What ELKOPLAST does

ELKOPLAST is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of waste and water management containers, founded in 1991 in Ostrava, Czech Republic, and now operating under the Dutch sales entity ELKOPLAST B.V. (Eersel, Netherlands). The company produces a broad portfolio of waste collection equipment — skip containers, portal-arm containers, plastic and steel roll containers, depot containers (including semi-underground systems), textile containers, and ADR-certified hazardous-material storage containers — alongside three in-house manufacturing capabilities: rotational molding (using two of Europe's largest rotomolding robots capable of producing 12,000-liter seamless plastic products), fiberglass/composite production, and metalworking with CNC cutting and 800-ton bending capacity. Five production facilities operate in Czech Republic and Poland, serving customers in 35+ countries across Europe and Central Asia, with a dedicated Benelux sales presence established in 2024.

The company's go-to-market is direct and sales-led, executed through account managers (primarily Van Turenhout family members) providing project-based quotations for custom-engineered container solutions. Core customers include tier-1 European waste operators (PreZero, Veolia Belgium, Renewi, Vanheede), regional recyclers, and municipalities. Revenue is generated predominantly through hardware sales of containers, supplemented by contract manufacturing services (rotomolding, fiberglass, metalwork for third parties) and in-house oversized-cargo transport services across Europe. In 2025, ELKOPLAST launched the Green Guardian smart division — bundling Elkosense ultrasonic fill-level sensors (with LTE Cat-M1 connectivity, 8–10 year battery life, and 30-day predictive fill forecasting), the Captain Recycle AI-powered reverse vending machine, and the Biowoman solar-powered smart organic waste bin — representing a deliberate move into IoT-enabled, software-attached waste management products layered on top of its container manufacturing base. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, DIN 30720, EN 840, and ADR/RID certifications, and received a 2025 EcoVadis sustainability medal.

Name

ELKOPLAST

Legal name

ELKOPLAST B.V.

Website

https://elkoplast.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ELKOPLAST is a family-owned European manufacturer of waste collection containers — skip, roll, depot, and hazardous-material types — produced across Czech and Polish facilities and sold to waste operators and municipalities in 35+ countries, with a growing smart/IoT product line including fill-level sensors and AI reverse vending machines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Solid Waste Collection (562111)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Waste Transfer (Tires, Mattresses, Appliances) (BPALABAG), Bulky Item & White Goods Collection (EUAIAAAH)

Keywords

• Waste collection containers
• Waste management equipment
• IoT fill-level sensors
• Rotational molding services
• Smart waste solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Eersel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Waste Collection Containers: Sale of standardized and customized waste collection containers including skip containers, depot containers, roll containers, textile containers, and underground containers. Both plastic (polyethylene, polyester) and steel materials.
2. IoT Sensors and Monitoring Systems: Sale of Elkosense fill level sensors with associated cloud software (Pulse and Operate versions). Sensors provide predictive maintenance and route optimization for waste collection operations.
3. Smart RVM Machines: Captain Recycle smart reverse vending machines for automated collection of recyclables with AI recognition technology.
4. Custom Manufacturing Services: Rotomolding, fiberglass production, and metalworking services for industrial applications beyond waste collection, including agricultural, automotive, and consumer goods sectors.
5. Transportation Services: In-house transport fleet of 21 vehicle units plus 50+ subcontractor vehicles for oversized cargo transport across Europe.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ELKOPLAST designs, manufactures, and distributes a comprehensive range of waste collection containers (skip, portal-arm, roll, depot, steel storage, textile) in plastic, fiberglass, and steel, sold to municipalities, waste management companies, and industrial clients across 35+ countries. The company also offers smart waste technology (Elkosense fill-level sensors, Captain Recycle AI-powered reverse vending machines, Biowoman smart organic waste bins) and contract manufacturing services in rotomolding, fiberglass, and metalworking.

Product overview

ELKOPLAST is a family-owned company (since 1991) providing sustainable waste collection solutions. The product portfolio consists of multiple container types and smart technology divisions: (1) Skip/Absetz containers for municipal and industrial waste with customizable designs; (2) Portal arm containers (3-20 m³) for portal system operation; (3) Plastic roll containers (60L-1700L) in HDPE with various wheel configurations; (4) Steel roll containers including Eurotainers and Geesink-compatible models; (5) Depot containers in polyethylene, polyester, or steel including semi-underground systems; (6) Steel storage containers including ADR-certified and ASP dangerous goods containers; (7) Textile containers; (8) Green Guardian smart division featuring Captain Recycle (AI-powered RVM), Biowoman (smart organic waste bin), and Elkosense fill-level sensors; (9) Manufacturing services including rotomolding, fiberglass production, metalworking, and transport logistics. The company operates production facilities in Czech Republic and Poland with over 320 employees exporting to 35+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Green Guardian: The smart division of Elkoplast, focused on developing intelligent, reliable, and future-proof recycling solutions. Products include Captain Recycle (smart RVM machine), Biowoman (smart GFT organic waste bin), and Echoman (smart fill-level sensor).
• ELKOSENSE
• Captain Recycle
• Biowoman

