What Nihot Recycling Technology does

Nihot Recycling Technology B.V. is a Dutch manufacturer founded in 1945 and headquartered in Amsterdam, specializing in air-based waste separation equipment. The company's core technology is the windshifter — an air separator that uses controlled negative pressure (suction) to split waste streams into heavy and light fractions by density and volume, achieving separation efficiency of up to 99% in a dust-free operating environment. Nihot offers seven windshifter variants (SDS, SDX, DDS, SDi, WSF, WSV, WSZ) tailored to specific waste streams such as Construction & Demolition waste, Commercial & Industrial waste, Municipal Solid Waste, RDF/SRF production, packaging waste, Automotive Shredder Residue, glass cullet and incinerator ash. All windshifters are designed using in-house Computational Fluid Dynamics simulation and manufactured 100% in-house at the Amsterdam facility, with a new consolidated facility at Westhavenweg 53 scheduled for completion in June 2026.

Nihot serves enterprise customers across the global waste and recycling value chain — C&D waste processors, C&I waste managers, RDF/SRF production plants, MSW processors, packaging-waste sorters, metal recyclers, glass recyclers and waste-to-energy operators — and reports 1,500+ operational references across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and Oceania. The company also distributes BHS Group products in Europe, including the DRS Debris Roll Screen with patented Tri-Disc sizing technology and the Max-AI line of computer-vision robotic sorters.

Nihot generates revenue primarily through one-time sale of capital equipment (windshifters, disc screens, robotic sorters, Film Vacuum Systems, dust filters), supplemented by professional services (installation, commissioning, training) and recurring after-sales maintenance contracts, spare parts and consumables. Pricing is custom-quoted per configuration; sales are direct through an in-house commercial team based in Amsterdam and supported by mobile and in-factory test units, with over 50% of test engagements converting to supply. The company has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of US-based Bulk Handling Systems (BHS) since 2013 and operates as an independent entity within the BHS Family of Companies.

Name

Nihot Recycling Technology

Legal name

Nihot Recycling Technology B.V.

Website

https://nihot.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nihot Recycling Technology is an Amsterdam-based manufacturer of air-based waste separation equipment (windshifters), serving global waste and recycling operators across C&D, C&I, MSW, RDF/SRF and packaging segments; a BHS Group subsidiary since 2013 with 1,500+ installations worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Waste Separation Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Vacuum Systems (Wet/Dry, Dust Extraction) (IMAHALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF)

Keywords

• Air separation equipment
• Windshifter systems
• Waste recycling technology
• Material recovery equipment
• Industrial air classifiers

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Waste Separation Equipment Sales: Sale of windshifter systems (SDS, SDX, DDS, SDi, WSF, WSV, WSZ), DRS disc screens, Max-AI robotic sorters, Film Vacuum Systems, and Shredder Filters. Equipment ranges from standard models to custom-configured solutions. Revenue is generated from original equipment manufacturing and sale, with prices varying by model, capacity, and configuration.
2. Professional Services (Installation, Commissioning, Training): Full service offering including on-site installation, commissioning, separation support, operator training, and system calibration. Services provided for Nihot equipment as well as BHS screening technology, NRT optical sorting equipment, and Max-AI robotic sorters.
3. After-Sales Service & Maintenance Contracts: Preventive maintenance contracts, parts supply, technician on-site support, retrofits and upgrades for all BHS Group equipment. Service team provides ongoing support including parts replacement, calibration, and field service.
4. Spare Parts & Consumables: Supply of replacement parts and wearable components for windshifters, disc screens, dust filters, and associated equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nihot Recycling Technology manufactures and sells air-based waste separation equipment (windshifters) that use controlled negative pressure (suction) to separate waste streams by density and volume into heavy and light fractions. The product line includes single-drum (SDS, SDX), double-drum (DDS), semi-mobile (SDi), diagonal (WSF), vertical (WSV), and zigzag (WSZ) windshifters, complemented by BHS DRS disc screens, Max-AI autonomous robotic sorters, Film Vacuum Systems, and dust filters. Equipment is custom-engineered to application requirements and supported with installation, commissioning, training, maintenance contracts, and spare parts.

