Welger Maschinenfabrik GmbH

What Welger Maschinenfabrik GmbH does

Welger Recycling Engineering GmbH (also referenced in the firmographic record as Welger Maschinenfabrik GmbH) is a privately held German industrial-equipment manufacturer headquartered in Braunschweig, Germany, specializing in stationary compaction and disposal systems for industrial and commercial waste streams. The company operates as an independent entity spun out of the original Welger GmbH, a historic manufacturer of agricultural balers and wrappers, and has positioned itself in the niche of decentralized, point-of-generation compaction for recyclable materials such as cardboard, foil, insulating materials, BigBags, edge trim, and other production waste.

The product portfolio comprises six machine families: the RV 641/RV 642 Waste Rollers for compacting flexible materials into round bales; the RC 650/RC 655 Roll Compactors for point-of-accumulation processing, with the RC 655 adding a digital touch-display for fully automatic operation; the SB 2600 modular horizontal baling press for production-line integration; the SB 5000 STAR large square baler delivering up to 4 tons/hour throughput and 700 kg bales; the VB Series vertical balers (co-branded with partner SOLEN since 2025); and the Shredder BDR 30 for material size reduction. Differentiators cited by the company include automatic binding across all presses, modular feeder integration, German-engineered durability, and a heritage brand dating to 1899.

Welger's revenue model is direct hardware sales of capital equipment, with pricing provided on a quote basis. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales handled by named representatives (Stefan Lindig and Reiner Buchholz in Europe, Brian Beatty in the United States), supplemented by a website-based request-for-quotation flow and a dedicated customer-service/spare-parts function. The customer base spans automotive, distribution/logistics, furniture, paper, and food-and-beverage industries, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises, with no publicly disclosed customer logos or revenue concentration.

Name

Welger Maschinenfabrik GmbH

Legal name

Welger Recycling Engineering GmbH

Website

https://welger.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Welger Recycling Engineering GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of industrial compaction and disposal systems — balers, roll compactors, waste rollers, and shredders — serving factories, distribution centers, and commercial waste generators across Europe and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Compaction and Baling Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Packaging Waste Services (Pallets, Cardboard, Film, IBCs/Drums—Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAD)

Keywords

• Industrial balers
• Waste compaction equipment
• Recycling machinery
• Horizontal baling presses
• Material shredders

Headquarters

HQ city

Braunschweig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial baling and compaction equipment sales: Welger designs, manufactures, and sells stationary compaction and disposal systems (balers, compactors, shredders) directly to industrial and commercial customers. Revenue is generated through the sale of capital equipment, spare parts, and associated services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Welger Recycling Engineering GmbH designs, manufactures, and sells stationary industrial compaction and disposal systems—including waste rollers, roll compactors, horizontal balers, vertical balers, and shredders—for compacting recyclable materials such as cardboard, foil, insulating materials, BigBags, and edge trim at the point of generation in industrial and commercial settings.

Product overview

Welger Recycling Engineering GmbH (formerly part of Welger GmbH, a manufacturer of agricultural balers and wrappers) offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial compaction and disposal systems. The product lineup consists of six distinct product families: RV 641 & RV 642 Waste Rollers (compact round bales of flexible materials); RC 650 & RC 655 Roll Compactors (compact space-saving units for point-of-accumulation processing); SB 2600 Horizontal Baling Press (modular design for production-line integration); SB 5000 STAR Large Square Baler (high-volume cardboard processing up to 4 tons/hour); VB Series Vertical Balers (offered since 2025 via SOLEN partnership for smaller footprint needs, producing 40-550 kg bales); and Shredder BDR 30 (pre-processing shredder for material size reduction). The portfolio is unified by a shared philosophy of decentralized compaction that optimizes internal logistics and work processes, with systems integrating into value-generating production and disposal workflows. Made in Germany since 1899 (agricultural heritage) with commercial recycling focus since 1974.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Welger: The primary brand under Welger Recycling Engineering GmbH for balers and compaction solutions.

