What Wortmann does

Wortmann Milieutechniek B.V. is a privately held Dutch environmental technology company headquartered in Emmen, Netherlands, with approximately 35 years of operating history. The company specializes in waste compaction solutions, supplying Avermann-brand press containers, stationary presses, swing presses, block presses, and proprietary lifting/tipping installations. Customers span distribution centers and logistics operators (Bever Sports, HANOS Internationale Horeca Groothandel), industrial and food processors (Heiploeg International, Rijk Zwaan, an unnamed cheese producer, Fruity Line), waste management firms (Renewi, Greenwaste), water treatment facilities, and mid-market accounts such as 123inkt.nl and BPA, with nationwide 24/7 service coverage across the Netherlands.

The product portfolio is anchored on electrohydraulic pressing technology delivering 38 tons of compaction force, available in mobile self-compacting containers (20 m³ capacity, e.g., Avermann MPC20PEL, MPC16PEL, 20M) and stationary presses with 30 m³ exchange containers (e.g., SP20). Specialized formats include swing presses (schommelpersen) with integrated dewatering augers for wet and contaminated waste streams, screw presses with shredders for fully automatic cardboard processing, and block presses for high-volume applications. Wortmann also manufactures its own lifting/tipping installations (eigen fabricaat) and custom-engineered platforms, hoppers, and elevated side walls in an Emmen workshop equipped with a Safan press brake. Newer models feature WiFi-enabled remote monitoring, telemetry, and integration with an online customer portal for fleet management.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining one-time capital sales (new and refurbished Avermann equipment plus Wortmann-engineered custom builds), recurring service contracts (annual maintenance, NEN-3140 inspections, 24/7 nationwide repairs), short- and long-term rentals with full-service maintenance, and own-fleet transport services enabled by a NIWO waste transport license obtained in 2018. The company sells exclusively direct to end-users across the Netherlands, relying on an advisory sales motion led by Max Wortmann (Directie) and Bart Wubbels (Sales and Project Management), supported by a content-driven website portfolio of completed installations, an online customer portal, and word-of-mouth referrals rather than paid advertising. The company operates under Metaalunievoorwaarden 2025 (Dutch metal industry terms) from its Charles Darwinstraat 26 facility in Emmen.

Name

Wortmann

Legal name

Wortmann Milieutechniek B.V.

Website

https://wortmann.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wortmann Milieutechniek is a Dutch waste compaction specialist supplying Avermann-brand press containers, stationary presses, and custom-engineered lifting/tipping installations, with 24/7 nationwide service to distribution centers, industrial manufacturers, waste management firms, and mid-market businesses across the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Waste Compaction Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Cleaning & Environmental Equipment Rental/Leasing (Vacuum Trucks, Dust Control, Dehumidifiers) (TLABAFAK)

Keywords

• Waste compaction equipment
• Press container solutions
• Stationary waste presses
• Industrial compactor sales
• Compactor maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Emmen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Press Container Sales: Sale of new press containers including Avermann brand machines (MPC20PEL, MPC16PEL, 20M, SP20) and Wortmann's own engineered/custom solutions. Customers include industrial companies, distribution centers, and waste management firms.
2. Used and Refurbished Equipment Sales: Sale of used and fully refurbished press containers. Wortmann maintains stock of used machines and offers complete refurbishment services including component replacement, sandblasting, primer, and 2K lacquer finish.
3. Press Container Rental: Rental projects with full-service maintenance included. Flexible short-term and long-term rental options for seasonal businesses (holiday parks) and temporary capacity needs.
4. Service, Maintenance, and Repairs: Annual maintenance contracts, NEN3140 inspections, fault repair via fully equipped service vehicles, and large-scale overhauls in the Emmen workshop. 24/7 nationwide service. Customers manage their machine fleet through an online portal.
5. Transport Services: Own transport fleet with NIWO transport license (since 2018) and VIHB registration, enabling Wortmann to transport waste for third parties. Used for own deliveries and to absorb customers' logistics peaks. Service vehicles for nationwide field service.
6. Engineering and Custom Build: Custom engineering and fabrication of customer-specific solutions including custom hoppers, elevated platforms, special tipping installations, and modified configurations. Wortmann operates its own workshop with metalworking, hydraulics, and control technology capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wortmann Milieutechniek B.V. designs, supplies, installs, services, and rents waste compaction equipment for Dutch businesses — primarily Avermann-brand self-compacting containers, stationary presses, swing presses for wet waste, and block presses, complemented by Wortmann's own engineered lift-tilt installations. The firm operates a 24/7 nationwide brand-agnostic service network with its own NIWO-licensed transport fleet, an in-house Emmen workshop for fabrication and full revisions, and an online customer portal for fleet management.

