ARP
ARP GmbH & Co.KG is a family-owned German manufacturer founded in 1984 that builds modular shredding, de-oiling, drying, and recycling systems for metal chips, serving automotive, aluminum processing, and industrial manufacturers across 25+ countries via direct sales and distributors.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersAlpirsbach, Germany
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ARP does
ARP GmbH & Co.KG is a privately held, family-owned German industrial manufacturer founded in 1984 by Wolfgang and Klaus Riegert in Alpirsbach-Peterzell, Baden-Württemberg. The company designs and builds modular systems for metal chip disposal, de-oiling, drying, transport and recycling, sold primarily to manufacturing plants in metalworking and aluminum processing industries. Its product range spans single-shaft (EZ) and double-shaft (ZW/R) shredders, chip pumping stations (SP/SPF), vacuum extraction components (VSS suction units, DN slide valves, separators, filters, fluid separators), centrifuges (AZ 250 batch and AZ 3500 continuous flow), storage bunkers and silos, and complete configured chip processing systems (line, line-with-material-separation, remelter, compact, and mobile). Its signature technology is ARP Cyclone Technology, a patented centrifugal-separator process that reduces aluminum burn-up losses from up to 5% to less than 1% and approximately halves the energy required for melting (from ~1,500 to ~800 kWh/tonne).
ARP's business model is project-based engineering and hardware sales of custom-configured plants, supplemented by installation, maintenance, repair and conversion services delivered globally. Pricing is custom quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Commercial reach is delivered through a German direct field-sales team organized by postal-code region, a wholly-owned North American subsidiary (ARP of Americas, Waterford, Michigan, established 2006), and a network of more than 22 exclusive distributors covering Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The customer base is concentrated in Tier-1 automotive OEMs and suppliers (BMW, VW, Daimler, Audi, Bosch, Continental, ZF, Mahle, GM/Opel), aluminum wheel producers (Ronal Group across five plants, BBS, Borbet, Uniwheels, Hayes Lemmerz), aluminum processors (Trimet, Aleris), aerospace (Premium Aerotec), and other industrial manufacturers. The company employs 101–250 people, has shipped more than 6,000 machines since inception, and won the 2011 Baden-Württemberg Environmental Technology Award for its Cyclone Technology.
ARP firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ARP
- Legal name
- ARP GmbH & Co.KG
- Website
- https://arp-mb.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- ARP GmbH & Co.KG is a family-owned German manufacturer founded in 1984 that builds modular shredding, de-oiling, drying, and recycling systems for metal chips, serving automotive, aluminum processing, and industrial manufacturers across 25+ countries via direct sales and distributors.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ARP industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial metal recycling and chip processing equipment
- SIC
- Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Process Plant & Materials Handling EPC (Crushing, Conveying, Stockpiles, Loadout) (IMAKAOAE)
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Where ARP is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Alpirsbach
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
ARP business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Custom Processing Systems and Plants: Design, manufacture, and installation of complete chip disposal and recycling systems customized per customer requirements. Includes single cutting units, plants, compact plants, and remelter plants.
- Machines and Equipment: Sale of individual machines and components including shredders, chip pumping stations, vacuum components, centrifuges, and storage systems. Products sold with optional accessories and equipment.
- Professional Services: Installation, maintenance, repair, expansion, conversion, relocation, and extension services worldwide. Offers maintenance contracts tailored to customer requirements.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
ARP product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ARP designs, manufactures, and installs industrial systems for metal chip disposal, processing, and recycling. The portfolio includes shredders, chip pumping stations, vacuum extraction components, centrifuges for de-oiling and drying, storage bunkers and silos, and complete configured chip processing plants (line systems, remelter systems, compact systems, mobile systems) as well as specialized systems for special waste, tyre recycling, and food waste. Systems are custom-engineered per project and targeted at metalworking and aluminum processing plants.
Product overview
ARP (Alpirsbach-Peterzell, Germany) is a manufacturer of industrial systems for chip disposal and metal recycling. The product portfolio is organized as modular, configurable plant systems comprising: Shredders (Single Shaft EZ series, Double Shaft ZW/R series, CS Series, Bunker Cutting Systems), Chip Pumping Stations (SP/SPF series for transporting chips), Vacuum Components (VSS suction units, DN slide valves, Separators, Filter Units, Fluid Separators), Centrifuges (AZ 250 batch and AZ 3500 continuous flow for chip de-oiling and drying), Storage Solutions (Chip Bunkers, Container Bunkers, Silo Systems), and complete Chip Processing System Configurations (Line Systems, Remelter Systems, Compact Systems, Mobile Systems). ARP also offers specialized recycling systems for special waste, tyres, and food waste. The company provides individual plant concepts, processing, recycling and shredding systems, machines, equipment, accessories, and complete service.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Single Shaft Shredder (EZ Series) Industrial shredders that cut material between cutter and cutting strip to produce consistent granulate size guaranteed through a screen, producing transportable, pumpable, and extractable chip quality. Models include EZ 4, EZ 6, WZ 6, EZ 100, EZ 150. Used by metalworking and recycling plants.
