What Presona does

Presona AB, headquartered in Tomelilla, Sweden, is a specialized manufacturer of industrial baling and waste handling equipment with roots in the 1940s (firmographic founding year listed as 1971). The company designs and builds horizontal balers using a proprietary pre-press (shear-free) technology that eliminates cutting knives and applies 100% of pressing force to compaction, delivering 30% lower energy consumption, 10% less tying wire, and a 20-30+ year machine lifespan versus conventional shear balers. The portfolio comprises six core baler models (LP 50, LP 60, LP 85, LP 110, MP 270 MH, and EP 40 OH) spanning 6-45 tonnes/hour cardboard throughput, complemented by the Compactor Model K, pneumatic conveying systems, UNTHA-branded shredders (including confidential-waste shredders), conveyor systems, and a newly launched baling wire consumable line. Presona has delivered more than 1,000 balers to customers in 65+ countries and roughly 200 integrated waste handling systems globally.

The business model rests on custom-quoted capital equipment sales, recurring after-sales service and spare-parts contracts on the long-life installed base, and consumable baling wire. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct sales from the Swedish headquarters manage complex international and key-account projects, while a network of channel partners and wholly-owned subsidiaries handle regional execution — including Presona Deutschland GmbH, Presona Polska, exclusive UK partners Ecosystem Ltd (sales) and Recycling Engineers Services (service), Ireland partner Aggcycle Engineering, and Stadler America (USA/Canada). Customer segments are exclusively enterprise, spanning recycling and waste management (Stena Recycling, Ragn-Sells, XPO), retail (Salling Group, Tesco, ASDA, Coop), packaging (DS Smith, Smurfit Kappa, Returpack), and logistics (DHL). The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and EN16252:2012 certifications, with CE marking and DIN 66399 compliance for shredding solutions.

In January 2026, Presona was acquired by Inducore AB — a Swedish industrial group organized around truck bodies, system solutions, and component manufacturing — and appointed a new CEO, Martin Skogmalm, succeeding the long-tenured Stefan Ekström. The same period saw the launch of a baling wire consumable line, an Ireland partnership with Aggcycle, and a UK channel restructuring following the insolvency of Presona UK Limited. The company was previously a standalone founder-era industrial OEM and is now positioned as a system-solutions business unit within the Inducore Group.

Name

Presona

Legal name

Presona AB

Website

https://presona.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Presona AB is a Swedish industrial baler manufacturer using proprietary pre-press (shear-free) technology. It serves recycling, packaging, retail, and logistics enterprises in 65+ countries through direct sales and channel partners, with 1,000+ balers delivered since the 1940s.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Baling Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333), All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (333998), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Stationary Compaction & Baling Services (On-site/Transfer) (BPALABAI), Material Handling & Loading Services (Tipping, Compaction, Baling, Densification) (EUAIABAI), Bulking, Sorting & Pre-Processing Facilities (Screening, Shredding, Size Reduction) (EUAIABAJ)

Keywords

• Horizontal baler manufacturing
• Waste handling systems
• Recycling equipment
• Baling press technology
• Material compaction

Headquarters

HQ city

Tomelilla

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Baler and Compactor Sales: Presona generates primary revenue from manufacturing and selling balers (LP series, MP series, EP series), compactors (Model K), and waste handling systems. Each unit is tailored to customer requirements. The company offers models ranging from small LP 50 (6-13 t/h cardboard capacity) to large MP 270 MH (45 t/h cardboard capacity).
2. Service and Spare Parts: After-sales support including installation, maintenance, service contracts, and original Presona spare parts. Professional trained service technicians provide service visits, training, and support.
3. Baling Wire Sales: Presona now offers high-quality annealed baling wire in various dimensions (2.7-4 mm) with coils of 40-50 kg, 500 kg, or 1,000 kg. Manufactured in the EU with fast deliveries.
4. Pneumatic Conveying Systems: Complete turnkey waste handling systems including pneumatic conveying systems for production waste and trim handling, representing nearly 200 systems delivered worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Presona designs, manufactures and sells industrial horizontal balers (LP 50, LP 60, LP 85, LP 110, MP 270 MH, EP 40 OH) and complementary waste handling equipment, including the Compactor Model K, pneumatic conveying systems, conveyors, shredders and baling wire. The company's core differentiator is its proprietary shear-free pre-press technology, which uses 100% of pressing force for compaction rather than cutting material. The company also provides installation, service, spare parts and turnkey waste handling solutions to recycling, packaging, retail, logistics, printing and manufacturing customers in 65+ countries.

