Groupe Novaterra Inc.

What Groupe Novaterra Inc. does

Groupe Novaterra Inc. (DBA "Novaterra") is a privately held Quebec-based manufacturer of organic waste composting and biodigestion equipment, founded in 2008 as Joracan and rebranded in 2016 under current ownership. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a five-product portfolio out of its Saint-Hyacinthe facility: the NOVA residential line (NOVA 10, NOVA 30, NOVA 100) covering capacities from 85 kg/month to 340 kg/month, the BIODIGESTEUR commercial pre-treatment system processing up to 130 kg/day with 80% volume reduction, and the TERRA 200 automated commercial composter handling up to 1,550 kg/month with CSA certification.

The underlying technology centers on galvanized steel construction rated for 20+ years of service, proprietary thermal insulation maintaining internal temperatures of 55-65 degrees Celsius for year-round operation in Quebec's climate, and integrated odor/vector control via UVC sterilization and charcoal filters on commercial units. The NOVA 10 carries WildSafeBC certification for wildlife-safe operation. Engineering differentiators are mechanical and biological rather than software-driven, with no AI/ML capabilities disclosed.

The business model is primarily one-time hardware sales, supplemented by ongoing maintenance services for the BIODIGESTEUR. Residential NOVA products are sold direct-to-consumer through a Shopify e-commerce storefront, while commercial solutions (BIODIGESTEUR, TERRA 200) are sold through an inquiry-based contact form. Customer segments include households, schools, recreational facilities, restaurants, hotels, healthcare centers, national parks, and Indigenous communities. Named enterprise and government reference customers include Ville de Montréal, SÉPAQ, Jean Coutu, and La Vie en Rose. Geographic reach is concentrated in Quebec, with no disclosed international operations, headcount, funding rounds, or revenue figures.

Name

Groupe Novaterra Inc.

Legal name

Groupe Novaterra Inc.

Website

https://groupenovaterra.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Groupe Novaterra Inc. is a Quebec-based manufacturer of galvanized steel composting and biodigestion systems (NOVA, BIODIGESTEUR, TERRA 200), selling direct-to-consumer and to commercial and government customers across hospitality, healthcare, education, and municipal segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Composting Equipment

NAICS

Compost Manufacturing (325315)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Composting Facility Operations (Windrow, ASP, In-Vessel) (BPALAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Composting (Windrow, Aerated Static Pile, In-Vessel) (EUAIAEAC)

Keywords

• Composting systems
• Organic waste management
• Biodigester equipment
• Commercial composting solutions
• Residential composting equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-hyacinthe

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Composting Equipment Sales: Sale of composting systems including NOVA residential line and commercial solutions. One-time hardware purchase model for end customers.
2. Biodigester Systems: Commercial biodigester systems with maintenance services provided by Novaterra, including ongoing operational support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Designs and manufactures composting systems including the NOVA line (residential to off-grid), the BIODIGESTEUR for commercial pre-treatment of organic waste, and the TERRA 200 for automated intermediate-scale composting. All systems are built in Quebec from galvanized steel with 20+ year durability and integrated thermal insulation that maintains 55-65°C for accelerated decomposition.

Product overview

Groupe Novaterra Inc. offers a portfolio of organic waste composting solutions, consisting of three NOVA models (NOVA 10, NOVA 30, and NOVA 100) for residential and small commercial use, the BIODIGESTEUR for commercial pre-treatment of organic waste, and the TERRA 200 for automated intermediate-scale composting. All products are designed and manufactured in Quebec using galvanized steel, featuring thermal insulation and 20+ year durability. The NOVA line serves residences, schools, campings, and off-grid locations, while commercial solutions handle larger volumes for restaurants, hotels, and institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NOVA: Composter product line including NOVA 10 (compact residential), NOVA 30 (versatile for schools, campgrounds, isolated facilities), and NOVA 100 (robust for large organic generators, national parks, Indigenous communities, community gardens).
• TERRA
• BIODIGESTEUR

Products and services

• NOVA 10 Residential composter sized for household organic waste management, part of the NOVA product line. Manufactured in Quebec from galvanized steel with 20+ year durability and integrated thermal insulation.
• NOVA 30 Mid-capacity composter sized for schools, campgrounds, and small institutions, part of the NOVA product line. Built from galvanized steel with integrated thermal insulation for accelerated decomposition.
• NOVA 100 Large-capacity composter for large generators and off-grid operations, part of the NOVA product line. Designed for high-volume, self-sufficient organic waste processing in remote or off-grid settings.
• BIODIGESTEUR Commercial pre-treatment system for organic waste, used to accelerate decomposition of organic matter before further processing or disposal. Targets commercial-scale generators in hospitality, healthcare, and retail.
• TERRA 200 Automated composting system targeting intermediate-scale commercial operations. Provides automated processing for organizations requiring consistent, hands-off organic waste composting.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% volume reduction in biodigester
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• La Vie en RoseminorOthersCustomer partner using Novaterra composting solutions for organic waste management in retail operations

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/groupenovaterra
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/groupenovaterra
• Instagraminstagram.com/groupe_novaterra

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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