Ecosteryl
Ecosteryl is a Belgian manufacturer of 100% electric microwave-based medical waste disinfection systems (75–500 kg/hour), serving hospitals, governments, and multilateral health programs across 65+ countries with capital equipment and circular-economy recycling modules.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1947
- HeadquartersMons, Belgium
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Ecosteryl does
Ecosteryl is a Belgian environmental technology company headquartered in Mons that designs, manufactures, and sells 100% electric microwave-based systems for disinfecting infectious medical waste. The company's core offering is a portfolio of five disinfection machines — the Ecosteryl 75, 75+, 125, 250, and 500 — with hourly throughput ranging from 75 kg to 500 kg, paired with an R-Steryl sorting module that enables recycling of treated plastic waste into reusable granulate. The proprietary technology, developed in collaboration with CNRS (the French National Centre for Scientific Research), operates at 100°C for approximately one hour to deliver a validated 6 log10 pathogen reduction without combustion, water, or harmful emissions, and is CE-marked, ISO 9001-certified, B Corp-certified, and endorsed by the WHO, World Bank, and UNICEF.
Ecosteryl monetizes primarily through one-time capital equipment sales plus bundled installation, training, and after-sales services, priced on a quote basis to hospitals, government health authorities, and private medical waste service providers. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales, government and multilateral procurement channels (Belgian Finexpo, ADEME France, World Bank, UNICEF, UN), and regional service partnerships (Zoomlion in Ghana, Jospong Group in West Africa, Séché Healthcare in France, TRENAL in Uruguay). The company reports 220+ installations across 65+ countries on five continents, with marquee deployments including a €31 million, 25-machine contract with the Kenya Ministry of Health completed in 2023.
The company remains family-controlled by the Dufrasne family across three generations, with executive board backing from BNP Paribas Fortis Private Equity, Wallonie Entreprendre, and IMBC. In February 2026 Ecosteryl acquired French peer Bertin Medical Waste to extend its product range into smaller-capacity systems, and in 2025 it launched the Ecosteryl 500 to address large centralized treatment facilities. The stated strategic objective is to become the world leader in 100% electric medical waste treatment technologies.
Ecosteryl firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ecosteryl
- Legal name
- Ecosteryl
- Website
- https://ecosteryl.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1947
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Ecosteryl is a Belgian manufacturer of 100% electric microwave-based medical waste disinfection systems (75–500 kg/hour), serving hospitals, governments, and multilateral health programs across 65+ countries with capital equipment and circular-economy recycling modules.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ecosteryl industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical Waste Treatment Equipment
- NAICS
- Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)
- SIC
- Hazardous Waste Management (4955), Refuse Systems (4953), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Medical Waste Treatment (Autoclave/Microwave/Chemical) (BPALAGAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Medical & Biohazardous Waste Management (RMW, Sharps, Pathological) (EUAIAFAE), Medical & Biohazard Waste Disposal (RMW/Sharps) (IMAIAFAJ), Medical Waste Management & Biohazard Disposal Systems (Regulated Waste, Liners, Containers) (HLAHANAI)
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Where Ecosteryl is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mons
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Ecosteryl business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Medical Waste Treatment Equipment Sales: Sale of Ecosteryl equipment models (75, 75+, 125, 250, 500) and R-Steryl sorting machines. One-time capital purchase model with equipment installation and commissioning.
- Professional Services: Installation, training, and after-sales support services bundled with equipment purchases.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Quote-based pricing for medical waste treatment equipment |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
Ecosteryl product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ecosteryl designs, manufactures, and sells 100% electric microwave-based medical waste disinfection machines (Ecosteryl 75, 75+, 125, 250, 500) for hospitals, healthcare networks, governments, and medical waste service providers. The equipment disinfects infectious medical waste at 100°C for one hour with a 6 log10 pathogen reduction, operating without combustion, water, or emissions, and is complemented by the R-Steryl sorting center that recycles treated waste into reusable plastic granules.
Product overview
Ecosteryl offers a comprehensive line of electric, ecological medical waste treatment solutions. The product portfolio consists of five main disinfection machines (Ecosteryl 75, 75+, 125, 250, and 500) with processing capacities ranging from 75-100 kg/hour to 500 kg/hour, complemented by the R-Steryl sorting center for downstream plastic recycling. The disinfection machines utilize 100% electric microwave technology with dry heat processing at 100°C for approximately one hour, featuring 4-axis shredding with anti-blocking systems. The R-Steryl completes the circular economy loop by enabling automatic sorting and recycling of treated medical waste. All products operate without water, steam, or combustion, and work continuously without shift changes.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- R-Steryl: A sorting center placed downstream of Ecosteryl machines. This unique process enables the sorting of pre-disinfected medical waste for recycling.
- M-Steryl
Products and services
- Ecosteryl 75 Manual-loading medical waste disinfection machine designed for hospitals treating infectious waste on-site, processing 75-100 kg/hour with 0.25-1.5 tonnes daily capacity.
- Ecosteryl 75+ Automatic-loading medical waste disinfection machine designed for hospitals that want to treat their infectious waste on-site, with 75-100 kg/hour processing capacity.
- Ecosteryl 125 Medical waste disinfection machine designed for service providers collecting and treating medical waste continuously, processing 125-175 kg/hour with 1-3.5 tonnes daily capacity.
- Ecosteryl 250 The company's best-selling model designed for professionals processing large capacities of hospital waste 24/7, with 250-300 kg/hour processing and 2-7 tonnes daily capacity.
- Ecosteryl 500 The company's newest high-capacity model capable of processing 500 kg of medical waste per hour continuously, with 4-12 tonnes daily capacity for large-volume hospital waste treatment operations.