Product overview

Presona is a Swedish manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial baling and waste handling equipment. The core product line consists of six horizontal baler models (LP 50, LP 60, LP 85, LP 110, MP 270 MH, and EP 40) utilizing proprietary prepress technology that eliminates cutting knives and reduces energy consumption by 30%. These balers are complemented by Compactor Model K for heavy-duty compaction, pneumatic conveying systems for waste extraction, and UNTHA-based shredding solutions including confidential waste shredders. The portfolio is completed with conveyor systems and baling wire. All products are designed and manufactured in Sweden with a focus on energy efficiency, durability (20-30 year lifespan), and low operating costs. The company also provides comprehensive after-sales service, spare parts, and maintenance support through a global partner network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LP 50 Horizontal Baler Horizontal baler for small to medium throughput operations, with combined press force of 75 tonnes (50+25 pre-press) and capacity of 6-13 tonnes/hour of cardboard. Uses Presona's pre-press technology for energy efficiency.
• LP 60 Horizontal Baler Powerful compact baler with combined press force of 85 tonnes (60+25 pre-press) and capacity of 11-18 tonnes/hour of cardboard. Available in five configurations with two feed opening sizes; can be equipped with cross strapping.
• LP 85 Horizontal Baler High-performance baler with combined press force of 113 tonnes and capacity of 14-21 tonnes/hour of cardboard. Best-selling model known for robustness in tough environments. Available with cross strapping for high-density plastic bales.
• LP 110 Horizontal Baler High-material throughput baler with combined press force of 164 tonnes and capacity of up to 29 tonnes/hour of cardboard. Available in ten configurations with two feed opening sizes and two bale sizes. Uses 30% less energy than competitors.
• MP 270 MH (Mega) Horizontal Baler Most powerful baler in the portfolio with 270 tonnes total press force and capacity of 45 tonnes/hour of cardboard. Features parallel processing and self-optimizing pre-compression to 200 kg/m3, effectively replacing several smaller balers.
• EP 40 OH Horizontal Baler Compact baler developed for the printing, packaging and graphic industry. Features 40 tonnes press force with no pre-press (the only Presona baler without pre-press). Typically fed by pneumatic conveying system, processes 3-10 tonnes/hour of die-cut waste.
• Compactor Model K Heavy-duty compactor designed for continuous operation under difficult conditions. Features high operational reliability, robust construction and favorable maintenance costs. Available in five designs with different engine sizes and stroke volumes.
• Pneumatic Conveying Systems Air-powered waste extraction systems that convey production waste and trim through ducting via fans to compactors or balers. Eliminates manual handling, minimizes dust, and collects material in centralized locations.
• Shredders (UNTHA 1, 2 and 4-shaft) UNTHA shredding technology represented by Presona. Product portfolio includes 1, 2, or 4-shaft shredders for the wood industry, recycling, confidential shredding, RDF/SRF production, and special applications.
• Confidential Waste Shredders (UNTHA RS40) DIN 66399 compliant four-shaft low-speed shredding solutions for secure destruction of confidential waste including paper, USB drives and hard disk drives. High throughput with low energy consumption.
• Conveyors Conveyor solutions from reputable manufacturers for balers and waste handling systems. Includes robust chain apron conveyors, slider belt conveyors and circulation conveyors.
• Baling Wire Annealed baling wire in various dimensions (2.7-4 mm), manufactured in Europe. Available in coils of 40-50 kg, 500 kg, or 1,000 kg.
• Service and Spare Parts After-sales support offering installation, maintenance, service contracts, and original Presona spare parts, delivered by trained service technicians through a global partner network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% lower electricity costs compared to shear balers with same capacity
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered regional and core.

