Praktik System s. r. o.

What Praktik System s. r. o. does

PRAKTIK system s.r.o. is a privately-held Czech waste recycling company founded in 1994 by sole owner Petr Linhart, operating approximately 100 employees across three branches (Stráž pod Ralskem headquarters, Horní Slavkov, and Klecany). The company specializes in ecological processing of electrical waste — primarily refrigerators, cooling equipment, large and small household appliances — and in multi-component plastic recycling from both appliance and automotive sources (bumpers, instrument panels, interior trim). It also collects and forwards used refrigerants under controlled-substance permits. Core revenue streams are (i) processing fees charged to collection systems and waste-management partners, and (ii) the sale of recovered commodities including ferrous and non-ferrous metals (Fe shredder, Al granulate, Cu/Zn mixtures, copper cables, electric motors) and engineered plastic regrinds/granulates (PP, PP/EPDM, PC/ABS, rPPGF, PVC, rPS, ABS, PURHELP polyurethane sorbent). Annual turnover is approximately CZK 270 million (~$11–12M USD).

The company's competitive position rests on proprietary multi-stage separation technology supplied by ANDRITZ MeWa GmbH and Herco Kühltechnik, including a 2019 CZK 165M cooling processing line rated for 450,000 refrigerators per year with 85%+ material recovery, plus a 1,000-tonne-per-month plastic processing capacity. PRAKTIK holds one of the broadest regulatory credential sets in European e-waste processing: CENELEC EN 50625 for all cooling equipment types (domestic, industrial, ammonia), WEEELABEX, EuCertPlast, RecyClass, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and BAT compliance. A distinctive cost lever is its partnership with the Czech Prison Service (since 2008), through which it has employed 1,400+ incarcerated workers at processing sites — a model that materially reduces labor cost while supporting a public rehabilitation mission.

Customers are predominantly European B2B partners: Czech collection systems (Elektrowin since 2005, REMA Systém, ASEKOL), automotive OEMs (ŠKODA AUTO), car-wreck associations (Callparts), and a range of waste-management operators across Germany, Poland, Austria, Sweden, Italy, Romania, and Slovakia. The firm holds founding or active membership in EERA, AREA, and EuCertPlast industry associations, and conducts European export support with CzechTrade. GTM is enterprise field sales combined with consumer collection drives; marketing emphasizes environmental education programs in Czech schools and the annual PRAKTIK Fest event. The business model is fundamentally a regulated commodity-recycling operation where regulatory credentials, processing capacity, and labor structure collectively determine competitive position.

Name

Praktik System s. r. o.

Legal name

PRAKTIK system s.r.o.

Website

https://praktiksystem.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PRAKTIK system s.r.o. is a Czech privately-held e-waste and plastics recycler (founded 1994, ~100 employees, ~CZK 270M annual revenue) serving European collection systems, automotive manufacturers (ŠKODA), and waste operators with certified processing and recovered commodity sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Waste and Plastics Recycling Services

NAICS

Materials Recovery Facilities (56292)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Plastics Sorting & Recovery Facilities (PRF) (EUAIADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Post-Consumer Plastic Collection & Sorting (MRF/PRF, Bale Supply) (EUAIAKAA), Recycled Resin Trading & Distribution (PCR/PIR Commodity Markets) (EUAIAKAK), Hazardous Waste Recycling & Recovery (Solvent Recovery, Oil Re-refining, Metals Recovery) (EUAIAFAI)

Keywords

• Electronic waste recycling
• Plastic recycling services
• Refrigerator processing
• Automotive plastic recycling
• Recovered raw materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Stráž pod Ralskem

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. E-waste Processing Services: Ecological processing and disposal of electrical waste including refrigerators, cooling units, large and small appliances. Services include logistics, documentation, registration documents, and certificates of ecological disposal.
2. Recovered Raw Materials Sales: Sale of recovered raw materials including ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals (Al, Cu, Zn), and plastics. Products include Fe shredder, Al granulate, cables, electrical motors, and various plastic materials.
3. Plastic Recycling Services: Processing of automotive plastic parts, appliance plastics, and composite materials. Returns recovered materials to manufacturers for use in production processes.
4. Refrigerant Collection and Disposal: Logistics services and collection of used refrigerants throughout the Czech Republic. Materials forwarded for material processing.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Praktik System s. r. o. ecologically processes electrical waste (refrigerators, cooling and freezing units, large and small household appliances) and multi-component plastic waste (automotive bumpers, instrument panels, appliance plastics) on behalf of European e-waste collection systems, automotive manufacturers and waste companies. In addition to contracted processing and disposal services with full documentation and certificates of ecological disposal, the company sells the recovered raw materials (ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastic regrinds and granules, and the PURHELP polyurethane sorbent) to industrial buyers throughout Europe.

