Strautmann Umwelttechnik

Name

Strautmann Umwelttechnik

Legal name

Strautmann Umwelttechnik

Website

https://strautmann-umwelt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Compaction Equipment

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Baling equipment
• Waste compaction machinery
• Recycling balers
• Briquetting presses
• Waste handling equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Glandorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Baling and pressing equipment sales: Sale of industrial baling presses, briquetting machines, and waste processing equipment ranging from small compact balers to large fully automatic systems
2. Service and maintenance: Full-service offering including consultation, installation, training, maintenance, and spare parts supply for their presses
3. Consumables: Supply of consumable materials (Verbrauchsmaterial) such as baling wire to keep equipment operational
4. Used equipment: Sale of used/refurbished machines (Gebrauchtmaschinen) as an additional revenue stream

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Strautmann Umwelttechnik manufactures and sells industrial baling and pressing equipment for waste and recyclable material compaction. The portfolio includes small balers (BalePress 4/6/10), large industrial balers (BalePress 18/28/53, PP 1208), multi-chamber presses (MK 700, MK 1100), briquetting presses (BrikPress, StyroPress), residual waste presses, semi-automatic and fully automatic balers (AutoLoadBaler, JumboLoadBaler, BaleTainer®), drum presses (FP 200), and dewatering systems (LiquiDrainer®). The company also supplies consumables and used equipment, along with consultation, installation, training, and maintenance services.

Product overview

Strautmann Umwelttechnik offers a comprehensive portfolio of waste and recyclable material compaction equipment. The product range spans small balers (BalePress 4, 6, 10) for retail and commercial use, large industrial balers (BalePress 18, 28, 53, PP 1208) for high-volume operations, multi-chamber presses (MK 700, MK 1100) for simultaneous processing of different materials, briquetting presses (BrikPress, StyroPress) for beverage containers and styrofoam, waste presses (Mülltonnenpresse, Rollcontainerpressen) for residual waste, semi-automatic balers (AutoLoadBaler, JumboLoadBaler) for labor-saving operations, fully automatic balers (BaleTainer®) for continuous large-scale processing, drum presses (FP 200) for barrels, and dewatering systems (LiquiDrainer®) for emptying beverage containers. The portfolio is organized by material type (cardboard, film, PET bottles, cans, Tetra Pak, residual waste, styrofoam, drums, electronic scrap) and by industry application (retail, industry, beverage industry, counting centers, logistics and warehousing, wholesale, gastronomy, public facilities).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BalePress 4 A compact small baler for processing cardboard, paper, and film materials. Features a hydraulic bale ejection system and can be placed directly at the material collection point. Targeted at retail and commercial settings.
• BalePress 6 A small baler designed for compacting cardboard, paper, and film materials in retail and commercial settings.
• BalePress 10 A larger small baler offering easy and convenient compaction of cardboard, paper, and film. Its compact footprint enables direct placement at material generation points.
• BalePress 18 A large baler designed for industrial-scale compaction of cardboard, paper, and film materials with high throughput capacity.
• BalePress 28 A large industrial baler for high-volume compaction of cardboard, paper, and film with significant throughput capabilities.
• BalePress 53 A high-capacity large baler for processing large volumes of cardboard, paper, and film materials in industrial settings.
• PP 1208 A large baler model for industrial-scale material compaction and baling operations.
• MK 700 A multi-chamber press enabling simultaneous compaction of different material types in separate chambers.
• MK 1100 A multi-chamber press with enhanced capacity for simultaneous processing of various recyclable materials.
• BrikPress A briquetting press that has been a staple in the beverage industry for over 25 years, reliably compacting PET bottles and beverage cans in 24/7 operations.
• StyroPress A specialized briquetting press for compacting styrofoam materials into manageable bales for recycling.
• Mülltonnenpresse A bin press for compacting residual waste in standard waste bins, reducing collection frequency and disposal costs.
• Rollcontainerpressen Container presses for compacting residual waste in roll containers, enabling efficient waste management in logistics and warehouse operations.
• AutoLoadBaler A semi-automatic baler marketed as the favorite product. Scientifically confirmed to save significant time by eliminating the need to bend down or tear apart cardboard, offering automated loading assistance.
• JumboLoadBaler A semi-automatic baler featuring a particularly large feed opening for effortlessly processing large or bulky cardboard boxes, designed for placement directly at packaging generation points.
• BaleTainer® A fully automatic baler that automatically compacts various recyclable materials. Large quantities are quickly and reliably compressed into market-ready bales, suited for large-volume waste producers.
• FP 200 A drum press for safely compacting and disposing of drums and barrels.
• LiquiDrainer® A dewatering system that safely drains liquids while simultaneously devaluing beverage packaging. Handles PET bottles, Tetra Pak, and beverage cans.
• Verbrauchsmaterial (Consumables) Consumable materials for Strautmann presses including binding wire and other supplies needed for continuous operation.
• Gebrauchtmaschinen (Used Equipment) Pre-owned Strautmann machines available for purchase, providing cost-effective equipment options for businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant time savings validated through scientific research
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IFATminorOthersIFAT is the world's leading trade fair for environmental technologies. Strautmann Umwelttechnik participated with a successful exhibition presence at IFAT 2026 as noted in company news.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HSM GmbH + Co. KG: German manufacturer of baling presses, document shredders, and environmental technology with a comparable full-service offering for retail, industry, and logistics customers. Direct head-to-head competitor in the DACH baler market with similar product breadth.
• Marathon Equipment Company: Manufacturer of compactors, balers, and transfer station equipment with a broad vertical baler/compactor product line. Direct peer in product category, with deeper reach into waste-hauler and municipal transfer-station channels.
• International Baler Corp (IBC): US manufacturer of heavy-duty balers, shears, and shredders for recycling and waste-handling operations. Direct peer in the large industrial baling category, though typically serving higher-throughput recycling facilities than Strautmann's retail/light-industrial sweet spot.
• KBM Maschinenbau GmbH: German specialist in baling presses and briquetting machines for paper, plastics, and metal swarf. Direct competitor in the DACH industrial baling segment with a comparable product philosophy around reliable, continuously operating presses.
• Avermann Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of baling presses, briquetting systems, and waste handling equipment, with a strong footprint in industrial customers. Direct peer with comparable product line in baling and briquetting, especially in the German mid- and heavy-industrial segment.
• Presona AB: Swedish manufacturer of balers and briquetting presses serving recycling, paper, and industrial customers across Europe. Direct peer in industrial-scale baling with similar material focus (cardboard, paper, film, PET).
• Bramidan A/S: Danish baler manufacturer with a portfolio of vertical and horizontal balers, briquetting presses, and waste compactors. Closely comparable product categories, vertical applications, and European distribution footprint to Strautmann Umwelttechnik.
• Mil-tek (Mil-Tek A/S): Denmark-based manufacturer of balers and waste compactors with a pneumatic/hydraulic product range very similar to Strautmann's small and mid-size balers. Direct peer in serving retail, hospitality, and light industrial customers with on-site compaction solutions.
• Harmony Enterprises, Inc. US-based manufacturer of vertical and horizontal balers, compactors, and briquetting equipment. Direct peer in product category and customer profile (retail, distribution, manufacturing) but operating primarily in North America.

Emerging players

• SSI Shredding Systems / UNTHA: Industrial shredder and size-reduction specialists (UNTHA is Austrian) adjacent to the baling value chain. Comparable in serving recycling and waste-handling customers, but with primary focus on shredding rather than baling — useful as an adjacent technology peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Strautmann_

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