Product overview

Wortmann Milieutechniek B.V. is an environmental technology company specializing in waste compaction solutions, offering a portfolio of products and services centered around press containers and stationary presses. The core product line includes Avermann brand equipment (MPC20PEL, 20M, MPC16PEL, SP20) for compacting cardboard, foil, paper, and residual waste, complemented by swing presses for wet/contaminated waste and block presses for high-volume applications. The company also manufactures proprietary lift-tilt installations and provides comprehensive services including 24/7 maintenance, custom engineering, revision/modification of existing machines, rental programs, and own transport/logistics operations. Products range from standard mobile self-compacting containers (20 m³) to stationary press systems with exchange containers (30 m³), with recent innovation in the AVOS M II next-generation press featuring telemetry monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Avermann MPC20PEL Self-Compacting Container Self-compacting container with 20 m³ capacity, electrohydraulic pressing mechanism, 38-ton compaction force, and extra-large filling opening, for compaction of cardboard, foil, residual waste, and recyclable materials in distribution centers and industrial sites.
• Avermann 20M Self-Compacting Container New-generation Avermann self-compacting container weighing 500 kg less than previous models, with 38-ton pressing force and WiFi-enabled remote monitoring/control, designed for cardboard, foil, and residual waste compaction in industrial and logistics settings.
• Avermann Swing Presses (Schommelpersen) Swing presses engineered for wet, moist, and contaminated waste streams such as kitchen waste, mixed commercial waste, and wet residual waste; self-cleaning mechanism compresses waste without hydraulic components contacting material, with integrated dewatering auger for moisture extraction.
• AVOS M II Next-Generation Block Press Next-generation mobile waste press delivering up to 6-ton fill weight, 35% increased capacity, ultra-quiet Whisper Pump operation, real-time telemetry monitoring, and tool-light maintenance (only five screws) for cardboard, foil, paper, or residual waste compaction.
• SP20 Stationary Press Modular stationary press solution with 2 m³ pressing stroke and 38-ton force, plug-and-play at loading docks or ground-level installations; detachable hopper and lift-tilt installation, SMART-capable for online monitoring of fill levels, fault alerts, and machine settings.
• Stationary Presses with Exchange Containers Stationary press systems with exchange containers (30 m³ capacity, 50% more than a 20 m³ self-compacting container of the same length) and detachable hoppers/lift-tilt installations, designed for continuous high-volume waste streams at distribution centers and printing companies.
• Screw Press with Integrated Shredder Fully automatic installation where cardboard boxes are transported via conveyor belt directly to the shredder, reduced, and processed by the screw press, eliminating manual handling for high-volume printing and packaging operations.
• Avermann MPC16PEL Self-Compacting Container Avermann self-compacting container with large filling opening and sideways-opening lids, designed for cardboard waste compaction at smaller-scale industrial and installation/building-services operations.
• Wortmann Lift-Tilt Installation (Eigen Fabricaat) In-house manufactured mobile lift-tilt installation that empties roll containers (240L, 660L, 1,000L) into open or press containers; custom-designed for specific site requirements including elevated platforms and remote control operation.
• 24/7 Nationwide Service & Maintenance Brand-agnostic 24/7 nationwide service for maintenance and repair of all makes and types of press containers, including annual mandatory NEN-3140 inspections for Arbo law compliance, fault repair via fully equipped service vehicles, and large-scale overhauls at the Emmen workshop.
• Press Container Rental (Verhuur) Rental of press containers with full-service maintenance included, with flexible short-term and long-term terms (multi-year contracts) for seasonal businesses (holiday parks), temporary capacity needs, and businesses preferring opex over capex.
• Revision & Modification (Revisie & Ombouw) Complete revision services for all brands and types of press containers at the Emmen workshop, including full technical inspection, disassembly, part replacement, hydraulic cylinder revision, control updates, customer-specific modifications, sandblasting, primer, and new 2K lacquer finish; extends machine lifespan and brings older equipment up to current standards.
• Custom Engineering & Build (Engineering & Maatwerkbouw) Bespoke engineering and construction of customer-specific waste-handling installations including custom hoppers, elevated platforms, side walls, frames, and lift-tilt installations, leveraging Wortmann's in-house workshop with metalworking, hydraulics, and control technology capabilities.
• Wortmann Transport (Waste & Equipment Transport) Own transport services with NIWO transport license since 2018, including waste transport permission; used for Wortmann's own deliveries/pickups and to absorb customers' logistical peaks, with same-day emergency machine swap capability via fully equipped service vehicles.

