RMB

What RMB does

RMB S.p.A. is an Italian multi-purpose platform for the recovery and disposal of industrial and special waste, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Polpenazze del Garda, Brescia. The company processes approximately 576,754 tonnes of waste per year across an authorised capacity of 780,000 tonnes/year, recovering ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals (including aluminium alloys), plastics and rubber, and mineral aggregates at a reported recovery rate exceeding 80%. Output is sold as End-of-Waste (EOW) certified secondary raw materials under EU Regulations 333/2011 and 715/2013 to steelworks, foundries, cement plants, and construction companies, with branded product lines (Proler, RESAL, REDPOL, RE.Stone) including Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) by DNV. Core process technology comprises in-house engineered installations for shredding, screening, magnetic and eddy current separation, optical sorting, flotation, washing, and densification, deployed across 20+ production plants including a dedicated aluminium alloy sorting line and the S25 multi-plant for heavy metal selection.

The business operates a hybrid industrial model: (i) a B2B waste treatment services revenue stream charging processing fees for intake, and (ii) a secondary raw materials sales stream monetising recovered output. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales, with 14+ front office commercial staff, separate Italian and international commercial coordination, dedicated logistics, and direct relationships with industrial customers. Distribution spans domestic Italy plus 19+ countries across Europe, North America, and Asia for both feedstock import and material export. The company holds ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, SA8000, UNI/PdR 125:2022, White List, SOA, and Rating di Legalità certifications, and operates under AIA-IPPC permit no. 698/2024. Since 2018, RMB has executed six acquisitions (RIAM Srl 2018, GARM Srl 2021, Ri.Genera stake 2021, RMI Srl 2023, AUTORE Srl 2023, and Tobanelli SPA 2024), the last of which made RMB a subsidiary of Tobanelli. As of the latest data, RMB is a privately held S.p.A. with €90,000,000 registered share capital and approximately 400 employees.

Name

RMB

Legal name

R.M.B. S.p.A.

Website

https://rmbspa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

RMB S.p.A. is an Italian multi-purpose waste recovery platform that processes 576,754 tonnes annually of industrial and special waste into EOW-certified secondary raw materials (ferrous metals, aluminium alloys, plastics, mineral aggregates) for steelworks, foundries, cement plants, and construction companies, operating 20+ plants across Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Waste Recycling and Metal Recovery

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Materials Recovery Facilities (56292), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Primary Smelting & Refining Of Nonferrous Metals (3330)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Residue & Catalyst Handling/Recycling (BPALAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Sludge & Byproduct Management (BPALAHAG), Ash & Residue Handling/Disposal (Bottom Ash, Fly Ash, APC Residues) (BPALACAJ), Special Waste Disposal (Asbestos, Treated Wood, PFAS-impacted Residuals, Other Regulated Wastes) (EUAIACAK), Recycled Aggregates & C&D Materials Processing (RCA, RAP, Glass Aggregate) (IMAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Industrial waste recovery
• Metal recycling services
• End-of-life vehicle processing
• Secondary raw materials
• Circular economy metals

Headquarters

HQ city

Brescia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Waste Treatment and Recovery Services: Processing fees charged for treatment and recovery of industrial and special waste materials, both hazardous and non-hazardous
2. Secondary Raw Materials Sales: Sale of recovered and certified secondary raw materials (ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, minerals, plastics) to foundries, steelworks, and construction companies

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

RMB S.p.A. operates as a multi-purpose platform for the treatment, recovery, and disposal of industrial and special waste (both hazardous and non-hazardous), converting end-of-life vehicles, mixed metal scrap, bottom ash from waste-to-energy plants, and contaminated soils into certified End-of-Waste secondary raw materials. Its output portfolio includes ferrous metals (Proler), aluminum alloys (RESAL, EN AB 46000), mineral aggregates (RE.Stone), and recovered plastics (REDPOL), sold directly to steelworks, foundries, cement plants, and construction companies. The company runs 20+ internally designed production plants across Italy with a total authorized capacity of 780,000 tonnes/year under its AIA-IPPC permit.

