doppstadt calbe gmbh
Doppstadt manufactures heavy-duty mobile and stationary machinery for shredding, screening, sorting, and windrow turning in waste processing, recycling, and biomass applications, serving waste management companies, recyclers, construction operators, and municipal authorities across more than 25 countries through a global dealer network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersVelbert, Germany
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What doppstadt calbe gmbh does
Doppstadt Umwelttechnik GmbH (operating as Doppstadt Calbe GmbH in some references) is a German private limited company headquartered in Velbert with primary manufacturing in Calbe/Saale, specializing in heavy-duty mobile and stationary machinery for waste processing, recycling, biomass treatment, and material screening. The company sells slow-speed shredders (AK series, Inventhor series with patented VarioDirect Drive, Methor), trommel screening machines (SM series), windrow turners (DU series), spiral shaft separators (Selector series), and the IMS 2 modular sensor sorter developed in partnership with RTT System GmbH. The product portfolio is organized under three Smart Solutions lines (Shredding, Screening, Turning) integrated through the MMPC (Mobile Modular Processing Concept) modular platform, supplemented by the price-focused Core Line and the Redback high-speed horizontal grinders for the North American market.
The business model combines new equipment sales, spare parts and accessories (24-hour shipping from the central Velbert warehouse), rental machines, certified used equipment via a centralized digital platform, and service and maintenance operations including telematics monitoring. Go-to-market relies on direct enterprise field sales for major accounts complemented by a global dealer network covering USA/Canada (Ecoverse), UK/Ireland (Doyle Machinery), Australia (MECBIO, JDM Aust), Switzerland (Contena-Ochsner), and Germany (WUMAS), with major trade fair presence at IFAT Munich, ECOMONDO, and Recycling Expo Middle East Dubai. Customer segments span waste management and recycling enterprises, construction and demolition operators, agricultural and biogas operators, municipal authorities, and equipment dealers and rental companies. The company traces its technological foundation to a 1964 belt drum patent and acquired Förderanlagen Calbe GmbH in the 1990s for additional conveyor technology expertise.
doppstadt calbe gmbh firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- doppstadt calbe gmbh
- Legal name
- Doppstadt Umwelttechnik GmbH
- Website
- https://doppstadt.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Doppstadt manufactures heavy-duty mobile and stationary machinery for shredding, screening, sorting, and windrow turning in waste processing, recycling, and biomass applications, serving waste management companies, recyclers, construction operators, and municipal authorities across more than 25 countries through a global dealer network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
doppstadt calbe gmbh industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Recycling and Waste Processing Machinery
- NAICS
- Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)
- SIC
- Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Refuse Systems (4953)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Waste Handling & Compaction Equipment (Balers, Compactors) (IMAHALAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Hay & Forage Machinery (Mowers, Rakes, Tedders, Balers, Wrappers) (AFAAAAAE), Plastic Recycling Equipment & Technology Providers (Sorting, Washing, Extrusion) (EUAIAKAM)
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Where doppstadt calbe gmbh is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Velbert
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
doppstadt calbe gmbh business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- New Machine Sales: Sale of mobile and stationary recycling equipment including slow-speed shredders (Inventhor, AK series), trommel screens (SM series), windrow turners (DU series), and specialty machines (Methor, Selector, Core Line).
- Spare Parts & Accessories: Original spare parts service including wear parts, replacement components, and accessories. 24-hour shipping available from central warehouse in Velbert.
- Rental Machines: Rental of machines for short-term projects and seasonal fluctuations. Centralized pool combining rental and used inventory for faster customer access.
- Used Machines: Certified pre-owned equipment with quality inspection. Centralized digital platform for used machine sales.
- Service & Maintenance: Doppstadt Service including on-site technicians, technical support, and service dispatch. Available weekdays 7AM-4:45PM with telemetry monitoring.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | New mobile shredders and screening equipment |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Rental machines |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels8 records
doppstadt calbe gmbh product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Doppstadt Calbe GmbH manufactures mobile and stationary machinery for waste processing, recycling, and biomass treatment. Its portfolio spans slow-speed shredders, trommel screens, windrow turners, horizontal grinders, and modular processing concepts (MMPC), complemented by sensor-based sorting (IMS 2), telematics, spare parts, and service programs. Equipment is sold to waste management companies, construction and demolition operators, municipal authorities, and biogas plants primarily through direct factory sales and an international dealer network.
Product overview
Doppstadt is an international recycling solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of mobile and stationary waste processing equipment. The product ecosystem centers on three Smart Solutions lines: Smart Shredding (slow-speed shredders including AK series, Inventhor series, and Methor), Smart Screening (trommel screeners SM series, Selector spiral shaft separators, SWS separators), and Smart Turning (DU windrow turners). These integrate into the MMPC (Mobile Modular Processing Concept) platform enabling flexible combinations for different material streams. Additional offerings include the robust Core Line for universal applications, Redback horizontal grinders for high-speed grinding, and comprehensive services (telematics, spare parts, service, training). Key applications span waste wood, mixed construction waste, biowaste, refuse-derived fuels, commercial waste, green waste, compost, and agricultural residues.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Core Line: Robust and universal shredder line with price-performance focus, includes CoreShred and CoreVibro product families.
- Redback
- MMPC
- Smart Shredding
- Smart Screening
- Smart Turning
- IMS 2
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 200 mattresses shredded per hour with INVENTHOR 6.2
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use doppstadt calbe gmbh
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
doppstadt calbe gmbh technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability4 records
Feature5 records
doppstadt calbe gmbh partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered standard, core, major and minor.
- WUMASstandardGerman domestic sales partner expanding distribution network for closer market proximity.
