Kademe

What Kademe does

Kademe Waste Technologies Inc. (Kademe Atık Teknolojileri A.Ş.) is a Turkish manufacturer of municipal vehicles and on-vehicle equipment, operating since 2011 as an establishment of Albayrak Group, a diversified Turkish conglomerate. The company produces road sweepers, refuse collection equipment, water and canal cleaning vehicles, composting machines, and a range of optional municipal equipment such as salt spreaders, snow ploughs, mobile hospitals, and aerial work platforms. Manufacturing is centered at a 1,000,000 square meter site in the Konya Organized Industrial Zone with 20,000 square meters of enclosed production area, with corporate offices in Istanbul (Zeytinburnu).

Kademe's core technical capabilities center on vacuum-type road sweeping technology with low emissions and high suction power, hydraulic refuse compaction systems, and combined high-pressure jetting and vacuum systems for sewer and canal cleaning. Tank capacities span 3,000 to 20,000 liters across product lines, with high-pressure jetting at 130–200 bar and suction capacities up to 9,000 m³/h. The company maintains an extensive certification stack including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 28001, OHSAS 18001, DIN ISO 10002, CE marking, and sector-specific EN 1501-1 (refuse collection vehicles) and EN-ISO 3834-2 (welding quality) certifications. Kademe's R&D capability enables custom integration of its equipment onto multiple truck chassis including Ford Trucks, Mercedes-Benz, MAN, Iveco, and Isuzu.

Revenue is generated primarily through direct hardware sales to municipalities, government agencies, and private waste management operators via a quote-based sales model, with secondary revenue from after-sales services (maintenance, repair, spare parts) and international distribution. The sales structure supports both domestic Turkish sales and overseas sales inquiries, and offers distributorship arrangements for international markets. Customer evidence spans Turkish municipalities (e.g., Beyoğlu Municipality), international public-sector buyers (Interlagos Race Track in Brazil), and industrial-zone operators across 50+ countries spanning MENA, Europe, CIS, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas.

Name

Kademe

Legal name

Kademe Waste Technologies Inc.

Website

https://kadememunicipal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kademe is a Turkish municipal vehicle manufacturer producing road sweepers, refuse collection equipment, water and canal cleaning vehicles, and composting machines for governments, municipalities, and private waste management operators across more than 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Vehicles & Waste Management Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMACAFAI

Specialty Utility & Maintenance Vehicle Manufacturing (Street Sweepers/Vacuum Trucks)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Off-Highway & Specialty Vehicle Manufacturing (Construction/Agriculture/Mining)

SECONDARYIMAHAIAI

Municipal & Public Works Specialty Vehicles (Street Sweepers, Sewer Jetters)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Heavy Transportation & Off-Highway Vehicles

SECONDARYIMACAGAC

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Vehicle Body, Cab & Trailer Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMACABAI

Truck Body & Upfitting Manufacturing (Box Bodies/Service Bodies/Cranes/Liftgates)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Commercial Vehicle & Truck Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMACAFAL

Off-Highway Vehicle Cabs, Frames & Attachments Manufacturing (Cabs/Booms/Buckets/Implements)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Off-Highway & Specialty Vehicle Manufacturing (Construction/Agriculture/Mining)

Keywords

• Municipal vehicles
• Road sweepers
• Garbage compactors
• Waste management equipment
• Canal jetting vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Vehicle Manufacturing: Kademe generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of municipal vehicles including road sweepers, garbage trucks, water tankers, sewage machines, and canal jetting vehicles. Products are sold directly to municipalities, government agencies, and private waste management companies through quote-based sales.
2. Custom Vehicle Manufacturing and Integration: With a strong R&D department, Kademe offers the opportunity to design and manufacture equipment on vehicles of different brands and types. This custom integration service allows municipalities to equip various truck chassis (Ford Trucks, Mercedes-Benz, MAN, Iveco, Isuzu) with Kademe equipment.
3. After-Sale Services and Spare Parts: Kademe provides after-sale services including maintenance, repair, and original spare parts for all equipment models. The company offers full post-sale support for their water and canal equipment.
4. Compost Machine Sales: Sale of composting machines including Yöntem 100 (approximately 100 L/day capacity) and Yöntem 500 (500 L/day capacity) for institutions, restaurants, and households seeking on-site organic waste processing.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kademe designs and manufactures on-vehicle municipal equipment at its Konya Organized Industrial Zone facility, including vacuum road sweepers (truck-mounted, compact, truck-towed, tractor-towed, and electric litter variants), hydraulic refuse equipment (garbage compactors, mini dumpers, container washers, hooklifts, skiploaders), water and canal equipment (combined jetting vehicles, sewage machines, water tankers), and composting machines (Yöntem 100 and Yöntem 500). The company offers custom integration on truck chassis from Ford Trucks, Mercedes-Benz, MAN, Iveco, and Isuzu, and supports all products with after-sale maintenance and original spare parts.