- Double Shaft Shredder (ZW/R Series) Heavy-duty shredders that cut material lengthways and crossways between cutters with consistent granulate size achieved via screen or retention and scraper systems. Models include ZW 300, ZW 400, ZW 401, ZW 400 L, ZW 500, ZW 800, ZW 900, R 800, R 1200, ZWR 402. Used for tougher shredding applications in metalworking and recycling.
- Bunker Cutting System Economical cutting solution for large volumes of chips with a bunker filling capacity of approximately 1.7 m3. Designed for EZ 6, ZW 400, or ZW 500 cutting units. Throughput: 100-600 kg/h steel, 80-400 kg/h aluminium.
- Chip Pumping Stations (SP Series) Individually optimized pumping stations for chip disposal and grinding technology. Models include SP 250 (up to 250 l/min), SP 500 (4 kW), and SP 1000 (up to 1000 l/min). Transports chips via fluid medium in pipe systems.
- Chip Pumping Stations (SPF Series) Chip pumping stations with integrated shredder. Models: SPF 500 (1.5 kW pump, 500 l/min), SPF 600 (2.2 kW, low overall height), SPF 1000 (5.5 kW pump, up to 1000 l/min).
- Vacuum Suction Units (VSS Series) Vacuum suction units that conduct shredded chips via worm conveyor to an intake port connected to the suction system. Models include VSS 100 (100 kg/h), VSS 300 (2000 kg/h), VSS 1000 (100 kg/h with level monitoring), VSS 3000 (100 kg/h, mobile, laser-monitored).
- Vacuum Slide Valves (DN Series) Shut-off valves used in chip suction pipe systems. Models: DN 80/DN 100 (20 kg, for pipeline shut-off) and DN 400 (155 kg, used as suction unit below separator or filter unit).
- Separators Separators used to remove chips from the suction system. Models: Separator Ø1300 (770 kg, 1300 x 2183 mm) and Separator Ø1600 (1190 kg, 1600 x 2764 mm).
- Filter Units
Quantifiable outcome
- Burn-up losses reduced from up to 5% to less than 1% in aluminum recycling
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Companies that use ARP
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
ARP technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
ARP partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
22 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.
- ARP of AmericasflagshipWholly-owned subsidiary established in Waterford, Michigan, USA in 2006; handles sales, service, and support for North American market
- ARP Nord (Heine Jensen)coreExclusive distributor for Denmark and Scandinavia; handles sales and service for metal chip recycling systems in the region
- G OIL Expert EOOD (Georgi Goranov)coreDistributor for Bulgaria; handles sales and support for chip processing equipment
- RMP LLC (Konstantin Miroshnik)coreDistributor for Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania); handles sales and support
- Makinakorjaamo OY (Jari Niemelä)coreDistributor for Finland; handles sales and support for chip processing systems
- S.I.M.U. S.r.l. (Antonio Goia)coreDistributor for Italy; handles sales and support
- Isotek Sp. z o.o. (Andrzej Gluszynski)coreDistributor for Poland; handles sales and support
- COVEXIM S.R.L. (Calin Valentini)coreDistributor for Romania; handles sales and support
- Siaisa (Francisco G. Liesau)coreDistributor for Spain; handles sales and support
- LH Services s.r.o. (Libor Hromádka)coreDistributor for Czech Republic; handles sales and support
- BVA Mümessillik Makina Tic.LTD.Sti. (Alper Vidin)coreDistributor for Turkey; handles sales and support
- Pure Air Kft. (Sándor Geszti)coreDistributor for Hungary; handles sales and support
- RMP Bioenergy LLC (Igor Budzanovsky)coreDistributor for Ukraine; handles sales and support
- OOO Zavod Eko Tehnologij LLC (Natalia Pirogova)coreDistributor for Russia; handles sales and support for chip processing equipment
- Shenyang Beifeng Thermal Equipment Manufacturing Co.,LTD (Li Cuijuan)coreDistributor for China; handles sales and support
- Ultraseal (India) Pvt. Ltd. (Ashay Shastri)coreDistributor for India; handles sales and support for chip processing systems
- Gama Communication LTD (Arie Pollak)coreDistributor for Israel; handles sales and support
- Sugiyasu Corporation – Bishamon (Toshikazu Niimi)coreDistributor for Japan; handles sales and support for chip processing equipment
- Pathakit Co. Ltd. (Saratoon Laisakul)coreDistributor for Thailand; handles sales and support
- Schmitz + Apelt Argentina A.A. (Rodolfo Eiffler)coreDistributor for Argentina; handles sales and support
- Mann + Hummel Fluid Brasil Ltda. (Luis G. Pozzani da Rocha)coreDistributor for Brazil; handles sales and support
- Castmet S.A. de C.V. (Bernal L. Luis)coreDistributor for Mexico; handles sales and support
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves12 records
Expansion highlights6 records
ARP competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- SMS group GmbH: SMS group is a global leader in metallurgical plant engineering and mechanical equipment for steel and nonferrous metals processing. Comparable as a broad incumbent in metals processing equipment, serving many of the same automotive and industrial OEM customers as ARP.