- RTT System GmbHcoreStrategic partnership to develop modular sensor sorter IMS 2. RTT contributed expertise in automation and artificial intelligence while Doppstadt provided machinery expertise and recycling industry knowledge. Development completed in record time.
- Ecoverse LLCcoreUS dealer network partnership for Redback horizontal grinders. Provides comprehensive national support including expert service, reliable parts supply, and technical training to maximize machine uptime for US and Canadian customers.
- Doyle MachinerymajorUK and Ireland dealer partnership. Doppstadt equipment supplied including AK 565 K delivered to customer Down to Earth Recycling.
- MECBIO Pty LtdmajorAustralian dealer partnership established at WasteExpo Melbourne 2024. Specializes in organic waste, construction & demolition waste, and plastic recycling. Designs, builds, and maintains mechanical and biological waste treatment plants.
- 1. FC MagdeburgminorCommercial partnership as main sponsor. Regional sports sponsorship for community engagement.
- Contena-Ochsner AGstandardSwiss dealer hosting customer open days. Demonstrated Inventhor Type 6 with Selector 800, Methor with SWS 400, and SM 518.2.
- JDM Aust Pty LtdstandardAustralian partner demonstrating trommel screening equipment. Successfully demonstrated SM 620 Plus to Western Brisbane customer producing potting mix and soil.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
doppstadt calbe gmbh competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Komptech GmbH: Austrian-headquartered manufacturer of mobile and stationary shredders, trommel screens, and windrow turners for waste, wood, and biomass processing; the closest head-to-head competitor to Doppstadt across the Smart Shredding, Smart Screening, and Smart Turning lines in DACH and broader European markets.
- Lindner-Recyclingtech GmbH: German manufacturer of slow- and high-speed shredders, screening, and separation equipment for waste, plastics, and RDF; directly competes with Doppstadt's Inventhor, AK, and SM series across European waste-recycling customers.
- Eggersmann Anlagenbau GmbH: German recycling and shredding specialist behind the Forrec and Arjes brands, offering twin-shaft shredders and processing plants that overlap with Doppstadt's slow-speed shredder and turnkey recycling plant offerings.
- JENZ GmbH Maschinenbau & Service: German manufacturer of mobile wood chippers, biomass shredders, and windrow turners; competes directly with Doppstadt in green-waste, biomass, and composting applications across German-speaking markets.
- Vermeer Corporation: US family-owned manufacturer of horizontal grinders, tub grinders, and tree-care/recycling equipment; the leading North American competitor to the newly launched Redback DS800T and DS1125T grinder models.
- Bandit Industries, Inc. US manufacturer of hand-fed chippers, whole-tree chippers, and horizontal grinders serving the tree-care, recycling, and biomass sectors; competes with Doppstadt/Redback in North American wood-waste and grinding applications.
- EDGE Innovate (EDGE Environmental): Northern Ireland-based manufacturer of mobile shredders, trommel screens, and stockpilers for waste, C&D, and composting applications; competes with Doppstadt's mobile AK/SM series and is an emerging challenger in modular recycling plants.
- Haas Recycling-Systems GmbH: German manufacturer of stationary and mobile shredders, hammer mills, and separation systems for waste wood, RDF, and bulky waste; directly competes with Doppstadt's Inventhor and stationary product range in German-speaking markets.
Broad incumbents
- Metso Corporation: Finnish-listed global leader in mining, aggregates, and recycling equipment following the McCloskey acquisition; broader portfolio but directly overlaps with Doppstadt's screening, crushing, and mobile recycling plant offerings.
- Terex Corporation: US-listed diversified industrial manufacturer of mobile processing equipment (EvoQuip, Fuchs, environmental); competes broadly with Doppstadt in mobile shredding, screening, and material handling.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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doppstadt calbe gmbh leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
doppstadt calbe gmbh subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
doppstadt calbe gmbh funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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doppstadt calbe gmbh M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about doppstadt calbe gmbh
What does doppstadt calbe gmbh do?
Doppstadt Calbe GmbH manufactures mobile and stationary machinery for waste processing, recycling, and biomass treatment. Its portfolio spans slow-speed shredders, trommel screens, windrow turners, horizontal grinders, and modular processing concepts (MMPC), complemented by sensor-based sorting (IMS 2), telematics, spare parts, and service programs. Equipment is sold to waste management companies, construction and demolition operators, municipal authorities, and biogas plants primarily through direct factory sales and an international dealer network.
Is doppstadt calbe gmbh a public or private company?
doppstadt calbe gmbh is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was doppstadt calbe gmbh founded?
doppstadt calbe gmbh was founded in 1992.
Where is doppstadt calbe gmbh based?
doppstadt calbe gmbh is headquartered in Velbert, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does doppstadt calbe gmbh make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. New Machine Sales are the primary driver. The others are spare Parts & Accessories, rental Machines, used Machines and service & Maintenance.
Who are doppstadt calbe gmbh's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Komptech GmbH, Lindner-Recyclingtech GmbH, Eggersmann Anlagenbau GmbH, JENZ GmbH Maschinenbau & Service, Vermeer Corporation, Bandit Industries, Inc., EDGE Innovate (EDGE Environmental) and Haas Recycling-Systems GmbH. Broad incumbents are Metso Corporation and Terex Corporation.
Does doppstadt calbe gmbh have an API?
No public API is recorded for doppstadt calbe gmbh.
What industry is doppstadt calbe gmbh in?
doppstadt calbe gmbh's product category is Recycling and Waste Processing Machinery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHALAI, Industrial Waste Handling & Compaction Equipment (Balers, Compactors), with a secondary code of AFAAAAAE, Hay & Forage Machinery (Mowers, Rakes, Tedders, Balers, Wrappers). Its NAICS code is 3331 and its SIC code is 3530.