Quantifiable outcome

• 38-ton compaction force across most press container models
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AvermanncoreTechnology or IntegrationAvermann is a German manufacturer of high-quality press containers. Wortmann is a distributor and integrator of Avermann products including MPC20PEL, MPC16PEL, 20M, SP20 stationary presses, and swing presses. Wortmann supplies, installs, and services Avermann equipment throughout the Netherlands. Avermann products are a core part of Wortmann's product portfolio.
• GreenwastecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenwaste is a specialist in Total Waste Management serving over 220 clients across thousands of locations in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. Greenwaste is a repeat customer of Wortmann, having received multiple Avermann MPC 20 PEL press containers and having been the launch customer for the SP20 'One size fits all' loading dock solution. Greenwaste functions as both a customer and strategic partner in demonstrating innovative press container configurations.
• RenewicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenewi is a major waste management company and a significant customer of Wortmann. Wortmann has delivered custom lifting/tipping installations for Renewi's Feyenoord Rotterdam training complex, custom solutions for Fruity Line (in Renewi's commission), and is delivering a phased series of MPC20PEL press containers with integrated lifting/tipping installations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• TOMRA: TOMRA is a Norwegian technology company providing collection and sorting solutions for reverse vending, recycling, and food waste. It is a much larger incumbent in the broader waste-resource recovery market where Wortmann operates with compaction equipment.
• Komptech: Komptech is an Austrian manufacturer of shredders, screeners, and separation equipment for industrial and municipal waste processing. It is a larger, broader environmental-technology player than Wortmann, with overlapping end customers in waste management and industrial waste streams.
• Doppstadt: Doppstadt is a German manufacturer of environmental technology including shredders, screens, and composting equipment for industrial and municipal customers. It operates broadly in the waste processing value chain where Wortmann's compaction solutions also compete.

Direct peers

• HSM GmbH: HSM is a German manufacturer of channel baling presses, waste compactors, and shredders used by retailers, industry, and waste management firms. Its compactor and baler portfolio overlaps directly with Wortmann's cardboard, foil, and residual waste compaction solutions.
• Husmann: Husmann is a German manufacturer of waste compactors, stationary presses, and recycling containers targeting industrial and municipal waste streams. It directly competes with Wortmann's press container and stationary press offerings across European B2B customers.
• Bollegraaf: Bollegraaf is a Dutch manufacturer of balers and recycling machinery serving waste management, distribution, and paper/cardboard processing customers. Headquartered in Appingedam, it operates in the same Dutch market with overlapping customer segments in recycling and logistics.
• Eldan Recycling: Eldan Recycling is a Danish manufacturer of recycling machinery including shredders, separators, and balers for paper, metal, and industrial waste. It serves European waste processors with equipment complementary to Wortmann's compaction systems.
• Avermann Maschinenfabrik: Avermann is the German manufacturer of the MPC20PEL, 20M, SP20 stationary press, and swing press product lines that Wortmann distributes and integrates in the Netherlands. As both supplier and direct competitor for end-customer sales, it is the closest functional peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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