What borema IT solutions ag does

Borema Umwelttechnik AG is a privately-held Swiss industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1996 and headquartered in Schwarzenbach SG (canton of St. Gallen). The company designs, engineers, and sells machinery for waste management and recycling operators, with a core product portfolio spanning Kanalballenpressen (channel bale presses), shredders (Zerkleinerer), mechanical sorting systems (Sortiersysteme), conveyor technology (Fördertechnik), custom mechanical engineering (Maschinenbau), and full plant construction (Anlagenbau). The portfolio also includes the Mobile Cycle Sort sorting table for flexible material processing and the i-BOR 22 personal protection system sold as a separate branded sub-line. Customers are primarily waste management and recycling companies needing material compaction, shredding, and value-material sorting equipment, alongside industrial clients requiring custom plant engineering and CE conformity certification.

The company's business model is built on one-time capital equipment sales (presses, shredders, sorting systems, conveyor and plant installations) complemented by recurring service revenue streams including hotline support, maintenance (Service/Unterhalt), on-site assembly (Montagen), contract manufacturing (Lohnfertigung), and a secondary used/rental machine market. All sales are quote-based with no public pricing. Go-to-market is direct, executed through website contact forms (Materialanfrage), phone and email inquiries, and physical presence at industry trade shows — most notably IFAT 2026 in Munich (May 4-7, 2026), where the company promoted its 30th anniversary. Marketing support is limited to a trilingual website (German/English/French) and a recurring customer newsletter; no digital advertising, social media presence, or distribution partner network has been disclosed. The firm operates with 1-10 employees, operates as a Swiss Aktiengesellschaft, has no disclosed external investors or parent company, and presents as an independent, founder/family-controlled specialty engineering business with three decades of operating history.

Name

borema IT solutions ag

Legal name

Borema Umwelttechnik AG

Website

https://borema-it.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Swiss industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1996, designing presses, shredders, sorting systems, and conveyor technology for waste management and recycling operators. Offers engineering, plant construction, mobile sorting, and after-sales service across DACH and European markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management and Recycling Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Waste Collection (5621)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Refuse Systems (4953)

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

• Waste management equipment
• Recycling machinery
• Channel baler presses
• Industrial sorting systems
• Environmental technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Jonschwil

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of presses, shredders, sorting systems, conveyor technology, and custom machine/plant engineering for waste management and recycling operations
2. Service and Maintenance: Ongoing service, maintenance (Service/Unterhalt), assembly/montage services, and hotline support for installed equipment
3. Contract Manufacturing (Lohnfertigung): Custom manufacturing services for specific client requirements
4. Used/Rental Equipment: Sale and rental of used machines for customers with budget constraints or short-term needs

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Borema Umwelttechnik AG designs, manufactures, and services industrial environmental technology equipment for waste management and recycling operators. Its portfolio includes channel baler presses, shredders, mechanical sorting systems, conveyor technology, custom plant construction, mobile sorting tables, and the i-BOR 22 personal protection system, complemented by engineering, CE conformity, maintenance, and contract manufacturing services.

Product overview

Borema AG (Borema Umwelttechnik AG) is an environmental technology company offering engineering solutions for sorting, pressing, and service. The product portfolio is organized as a unified platform of complementary industrial machinery and services: core products include Pressen (presses), Zerkleinerer (shredders), Sortiersysteme (sorting systems), Fördertechnik (conveyor technology), Maschinenbau (mechanical engineering), and Anlagenbau (plant construction) for comprehensive waste management and recycling installations. The company also offers the mobile Cycle Sort sorting table for flexible operations and the Personenschutz i-BOR 22 as a dedicated personal protection system. Supporting the product line are engineering services (consulting, CE conformity, project management, planning) and service/maintenance operations including hotline support, assembly, and contract manufacturing. Used and rental machines are also available for flexible customer needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• i-BOR 22: Personal protection system (Personenschutz) sold through i-bor.ch

Products and services

• Pressen (Channel Baler Presses) Powerful presses for efficient material compaction in waste management and recycling operations, including Kanalballenpressen for high-performance baling of recyclable materials.
• Zerkleinerer (Shredders) Shredders for material reduction and processing in waste management applications.
• Sortiersysteme (Sorting Systems) Highly effective mechanical sorting systems for processing valuable materials and recyclables.
• Fördertechnik (Conveyor Technology) Conveyor technology for material handling and transport within waste processing facilities.
• Maschinenbau (Custom Mechanical Engineering) Custom mechanical engineering services and solutions for industrial applications.
• Anlagenbau (Plant Construction) Complete plant construction for waste management and recycling facilities, including references and custom installations.
• Personenschutz i-BOR 22 Personal protection system for machinery safety, sold as a separate product line through dedicated distribution at i-bor.ch.
• Mobile Sortierung Cycle Sort Sortiertisch Mobile sorting solution with the Cycle Sort sorting table for flexible material processing operations.
• Gebraucht-/Mietmaschinen (Used and Rental Machines) Sale and rental of used machines for customers seeking flexible equipment options or with budget constraints.
• Engineering Services Consulting, expert opinions, CE conformity, project management, and concept/planning services for industrial applications.
• Service & Montagen Comprehensive service package including hotline support, maintenance, assembly, and contract manufacturing (Lohnfertigung).

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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.

• IFAT (München)minorOthers · 4 May 2026Trade show partnership for participation at IFAT 2026 environmental technology exhibition in Munich (May 4-7, 2026). Borema used this platform to announce their 30th anniversary surprises.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Komptech GmbH: Austrian-headquartered manufacturer of shredders, screening, and separation equipment for waste and biomass processing. Direct competitor in shredding and sorting for the same waste management and recycling customer base as Borema.
• Untha Shredding Technology: Austrian manufacturer of industrial shredders for waste, wood, and recyclables. Overlaps with Borema's Zerkleinerer (shredder) line and serves the same European MRF and recycling plant customers.
• Avermann Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of balers, compactors, and container systems for waste management. Directly comparable to Borema's Kanalballenpressen and Anlagenbau offerings, serving similar municipal and industrial customers.
• HSM GmbH + Co. KG: German manufacturer of balers, compactors, and shredders. Overlaps with Borema's presses and shredders portfolio and targets the same waste management and recycling buyers across DACH.
• Vecoplan AG: German manufacturer of shredding, conveying, and processing equipment for waste and recycling. Direct peer in shredders and conveyor technology, with stronger scale and service network than Borema.
• Bollegraaf Appingedam: Dutch leader in balers and recycling plant systems. Direct competitor to Borema's Kanalballenpressen product line, with comparable focus on baling and sorting systems for materials recovery facilities.
• Jenz GmbH Maschinen- und Fahrzeugbau: German manufacturer of mobile and stationary shredding, chipping, and screening equipment. Overlaps with Borema's Zerkleinerer and mobile Cycle Sort offerings, serving biomass and recycling end markets.
• Lindner-Recyclingtech GmbH: German manufacturer of shredders and complete recycling plants, serving the same waste-to-material customers as Borema, with comparable plant-engineering (Anlagenbau) offering.
• Eggersmann Anlagenbau GmbH: German recycling plant builder offering sorting, shredding, and turnkey MRF construction. Comparable to Borema's Anlagenbau and Sortiersysteme focus, with broader international project reach.

Broad incumbents

• TOMRA Systems ASA: Norwegian global leader in sensor-based sorting and collection technology. While Borema's sorting systems are mechanical, TOMRA operates in the same recycling customer workflow and is a much larger, publicly listed incumbent.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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