- Bühler Group: Bühler is a Swiss global industrial process-equipment manufacturer with a broad portfolio across food, feed and advanced materials. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplying capital equipment to industrial processors, including metal and material-handling lines adjacent to ARP's customers.
- Otto Junker GmbH: Otto Junker is a German metallurgical equipment maker specializing in induction melting, holding and heating furnaces. Comparable as a broad incumbent in adjacent metals infrastructure, addressing the down-stream thermal side of the same chip-to-castings workflow that ARP's remelter systems feed.
- Metso Corporation: Metso (with the Lindemann brand) is a Finnish-led global broad incumbent supplying metal-recycling shredders and processing equipment to industrial scrap yards and metal processors. Comparable as a global incumbent with a dedicated metal-recycling equipment line that overlaps part of ARP's shredder market.
Direct peers
- Hertwich Engineering: Hertwich is a long-established European manufacturer of aluminum recycling equipment (melting, casting, homogenizing and chip-recycling lines). Direct overlap with ARP's aluminum chip recycling line and customer base, especially in automotive and aerospace aluminum-component producers.
- HERZOG Maschinenfabrik: HERZOG is a German manufacturer of sample preparation and laboratory-to-production equipment for metals and mining. Partial overlap with ARP's metal-processing customer base, particularly around metallurgical process equipment used by foundries and aluminum processors.
- RUF Briquetting Systems: RUF is a German manufacturer of briquetting presses specifically for metal chips and production waste. Direct peer in the metal-chip value-add equipment market, addressing the same customer pain points of wet/oily chip disposal, material recovery and remelter-ready output.
Emerging players
- Pallmann Maschinenfabrik: Pallmann is a German specialist for size-reduction and processing machinery (shredders, mills, granulators) used in metal, plastic, wood and recycling applications. Comparable as an emerging player in shredding and size-reduction equipment for industrial recycling lines.
- WEIMA Maschinenbau: WEIMA is a German manufacturer of single-shaft, four-shaft and rotary shear shredders, granulators, and briquetting presses serving recycling and industrial processors. Comparable for the shredding and size-reduction portion of ARP's chip processing systems.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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ARP leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
ARP funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about ARP
What does ARP do?
ARP designs, manufactures, and installs industrial systems for metal chip disposal, processing, and recycling. The portfolio includes shredders, chip pumping stations, vacuum extraction components, centrifuges for de-oiling and drying, storage bunkers and silos, and complete configured chip processing plants (line systems, remelter systems, compact systems, mobile systems) as well as specialized systems for special waste, tyre recycling, and food waste. Systems are custom-engineered per project and targeted at metalworking and aluminum processing plants.
Is ARP a public or private company?
ARP is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was ARP founded?
ARP was founded in 1984. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is ARP based?
ARP is headquartered in Alpirsbach, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does ARP make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Custom Processing Systems and Plants are the primary driver. The others are machines and Equipment and professional Services.
Who are ARP's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are SMS group GmbH, Bühler Group, Otto Junker GmbH and Metso Corporation. Direct peers are Hertwich Engineering, HERZOG Maschinenfabrik and RUF Briquetting Systems. Emerging players are Pallmann Maschinenfabrik and WEIMA Maschinenbau.
Does ARP have an API?
No public API is recorded for ARP.
What industry is ARP in?
ARP's product category is Industrial metal recycling and chip processing equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKAOAE, Process Plant & Materials Handling EPC (Crushing, Conveying, Stockpiles, Loadout). Its SIC code is 3530.