Product overview

Nihot Recycling Technology offers a comprehensive portfolio of air-based waste separation solutions centered around windshifter technology. The product line includes the SDS (standard versatile windshifter), SDX (RDF/SRF dedicated), DDS (double drum for 3-way separation), SDi (semi-mobile plug-and-play), WSF (packaging waste), and WSV/WSZ (vertical/zigzag) windshifters. Supporting products include the BHS DRS Disc Screen for material sizing, Max-AI Robotic Sorters using AI for autonomous waste sorting, Film Vacuum System for film extraction, and Shredder/Dust Filters for dust management. Test units are available for proving separation efficiency. All windshifters use negative pressure (suction) technology for dust-free, high-efficiency separation. The company operates as part of the Bulk Handling Systems (BHS) Family of Companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SDS Windshifter The SDS windshifter is a versatile negative-pressure air separator with one splitter drum that performs two-way separation (heavy/light) across MSW, C&D waste, RDF, and compost streams. Engineered with in-house CFD simulation in its next-generation form, it is the flagship general-purpose windshifter in Nihot's portfolio.
• SDX Windshifter The SDX is a negative-pressure windshifter purpose-built for RDF/SRF production plants, using suction to remove inert contaminants from waste streams and protect downstream secondary shredders. It is a standard machine designed for quick delivery and on-site assembly at fraction sizes of 0-500 mm.
• DDS Windshifter The DDS (Double Drum Separator) windshifter performs three-way, high-volume separation with two separating sections, producing heavy, mid-heavy, and light fractions in a single pass. It handles high-moisture, abrasive, and high-volume light materials with low energy consumption due to a unique recirculation fan configuration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Separation efficiency of up to 99%
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Max-AI (BHS Technology)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017In 2017, BHS introduced Max-AI technology and the Max-AI AQC (Autonomous Quality Control) robotic sorting solution. Nihot offers the full line of Max-AI products to the recycling industry in Europe. Max-AI uses artificial intelligence and robotics to sort waste: the vision system identifies items, the AI thinks and decides, and the robot picks targeted items. Nihot distributes Max-AI CoBot, AQC-1, AQC-2, AQC-C, AQC-Flex, and VIS products across Europe.
• BHS Debris Roll Screen (DRS)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015Nihot embraced the BHS Debris Roll Screen (DRS disc screen) in 2015 and began selling this sizing tool as an addition to the windshifter product range. The disc screen and windshifter in combination provide a complete solution: accurate sizing followed by air-based density separation for unbeatable performance. Nihot has taken steps to start producing disc screens in its Amsterdam factory alongside windshifters. The DRS disc screen with patented Tri-Disc technology is offered to customers as part of Nihot's expanded product portfolio.
• Bulk Handling Systems (BHS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Nihot became a member of the Bulk Handling Systems (BHS) Family of Companies in 2013. BHS designs, engineers and manufactures integrated recycling systems and is the industry leader in screening technology. Nihot operates as a subsidiary under the BHS group umbrella, providing air separation technologies as a complementary component to BHS's screening and sorting portfolio. Nihot's expertise in component sales and windshifter manufacturing complements BHS's systems integration capabilities. As part of BHS, Nihot also distributes BHS products (DRS disc screens, Max-AI robotic sorters) in Europe.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bulk Handling Systems (BHS): Nihot's U.S.-based parent company, which designs and manufactures integrated recycling systems including the DRS disc screen and Max-AI robotic sorters. As both parent and systems integrator, BHS competes directly with Nihot at the integrated systems level while owning Nihot at the corporate level.
• Pellenc ST: French manufacturer of optical sorting equipment for waste recycling, particularly strong in packaging waste and plastic film recovery. Directly competes with Nihot in WSF-style packaging/film applications and in European tenders for sorting cabins.
• Machinex Industries: Canadian recycling sorting equipment manufacturer serving MSW, C&D, and C&I waste streams with screens, optical sorters, and air classifiers. Competes with Nihot in North American and global projects for integrated recycling plant separation sections.
• Stadler Anlagenbau GmbH: Germany-based manufacturer of sorting systems and recycling plant components for MSW, C&D, and RDF/SRF applications. The closest direct competitor to Nihot in air- and screen-based waste separation, frequently specified alongside or against Nihot windshifters in European tenders.

Broad incumbents

• TOMRA Systems ASA: Norwegian global leader in sensor-based sorting and recycling technology with a broad portfolio spanning collection, sorting, and material recovery. Overlaps with Nihot at the materials recovery facility level and increasingly in AI-driven sorting, though TOMRA's strength is optical/sensor rather than air-based density separation.
• Metso Corporation: Finnish global leader in mining, aggregates, and recycling equipment including shredders, screens, and separation systems. Broad incumbent serving large-scale industrial and recycling facilities where Nihot's specialized air-based separation competes as a complement or alternative.
• Vecoplan AG: German manufacturer of shredders, screens, and material handling equipment for waste, wood, and recycling industries. Broad incumbent whose sizing and conveying equipment often pairs with or competes against Nihot's windshifters in integrated recycling lines.

Emerging players

• AMP Robotics Corp. U.S.-based AI and robotics company applying computer vision and deep learning to recycling sorting. Competes in the same downstream sorting activities Nihot supports via Max-AI, representing the AI-driven shift that could reshape the role of air-based separation in modern MRFs.
• Sadako Technologies:
• Zenrobotics Oy: Finnish pioneer in AI-powered robotic sorting for C&D and MSW, offering waste-picking robots that compete with Nihot's distributor Max-AI line. Emerging player whose AI robotics capability could complement or substitute parts of the air separation workflow Nihot currently serves.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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