Product overview

Praktik System s. r. o. is a waste recycling company offering three core service lines: Electrical Waste Recycling (processing refrigerators, cooling units, large and small appliances, with logistics and certification), Plastic Recycling (processing automotive plastics and appliance plastics through multi-stage separation into pure outputs), and Other Waste Services (collection and disposal of refrigerants). The company also sells commodity outputs from its recycling operations, including Fe Shredder (ferrous metal from electronic appliance processing), Al Granulate (96% quality aluminium), Mixture of Non-Ferrous Metals (Al/Cu/Zn), Cables (copper, ~26% yield), and Electrical Motors from washing machines. Its plastic product line includes PP from Large Appliances, PP/EPDM, PC/ABS, rPPGF (with up to 20% glass fiber), PVC, rPS, ABS from Large Appliances, and PP from Fridges — all sold as regranulates or crushed spall for use in manufacturing. An additional product is PURHELP, a 100% recycled polyurethane sorbent for industrial oil leaks. The portfolio spans the full waste lifecycle from collection and processing to certified disposal and resale of recovered materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Waste Recycling Ecological processing and disposal of refrigerators, cooling and freezing units, large appliances (washing machines, stoves, dishwashers, microwaves) and small appliances (vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers, kettles). Includes logistics, accompanying and registration documents, and issuance of certificates of ecological disposal. For e-waste collection systems, manufacturers and industrial partners across Europe.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80%+ of materials from each processed tonne are reused
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• REMA Systém, a.s.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024E-waste collection system partner. Long-term stable and beneficial cooperation. Praised for professionalism, flexibility, and innovative solutions.
• ANDRITZ MeWa GmbHsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Event partner at PRAKTIK fest 2024 - 30th anniversary celebration.
• ASEKOL a. s.supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Event partner at PRAKTIK fest 2024.
• AVE CZ odpadové hospodářství, s. r. o.supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Event partner at PRAKTIK fest 2024 - waste management company.
• VGD, s. r. o.supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Event partner at PRAKTIK fest 2024.
• AREA (Asociace Recyklátorů Elektronického Odpadu)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Association of electrical waste recyclers in Czech Republic. PRAKTIK is founding member. Association members processed over 45,000 tonnes of e-waste in 2021, saving 521,550 tonnes of CO2.
• ANDRITZ MeWa GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Technology supplier for state-of-the-art cooling processing line. Same supplier that delivered technologies to largest refrigerator processors in Europe.
• Herco Kühltechnik Hermanns & Co. GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Technology supplier for cooling processing technology. Specialized partner for refrigeration equipment processing solutions.
• CzechTrademinorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017Export assistance agency that helped establish presence in Turkish market.
• Czech TrademinorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017International trade promotion agency that assisted with market entry to Turkey.
• ŠKODA AUTO a. s.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Collaboration on bumper recycling project (2013-2015) with Callparts association. Support for recycling and utilization of used bumpers and car interior plastic parts. Participation in ŠKODA Recycle Day 2025 conference.
• Callparts (Wrecked Car Recycling Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Association of car wreck processors working on recycling and material utilization projects. Joint project achieved 85% material usability from wrecked cars.
• Prison Service of the Czech Republic (Vězeňská služba ČR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Major employer of convicts since 2008. Over 1,400 convicts employed during cooperation period. Branch opened within prison in Horní Slavkov in 2018. CSR program integrating prisoners into manufacturing process.
• EERA (European Electronics Recyclers Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Professional association for e-waste reuse, recycling, and reprocessing industry. EERA has 35 members and PRAKTIK is one of them. Hosted EERA meeting in 2022.
• Elektrowin a.s.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2005E-waste collection system partner. Long-term cooperation since 2005. Elektrowin as general partner at PRAKTIK fest 2024.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Others

• AREA (Asociace Recyklátorů Elektronického Odpadu): Czech association of e-waste recyclers of which PRAKTIK is a founding member — industry association setting standards for the segment PRAKTIK operates in.
• Herco Kühltechnik: German specialist supplier of refrigeration equipment processing solutions and PRAKTIK's other technology partner for the cooling line — adjacent ecosystem participant.
• ANDRITZ MeWa: German technology supplier that delivered PRAKTIK's cooling processing line and serves the largest European refrigerator recyclers — adjacent/ecosystem peer via shared technology footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Stena Recycling: Large Nordic-based recycling group with extensive WEEE, metal and plastics recovery operations across Europe; broader portfolio but overlaps directly in electronics and appliance recycling.
• Veolia Environmental Services: Global waste management incumbent offering hazardous waste collection, WEEE recycling and material recovery; competes for large collection-system contracts and industrial hazardous streams (e.g., refrigerants).
• REMONDIS: One of Europe's largest private waste and recycling companies operating WEEE, plastics and metals recovery — competes with PRAKTIK for collection-system volumes across Central Europe.

Emerging players

• Ecobat: European battery and WEEE recycler with comparable compliance certifications and metals-recovery model; partial overlap in WEEE streams and recovery of regulated substances.

Direct peers

• MBA Polymers: Specializes in recovering high-value engineering plastics (PP, ABS, PC/ABS) from end-of-life vehicles, electronics and appliances — directly comparable multi-component plastic recovery technology serving automotive and appliance OEMs.

Regional players

• Electrowin (Elektrowin a.s.): Czech producer responsibility organization (PRO) for large household appliances — PRAKTIK's long-term channel partner since 2005; comparable Czech-market e-waste ecosystem participant.
• REMA Systém: Czech e-waste PRO for IT and telecommunications equipment; long-term PRAKTIK collection-system partner competing for similar Czech collection volumes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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