NTM Sverige AB

What NTM Sverige AB does

NTM Sverige AB is a Swedish manufacturer and distributor of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs), trailers, and commercial transport bodyworks, headquartered in Skara, Sweden. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Finnish family-owned NTM Group (Närpes Trä & Metall), founded in 1950 in Närpes, Finland, and operates as part of a wider network of subsidiaries across Finland, the UK, Germany, the Baltic states, and Poland. NTM Sverige AB sells and services a comprehensive RCV portfolio including rear loaders (XS, KG, KGH, KGLS), side loaders (OM, OM-2K), front loaders (FL-P), multi-chamber vehicles (the proprietary QUATRO 4-fraction system, KGH-2B, KG-2B, KG-2K), specialized food-waste and glass-collection vehicles (MAS, MAS-2K), and electrified systems (plug-in hybrid and 100% electric ePTO). The trailer and bodywork range includes box bodies (eNRGy, Flexifrost ATP), Krone Nordic Edition trailers, swap body carriers (Dolly, Shifty series, VDL), and site work equipment (NTM-KHT transfer tipper).

In June 2024, NTM Sverige AB acquired Geesinknorba's Swedish operations, including a manufacturing facility in Kalmar, personnel, equipment, and spare parts inventory, with first production units shipped in August 2024 and the first fully assembled NTM-branded unit completed in October 2024. Kalmar is targeted to produce 150-200 RCV units annually with 30-40 new employees over two years. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of RCVs, trailers, and bodyworks, plus professional services through spare parts, authorized service partners, and the NTM Service online portal. Customers are primarily municipal waste management companies and commercial transport operators in the Nordic region, where NTM claims a leadership position in RCVs; the broader NTM Group is represented in approximately 20 countries. Direct sales offices in Stockholm (Högdalen and Kallhäll), Skara, and Kalmar handle Swedish enterprise field sales, supported by an authorized service partner network including Scania, Volvo, and independent workshops.

Name

NTM Sverige AB

Legal name

NTM Sverige AB

Website

https://ntmsverige.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NTM Sverige AB is a Swedish manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles, trailers, and commercial bodyworks, serving Nordic municipal and commercial transport customers as part of the family-owned NTM Group, with proprietary multi-chamber and electrified RCV technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (336)

SIC

Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Utility & Maintenance Vehicle Manufacturing (Street Sweepers/Vacuum Trucks) (IMACAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refuse/Waste Collection Vehicles Leasing & Rental (TLABAEAG), Commercial Junk Removal & Hauling (HSAKALAB)

Keywords

• Refuse collection vehicles
• Trailers and bodyworks
• Waste management vehicles
• Swap body carriers
• Electric waste collection

Headquarters

HQ city

Skara

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs): NTM manufactures and sells refuse collection vehicles (sopbilar) including rear loaders, side loaders, front loaders, and multi-chamber vehicles. This is the core product line and represents significant portion of production.
2. Trailers and Bodyworks: Sale of trailers, box bodies, flatbed trailers, swap body carriers, and specialized transport equipment. Also includes Krone trailer products for Nordic market.
3. After-sales Service and Spare Parts: NTM operates service workshops and spare parts warehouses. Service network includes both own service points and authorized service partners across Nordic and Baltic countries.
4. Custom Manufacturing: Custom vehicle manufacturing and assembly services at Kalmar factory, producing 150-200 units annually.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NTM Sverige AB manufactures and sells refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) including rear loaders, side loaders, front loaders, and multi-chamber vehicles, as well as trailers, box bodies, flatbed trailers, and swap body carriers for the Nordic transport industry. The company also operates service workshops, spare parts warehouses, and an authorized service partner network across the Nordic and Baltic countries.

Product overview

NTM Sverige AB is a manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles (garbage trucks) and trailers/bodyworks for the Nordic transport industry. The product portfolio includes rear loaders (XS, KG, KGH, KGLS), side loaders (OM, OM-2K), front loaders (FL-P), multi-chamber vehicles (QUATRO 4-chamber, KGH-2B, KG-2B, KG-2K, MAS-2K), and food waste solutions (MAS). Electric vehicle options include plug-in hybrid and 100% electric systems. The trailer and bodywork range encompasses box bodies (eNRGy Dry freight, Flexifrost ATP), Krone trailers (Cool Liner, Profi Liner), swap body carriers (Dolly, Shifty series, VDL), and site work equipment (NTM-KHT Transfer Tipper). Special solutions include FK recycling modules, cranes (NTM 7500), and bin washing systems. The company operates its own production facility in Kalmar following the 2024 acquisition of Geesinknorba's Swedish operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NTM Service: After-sales service including spare parts, service points, technical support, and warranty services.
• QUATRO
• NTM ePTO

Products and services

• QUATRO

Quantifiable outcome

• 150-200 units produced annually at Kalmar factory
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GeesinknorbacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024In June 2024, NTM Sverige AB acquired Geesinknorba's Swedish operations including production facility in Kalmar, personnel, equipment, and spare parts inventory. This represents a major strategic expansion giving NTM its own manufacturing capability in Sweden.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Volvo Trucks: Swedish heavy truck OEM and NTM service partner network participant. Comparable to NTM as a Nordic commercial vehicle heavyweight; NTM integrates RCV bodies on Volvo chassis and uses Volvo dealers for service coverage.
• Scania: Swedish heavy truck OEM and long-standing NTM service partner. Comparable to NTM as a Swedish commercial vehicle player; NTM builds RCV bodies on Scania chassis and works with Scania's dealer network for service.
• Terberg Environmental: Dutch group operating Dennis Eagle and broader environmental services equipment. Comparable to NTM's RCV business as part of a larger portfolio addressing municipal waste collection across Europe.
• Heil Environmental Solutions Group: US-based leading manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles and waste-handling equipment (part of ESG). Comparable to NTM as a major RCV manufacturer, though operating globally with a much broader portfolio and larger scale than NTM.

Direct peers

• FAUN: German manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles, street sweepers, and sewer cleaners (part of KIRCHHOFF Group). Directly comparable to NTM's RCV product line and serves similar municipal customers across Europe.
• Geesinknorba: Dutch-based manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles and compactors. Directly comparable to NTM as a European RCV specialist; NTM acquired Geesinknorba's Swedish operations in June 2024, indicating head-to-head competition in the Nordic market.
• Dennis Eagle: UK manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles owned by the Terberg Group. Comparable to NTM as a specialist RCV OEM with a strong European presence and a focus on electric and zero-emission collection vehicles.
• Farid Industries: Italian manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles and compactors. Comparable to NTM as a European RCV specialist serving municipal and private waste management operators with both rear- and side-loading product families.
• Krone: German manufacturer of trailers and commercial vehicles. Directly comparable to NTM's trailer offerings (Cool Liner, Profi Liner Nordic Edition); NTM is a Krone partner distributor in the Nordic market, making it a peer in the same product line.
• Schmitz Cargobull: Europe's largest trailer manufacturer, producing semi-trailers, box bodies, and refrigerated trailers. Directly comparable to NTM's trailer and bodyworks business (eNRGy, Flexifrost, Krone Nordic range) serving Nordic commercial transport customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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