Mil-tek France

What Mil-tek France does

Mil-tek France is the French franchise operation of Danish parent Mil-tek Danmark A/S, established in France in 2007 and headquartered in Fay-de-Bretagne with eight employees. The company sells, rents, and services industrial waste compaction equipment — balers, compactors, and glass crushers — using three power architectures: pneumatic (compressed air), electric, and hydraulic. Its proprietary ECO-Drive pneumatic technology is patent-protected, operates at low noise levels (under 70 dB), and eliminates the fire hazard and oil contamination risks inherent to hydraulic systems. All current production machines comply with the EU EN16500 safety standard for vertical balers, and the company's documented equipment lifespan exceeds 30 years (the first Mil-tek machine built in 1992 remains in operation).

The company serves French businesses across industrial manufacturing, hotels and restaurants (HORECA), retail, healthcare, education, automotive, storage and logistics, and building and construction. Go-to-market combines a six-region franchise network (Ouest, Île-de-France, Centre-Est, Sud-Ouest, Sud Est, Nord Est), direct website inquiries with free site audits and free equipment trials, and central digital marketing (Google Ads, LinkedIn, Meta, ActiveCampaign CRM) managed by the Danish parent. Revenue comes from equipment sales, all-inclusive rental/lease subscriptions, annual maintenance contracts, and a webshop selling proprietary strapping manufactured in-house and consumables. The product portfolio spans 20+ machine models across vertical balers, mixed-waste compactors, polystyrene compactors (40:1 compaction ratio), can compactors, insulating material compactors, and glass crushers, with documented customer outcomes including up to 90% waste volume reduction, 60-75% reduction in internal truck/forklift traffic, and technician efficiency improvements of 3-7%.

Name

Mil-tek France

Legal name

Mil-tek Danmark A/S

Website

https://miltek.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mil-tek France sells, rents, and services industrial waste compaction equipment — pneumatic, electric, and hydraulic balers, compactors, and glass crushers — to French businesses across manufacturing, HORECA, retail, healthcare, and logistics via a six-region franchise network under Danish parent Mil-tek Danmark A/S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Waste Compaction Equipment

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Compactor, Container & Roll-off Services (Rental, Service & Logistics) (EUAIAGAC), Material Handling & Loading Services (Tipping, Compaction, Baling, Densification) (EUAIABAI)

Keywords

• Waste compaction equipment
• Industrial balers
• Pneumatic compactors
• Recycling machinery
• Waste management solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Ulfborg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales (Purchase): Direct sale of balers, compactors, and glass crushers to businesses. Machines available in pneumatic, electric, and hydraulic variants across various sizes and capacities.
2. Equipment Rental/Leasing: Flexible rental programs with all-inclusive pricing covering delivery, installation, training, and maintenance. Multiple contract durations available with optional regulatory tracking and maintenance contracts.
3. Annual Maintenance and Service Contracts: Annual service inspections by certified technicians to ensure optimal machine performance. Includes replacement parts as needed during inspections.
4. Accessories and Consumables: Sale of strapping/binding materials, plastic bags, bag stands, safety knives, and other accessories through the Webshop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mil-tek France sells and rents industrial waste compaction equipment (balers, compactors, and glass crushers) to businesses across France, delivered through a six-region franchise network. The equipment is available in pneumatic, electric, and hydraulic variants and is designed to compress cardboard, plastic, polystyrene, mixed waste, cans, glass, and insulating materials at the point of waste generation. The offering is complemented by all-inclusive rental/leasing programs, annual maintenance contracts, free site audits, free trial programs, and a webshop for consumables and accessories.

Product overview

Mil-tek France offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial waste compaction equipment organized across three power types: pneumatic (compressed air), electric, and hydraulic balers and compactors. The core product line spans vertical balers for cardboard and plastic (A-series and E-series), mixed waste compactors (XP and EXP series), polystyrene compactors (EPS series), can and metal compactors (A101), insulating material compactors (IC60), and glass crushers (GC series). These machines are complemented by a webshop offering proprietary strapping and accessories, flexible rental programs with all-inclusive pricing, annual maintenance services by certified technicians, free site audits, and a free trial program. The portfolio ranges from compact entry-level models (A102, E219) for small businesses to heavy-duty industrial balers (H501, H600, E819 horizontal) for high-volume generators, with specialized solutions for specific waste streams including polystyrene, medical waste, and glass. The product ecosystem is unified by shared service infrastructure (audit, trial, rental, maintenance) and a Lean waste management consulting approach that optimizes where and how compaction equipment is deployed.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• X-Press: Compacteurs de déchets mixtes (mixed waste compactors) including XP100S, XP300, EXP200 models.
• Infinity Endless Bag