Products and services

• RV 641 & RV 642 Waste Rollers Waste rollers that compact flexible materials including films, super sacks, cardboard packages, plastic strapping bands, paper strips, and foam packaging into round bales. RV 641 offers manual operation while RV 642 adds automatic bale ejection with adjustable bale diameter. Target throughput up to 12 bales per hour at up to 30 kg per bale.
• RC 650 & RC 655 Roll Compactors Roll compactors designed for economical processing of recycling materials at the point of accumulation. Feature stable reinforced base frames, 3 kW motors, reinforced roller chains, and 3-layer press belts. The RC 655 includes digital touch display with fully automatic settings and adjustable bale diameter.
• SB 2600 Horizontal Baling Press Modular horizontal baling press designed for production-dependent disposal at different collection points. Compresses voluminous cardboard, foils, big bags, film margins, nonwovens, corrugated and solid board, and special materials. Features modular design with various material feeder options including conveyor belts and lifting/tipping devices for integration into production plants.
• SB 5000 STAR Large Square Baler Large horizontal baler with compact design and small footprint. Features large feed opening (1500 x 1000 mm), 4-fold wire tying system, and produces high-density bales up to 700 kg enabling optimal truck loading of up to 24 tons. Available in 15 kW (2 tons/hour) and 22 kW (4 tons/hour) variants.
• VB Series Vertical Balers Vertical balers offered in cooperation with partner SOLEN since 2025. Compact cardboard, paper, plastic films, and BigBags into bales weighing 40 to 550 kg depending on model. Feature tailored openings ranging from standard to XXL sizes.
• Shredder BDR 30 Industrial shredder for material size reduction with extreme robustness and solid construction for long service life. Available as stand-alone with base frame for 330–1,100 liter containers or can be integrated via conveyor belts or specialized chute attachments. Handles strapping bands, plastic canisters, plastic packaging, film residues, and production waste.

Quantifiable outcome

• Compaction density up to 450 kg/m³ for cardboard (SB 5000 STAR)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SOLENcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Since 2025, Welger Recycling Engineering GmbH has partnered with SOLEN to offer vertical balers from the VB (Vertical Baler) series. This partnership enables Welger to expand its product portfolio into vertical baling solutions, complementing its existing range of horizontal balers, roll compactors, and waste rollers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Broad incumbents

• Vecoplan AG: Vecoplan is a German manufacturer of shredding and recycling technology for industrial waste streams. It is a broader incumbent with overlapping shredding and material handling equipment relevant to Welger's BDR 30 product.
• UNTHA Shredding Technology: UNTHA is an Austrian-based industrial shredder manufacturer with a broader portfolio including recycling and waste processing systems. It overlaps with Welger's BDR 30 Shredder and represents a larger, more diversified incumbent in industrial size reduction.

Direct peers

• HSM GmbH + Co. KG: HSM is a German manufacturer of baling presses, shredders, and compactors for industrial and commercial waste. It directly competes with Welger across horizontal balers, vertical balers, and shredders, serving similar European industrial customers with overlapping product categories.
• Bramidan A/S: Bramidan is a Danish manufacturer of vertical and horizontal balers for industrial and commercial waste. It is highly comparable to Welger's VB Series vertical balers and offers overlapping solutions for cardboard, plastic film, and packaging waste compaction.
• Avermann Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG: Avermann is a German manufacturer of stationary baling press systems and waste handling technology for industrial applications. It competes directly with Welger in horizontal balers and integrated compaction solutions for cardboard, film, and production waste.
• Bollegraaf Appingedam BV: Bollegraaf is a Dutch manufacturer of large horizontal balers and recycling systems, particularly for paper, cardboard, and plastic streams. It competes with Welger's SB 5000 STAR large square baler in the high-throughput industrial segment.
• Mil-Tek Balers & Compactors: Mil-Tek manufactures industrial balers and waste compactors for cardboard, plastic, and general waste across Europe and globally. Its product range directly overlaps Welger's vertical balers and roll compactors for SMEs and decentralized waste handling.
• Marathon Equipment Company: Marathon Equipment manufactures compaction and baling equipment for solid waste, recycling, and industrial applications, primarily in North America. It overlaps with Welger's product range in compaction and baling for waste and recyclables.
• Harmony Enterprises Inc: Harmony Enterprises is a US manufacturer of vertical and horizontal balers, shredders, and compactors. It is a comparable direct peer in the SME and mid-market industrial segment, particularly for Welger's US sales channel.

Emerging players

• Erdwich Zerkleinerungs-Systeme GmbH: Erdwich is a German manufacturer of industrial shredders and destruction systems for waste and recyclables. It is a niche-specialized player comparable to Welger's shredding product, focused on durability and custom applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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