Przedsiębiorstwo Usług Komunalnych Empol sp. z o.o.

What Przedsiębiorstwo Usług Komunalnych Empol sp. z o.o. does

Przedsiębiorstwo Usług Komunalnych Empol sp. z o.o. (PUK Empol) is a family-owned Polish municipal waste management company, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Tylmanowa, małopolskie, with 100% Polish capital and a fully paid-in share capital of PLN 2,700,000. It serves thousands of individual residential, institutional, and municipal customers across three southern voivodeships (małopolskie, śląskie, podkarpackie) through five operational branches (Gorlice, Tylmanowa, Młyny, Wadowice, Racibórz), PSZOK drop-off points, and a transshipment facility in Podborze.

Its service offering covers the full municipal waste lifecycle: collection, mechanical-biological processing (MBP) at the Młyny installation, green-waste composting, production of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), thermal energy recovery, and landfilling. The largest single investment is a 100,000 Mg/year thermal waste-to-energy installation in Gorlice (one grate steam boiler at ~31 MWt and a turbine-generator at ~10 MWe), with total project cost of PLN 504,140,279 co-financed by NFOŚiGW (PLN 200M loan, PLN 66.7M grant). A second product line is EmpolKomp, a certified organic soil improvement product (Ministry of Agriculture decision G-1252/22) sold in bulk for agricultural and horticultural use.

The business model combines subscription/recurring municipal collection contracts, usage-based processing and tipping fees, and transactional sales of EmpolKomp. Distribution is direct via the company's own fleet and branches, with a strong community-led go-to-market approach built around school environmental contests (Empoliada, EKOświat za 100 lat, Śmieci segregujesz ziemię ratujesz), eco-festivals, open days, and partnerships with local gminas. The company holds an integrated environmental permit from the Marshal of the Subcarpathian Voivodeship and is privately held with no public listing; founder Leon Maurer passed away in March 2023, leaving a leadership transition to the next generation.

Name

Przedsiębiorstwo Usług Komunalnych Empol sp. z o.o.

Legal name

Przedsiębiorstwo Usług Komunalnych Empol sp. z o.o.

Website

https://pukempol.pl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PUK Empol is a family-owned Polish municipal waste management operator running five branches across three southern voivodeships, providing collection, mechanical-biological processing, RDF production, and a 100,000 Mg/year waste-to-energy plant, plus a certified EmpolKomp soil amendment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tylmanowa

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Waste Collection Services: Collection and transport of municipal waste from residential, institutional, and commercial customers under municipal contracts across the małopolskie, śląskie, and podkarpackie voivodeships. Services include selective waste collection, mixed waste collection, bulky waste, and WEEE collection via PSZOK (Collection Point of Selective Waste Collection).
2. Waste Processing and Landfilling: Mechanical-biological processing, composting, and landfilling of municipal waste at company-owned facilities in Gorlice, Tylmanowa, Młyny, Wadowice, and Racibórz. Includes RDF production and thermal energy recovery.
3. EmpolKomp Product Sales: Sale of certified organic soil improvement product 'EmpolKomp' produced from composted organic waste. Sold in bulk for agricultural, horticultural, and soil reclamation applications. Pricing per ton with application guidance for field crops (up to 20 t/ha fresh mass), ornamental plants (3-4 l/m2), lawns (2-3 l/m2), and soil reclamation (up to 20 t/ha/year).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PUK Empol is a family-owned Polish waste management company providing integrated municipal waste services: collection, mechanical-biological processing, composting, landfilling, and RDF production. The company operates five branches across three voivodeships in southern Poland, serving thousands of residential, institutional, and municipal clients, and produces EmpolKomp, a certified organic soil improvement product. A 100,000 Mg/year thermal waste-to-energy installation in Gorlice is being expanded with NFOŚiGW financing.

Product overview

Przedsiębiorstwo Usług Komunalnych Empol sp. z o.o. is a family-owned Polish waste management company offering integrated municipal waste services including waste collection, processing, landfilling, and RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel) production. The company operates five divisions across three voivodeships and produces EmpolKomp, a certified organic soil improvement product. Services are provided to individual, institutional, and municipal customers throughout southern Poland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EmpolKomp: Organic soil improvement agent produced from processed waste, containing nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and organic matter. Registered product for agricultural and horticultural use.

