What NTM-GB does

NTM-GB Ltd is the UK operating subsidiary of Finland-founded NTM Group, manufacturing refuse and recycling collection vehicles (RCVs) for UK local authorities and waste management companies. Formed in 2003 and headquartered in Kidderminster, Worcestershire following a 2015 relocation, NTM-GB designs and builds rear loaders (K-MAXI, K-MIDI, KGH, KGLS, KG), front loaders (FL-P), multi-chamber split-body vehicles (NTM QUATRO, KG-2B, KGH-2B), electric and plug-in hybrid platforms, and specialised food waste and glass collection vehicles (MAS, Mini-MAS, MAS-2K) on customer-specified chassis such as DAF, Isuzu, and Mercedes. Core technology centres on hydraulic compaction systems (including the patented NTM ePTO electric power take-off and the patented QUATRO four-chamber bin lift), polypropylene Polybody construction for corrosion-free bodies, and build-to-order customisation with chassis-OEM and equipment partners (Terberg bin lifts, Watts Trucks).

Revenue is generated primarily through bespoke hardware sales of vehicles built to individual customer specifications, supplemented by recurring aftersales revenue streams including field service engineering, LOLER inspections, refurbishments, MOT preparation, contract maintenance, operator training, and a genuine spare parts supply chain. The company sells through four UK Area Sales Managers covering South, Central, North, and Scotland territories, and participates actively in industry exhibitions including IFAT Munich, RWM Expo at NEC Birmingham, and the TPPL Forum in Scotland. Pricing is quote-based per vehicle rather than via standard tiers; typical local authority transactions range from £1.4M for 8 vehicles to £8M for a 35-vehicle fleet programme. NTM-GB holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, operates a network of 15+ approved UK service centres, and benefits from the broader NTM Group's 75-year family-owned heritage, €140M group revenue, and 650+ to 700+ employees across subsidiaries in Finland, Sweden, Germany, the USA, and distribution partners in 15+ countries.

The primary customer segments are UK Local Authorities (vertical primary, with multi-year relationships of 15+ years such as with Torfaen County Borough Council and major procurement programmes with Swansea Council), private waste management operators (vertical primary, e.g., KP Waste for food waste collection), and international sales partners across Scandinavia, the Baltic states, Germany, Austria, Croatia, and Canada. Competitive advantages identified by the company include the patented QUATRO multi-chamber system, 75 years of RCV specialisation, 100+ service centres across the NTM Group network, and extensive build-to-order customisation — though NTM-GB faces competition from other European RCV bodybuilders in a slow-cycle, procurement-driven market.

Name

NTM-GB

Legal name

NTM-GB Ltd

Website

https://ntm-gb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NTM-GB Ltd is the UK subsidiary of Finland-founded NTM Group, manufacturing and servicing built-to-order refuse and recycling collection vehicles — including rear loaders, multi-chamber split-body vehicles, electric platforms, and food waste solutions — primarily for UK local authorities and waste management companies, supported by a network of 15+ UK service centres.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refuse Collection Vehicles

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing (336211), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

Class 4–6 Medium-Duty Truck Manufacturing (IMACABAB)

Keywords

• Refuse collection vehicles
• Rear loader RCVs
• Food waste collection
• Municipal waste management
• Multi-chamber refuse vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Kidderminster

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Refuse Collection Vehicle Sales: NTM designs and manufactures refuse collection vehicles built to customer specifications on chosen chassis. Vehicles include rear loaders, front loaders, multi-chamber vehicles, food waste solutions, electric vehicles, and special solutions. Each vehicle is built to order for specific customer requirements.
2. Aftersales Service & Maintenance: Comprehensive aftermarket support including field service engineers, warranty support, inspection services, LOLER inspections, refurbishments, servicing, MOT preparation, repair work, chassis conversion, contract maintenance, re-programming, fault-finding, and operator training.
3. Genuine Spare Parts: Supply of genuine replacement parts covered by warranty, supporting vehicle maintenance and repair operations throughout vehicle lifecycle.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NTM-GB designs, manufactures, and services refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) built to order on customer-specified chassis. Its portfolio spans rear loaders, front loaders, multi-chamber split-body vehicles, electric and hybrid vehicles, and food waste collection solutions, supported by a comprehensive aftersales service, refurbishment, and spare parts network across the UK and Europe.

