PRESTO

Name

PRESTO

Legal name

PRESTO GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://presto.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Waste Compaction Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Compactor, Container & Roll-off Services (Rental, Service & Logistics) (EUAIAGAC)

Keywords

• Industrial waste compactors
• Waste compaction equipment
• Recycling balers
• Waste management solutions
• Telematics fleet monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Laer

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Compactor and Baler Sales: Sale of industrial waste compaction equipment including mobile compactors, static compactors, auger compactors, balers, bin lifters, and accessories. Products are manufactured in Germany with custom solutions available.
2. Service and Maintenance: After-sales service including installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair services. Full service contracts and quick assistance for failures.
3. Planning and Consulting: Consulting services for effective waste management solutions and compaction systems planning.
4. Used/Second-hand Machines: Sale of refurbished second-hand machines in PRESTO quality.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PRESTO GmbH & Co. KG designs, manufactures, and sells industrial waste compaction and recycling equipment, including mobile compactors, static compactors, auger compactors, balers, bin lifters, and specialized XXL and wet waste compactors. The company also provides project planning, custom production, installation, commissioning, and after-sales maintenance services, complemented by its proprietary PRES-TO telematics platform for remote fleet monitoring. Products are engineered and manufactured in Germany and distributed to enterprise customers worldwide via direct sales and an international partner network.

Product overview

PRESTO offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial waste compaction and recycling equipment manufactured in Germany. The core product lines include mobile compactors (available in skip lift and roll-on/roll-off configurations for containers ranging 8-24 m³), wet waste compactors for moist residual waste, the Megapress XXL compactor for bulky materials, static compactors (including the SAN series for retail/logistics), and auger compactors achieving up to 60% higher filling degrees. Supporting equipment includes horizontal balers (CC series for space-constrained applications and HPK series for high-density bales), bin lifters, and various accessories such as PET perforators, cardboard crushers, pre-crushers, styrofoam compactors, wooden pallets compactors, and ozone generators for odor control. The PRES-TO-GO telematics system enables remote monitoring and fleet management of compaction equipment. Second-hand machines are also offered. All products are designed for waste management cost reduction with rapid amortization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PRES-TO-web: Telematics platform for monitoring and managing waste compactors remotely, enabling data reception, querying, evaluation, and remote maintenance.
• PRES-TO-GO
• PRES-TO-LINK
• PRES-TO-LOC
• PRESTO Megapress
• PRESTO Wet Waste Compactor