Products and services

• EmpolKomp Organic Soil Improvement Product Certified organic soil improvement product (registered under Ministry of Agriculture decision G-1252/22) produced from composted municipal waste. Improves chemical and physical properties of soil, increasing water retention and drought resistance. Sold in bulk by weight to agricultural customers, horticultural operations, landscaping companies, and soil reclamation projects for field crops (up to 20 t/ha fresh mass), ornamental plants (3-4 l/m2), lawns (2-3 l/m2), and degraded soil reclamation (up to 20 t/ha/year).
• Municipal Waste Collection Services Collection and transport of municipal waste from residential, institutional, and commercial customers under municipal contracts across the małopolskie, śląskie, and podkarpackie voivodeships. Services include selective waste collection, mixed waste collection, bulky waste, and WEEE collection via PSZOK (Collection Point of Selective Waste Collection).
• Mechanical-Biological Waste Processing (MBP) Mechanical and biological processing of municipal waste at company facilities (Gorlice, Tylmanowa, Młyny, Wadowice, Racibórz) to recover recyclable materials and produce alternative fuels. Integrated permit held for MBP and green waste composting at the Młyny facility (Radymno gmina) under Marshal of Subcarpathian Voivodeship decision OS.I.7222.8.1.2022.RD.
• Waste Landfilling Services Storage and landfilling of processed municipal waste at company-owned facilities, supported by landfill gas (biogas) cogeneration for electricity and heat production with biogas purification.
• RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel) Production Production of Refuse Derived Fuel from combustible fractions of processed municipal waste for energy recovery at the Gorlice thermal waste-to-energy installation (100,000 Mg/year capacity, ~10 MWe electrical and ~31 MWt thermal output). NFOŚiGW co-financed with a PLN 200 million loan and PLN 66.7 million subsidy (total project cost PLN 504,140,279).
• PSZOK (Point of Selective Waste Collection) Drop-off Services PSZOK facilities (e.g., ul. Przemysłowa 19, Gorlice) allow residents and small businesses to directly drop off sorted waste including bulky items, WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment), and construction waste.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000 Mg/year thermal waste processing capacity at Gorlice installation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• MPGK Sp. z o.o. MielecminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organization of the Mielec edition of the EKOświat za 100 lat environmental art competition for primary school students, under honorary patronage of the President of Miasto Mielec. PUK Empol provided contest framework and branding to MPGK.
• Zakład Gospodarki Komunalnej w ŁąckuminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint organization of environmental contests (Śmieci segregujesz ziemię ratujesz, Ekologię respektuję odpady segreguję) and community environmental education initiatives targeting residents of Gmina Łącko.
• Urząd Miasta Gorlice / Miasto GorliceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMultiple joint community initiatives: Empoliada school contests, Dni Ziemi (Earth Day), water station installations in schools, co-sponsored city events (Festiwal Światła strategic sponsorship), and Gorlickie Dni Rodziny.
• Empol Transport (Affiliated Company)minorOthersRelated transport company under the Empol group. Provided humanitarian transport services for Ukraine (delivering aid from Munich to Ruda Śląska and from Belgium to the Ukraine border). Demonstrates corporate social responsibility and logistical capabilities.
• Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Gospodarki Komunalnej (MPGK)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-financing partner for water fountain installations in schools in Gorlice, supporting access to drinking water and reducing plastic bottle waste. Joint environmental initiative with Miasto Gorlice.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Veolia Usługi dla Środowiska: Polish arm of the global Veolia group, offering municipal waste collection, processing, and energy recovery services across Poland. Directly comparable to PUK Empol's integrated waste management and energy recovery business, but with much broader geographic footprint and international backing.
• Remondis (Poland): German-headquartered waste management group with significant Polish operations covering waste collection, recycling, and disposal. Competes with PUK Empol for municipal waste contracts in Poland and offers comparable RDF and recycling services at national scale.
• FBSerwis: One of the largest waste management companies in Poland, providing integrated municipal waste collection, processing, and disposal services nationally. Comparable to PUK Empol as a full-service municipal waste operator but operating at substantially greater scale and geographic scope.

Regional players

• MPO Łódź: Municipal waste management company serving Łódź and the surrounding region. Comparable to PUK Empol as a regional municipal waste operator with collection, processing, and disposal capabilities, but operating in a different part of Poland.
• MPO Kraków (Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Oczyszczania): Municipal waste management company serving Kraków and surrounding areas in małopolskie voivodeship. Direct regional competitor to PUK Empol in the same Polish southern region, with comparable municipal waste collection and processing services.
• Sanitex: Regional waste management and environmental services company operating in southern Poland. Closest geographic peer to PUK Empol with comparable municipal waste collection contracts and processing infrastructure in overlapping voivodeships.

Direct peers

• Stena Recycling Poland: Sweden-based recycling and waste management company with Polish operations focused on material recovery and industrial waste. Operates in the same broad refuse systems market as PUK Empol, with overlap in selective waste collection and recycling-oriented processing.
• ALBA Wrocław: Polish waste management company with national operations covering municipal waste collection, processing, and recycling. Comparable to PUK Empol as a mid-sized Polish operator with integrated collection and processing capabilities targeting municipal and commercial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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