Products and services

• Afzetcontainers (Skip Containers) Customizable skip containers for municipal and industrial waste transport and storage, produced according to DIN 30720 with various hook systems, door types, and finishes for waste management companies and municipalities.
• Portaalarm Containers (Portal Arm Containers) Skip containers designed for operation via portal arm systems, with capacities from 3 to 20 m³, suitable for municipal and industrial waste transport and storage, certified to DIN 30720 standard.
• Kunststof Rolcontainers & Boxen (Plastic Roll Containers) High-density polyethylene roll containers and boxes for waste collection, storage, and transport, available in 2-wheel and 4-wheel configurations with various options, in 60L to 1700L capacities.
• Stalen Rolcontainers (Steel Roll Containers) Heavy-duty steel containers for professional waste collection in demanding conditions, including Eurotainers (EN 840-2), Geesink containers, and special-purpose units with hot-dip galvanizing per EN ISO 1461.
• Depot Containers Underground and above-ground depot containers made from polyethylene, polyester, or steel for separated waste collection, including semi-underground systems with 5-year warranty and EN 13071 compliance.
• Elkosense Vulgraadsensoren (Fill-Level Sensors) Smart fill-level sensors (WE-009TW) providing real-time monitoring of container fill levels, temperature, and movement via GSM/LTE Cat-M1 connectivity, with cloud-based predictive analytics forecasting fill levels up to 30 days in advance for waste management companies and municipalities.
• Stalen Opslagcontainers (Steel Storage Containers) Steel storage containers including ADR-certified ASP (dangerous goods) containers, USB containers, and CellCont units for safe storage and transport of hazardous materials, certified to DIN 30741 and ADR/RID/IMDG/RTDG standards.
• Textiel Containers (Textile Containers) Steel textile collection containers with safety shaft for safe textile deposition, featuring galvanized steel construction and weather-resistant finish for municipalities and textile recycling organizations.
• Captain Recycle Smart RVM AI-powered reverse vending machine for efficient collection of cans, bottles, and recyclable cups with 360-degree recognition technology, 200L capacity with built-in compactor, and solar/230V/battery power for retail, fuel stations, car washes, and event venues.
• Biowoman Smart Organic Waste Bin Smart outdoor organic waste bin with active ventilation, 70W solar panel, NFC access control, and odor control, available in 120L and 240L sizes for municipalities and residential complexes.
• Rotatiegieten (Rotational Molding Service) Contract rotational molding service using two of Europe's largest rotomolding robots, capable of producing hollow plastic products up to 12,000 liters using polyethylene or polypropylene for industrial manufacturers in automotive, agricultural, and consumer goods sectors.
• Glasvezel Productie (Fiberglass Production Service) Fiberglass manufacturing using hand lamination, resin transfer molding (RTM), and roving techniques for producing automotive spoilers, tanks, septic systems, and custom composite parts for industrial clients.
• Metaalbewerking (Metalworking Service) Precision metalworking including CNC plasma, gas, and laser cutting, and CNC bending with equipment up to 800 tons pressure and 8100mm working length for industrial components.
• Vervoer (Transport Service) European road transport of oversized loads (up to 3m wide) using 21 company vehicles with 100-120 cbm capacity, plus over 50 subcontractor vehicles, delivering containers and industrial products across Europe.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30 days ahead fill level prediction
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Green Guardian (Internal Division)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmart solutions division of Elkoplast focusing on intelligent recycling technology including Captain Recycle, Biowoman, and Echoman products. Develops IoT-enabled waste collection solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wastequip: US-headquartered manufacturer of waste containers, roll-off equipment, and recycling solutions. Wastequip is a broad incumbent with overlapping products (front-load, roll-off, recycle containers) comparable to ELKOPLAST's container portfolio, though primarily serving North America.
• Terberg Matec: Dutch manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles, lifters, and waste-handling equipment. Terberg Matec is a broad incumbent competing on integrated collection systems where ELKOPLAST supplies container and depot components.
• FAUN Group: One of Europe's largest manufacturers of refuse collection vehicles, road sweepers, and lifter-loaders. FAUN is a broad incumbent that supplies integrated vehicle-plus-body solutions where ELKOPLAST supplies the container/body subcomponent.
• Dennis Eagle: UK-based manufacturer of low-entry refuse collection vehicles used by municipal waste operators across Europe. Operates as a broad incumbent whose vehicles consume containers and bin-lift systems comparable to ELKOPLAST's steel and plastic roll containers.

Direct peers

• Geesink Group (GeesinkNorba): European manufacturer of skip loaders, refuse collection vehicles, and waste containers with a comparable product range in skip and depot containers. GeesinkNorba is one of the closest direct comparables to ELKOPLAST's skip/portaal container business across the Benelux and Northern Europe.
• Heilig Group (Norba, Meiler): German group producing skip loaders, refuse collection bodies, and containers under Norba and Meiler brands. Heilig's container and body portfolio overlaps with ELKOPLAST's skip and portal arm container range for waste operators.
• Molok Oy: Finnish-origin specialist in semi-underground and deep-collection waste containers. Molok is the most direct competitor to ELKOPLAST's semi-underground depot containers and serves municipalities with similar source-separation and collection-frequency benefits.
• Sulo (Derichebourg Environment): Global manufacturer of wheelie bins, container systems, and underground/semi-underground waste solutions. Sulo's depot, two-wheel, and four-wheel bins directly overlap with ELKOPLAST's depot containers, plastic roll containers, and steel roll containers.
• ESE World GmbH: German manufacturer of wheelie bins, IBCs, and plastic containers for waste and industrial applications. ESE's HDPE rotational molding of large plastic containers directly competes with ELKOPLAST's rotomolded depot and roll container range.

Emerging players

• Enevo: Smart waste management sensor and analytics provider (and ELKOPLAST's named integration partner for Elkosense). Enevo is an emerging specialist in ultrasonic fill-level sensing and route optimization, overlapping with ELKOPLAST's Green Guardian / Elkosense IoT product line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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