Macpresse Europe

What Macpresse Europe does

Macpresse Europe (legal name: Macpresse Europa) is an Italian privately-held industrial manufacturer that designs and constructs horizontal baling presses, sorting plants, and accessories for waste treatment and recycling applications. Founded in 1963 when it built its first baling press, the company is headquartered in Vernate near Milan at a 20,000 sq.m. manufacturing facility where all products are designed and produced. The company is family-owned and operated under proprietor and CEO Thomas Becker, with no external venture or private equity ownership disclosed.

The product portfolio centers on the MAC baler series, spanning compact models (MAC 106/2, MAC 107/2) through mid-range (MAC 108/2, MAC 109/1, MAC 110/1, MAC 110/2, MAC 111/1) to high-capacity units (MAC 111/2, MAC 111AS/1, MAC 112XL), plus a mobile baler variant, sorting plant systems, bale wrappers, conveyor belts, shredders, and customization options. The equipment processes plastics, PET, cardboard (OCC), mixed paper, RDF/SRF, biomass, and unsorted municipal solid waste. Core technical differentiators include HARDOX wear-resistant steel liners (400% greater durability than normal steel) with a patented fastening system, intelligent hydraulic systems with external pumps, IE3 high-efficiency electric motors delivering 30% energy savings, V-shaped cutting blades for plastic baling, electro-mechanical horizontal tying systems, and an MAC bale wrapping system that contains leachate and prevents infestation. More than 15 property patents protect these innovations.

Macpresse generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of industrial balers and integrated systems, supplemented by aftermarket services including spare parts, scheduled maintenance, and repair support delivered through a global partner network covering 50+ countries with warehouses in 30+ countries across 4 continents. Exclusive regional partners include Sierra International Machinery (Americas), MAC SERVICE (Germany, Austria, Hungary; founded 2009), M.A.C. Environnement (France, Belgium), and FHS Sarno (Brazil, 20+ years). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting project-specific configuration and customization. The company sells primarily to enterprise customers in waste management (e.g., Veolia, REMONDIS, ALBA, Tonsmeier), paper and cardboard recycling (e.g., SOLARZ, Cascades Recovery), and municipal solid waste operations (e.g., AcegasApsAmga), with cumulative installations exceeding 1,500 across 50+ countries since 1963.

Name

Macpresse Europe

Legal name

Macpresse Europa

Website

https://macpresse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Macpresse Europe is a family-owned Italian industrial manufacturer that designs and builds horizontal baling presses, sorting plants, and accessories for waste management, paper recycling, plastics recycling, and municipal solid waste operators, with 1,500+ installations across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Baling and Waste Treatment Equipment

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Material Handling & Loading Services (Tipping, Compaction, Baling, Densification) (EUAIABAI), Plastic Recycling Equipment & Technology Providers (Sorting, Washing, Extrusion) (EUAIAKAM), Wrapping & Bundling Equipment (Shrink/Stretch) (IMAHAOAD)

Keywords

• Industrial balers
• Waste treatment equipment
• Baling presses
• Recycling machinery
• Sorting plants

Headquarters

HQ city

Vernate

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of baling presses, sorting plants, and accessories (wrappers, conveyor belts, shredders, options) to waste management and recycling companies
2. Aftermarket Services: Technical assistance, spare parts supply, scheduled maintenance, and repair services through global service center network

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Macpresse Europe designs, manufactures, and sells industrial baling presses (horizontal ram balers), complete sorting plant systems, and accessories such as bale wrappers, conveyor belts, and shredders for the waste treatment and recycling industry. The MAC baler series processes plastic, PET, cardboard (OCC), mixed paper, and RDF/SRF, and the company also provides aftermarket technical assistance, spare parts, and scheduled maintenance through its global partner network.