Product overview

RMB S.p.A. operates as a multi-purpose platform for special waste recovery, offering a comprehensive portfolio of recycled material products. The core offerings include Proler (ferrous metals), RESAL (aluminum alloys), REDPOL (plastics/rubber), and RE.STONE (minerals/aggregates). The company processes end-of-life vehicles, industrial metal waste, municipal waste bottom ash, and inert materials through mechanical treatment including shredding, screening, magnetic separation, eddy current separation, flotation, and washing. All products are analyzed by accredited laboratories and certified as End of Waste (EOW) under EU regulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RESAL: Secondary raw material aluminium alloy conforming to EN AB 46000 composition, produced from recycled aluminium from end-of-life vehicle motors and automobile recycling
• REDPOL
• RE.Stone
• Proler

Products and services

• Proler (Ferrous Metals Recovery)

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,502,248 tonnes of secondary raw materials produced from 2015-2024
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and minor.

• Politecnico di MilanosupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Academic partnership for carbon footprint calculation and environmental analysis. The Politecnico di Milano conducted the carbon footprint analysis of the Polpenazze facility following ISO 14064-1:2019 standard for Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2022.
• DNVsupportingOthers · 1 January 2024Accredited certification body issuing ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management system certifications, as well as EPD (Environmental Product Declarations) for recovered materials.
• Local Municipalities (Polpenazze del Garda, Calvagese della Riviera)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRMB has entered into agreements with local municipalities providing financial contributions proportional to waste volumes processed. These contributions fund public works and territory maintenance in the local area where operations are conducted.
• Brixia Power ChairminorOthersSupport for Brescia's first wheelchair football team dedicated to children and young people with severe motor disabilities as part of corporate social responsibility in sports and inclusion.
• Brixia BasketminorOthersSponsorship of women's basketball team participating in Serie A1 championship, demonstrating commitment to promoting women's sport at competitive level.
• Calvagese CalciominorOthersSupport for local football association that introduces children and young people from the region to sport.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wieland Group: Global copper and copper alloy semi-finished products manufacturer, with significant recycled content and copper recovery operations. Comparable non-ferrous metal recovery focus.
• Aurubis AG: Global leader in copper recycling and non-ferrous metal smelting/refining. Comparable in non-ferrous metal recovery and EOW-equivalent certified secondary raw material production.
• Veolia Italia (Environmental Solutions): Italian subsidiary of global waste management giant Veolia, offering hazardous waste treatment and material recovery services. Comparable in special waste handling scope and regulatory positioning.

Direct peers

• Befesa SA: Befesa is a Spanish-German hazardous waste management and metal recovery company specializing in steel dust and salt slag recycling. Highly comparable to RMB's industrial hazardous waste and metal recovery operations.
• Derichebourg SA: French environmental services group with significant metal recycling operations serving steelworks and foundries across Europe. Directly comparable in business model, customer base, and material streams to RMB.
• Greenthesis S.p.A. Italian company focused on hazardous waste treatment, recovery, and disposal with industrial special waste capabilities. Direct peer in Italian special waste recovery market.
• Stena Recycling: Swedish-based metal recycling and circular economy services company operating across Northern Europe with comparable end-of-life vehicle, metal recovery, and waste processing activities.

Regional players

• Hera Group: Major Italian multi-utility with significant waste management, recycling, and circular economy operations. Directly comparable geographic and end-market exposure to RMB, though broader portfolio.
• A2A Ambiente: Italian waste management and environmental services division of A2A, operating waste-to-energy plants and material recovery. Comparable in bottom ash and waste recovery streams.

Others

• TOMRA Group ASA: Norwegian technology company providing sensor-based sorting and recycling technology. Comparable through optical sorting and eddy current separation technologies deployed by RMB; potential supplier/technology partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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