What Newster Systems does

Newster Systems (legal entity Newster Waste System SRL) is an Italian designer and manufacturer of healthcare waste treatment equipment, founded in 1996 in Cerasolo di Coriano, Italy, with 51-100 employees. The company's proprietary Frictional Heat Treatment (FHT) technology uses heat generated by mechanical shredding to sterilize infectious solid waste in a single chamber at 150°C to STAATT Level IV, without chemicals and without emitting Persistent Organic Pollutants, making the equipment an alternative to incineration compliant with the Stockholm Convention. The product portfolio spans four sterilizer models (NW5, NW15, NW30, NW50) for solid waste, the SWT and ASW systems for hospital sewage water disinfection via peracetic acid, the PURA CO3MPACT for laboratory fluid waste, bin washers, and containerized mobile solutions (SANIFYCO 19, GREENGO) for epidemic and military deployment.

The company monetizes through hardware sales (industrial equipment sold at quote-based pricing), spare-parts e-commerce (b2b.newstergroup.com), after-sales services and training (Newster Academy on the DOCEBO e-learning platform), and participation in international cooperation projects financed by World Bank, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, AICS, and development NGOs. Distribution is exclusively indirect through a global network of authorized, country-level exclusive dealers (e.g., Steriltech in Italy, MEDI-WASTE in Russia, ANIFCO in Bangladesh, Alloro Africa in South Africa) rather than direct end-customer sales. The installed base is 771 machines across all five continents, treating an estimated 100,000 tons of infectious solid waste and 473,000 m³ of infectious wastewater per year, with the technology recognized by WHO, UNEP, and Health Care Without Harm.

R&D is conducted in-house at the Cerasolo di Coriano facility, supported by EU POR-FESR grants (TRUeLAB, TRANSFoRM, SviPRO) and validated by Italian universities including Bologna, Modena e Reggio Emilia, Sapienza, and Politecnica delle Marche. The company holds multiple international patents across Europe, the USA, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, Hong Kong, and San Marino, and operates under ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications. Ownership remains with the founding family/management; no external venture, private equity, or public-market backing has been disclosed.

Name

Newster Systems

Legal name

Newster Waste System SRL

Website

https://newstergroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Newster Systems is an Italian manufacturer of patented healthcare waste treatment equipment using Frictional Heat Treatment technology, selling sterilizers, sewage water disinfection systems, and laboratory fluid waste systems exclusively through a global network of authorized distributors across more than 45 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Waste Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Hazardous Waste Management (4955), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Onsite Medical Waste Management Systems (Equipment, Service, Compliance) (BPALAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical Waste Treatment (Autoclave/Microwave/Chemical) (BPALAGAB), Medical & Biohazardous Waste Management (RMW, Sharps, Pathological) (EUAIAFAE), Medical Waste Management & Biohazard Disposal Systems (Regulated Waste, Liners, Containers) (HLAHANAI)

Keywords

• Healthcare waste treatment
• Medical waste sterilizers
• Hospital sewage disinfection
• Laboratory fluid waste systems
• Frictional heat treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Cerasolo

