
• Metal Chip Shredding Drum (TSZ) Drum-based shredding and separation system for metal chips with high volume feed capacity and effective impurity separation; used to process swarf and chip streams in metalworking and machining operations.
• Rotary Valve (ZRS) Rotary valve component for material handling in shredding systems, with model ZRS250; supports downstream feeding and isolation in recycling plant layouts.
• Four-Shaft Shredder (M475-4) Quad-shaft shredding machine for specialized processing applications requiring finer or more controlled output sizing.
• Refrigerant Extraction System KAA100 Stage 1 refrigerant extraction system used in refrigerator recycling plants to capture refrigerants before further processing, supporting environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Complete Recycling Plants Custom-designed turnkey recycling plant systems for e-waste, refrigerators, batteries, aluminum, and other materials, covering consulting, design, construction, and commissioning; supplied to recycling operators and industrial manufacturers.
• Used Shredding Machines Completely overhauled factory-reconditioned single-shaft (M600, M700) and two-shaft (H480) shredders with sharpened knife sets, listed at fixed prices ex-works Igling.
• Service Agreements Recurring maintenance services performed by Erdwich specialists under service agreements, covering inspections, preventive maintenance, and technical support to maximize equipment uptime and service life.
• Spare Parts Supply Original-manufacturer spare parts supplied with fast worldwide delivery to maintain and repair Erdwich shredders and recycling plants.
• Erdwich Test Centre In-house material testing facility where customers can trial materials on the full Erdwich product range (single-shaft, two-shaft, three-shaft shredders, cardboard shredders, hammer mills) under real conditions, with video documentation and test reports to support machine selection.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,100+ machines in 91+ countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Shred-Tech: Canadian shredding equipment manufacturer supplying shredders and destruction systems for tires, MSW, e-waste, and secure data media destruction. Comparable product breadth and global dealer model.
• Granutech-Saturn Systems: US-based shredder and granulator manufacturer with hammer mills and rotary shear units for tires, metals, e-waste, and MSW. Comparable specialty in hammer-mill-based size reduction technology.
• Vecoplan AG: German manufacturer of shredders, grinders, and conveying technology for biomass, plastics, metals, and waste. Closely comparable German competitor with similar industrial recycling focus and turnkey project capability.
• Stedman: US hammermill and impact crusher manufacturer serving aggregate, mining, and industrial markets. Comparable hammer-mill technology for hard and brittle material size reduction used by Erdwich's HA600/HA800 product line.
• WEIMA: German maker of single-shaft and four-shaft shredders for plastics, wood, paper, metal, and e-waste recycling. Comparable product portfolio and European manufacturing footprint competing for the same enterprise recycling projects.
• UNTHA Shredding Technology: Austrian-headquartered shredder OEM with overlapping product family (single-shaft, four-shaft, two-shaft) and turnkey plant offerings for waste wood, metal, MSW, and e-scrap. Competes head-to-head on recycling system tenders.
• Lindner-Recyclingtech: Austria-based manufacturer of shredders and complete recycling plants serving the same e-waste, refrigeration, metal, and plastic recycling customers. Direct competitor across single-shaft, two-shaft, and turnkey plant categories.
• Forrec: Italian manufacturer of shredders, granulators, and separation systems for MSW, industrial waste, recycling, and end-of-life vehicles. Direct competitor for European recycling system projects.
• SSI Shredding Systems: US-based industrial shredder manufacturer with single-shaft, two-shaft, four-shaft, and primary reduction shredders for hazardous waste, e-waste, metal, and tire recycling. Competes for global recycling plant contracts.
• ARJES: German manufacturer of slow-speed twin-shaft shredders (Impaktor) for metal, scrap, MSW, and bulky waste. Directly comparable German competitor in heavy-duty shredding and recycling applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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