Product overview

Kademe is a Turkish municipal vehicle manufacturer producing high-tech road sweepers and waste management equipment. The product portfolio includes six main product lines: (1) Road Sweepers available in truck mounted, compact, truck towed, tractor towed, and electric litter variants; (2) Refuse Equipments including hydraulic garbage compactors, mini dumper vehicles, trash bin cleaning trucks, hooklifts, semi trailers, and skiploaders; (3) Water and Canal Equipments featuring combined canal jetting vehicles (including SANSS model), sewage machines, water tankers, and high-pressure jetting systems; (4) Composting Machines (Yöntem 100 and Yöntem 500) for zero waste projects; (5) Optional Equipments including vacuum tea collectors, salt spreaders, mobile stages, ambulances, mowing/washing vehicles, mobile hospitals, tree transplanters, misting machines, snow brushes and plows; and (6) Platforms comprising telescopic and articulated work platforms. All products are manufactured in Turkey (Konya Organized Industrial Zone) and the company holds CE certification with ISO 9001 quality standards. Kademe is an Albayrak Group establishment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Road Sweepers Vacuum-type road sweepers with low emissions and superior vacuum power, suitable for highways, streets, city squares, and industrial areas. Includes truck-mounted, compact, truck-towed, tractor-towed, and electric litter sweeper variants. Targeted at municipal sanitation departments and private cleaning contractors.
• Refuse Equipment Complete range of waste collection and transport equipment including hydraulic garbage compactors, mini dumper garbage vehicles, trash bin cleaning trucks, hooklifts, semi trailers, and skiploaders. Designed for municipal and private waste management operators.
• Water and Canal Equipment Equipment for water transport, sewer maintenance, and canal cleaning using durable high-performance technologies, including combined canal jetting vehicles (including SANSS compact model), sewage machines (3,000–15,000 L tank capacity), water tankers (4,000–20,000 L), and high-pressure combined jetting systems. For municipal sewer and water services.
• Composting Machines Machines for transforming organic waste into nature-friendly compost within zero-waste projects. Available in Yöntem 100 (~100 L/day, compact, kitchen/cafeteria/yard use) and Yöntem 500 (500 L/day, larger institutional capacity) variants. Both reduce natural composting time from months to 2–3 weeks.
• Optional Municipal Equipment Supplementary specialized municipal equipment including vacuum tea collecting machines, salt spreaders, mobile stages, ambulances, mowing grass/tunnel & barrier washing vehicles, mobile hospitals, tree transplanters, vehicle-mounted micron misting machines, snow brushes, and snow ploughs. For municipalities, agricultural operations, and event/emergency services.
• Platforms (Aerial Work Platforms) Aerial work platforms for elevated maintenance and construction operations, available in telescopic (extended horizontal reach) and articulated (jointed boom for navigating obstacles) variants. For municipal maintenance crews and contractors.
• After-Sale Services and Original Spare Parts Full post-sale service support for all Kademe equipment models including maintenance, repair, and supply of original spare parts, available to both domestic and overseas customers via the sales inquiry form.

Quantifiable outcome

• High-efficiency cleaning performance even under heavy-duty load conditions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AL Fahhad GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 July 2024Kademe announced cooperation with AL Fahhad Group on July 5, 2024. This partnership enables Kademe to expand its distribution network in the Middle East region through AL Fahhad Group's established market presence and distribution capabilities.
• EUnitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKademe's General Manager Kenan Çelik attended the EUnited 2025 General Assembly. EUnited is the European Cleaning and Maintenance Association, representing the industry at EU level. This membership provides Kademe with industry representation, networking opportunities, and participation in EU-level policy discussions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FAUN Umwelttechnik: German manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles, road sweepers, and sewer cleaning equipment. A leading European municipal vehicle OEM with comparable product portfolio.
• Aebi Schmidt Group: Swiss-German manufacturer of road sweepers, winter maintenance equipment, and airport ground support vehicles. Direct competitor in municipal street cleaning and winter maintenance segments.
• Geesinknorba: Dutch manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles, compactors, and recycling equipment. Direct competitor in European municipal waste handling segment with comparable product mix.
• Dennis Eagle: UK manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles, including the market-leading low-entry ELF truck. Direct competitor in European municipal waste collection market.
• Dulevo International: Italian road sweeper and street cleaning equipment manufacturer with global presence. Direct competitor in the vacuum sweeper category Kademe serves.
• Hako: German manufacturer of municipal cleaning machines, sweepers, and municipal vehicles. Direct competitor in compact and truck-mounted road sweepers.
• Bucher Municipal: Swiss manufacturer of municipal vehicles including road sweepers, winter maintenance equipment, and refuse collection vehicles. Direct competitor with similar product breadth and municipal customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Environmental Solutions Group (Heil/Labrie/Midwest): North American consortium of refuse collection vehicle and sweeper brands. Larger incumbent in North American municipal vehicle market with overlapping product categories.

Regional players

• Superior Pak: Australian manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles and road maintenance equipment. Regional player with comparable product focus but different geographic market.

Emerging players

• Zoomlion Environmental Industry: Chinese manufacturer expanding into municipal and sanitation vehicles including road sweepers and garbage trucks. Emerging low-cost competitor with growing international footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/kademe.tr
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Compliance11 records

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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