Products and services

• A102 Pneumatic Baler A compact pneumatic baler for cardboard and plastic, designed for small to medium waste volumes. Operates on compressed air with no electric or hydraulic components, minimizing fire risk and oil contamination.
• A305 Pneumatic Baler A pneumatic baler for plastic and cardboard, featuring automated bail ejection and a deep pressing chamber. Designed for medium to large volumes with ergonomic, safe operation.
• A406 Pneumatic Baler A pneumatic baler for cardboard and plastic with a wider door and larger chamber, suitable for big boxes and packaging. Features automated bail ejection and EN16500 safety compliance.
• A509 Pneumatic Baler A pneumatic baler for cardboard and plastic, designed for medium-duty industrial applications. Features low noise operation under 70 dB(A) and constant compacting pressure via ECO-Drive technology.
• E119 Electric Baler An electric baler for cardboard and plastic, offering clean oil-free operation with lower noise than hydraulic models. Suitable for indoor environments and sensitive spaces.
• E219 Electric Baler An electric baler for cardboard and plastic with compact footprint, producing bales under 60 kg for cardboard and under 80 kg for plastic. Designed for easy installation on standard power outlets.
• E319 Electric Baler An electric baler for cardboard and plastic producing bales under 80 kg for cardboard and under 100 kg for plastic. Combines clean operation with moderate capacity for medium-volume generators.
• E519 Electric Baler An electric baler for cardboard and plastic designed for flexible plastic (PEBD) and higher volumes. Features automated operation with sensors that detect when waste is loaded and initiate pressing cycles.
• E619 Electric Baler An electric baler for cardboard and plastic with higher capacity, producing bales under 300 kg for cardboard and under 400 kg for plastic. Designed for industrial-scale waste volumes with automated bale ejection.
• E819 Horizontal Electric Baler A horizontal electric baler for cardboard, designed for high-volume automated workflows. Can be integrated with conveyor systems and programmed for semi-automatic operation with sensor-triggered pressing cycles.
• EPS1000 Polystyrene Compactor A polystyrene (EPS) compactor that shreds expanded polystyrene into fine grains, melts out air, and compacts material into dense bricks. Achieves volume reduction of 40:1 with capacity up to 70 kg per hour.
• EPS2000 Polystyrene Compactor A larger polystyrene compactor designed for continuous operation throughout the day, handling higher volumes of EPS waste. Suitable for facilities with large amounts of expanded polystyrene packaging.
• XP100s Waste Compactor A compact pneumatic waste compactor for mixed waste, designed with an extremely small footprint and made from stainless steel for easy installation in tight spaces. Suitable for medical and food environments.
• XP300 Waste Compactor A pneumatic mixed waste compactor with fixed chassis and sliding carriage, designed for offshore environments, uneven surfaces, and maritime applications. Achieves up to 90% volume reduction.
• EXP200 Electric Waste Compactor An electrically powered mixed waste compactor mounted on wheels for easy transport. Designed as a replacement for standard-sized waste containers, achieving 10:1 compaction ratio.
• A101 Can Compactor A pneumatic can and metal container compactor for compressing cans, tins, paint cans, and oil drums. Features anti-corrosion powder coating and stainless steel option for specific client needs.
• IC60 Insulating Material Compactor A compactor specifically designed for insulating materials including glass wool. Helps construction companies manage and recycle insulation waste from building sites.
• 50SD Hydraulic Baler A hydraulic baler for cardboard and plastic designed for industrial applications requiring higher pressing force. Built with heavy-duty materials for demanding environments.
• H501 Hydraulic Baler A heavy-duty hydraulic baler for cardboard and plastic producing bales of 350-400 kg (cardboard) and 350-450 kg (plastic). Designed for high-volume industrial recycling operations.
• H600 Hydraulic Baler A hydraulic baler for cardboard and plastic with larger capacity than the H501 model. Designed for facilities requiring maximum bale density and weight.
• GC100 Glass Crusher A compact glass crusher for reducing glass waste volume, enabling easier storage and recycling. Designed for hospitality and food service environments.
• GC100T Glass Crusher A glass crusher variant with throughput designed for medium-volume glass waste generators such as restaurants and bars.
• GC600 Glass Crusher A large-capacity glass crusher for industrial-scale glass waste processing, suitable for high-volume recycling operations.
• Webshop Accessories and Consumables An online store offering consumables and accessories including strapping (feuillard), plastic bags, bag stands, safety strapping knives, and compacting accessories. Strapping is manufactured in-house at Mil-tek Denmark headquarters.
• Equipment Rental and Leasing Programs Flexible rental programs with all-inclusive pricing covering delivery, installation, training, and maintenance. Available in multiple commitment durations with optional regulatory compliance and maintenance contracts.
• Maintenance and Repair Services Annual maintenance inspections by certified Mil-tek technicians covering functionality, mechanics, and replacement parts. Includes operator training and replacement user manuals.
• Free Site Audit A complimentary waste management audit analyzing sorting, storage, and disposal practices, identifying potential savings in time, money, and space with specific improvement recommendations.
• Free Trial Program A risk-free trial program allowing businesses to test a baler in their own facility before committing to purchase or rental, with delivery, installation, training, and full support included.