Products and services

• Mobile Compactor - Skip Lift Container Mobile compactor units (types HA R and HAN R) designed for skip lift containers with 8-12 m³ capacity, used by enterprises to handle large volumes of recyclables, residual waste, and commercial waste with a single unit firmly connected to the compaction container.
• Mobile Compactor - Roll On, Roll Off Container Mobile compactors (types HG R and HGS R) with horizontal compaction plate and electro-hydraulic drive, designed for roll on/roll off containers with 16-24 m³ capacity and higher throughput for large-volume waste compaction.
• Wet Waste Compactor Compactors for disposing of large quantities of moist or wet residual waste or commercial waste, with electro-hydraulic drive and pendulum compaction plate. Type PSR for skip lift containers, type PHR for roll on/roll off systems. All hydraulic components are located outside the intake opening to prevent liquid damage.
• Megapress XXL Compactor XXL compactor for effective compaction of bulky, voluminous materials including furniture, wood, XXL cardboard boxes, and dry waste fractions. Features a very low and large filling opening with mechanical pendulum roof for easy discharge.
• Static Compactor Stationary compactors for industrial use wherever various materials need to be disposed. Available in short version (SAN series) for retail and logistics companies, and standard version for demanding industrial applications.
• Auger Compactor Stationary auger compactors that press recyclables under extreme pressure while operating nearly noiselessly. Optimizes vehicle capacity with up to 60% higher filling degree. Available with optional feeding systems.
• Baler CC (Conti Compact Horizontal Baler) Horizontal balers (Conti Compact) for producing stable, high-density bales on limited space. Available with semi-automatic or fully automatic operation for paper, cardboard, and plastic materials.
• Baler HPK (Horizontal Baler) Horizontal balers that compact high volumes of recyclables into high-density, easily stackable bales. Optimizes storage capacity for paper, cardboard, and plastic materials.
• Bin Lifter (HKV) Bin lifters that can swing nearly every type of collection bin, designed for flexible integration into processes or standalone use for waste collection operations.
• PRES-TO Telematics System (PRES-TO-GO / PRES-TO-web / PRES-TO-LINK / PRES-TO-LOC) Telematics system (PRES-TO-GO, PRES-TO-LINK, PRES-TO-LOC) for viewing containers and skips, enabling overview, data reception, querying, evaluation, and remote maintenance. Communicates almost-full and full messages via email for optimal route planning.
• Solar Press Container Battery-powered solar press container for autonomous waste compaction. Features four solar panels (300W each) charging a 24V 100Ah battery, with a 2.75kW drive motor providing approximately 100 strokes per battery charge. Can be charged via 230V plug when solar is insufficient.
• Second Hand Machines Certified pre-owned machines offering well-known PRESTO quality at reduced prices. Various types of used compactors and balers available.
• Planning and Consulting Services Competent, personal consulting to find effective waste management solutions and compaction systems planning for enterprise customers.
• Custom Production Services Serial products and customer-specific special solutions made in Germany. Includes fully automatic special solutions such as automatic disposal of cardboard, foil, and plastic trays collected in plastic boxes from production areas.
• Installation and Commissioning Services Service technicians install new plants and train the users on operation and maintenance of PRESTO compaction equipment at customer sites.
• After-Sales Service and Maintenance After-sales service team supporting customers by maintenance and repair work on site, including full service contracts and quick assistance in the event of failures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Styrofoam compaction ratio of 1:25 or 1:30, container weights of minimum 3.5 tonnes achieved with SPB 30 containers
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bramidan US Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBramidan US Inc. serves as PRESTO's exclusive distributor in the United States, providing local sales and support for PRESTO waste compaction equipment. Located in Addison, Illinois.
• Bramidan & Presto AScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint venture distribution company for Norway, combining Bramidan and PRESTO brands in the Norwegian market. Located in Tønsberg, Norway.
• Bramidan Nederland B.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPRESTO holds a partnership stake in Bramidan Nederland B.V. The company operates as PRESTO's exclusive distributor in the Netherlands. Located in Roelofarendsveen.
• Bramidan S.A. (Poland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBramidan S.A. Oddział W Polsce serves as PRESTO's distribution partner in Poland. Located in Krakow.
• Bramidan France SarlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBramidan France Sarl serves as PRESTO's distributor for Northern France. Located in Fontenay le Fleury.
• Bramidan A/ScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBramidan A/S serves as PRESTO's distributor in Denmark. Located in Bramming.
• Acme Systems Ltd. (Bramidan Ireland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcme Systems Ltd. trading as Bramidan Ireland serves as PRESTO's distribution partner in Ireland. Located in Swords, Dublin.
• Bramidan US Inc. (USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBramidan US Inc. serves as PRESTO's exclusive distributor in the United States. Located in Addison, Illinois.
• Wastech Engineering P/LcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWastech Engineering P/L serves as PRESTO's exclusive distributor in Australia. Located in Hallam, Victoria.
• M-U-T (Maschinen-Umwelttechnik-Transportanlagen)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorM-U-T serves as PRESTO's exclusive distributor in Austria. Located in Stockerau.
• Falcor SrlminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFalcor Srl serves as PRESTO's distribution partner in Italy. Located in Brescia.
• TUNIK LTDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTUNIK LTD serves as PRESTO's distribution partner in Belarus. Located in Minsk.
• GTS Transportsysteme AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGTS Transportsysteme AG serves as PRESTO's distribution partner in Switzerland. Located in Volketswil.
• H-Trio Szolgaltato Iroda Kft.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorH-Trio Szolgaltato Iroda Kft. serves as PRESTO's distribution partner in Hungary. Located in Budapest.
• Rohstoff-Recycling Gebrüder Gubisch GmbHminorOthersLong-standing customer relationship spanning 175 years of innovation and sustainability partnership with Gubisch. PRESTO installed HPK 1100 baler for cardboard and paper recycling.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Compology: Compology (US) provides AI-powered waste container monitoring and routing software that integrates with compactor and hauler fleets. It competes directly with PRESTO's PRES-TO-web telematics layer, representing the software-first model that could erode OEM-branded telematics value.
• Sensoneo: Sensoneo (Slovakia) provides smart waste management software, including fill-level sensors, route optimisation and analytics, sold to cities and waste operators. It represents the software/data-layer competition to PRES-TO-web telematics and a potential partner or alternative OEM-agnostic platform for PRESTO's customer base.

Broad incumbents

• TOMRA: TOMRA (Norway) is a global leader in collection and sorting solutions for recycling and waste, including reverse vending, sorting systems and food waste/dewatering. While not a direct compactor competitor, TOMRA operates in the same recycling/circular-economy ecosystem and supplies complementary equipment to municipal and retail customers.
• Veolia Environmental Services: Veolia (France) is a global environmental services and waste management operator with significant equipment-procurement budgets. While primarily a services operator rather than a compactor manufacturer, Veolia overlaps with PRESTO at the customer/buyer level and influences compaction-equipment standards in Europe.

Direct peers

• Marathon Equipment: Marathon Equipment (US/Canada) is one of the largest North American manufacturers of compactors, balers and waste handling systems for municipal, retail and industrial customers. Direct overlap with PRESTO on mobile/static compactors and balers makes it a key international peer, particularly for cross-border retail and logistics customers.
• Bramidan: Bramidan (Denmark) manufactures balers and compactors for cardboard, plastic and general waste, with global distribution including a JV in Norway and exclusive distributor arrangements with PRESTO. Overlapping product lines (vertical balers, compactors) and shared customer segments (retail, logistics, recycling) make Bramidan the most direct peer despite the commercial partnership.
• Mil-tek: Mil-tek (Denmark) designs and supplies waste compaction and baling solutions for SMEs, retail and industrial customers across Europe and beyond. Its pneumatic and hydraulic baler/compactor range competes head-to-head with PRESTO's CC/HPK balers and screw/auger compactors in similar enterprise tenders.
• Wastequip: Wastequip (US) manufactures a broad portfolio of waste and recycling equipment including compactors, balers, containers and carts. The product overlap (stationary and self-contained compactors, vertical and horizontal balers) and shared enterprise customer base make Wastequip a direct competitor, especially in international accounts serviced from the US.
• Harmony Enterprises: Harmony Enterprises (US) manufactures vertical and horizontal balers, compactors and specialty recycling equipment for retail, distribution and manufacturing customers. Direct product overlap with PRESTO's baler and compactor lines and similar enterprise customer profile make it a relevant direct peer.
• PTR Baler and Compactor: PTR Baler and Compactor (US) manufactures trash and recycling compactors and balers for retail, hospitality and industrial customers. Overlapping product categories (stationary compactors, balers) and customer segments (US retail and logistics) place it in direct competition with PRESTO in international accounts.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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