HQ country

Italy

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Newster designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary healthcare waste treatment equipment including sterilizers (NW5, NW15, NW30, NW50), sewage water treatment systems (SWT, ASW), laboratory fluid waste systems (PURA CO3MPACT), bin washers (BWS6, BWS8), and containerized mobile solutions. Equipment is sold directly through distributors globally with after-sales support and spare parts supply.
2. Spare Parts and Consumables: B2B e-commerce platform (b2b.newstergroup.com) for ordering spare parts. Spare parts are supplied globally including for out-of-production models, with Newster engineers providing technical support.
3. After-Sales Services and Maintenance: After-sales support including installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and product maintenance. Training programs provided through Newster Academy including e-learning on DOCEBO platform. Distributors receive hands-on training at Newster facility and provide on-site after-sales service.
4. International Cooperation Projects: Participation in international cooperation projects in partnership with NGOs, international organizations, and government agencies (e.g., AICS, World Bank-financed projects). Projects include installation of technologies combined with training and local capacity building.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Newster Systems designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary equipment for the on-site treatment and management of healthcare waste, including solid waste sterilizers (NW5, NW15, NW30, NW50), hospital sewage water disinfection systems (SWT, ASW), laboratory fluid waste treatment systems (PURA CO3MPACT), bin washers, and containerized mobile solutions. The company uses its patented frictional heat treatment technology to sterilize infectious hospital waste at 150°C without chemicals or emissions of POPs, providing a complete ecological alternative to incineration for hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and field operations worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sterilizer NW5 Compact hospital solid waste sterilizer using patented frictional heat treatment technology for on-site sterilization of infectious medical waste, suitable for small healthcare facilities.
• Sterilizer NW15 Mid-size hospital solid waste sterilizer using frictional heat treatment for infectious medical waste processing, deployed in hospitals and remote field locations.
• Sterilizer NW30 Larger capacity solid waste sterilizer for medium-scale hospital operations, available in containerized mobile configuration for rapid deployment.
• Sterilizer NW50 Large-capacity solid waste sterilizer for high-volume hospital operations and centralized waste treatment, suitable for large hospitals and waste treatment service providers.
• Bin Washer BWS6
• Bin Washer BWS8 Larger capacity bin washer for sanitization of reusable plastic containers in high-volume hospital waste handling operations.
• SWT Safe Water Treatment System Hospital sewage water disinfection system with mechanical pre-treatment and chemical disinfection using peracetic acid (or sodium hypochlorite/chlorine dioxide), featuring PLC-controlled dosing and 30-minute contact time ensuring disinfection before discharge.
• ASW Autoptic Sewage Water Treatment Dedicated system for treatment of wastewater from autoptic rooms, featuring primary sedimentation, sludge dewatering through 0.25mm mesh filtration, and final disinfection with multiple disinfectant injection reactor.
• PURA CO3MPACT Laboratory Fluid Waste System Compact machine for decontamination of laboratory liquids produced by biomedical automatic analyzers, treating 20 liters per cycle and maximum 240 liters per day, achieving STAATT Level IV microbial inactivation without producing additional waste such as sludge or hazardous gas emissions.
• SANIFYCO 19 Containerized Mobile Solution Pre-assembled mobile unit combining solid waste sterilizer and wastewater treatment in a shipping container, designed for epidemic emergencies and rapid deployment scenarios, operational within 24 hours of arrival.
• GREENGO Containerized Mobile Solution Mobile solution featuring NW5 sterilizer encapsulated in a field transport trolley with shock-absorbing feet, designed for military field operations and parachutable deployment.
• Air Sanitizing System Air and surface sanitization system for indoor areas of hospitals with elevated biological risk, using ozone, UV-C rays, and HEPA filtration to contain respiratory infection spread including SARS-CoV-2.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 75% reduction in initial waste volume and up to 25% reduction in initial waste weight
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Steriltech Waste CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Italian dealer for Newster technologies, offering integrated services for the management of potentially infectious healthcare waste in Italy.
• Coopera NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Newster Group focused on international cooperation projects. Manages partnerships with NGOs and international cooperation agencies for development projects in healthcare waste management.
• UN agencies and international organizations (WHO, UNEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewster technology recognized and included in publications by WHO and UNEP as approved alternative technology to incineration for healthcare waste. WHO cited Newster's Frictional Heat Treatment in 'Overview of technologies for treatment of infectious and sharp waste from healthcare facilities' (2019) and 'Safe management of wastes from health-care activities' (2017). UNEP included Newster in the Compendium of Technologies (2012).
• World Bank, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, Inter-American Development BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational development banks that have financed projects in which Newster equipment was installed. Company participates in international procurements financed by these institutions, either directly or through distributors.