Product overview

NTM-GB is a manufacturer of Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs) offering a comprehensive portfolio of products across multiple categories: Rear Loaders (K-MAXI, K-MIDI, KGH, KGLS, KG), Front Loaders (FL-P), Multi-chamber Vehicles (NTM QUATRO, K-2K, KG-2B, KGH-2B, KG-2K, MAS-2K, KGHH+FK), Electric Vehicles (Polybody, Plug-in Hybrid, 100% Electric), and Special Solutions (FK Pod, MAS, Mini-MAS, NTM 7500 Crane, Bin Washing System). The company provides complete refuse collection solutions with aftersales services including maintenance, refurbishment, and genuine spare parts. NTM-GB operates as the UK subsidiary of the NTM Group, holding ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications for quality and environmental management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Polybody: Lightweight, durable plastic-bodied waste collection vehicles made from polypropylene, UV stable, non-corrosive, and fully recyclable
• NTM QUATRO
• Mini-MAS
• MAS
• K-Maxi
• K-Midi
• K-Series

Products and services

• K-MAXI Rear Loader Largest model in the K-Series Range, designed for recycling or household refuse collection on restricted access routes. Features minimal maintenance, secondary backup hydraulic system, and one of the largest volumes available in the 16-tonne RCV range.
• K-MIDI Rear Loader Compact rear-loader offering one of the smallest footprints of any full-compaction RCV on the market, designed for narrow urban streets and tight access routes. Compatible with 7.5t and 8.5t chassis with exceptional turning radius and built-in manual backup system.
• KGH Rear Loader Powerful rear loader body designed mainly for 3-axle chassis for heavy loads. Features lever controls for bin lift and winch with pressure and flow-compensated hydraulic design for exceptional durability.
• KGLS Rear Loader Low, agile, and lightweight rear loader for environments with limited manoeuvring space. Designed for chassis with gross weight 15 to 26 tonnes with reliability and durability focus.
• KG Rear Loader Rear loader for chassis with total weight 18-26t offering flexibility with lever-controlled bin lift and winch plus push-button operation for carriage and packer plates. Known for high quality, reliability, and low life cycle costs.
• FL-P Front Loader Front loader for easy operation and high reliability, capable of lifting CHEM-standard containers up to 3500kg with single joystick control. Features patented Pendulum design for continuous packing and efficient compaction, eliminating cleaning downtime.
• NTM QUATRO Multi-chamber Vehicle Unique four-chamber solution in a single vehicle, enabling collection of four different waste fractions simultaneously with patented bin lift system. Features individual ejectors for each chamber to minimise cross-contamination.
• K-2K Multi-chamber Vehicle Light and agile 2-chambered loader for collecting two different types of waste. Designed for chassis with gross vehicle weights of 12t to 18t, featuring approximately 70%/30% body split to minimise cross-contamination.
• KG-2B Multi-chamber Vehicle Two-chamber refuse collection vehicle with separate packers eliminating cross-contamination risk. Features compression systems with 70/30 or 50/50 distribution options and advanced container lifts compliant with SS-EN 1501-5 standards.
• KGH-2B Multi-chamber Vehicle Split body with two separate tailgates mainly designed for 3-axle chassis with gross weight up to 26 tonnes. Features completely separate compression systems with 70/30 or 50/50 distribution options.
• KG-2K Multi-chamber Vehicle High capacity 2-chamber rear loader using the KG as a basis. Split tailgate handles 660-litre bins on the large side and 370-litre bins on the small side with hydraulic hatch eliminating cross-contamination.
• MAS-2K Multi-chamber Vehicle Advanced version of the MAS with two separate compartments for transporting sorted glass, keeping clear and coloured glass separate to prevent contamination. Features 60/40 compartment division with loading dock emptying capability.
• KGHH+FK Multi-chamber Vehicle Powerful refuse body designed for 18t to 26t chassis with body volumes from 15m³ to 25m³. Equipped with FK pod featuring sealed container with independent bin lift system for separate waste stream collection.
• Polybody Electric Vehicle Lightweight refuse collection vehicle made from tough, durable polypropylene. UV stable, non-corrosive, non-staining, and practically maintenance-free. Fully recyclable with extended lifespan, mountable on almost any chassis from 3.5t to 8.5t.
• Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Plug-in hybrid solution where the refuse collection system is powered primarily by batteries with fallback to chassis internal combustion engine. Offers lower fuel costs, CO2 emissions, and noise levels.
• 100% Electric Vehicle (NTM ePTO) Completely emission-free refuse collection solution using NTM ePTO powered by chassis batteries. System combines electric motor, hydraulic pump, inverter, and cooling system, compatible with most types of electric chassis.
• Mini-MAS Food Waste Vehicle Compact food waste collection vehicle designed for smaller chassis sizes up to 12 tonnes. Features sealed container system for clean, efficient collection of high-fluid content including glass waste, with flexibility to carry general waste. Lifts containers from 120L to 1,100L.
• MAS Food & Glass Waste Vehicle Unique design for collecting food and glass waste with high fluid content using sealed container for clean, efficient collection. Suitable for 2 and 3 axle chassis with capacity between 10.6m³ to 15m³. Features green technology hydraulic system for smoother, quieter operation with improved fuel consumption.
