UVR-FIA GmbH

What UVR-FIA GmbH does

UVR-FIA GmbH is a privately held German engineering services company headquartered in Freiberg, Saxony, that provides applied research, pilot-scale testing, and contract processing in mechanical process engineering for the raw materials and recycling industries. Its core technical competencies span crushing (Zerkleinern), classification (Klassieren), and sorting (Sortieren), alongside agglomeration, mixing, thickening, dewatering, and drying operations. The company operates a dedicated Technikum built in 1958, including a model grinding plant capable of producing sample batches from 1,000 kg to roughly 100 tonnes at fineness approaching 1 µm, complemented by laboratory facilities for chemical, physical, and technological material characterization.

The firm serves three primary customer groups: industrial clients requiring process development, commissioning, and optimization of production plants; research institutions and universities needing access to pilot-scale testing infrastructure; and government-funded research programs at the German federal (BMBF, BMWK), Saxon state (Sächsische Aufbaubank), and European Union (EFRE) level focused on strategic raw materials and recycling. Service offerings are quote-based and project-driven, covering R&D, feasibility studies, hazard assessments, basic engineering, commissioning support, contract grinding (Lohnmahlung), and equipment rental. Distribution is direct, with engagements conducted at UVR-FIA's Freiberg facilities or on client sites.

UVR-FIA is controlled by the non-profit association Gesellschaft für Verfahrenstechnik UVR-FIA e.V. (shareholder since 1997) and holds affiliated institute (An-Institut) status with TU-Bergakademie Freiberg, anchoring it within the German applied research ecosystem. The company markets through its annual technical conference 'Aufbereitung und Recycling' (running since at least 2002), downloadable service catalogs (the most recent published January 2026), and participation in publicly funded research projects. No public funding rounds, M&A activity, or revenue figures are disclosed in the available data.

Name

UVR-FIA GmbH

Legal name

UVR-FIA Verfahrensentwicklung-Umweltschutztechnik-Recycling-GmbH

Website

https://uvr-fia.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UVR-FIA GmbH is a Freiberg-based German engineering services firm providing applied R&D, pilot-scale testing, and contract grinding in mechanical process engineering for industrial clients, research institutions, and publicly funded raw materials and recycling programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mineral Processing Services

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Laboratory & R&D Chemical Waste Management (BPALAHAI)

Keywords

• Mechanical process engineering
• Mineral processing services
• Pilot plant testing
• Contract grinding services
• Raw materials recycling

Headquarters

HQ city

Freiberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Research and Development Services: Provides applied research and development services to industrial clients for process development and optimization of raw materials processing and recycling.
2. Pilot and Laboratory Testing: Conducts pilot-scale and laboratory experiments for process development and validation, including chemical, physical, and technological material characterization.
3. Contract Processing (Lohnmahlung/Lohnzerkleinerung): Toll processing services including grinding and crushing of materials, with the model grinding plant producing samples from 1000 kg to 100 tonnes batch sizes.
4. Consulting and Engineering Services: Provides consulting services for plant operations, feasibility studies, hazard assessments, basic engineering, and commissioning support.
5. Equipment Rental: Rental of apparatus and equipment for client use.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

UVR-FIA GmbH provides applied research, process development, pilot and laboratory testing, and engineering consulting in mechanical process engineering (crushing, classification, sorting) for raw material processing and recycling. The company supports industrial clients with planning, piloting, commissioning, and optimization of production plants, plus contract grinding (Lohnmahlung) of sample to large batches from 1,000 kg to approximately 100 tonnes, agglomeration/granulation, mixing, thickening, dewatering, and drying services.