Quantifiable outcome

• Waste volume reduction of up to 90% (10:1 compaction ratio)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MBACTIONminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMil-tek France collaborates with MBACTION for outbound call management. Mil-tek handles incoming calls internally while outbound calls are outsourced to MBACTION. This partnership has been in place for over ten years, improving customer service efficiency and field operations.
• Compressor ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationMil-tek has established partnerships with major compressor manufacturers to offer a range of compressed air solutions specifically developed for Mil-tek presses and compactors. This ensures optimal integration between air supply systems and compaction equipment.
• Local RecyclerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMil-tek assists customers in finding local recyclers to collect compressed cardboard and plastic bales. This partnership network enables customers to monetize their waste streams by selling recyclable materials rather than paying for disposal.
• Regional Mil-tek Partners (France)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMil-tek operates through a network of independent local partners and franchisees across France. Six regional partners cover distinct geographic territories. When customers submit requests via the website, data is transmitted to the appropriate local Mil-tek partner to process requests and provide products/services in their zone.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Santos: Spanish manufacturer of balers and compactors for cardboard, plastic, and other waste streams. Direct competitor in the European market, offering similar products to industrial and commercial customers with a comparable technological approach.
• HSM: German manufacturer of waste management equipment including balers, compactors, and shredders. Direct competitor with similar pneumatic and hydraulic technology offerings, serving comparable industrial and commercial customers across Europe.
• Avermann: German specialist in compaction and briquetting equipment for industrial applications. Direct competitor offering balers and compactors for similar waste streams (cardboard, plastic, EPS) with comparable technology and customer base across Europe.
• Bergmann: German manufacturer of waste handling and compaction equipment including stationary compactors and balers. Direct competitor with comparable offering for industrial and commercial waste management applications.
• Orwak: Swedish manufacturer of balers and compactors focused on waste compaction solutions for businesses. Direct competitor with a comparable product range targeting similar waste streams (cardboard, plastic, mixed waste) and customer segments in industrial, retail, and HORECA.
• Bramidan: Danish manufacturer of balers and compactors for cardboard, plastic, and other recyclable materials. Direct competitor offering a similar product portfolio including pneumatic, electric, and hydraulic models, serving the same enterprise and SMB customer base across Europe.
• PTR Group: Italian manufacturer of balers, compactors, and briquetting machines. Direct competitor in Southern Europe with a comparable product range for industrial waste compaction and recycling applications.
• COPAM: Portuguese manufacturer of balers and compactors for waste management. Direct competitor in the Iberian and broader European market, offering a similar equipment portfolio for industrial and commercial waste compaction.

Broad incumbents

• Wastequip: US-based manufacturer of waste handling equipment including compactors, balers, and containers. Broader incumbent with a wider portfolio of waste equipment serving municipal, commercial, and industrial customers in North America.
• Marathon Equipment: US-based manufacturer of compaction and baling equipment for waste and recycling. Broader incumbent offering balers, compactors, and related equipment for industrial and commercial waste management applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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