• FK Pod Special Solution Pod installed between cab and body, maximising both pod and body sizes. Ranges from 2m³ to 6m³, suitable for bodies from 15t to 26t. Features sealed container with independent binlift for two or four-wheeled containers and integral stainless steel pannier tray.
• NTM 7500 Crane Special solution for bottom-emptying containers with range up to 7.5m and lifting capacity up to 2390kg. Features reliable, user-friendly system operated by wireless control with removable aluminium hatch on tailgate.
• Bin Washing System High-pressure washing equipment for NTM rear loaders providing hygienic solution for maintaining clean bins during waste collection. Washes bins with fresh water when emptied, preventing dirt buildup and reducing unpleasant odours.
• Aftersales Service & Maintenance Comprehensive aftersales support including field service engineers, warranty response, LOLER inspections, refurbishments, servicing, MOT preparation, repair work, contract maintenance, reprogramming, fault-finding, and operator training. Backed by a network of 100+ service centres across 15+ countries.
• Refurbishment Service Aftersales refurbishment service extending vehicle lifespan, keeping vehicles on the road longer. Demonstrated capability to restore vehicles over 15 years old to near-new condition, saving customers time, money, and resources compared to full replacement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Swansea Council: £8 million investment in 35 vehicles within 12 months
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Picker PalsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 November 2025NTM-GB partnered with Picker Pals, an award-winning children's environmental programme, to bring hands-on sustainability education to primary schools. The first session took place at Cleobury Mortimer Primary School where Year 4 students received Picker Packs with storybooks, activities, and litter-picking tools. An NTM-GB K-Midi recycling truck was demonstrated in the playground, showing students how bins are lifted, materials compacted, and recycling transported. The partnership combines NTM's real-world recycling expertise with Picker Pals' story-driven educational approach.
• Watts TruckscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWatts Trucks, as a DAF truck dealer, collaborated with NTM and Swansea Council to ensure vehicles met the council's operational needs. Gareth Rees from Watts Trucks worked alongside NTM's Area Sales Manager Martin Jones to support the £1.4 million fleet delivery of 8 new RCVs. The partnership enables NTM vehicles to be mounted on DAF chassis for UK customers.
• TerbergcoreTechnology or IntegrationTerberg bin lifts are specified on NTM vehicles for Torfaen County Borough Council. Terberg's bin lift technology integrates with NTM RCV bodies, particularly on the 16t K-Maxi vehicles, providing enhanced safety features including full ISS camera systems.
• DAFcoreTechnology or IntegrationNTM builds vehicles on DAF XB chassis for customers like Torfaen Council. The DAF chassis provides outstanding direct vision, comfort, and exceptional agility crucial for manoeuvring in dense city areas and rural locations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Scania: Scania supplies medium- and heavy-duty chassis for refuse applications and offers factory-built RCVs in selected markets; competes with NTM-GB on European tenders where integrated chassis-body offerings are preferred.
• Volvo Trucks: Global commercial vehicle OEM offering medium- and heavy-duty chassis commonly used as bases for RCVs; competes indirectly with NTM-GB via factory-built RCV configurations and a broad dealer and service network.
• DAF Trucks: DAF is both a key chassis supplier to NTM-GB (DAF XB used by Torfaen) and a competitor through its dealer Watts Trucks; its electric and diesel LF/XD chassis increasingly appear in UK RCV tenders.
• Heil (Environmental Solutions Group): Heil is a North American manufacturer of refuse and recycling collection bodies competing globally in the RCV body market; comparable to NTM-GB in product range (rear loaders, front loaders, multi-chamber) though focused on heavier Class 7–8 chassis.
• Mercedes-Benz Trucks (Econic): Mercedes-Benz Econic is a factory-built low-entry RCV sold through Mercedes' global dealer network; competes with NTM-GB's K-Midi and K-Maxi on UK municipal tenders and increasingly on electric RCV specifications.

Direct peers

• Geesinknorba: European specialist manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles offering rear loaders, front loaders and recycling vehicles with a multi-chamber product line that competes head-on with NTM's QUATRO and K-series ranges.
• Terberg Matec: European manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles and bin-lift systems (and owner of Dennis Eagle's parent ROS Group); competes with NTM-GB in UK and European tenders and is also a supplier of bin-lift technology specified on NTM vehicles.
• Dennis Eagle: UK-based specialist manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles and one of NTM-GB's closest direct competitors in the UK municipal market, supplying both rear and front loaders to local authorities.

Regional players

• Refuse Vehicle Solutions (RVS): UK-focused supplier of new and refurbished refuse collection vehicles competing with NTM-GB's aftersales, refurbishment and parts business in the British municipal and private waste operator market.

Emerging players

• Electra Commercial Vehicles: UK-based specialist focused on zero-emission electric refuse collection vehicles, overlapping with NTM-GB's Polybody, Plug-in Hybrid and 100% Electric ePTO product lines for UK municipal decarbonisation tenders.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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