• Aggcycle Engineering LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 April 2026Sweden-based Presona AB appointed Aggcycle Engineering Ltd in Craigavon, Northern Ireland as its new sales and service partner for the island of Ireland. Partnership covers both Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, providing sales, service, and spare parts for Presona's baling equipment. Aims to enhance Presona's regional presence through local support and expertise.
• Ecosystem LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEcosystem Ltd is exclusive sales partner for Presona baler systems in England, Scotland & Wales. A well-established and trusted player in the UK recycling equipment sector.
• Recycling Engineers Services Ltd (RES)regionalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEntered into exclusive distribution agreement for service, support and spare parts for Presona in England, Scotland and Wales.
• UNTHA Shredding Technology GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationPresona represents UNTHA shredding technology for shredders. UNTHA is based in Austria and produces shredders with 1, 2 or 4 shafts. Specializes in wood industry, recycling, confidential shredding, RDF/SRF production, and special shredding solutions. UNTHA's four-shaft low-speed shredders form the heart of Presona's confidential waste solutions.
• Presona Deutschland GmbHregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect subsidiary handling German market. Sales office in Frankfurt, service operations in Cologne.
• Stadler America, LLCregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for Presona products in USA and Canada, based in North Carolina.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• UNTHA Shredding Technology: Austrian shredder manufacturer and existing Presona technology partner for confidential waste and RDF/SRF shredders. Comparable product portfolio on the shredding side and could become a closer competitor if Presona expands its own shredder offering.
• Sinobaler: Chinese manufacturer of horizontal and vertical balers exporting globally with aggressive price positioning. Comparable in product category (horizontal balers) but targets price-sensitive segments where Presona's custom, premium-priced approach is less competitive.

Direct peers

• Maren Balers & Compactors: US manufacturer of horizontal balers, two-ram balers, and compactors serving recycling, waste management, and distribution customers. Directly comparable horizontal baler product family to Presona's LP and MP series.
• Komptech: Austrian manufacturer of shredders, screeners, and waste handling equipment for the recycling and wood industries. Overlaps with Presona on shredding solutions (UNTHA partnership) and broader waste handling system sales to recycling and municipal customers.
• Harris Waste Management Group (now part of Machinex): US/Canadian manufacturer of balers, shears, and material handling equipment for the recycling industry, now part of Machinex. Directly comparable horizontal baler product line and recycling customer base to Presona, with strong North American footprint.
• Avermann: German manufacturer of balers, compactors, and waste handling systems serving recycling, retail, and logistics customers. Highly comparable in product range (horizontal balers, compactors) and target segments to Presona.
• Bramidan: Danish manufacturer of vertical and horizontal balers, compactors, and recycling containers, with strong presence in Europe and a global distribution network. Comparable in product family and European recycling/retail customer base to Presona.
• Vecoplan: German manufacturer of shredders, conveying, and processing equipment for waste, recycling, and industrial applications. Comparable to Presona's shredder (UNTHA) and conveying product lines, and competes for waste handling system projects in Europe.
• Bollegraaf: Dutch manufacturer of horizontal balers and recycling systems, widely regarded as the global market leader in pre-press and shear balers for MRFs. Direct head-to-head competitor to Presona across LP/MP class horizontal balers in Europe and globally.

Broad incumbents

• Andritz: Large Austrian industrial group with divisions covering recycling, separation, and material handling equipment. Competes with Presona on integrated waste handling systems and larger recycling plant projects, but from a much broader industrial machinery portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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