Product overview

UVR-FIA GmbH operates as a research and service company specializing in mechanical process engineering for raw material processing and recycling. The company offers an integrated portfolio centered around its pilot plant facilities (Technikum) and laboratories, providing contract grinding/milling services using its model grinding plant, along with comprehensive process development, consulting, and testing services. The core offerings include crushing, classification, sorting, agglomeration, mixing, and dewatering technologies. The company has developed specialized capabilities in processing diverse materials ranging from silicates and carbonates to ores, industrial minerals, and various waste materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mechanical Process Engineering Services (Mechanische Verfahrenstechnik) Comprehensive services in mechanical process engineering including crushing (Zerkleinern), classification (Klassieren), and sorting (Sortieren) technologies for raw material processing and recycling, offered to industrial clients.
• Contract Grinding/Milling (Lohnmahlung) Professional contract grinding and milling services using ball mills and classifiers, capable of processing materials to near 1 µm fineness, with batch sizes from 1,000 kg to approximately 100 tonnes for industrial clients.
• Pilot Plant and Laboratory Testing (Technikum und Labore) Pilot and laboratory testing services for process development and material characterization, including chemical, physical, and technological substance characterization, for industrial clients and research partners.
• Process Development and Consulting Engineering and consulting services including process development, basic engineering, commissioning, feasibility studies, hazard assessments, and ball mill audits, offered to industrial clients.
• Agglomeration and Granulation Services Granulation and pelletization services via build-up agglomeration using Eirich mixer and pelletizing discs, including binder addition and industrial drying, for industrial clients processing mineral materials.
• Mixing Services Solid mineral mixing services using single and double wave mixers, Eirich mixer (R08, 75L), and intensive mixers, capable of processing various material combinations including liquid phases, for industrial clients.
• Thickening, Dewatering, and Drying Services Services for thickening thin pulps or suspensions, dewatering thicker pulps using chamber filter presses, and drying in industrial dryers up to 1,000 liters gross volume, for industrial clients.
• Material Processing for Diverse Raw Materials (Rohstoff ABC) Processing capabilities for ores, rocks, industrial minerals, construction materials, metal powders, coal, and various wastes and residues including hazardous materials upon assessment, offered to industrial clients.
• Equipment Rental (Verleih von Apparaten und Ausrüstungen) Rental of apparatus and equipment for client use to support pilot and operational testing needs.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Fraunhofer IKTScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Co-development partner in FeSiTi-Legierungen (FeST-SiC) project for developing Fe-Si-Ti metal alloys for SiC-based ceramic-metal composites. Also partner in FeSiTi-Lote (FeST-Lot) project for high-temperature brazing alloys for ceramic components. Projects co-funded by Sächsische Aufbaubank (SAB) and European Regional Development Fund (EFRE).
• TU-Bergakademie FreibergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUVR-FIA operates as an An-Institut (affiliated institute) of TU-Bergakademie Freiberg, providing a formal link to academic research and education in mining and raw materials disciplines.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hatch Ltd. Global engineering consultancy with significant mining and minerals processing practice offering process design, pilot testing, and commissioning services. Comparable at the engineering services level though serving larger-scale mining projects.
• Bureau Veritas SA: French global TIC (testing, inspection, certification) major with mineral and commodity testing services. Comparable as a broad-spectrum testing services provider but with much wider scope beyond mineral processing.

Others

• Gustav Eirich GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of the Eirich intensive mixer used by UVR-FIA for agglomeration and mixing services. Comparable in process engineering specialization and as an equipment partner; serves as both a peer in process expertise and a supplier.

Direct peers

• Metso Corporation: Finnish global leader in mineral processing equipment and services, with strong capabilities in crushing, grinding, and classification — directly overlapping UVR-FIA's core competencies, though serving global tier-1 mining customers.
• SGS SA: Swiss testing, inspection, and certification company with a major minerals services division offering laboratory testing, pilot-scale metallurgical testing, and process consulting for mining clients. Closest large-scale analogue to UVR-FIA's testing-and-consulting model.
• KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG: German-based mineral processing equipment and engineering company specializing in comminution (including roller presses and ball mills) and pyroprocessing. Direct overlap with UVR-FIA's grinding and process engineering services.
• Haver & Boecker OHG: German family-owned company with mineral processing screening and classification technology (e.g., multi-deck screen machines). Comparable niche German engineering heritage with adjacent classification/separations expertise.
• TOMRA ASA: Norwegian sensor-based sorting technology company with applications in mineral and metal sorting. Directly comparable to UVR-FIA's 'Sortieren' (sorting) capabilities, though TOMRA focuses on equipment commercialization versus service delivery.
• AKW Apparate+Verfahren GmbH & Co. KG: German engineering company specializing in mineral processing equipment, plant engineering, and process technology for ores and industrial minerals. Highly comparable to UVR-FIA in technical scope (crushing, classification, sorting) and German mid-market positioning.
• FLSmidth & Co. A/S: Global supplier of mineral processing equipment and services, including comminution, classification, and separation technologies. Direct competitor in mineral processing R&D and pilot-scale testing, though at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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