Product overview

Macpresse Europe is an Italian manufacturer of industrial baling presses and waste treatment plants headquartered near Milan. The product portfolio centers on the MAC baler series (MAC 102 through MAC 112XL), ranging from compact mid-size models to top-of-the-line high-capacity balers for sorting plants and municipal solid waste processing. These horizontal ram balers process materials including plastic, PET, cardboard (OCC), mixed paper, and RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel). The product line also includes sorting plant systems, bale wrapping machines, conveyor belts, and shredders as accessories. All products are designed and manufactured in Italy at the company's 20,000 sqm facility near Milan, with a global presence across more than 50 countries and over 1,500 installations. The MAC /2 series represents the latest generation featuring improved efficiency, higher compaction density, and reduced cycle times.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MAC 106/2 Medium-sized baler for processing recyclables and RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel) including plastic, PET, mixed paper, OCC. Features 60 HP motor, 75 ton compaction force, HARDOX wear-resistant steel liners, and horizontal tying system for plastic and steel wires.
• MAC 107/2 Multi-material baler for mid-size recycling plants and engineered fuel production, producing bales up to 30% denser than MAC 107/1 for cardboard and 15% denser for plastics. Features 100 HP motor, 95 ton compaction force, reinforced tie and extrusion channel, and increased counter-pressure cylinder.
• MAC 108/2 Baler focused on plastic baling introduced as part of the MAC /2 series to deliver new standards for plastic packaging baling.
• MAC 109/1 Baler for secondary raw materials and plastics processing medium to large quantities, handling recyclables, old paper, aluminum cans, and difficult plastics such as big bags and rigid plastic. Features 120 ton compaction force, V-shaped blades for plastic baling, and 5+3, 5 or 4 wire horizontal tying system.
• MAC 110/2 Multi-material baler that processes plastic, paper, biomass, and RDF (Waste Derived Fuel) with improved performance over previous MAC series: more efficient, robust and easy to clean. Features 3.4 m³ loading volume, 815 m³/h volumetric production, 4 cycles per minute.
• MAC 110/1 Large baler for secondary raw materials processing large quantities from separate collection including cardboard, PET, and mixed paper. Features 120 HP motor, variable displacement pumps, and IE3 high-efficiency motors with 30% energy savings.
• MAC 111/2 High-speed, high-performance baler delivering unprecedented production speed that eliminates inefficiencies from material changeovers, with 916 m³/h volumetric production at empty cycle. Features high-efficiency electric motors, a dedicated hydraulic power unit, and a new compaction chamber configuration.
• MAC 111/1 Large baler for processing secondary raw materials and packaging large quantities of mixed paper, PET, and OCC, positioned as one of the most efficient Macpresse balers in time and density. Features 2x75 HP motors, 170 ton compaction force, and IE3 high-efficiency motors with 30% lower consumption than traditional motors.
• MAC 111AS/1 Large-capacity baler for recyclables designed to rapidly process large quantities of material with particular attention to bulky materials including paper, cardboard, bulky cardboard, PET, and general recyclables. Features 2x100 HP motors, variable displacement pumps, and a horizontal tying system with 5+3, 5 or 4 wires.
• MAC 112XL Top-of-the-line high-performance baler for sorting plants, robust yet fast, capable of baling recyclables to unsorted municipal solid waste. Features 2x120 HP motors, 200 ton compaction force, processes up to 16.5 ton/h PET, 28 ton/h cardboard, 46 ton/h mixed paper, and up to 52 tons/hour of RDF.
• Sorting Plants (Impianti di Selezione) Complete sorting plant systems for waste and recyclable materials processing, providing integrated solutions for material separation and treatment for waste management operators and recycling facilities.
• Wrappers (Fasciatrici/Envolvedoras) Bale wrapping machines for plastic film wrapping of bales that prevent leachate escape and access by insects, birds, and animals, reducing environmental contamination and optimizing landfill space.
• Conveyor Belts (Nastri trasportatori/Tapis convoyeurs) Conveyor belt systems for transporting materials to and from balers, part of the accessory lineup for complete waste processing systems.
• Shredders (Trituratori/Déchiqueteurs) Shredding equipment for waste and recyclable materials, providing size reduction pre-processing before baling operations.
• Options (Opzioni) Additional options and accessories for Macpresse balers including pre-conditioners and customization features to optimize performance for specific materials.
• Mobile Baler Mobile press baler offering strength, efficiency, and agility for flexible waste processing operations, transportable to different locations as needed.

Quantifiable outcome

• HARDOX liners provide 400% greater durability than normal steel
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MAC SERVICEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2009Founded in 2009, operates from two locations in Munich and northwest Germany, covering Germany, Austria, and Hungary. Provides technical consulting, sales of spare parts, scheduled maintenance, and guaranteed repair with 24-hour intervention, 7 days a week. Has achieved over 100 references and 140+ plants with MAC balers in under 10 years.
• Sierra International MachinerycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive partner for North and South America, based in Bakersfield, California. Represents Macpresse in the Americas region and has facilitated recovery of major customer relationships including Cascades Recovery.
• M.A.C. EnvironnementcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner for France and Belgium providing installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting services for Macpresse equipment. Service for SOLARZ and all customers in France and Belgium.
• FHS SarnocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for Brazil where Macpresse has operated for over 20 years, installing important plants for recyclables and municipal waste treatment.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Avermann: German family-owned manufacturer of baling presses and waste handling systems. Direct competitor in European baling press markets, with overlapping customer base in waste management, paper, and plastic recycling.
• International Baler Corporation (IBC): American manufacturer of baling equipment for recycling, waste, and non-ferrous metals. Direct competitor in the baler category, particularly in North American waste and recycling markets.
• Marathon Equipment: North American manufacturer of balers and compactors for waste and recycling applications. Comparable product portfolio and target customer base in commercial and industrial waste/recycling operations.
• Bollegraaf: Dutch manufacturer of large industrial balers and sorting plant systems for the recycling and waste industry. Directly comparable to Macpresse as a specialist in horizontal balers sold globally to waste management and MRF customers, with a similar product-line breadth.
• Bramidan: Danish manufacturer of vertical and horizontal balers for waste and recycling. Comparable as a specialist baler maker with European manufacturing roots and a focus on waste-handling customers.
• Harris Waste Management Group: American manufacturer of balers, shredders, and shear/baler/logger systems for the scrap recycling industry. Competes with Macpresse in the baler category for waste and recyclables processors, particularly in the Americas market.
• Lindemann Metal Recycling: German manufacturer of metal and waste balers and shears for recycling operations. Comparable in serving waste-management and scrap-recycling operators with industrial baling technology, though more oriented toward metal scrap.

Broad incumbents

• Eriez Manufacturing: Large industrial-equipment manufacturer offering separation, feeding, and material-handling equipment used in recycling and waste plants. Overlaps with Macpresse's conveyor and sorting-plant accessories in MRF applications.
• STADLER Anlagenbau: German designer and builder of sorting plants for the recycling industry. Comparable as a supplier of integrated recycling-plant solutions, often bundling balers alongside its systems, putting it in direct competition with Macpresse's sorting plant product line.

Emerging players

• Komptech: Austrian manufacturer of shredders, screeners, and separation equipment for waste and biomass processing. Adjacent competitor serving overlapping waste-management customers with complementary pre-processing equipment that competes for the same capex budgets as Macpresse balers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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