- R-Steryl A sorting center placed downstream of Ecosteryl machines enabling the sorting and recycling of pre-disinfected medical waste into valorizable materials (plastic granules for plastics processing).
Quantifiable outcome
- 6 log10 reduction in pathogens achieved at 100°C for 1 hour
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Ecosteryl
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Ecosteryl technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Ecosteryl partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- Bertin Medical WasteflagshipAcquired in February 2026, Bertin Medical Waste is a French company expanding Ecosteryl's capabilities in medical waste treatment solutions.
- CNRS (French National Centre for Scientific Research)coreResearch partnership for microwave technology development. CNRS collaboration provided scientific foundation for the proprietary disinfection technology used in all Ecosteryl equipment.
- Zoomlion (Ghana)coreRegional service partner in Ghana responsible for local installation and service of Ecosteryl equipment. Ghana deployment includes 6 machines.
- Jospong Group of CompaniescoreWest African service partner providing installation and maintenance services for Ecosteryl medical waste treatment equipment in the region.
- Séché Healthcare (France)coreFrench healthcare waste management company using Ecosteryl technology for medical waste treatment services in France.
- TRENAL (Uruguay)minorRegional partner in Uruguay for distribution and service of medical waste treatment equipment in South America.
- World Health Organization (WHO)flagshipWHO has endorsed Ecosteryl technology for medical waste treatment, enabling access to international health programs and UN procurement channels.
- World BankflagshipWorld Bank approved technology for funded healthcare infrastructure projects, including the €31 million Kenya contract for 25 machines.
- UNICEFcoreUNICEF partnership for medical waste treatment in developing country health programs.
- United NationscoreUN agencies endorsement providing access to international procurement and development programs.
- Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Finexpo)coreGovernment financing mechanism supporting Belgian exports including Ecosteryl medical waste treatment equipment to international markets.
- ADEME (France)minorFrench Environment and Energy Management Agency providing financing support for French environmental technology exports.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Ecosteryl competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Daniels Health: Specialist in medical waste treatment and containment solutions for healthcare facilities globally. Directly comparable as a focused medical waste solutions provider serving hospitals and healthcare systems, competing for similar procurement budgets.
- CISA Group: Italian manufacturer of sterilization and waste treatment equipment for healthcare. Comparable as a hospital-focused equipment provider in the medical waste disinfection space, with overlapping European and emerging market customers.
- Addfield Environmental Systems: UK-based manufacturer of medical and clinical waste treatment equipment including incineration and pyrolysis systems. Comparable as a specialist equipment maker targeting hospitals and waste management operators globally.
- ATI Environmental (Medical Waste): Manufacturer of autoclave-based medical waste treatment systems for hospitals and waste service providers. Direct equipment competitor offering non-incineration alternatives for healthcare waste disinfection.
- Tesalys: French manufacturer of medical waste treatment equipment using autoclave and shredding technology. Closest direct competitor with similar product positioning, customer base, and European manufacturing footprint.
Broad incumbents
- Bioquell (Ecolab): Provider of bio-decontamination systems using hydrogen peroxide vapor, now part of Ecolab. Comparable as a specialist in healthcare disinfection/decontamination equipment serving hospitals and life sciences customers.
- Stericycle: US-based global leader in regulated waste management including medical waste collection and treatment. Comparable as a large incumbent in the medical waste value chain, though Stericycle is service-based rather than equipment-manufacturing focused like Ecosteryl.
Emerging players
- Halomax Medical Waste Solutions: Emerging player in on-site medical waste disinfection equipment using non-incineration technologies. Comparable as a smaller specialist targeting hospital and clinic customers seeking sustainable alternatives to incineration.
Regional players
- Medical Waste Management (MWM): US-focused medical waste collection and disposal service provider. Comparable as a regional medical waste operator serving hospital customers, though service-based rather than equipment-focused.
- Séché Healthcare: French healthcare waste management services provider that is also an Ecosteryl channel partner. Comparable as a medical waste service operator using Ecosteryl technology and competing in adjacent service-based segments in France and Europe.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Ecosteryl social profiles
Digital presenceEcosteryl compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Ecosteryl financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Ecosteryl leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Ecosteryl subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Ecosteryl funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Ecosteryl M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Ecosteryl
What does Ecosteryl do?
Ecosteryl designs, manufactures, and sells 100% electric microwave-based medical waste disinfection machines (Ecosteryl 75, 75+, 125, 250, 500) for hospitals, healthcare networks, governments, and medical waste service providers. The equipment disinfects infectious medical waste at 100°C for one hour with a 6 log10 pathogen reduction, operating without combustion, water, or emissions, and is complemented by the R-Steryl sorting center that recycles treated waste into reusable plastic granules.
Is Ecosteryl a public or private company?
Ecosteryl is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Ecosteryl founded?
Ecosteryl was founded in 1947. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Ecosteryl based?
Ecosteryl is headquartered in Mons, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does Ecosteryl make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Medical Waste Treatment Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are professional Services.
Who are Ecosteryl's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Daniels Health, CISA Group, Addfield Environmental Systems, ATI Environmental (Medical Waste) and Tesalys. Broad incumbents are Bioquell (Ecolab) and Stericycle. Halomax Medical Waste Solutions is listed as an emerging player. Regional players are Medical Waste Management (MWM) and Séché Healthcare.
Does Ecosteryl have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ecosteryl.
What industry is Ecosteryl in?
Ecosteryl's product category is Medical Waste Treatment Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPALAGAB, Medical Waste Treatment (Autoclave/Microwave/Chemical), with a secondary code of EUAIAFAE, Medical & Biohazardous Waste Management (RMW, Sharps, Pathological). Its NAICS code is 562211 and its SIC code is 4955.