• AICS (Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian government agency for international cooperation. Has co-financed international cooperation projects involving Newster technology in developing countries.
• Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di BolognaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian university with which Newster collaborates, listed on the References page.
• CSA - Research InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute part of the High Technology Network of Emilia Romagna. Conducted verification of effectiveness of Newster's sterilization treatments for infectious solid waste (2020).
• Dipartimento di Ingegneria 'Enzo Ferrari' - Università di Modena e Reggio EmiliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering department of University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, listed as a reference partner for research collaboration.
• SAPIENZA - Università di RomaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Rome, listed as a reference partner for academic collaboration.
• ANIFCO Healthcare (Bangladesh)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive dealer for Newster in Bangladesh, participated at 'A Decade of Biomedical Engineering at BUET' event in 2025.
• Zenith Medical Equipment (Philippines)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive dealer for Newster in the Philippines. Celebrated 61st anniversary in 2025, marking over six decades in the Philippine medical equipment industry.
• Universal Enterprises (Pakistan)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Newster in Pakistan. Participated at APPCS 2025 Congress in Lahore representing Newster's sterilizer benefits.
• Alloro Africa Enviro Services (South Africa)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive importer and distributor for South Africa. Participated at Africa Health 2022 and installed NW50 at George Hospital.
• MEDI-WASTE (Russia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRussian company that has supplied 19 healthcare facilities with Newster equipment. Cited as customer in testimonials section.
• Friostar (Ghana)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership that goes beyond installation of machines in Ghana for healthcare waste management.
• UNICEF (Uzbekistan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNICEF WASH project in Uzbekistan involving installation of Newster machines for hospital waste disposal.
• Cesvi (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian NGO that collaborated with Newster Group in the installation of a sterilizer at Luisa Guidotti Mission Hospital in Zimbabwe (March 2019).
• Associazione Spagnolli Bazzoni (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian NGO that collaborated with Newster Group in the installation at Luisa Guidotti Mission Hospital in Zimbabwe.
• Fondazione CortiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian foundation that visited Newster facility in June 2026 to discuss potential new projects and check on NW15 sterilizer for delivery.
• WorldConnex SrlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Newster on the ECUSTA Higher Learning Institute project in Ethiopia for 'De La Salle Solidarietà Internazionale ONLUS'.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AT-OS: Italian manufacturer of medical waste treatment equipment including autoclave systems for hospitals. Comparable as a domestic Italian competitor in the medical waste sterilization equipment market with similar technology positioning.
• Bondtech Medical: Italian-based manufacturer specializing in sterilization equipment for medical and laboratory waste. Comparable as a domestic Italian peer focused on healthcare waste treatment equipment with overlapping customer segments.
• Celitron Medical Technologies: Hungarian manufacturer of medical waste treatment equipment including autoclave-based sterilizers for hospital solid waste. Directly competes with Newster's NW series using steam sterilization rather than frictional heat, serving similar hospital and central treatment plant customers.
• Tesalys: French manufacturer of medical waste treatment equipment including autoclave and shredder-sterilizer systems for healthcare waste. Comparable as a European direct competitor offering alternative non-incineration technology for hospital waste treatment.
• San-I-Pak: US-based manufacturer of autoclave-based medical waste treatment systems for hospitals and healthcare facilities. Directly competes with Newster in the on-site hospital solid waste sterilization equipment category with overlapping target customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Stericycle: US-based medical waste management services giant offering collection, transport, and treatment of regulated medical waste. Comparable as the dominant incumbent in healthcare waste management, though operating primarily through services rather than equipment sales like Newster.
• Getinge: Swedish multinational providing sterilization, infection control, and surgical workflow solutions to hospitals globally. Broader incumbent with overlapping sterilization technology but focused on instrument sterilization rather than waste treatment as primary application.
• Steris: US-based global leader in sterilization and infection prevention products and services for healthcare, pharmaceutical, and industrial customers. Significantly larger incumbent offering sterilization equipment but with primary focus on instrument reprocessing rather than waste treatment.
• Matachana: Spanish manufacturer specializing in sterilization and disinfection equipment for healthcare and laboratory applications. Broader portfolio than Newster but operates in adjacent product categories including steam sterilizers used for medical waste.

Emerging players

• Daniels Health: US/Australian medical waste services company specializing in reusable sharps and pharmaceutical waste containment systems. Emerging player with partial overlap in healthcare waste handling, though focused on services and reusable containers rather than treatment equipment.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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