WE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
ABOUT US
We are your partner in modern waste management – creating solutions that work better for people and for the environment. For more than 25 years, we have supported cities, waste‑management companies, and businesses in making waste disposal cleaner, safer, and more sustainable. Because protecting our surroundings also strengthens communities and the way we live together. Our products and systems are not only technologically advanced – they operate reliably, scale with growing requirements, and deliver real value far beyond waste disposal alone. Every single day, worldwide.
OUR LOCATION IN NABBURG
Where the future of waste management begins
At our headquarters in Nabburg, we coordinate projects, develop innovative solutions, and set new standards for the future of waste management. Nabburg is not just our location – it is the place where innovation takes shape.
40.000
Products in Use Worldwide
5 Million
Active users
9
Countries
Our solutions are not only technologically advanced, they are firmly established in everyday operations. Whether in cities, companies or public institutions: our products and systems run reliably, scale with requirements and deliver real added value. Day after day, worldwide.
emz MISSION STATEMENT
Our company culture
1. Ensuring success – through trust and continuity. Long‑term customer relationships don’t happen by chance: more than 70% of our customers have worked with us for many years because they can rely on well‑coordinated teams, transparent communication, and consistent quality.
2. Inspiring people – with integrity and reliability. Respect, clarity, and dependability shape every collaboration. Our partners confirm time and again: “You can tell your team works seamlessly together.” This spirit of cooperation creates enthusiasm and genuine added value.
3. Shaping the future – with ideas and responsibility. We listen, think ahead, and act with foresight. Our culture encourages initiative and personal responsibility – resulting in solutions that deliver true value today and remain strong tomorrow.
WHAT WE ARE PROUD OF
Certifications & Awards
As part of the emz‑Hanauer Group, we are true experts in secure locking solutions. Since the 1970s, our parent company has been developing highly reliable locking and latching systems – for washing machines, dishwashers, dryers, and ovens.
Since 2000, we have successfully transferred this expertise to smart solutions in the waste‑management sector. With development, sales, and back‑office service in Germany, software development in the Czech Republic, and service and sales locations in France and Italy, we operate internationally, while remaining firmly rooted in Nabburg.
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Benefit from extensive expertise and innovative solutions. Together, we create efficient waste‑management concepts – nationally and across Europe.
ALWAYS UP TO DATE
News
Smart waste
management in Pula
Since late 2023, Pula has been using an innovative smart‑waste‑management system. In close collaboration with Gradatin d.o.o., a use case was implemented that demonstrates how digital waste‑management solutions can enhance both efficiency and sustainability.
More than 100 new
access points
In the Portuguese municipality of Montijo, more than 100 new access points for waste disposal have been introduced in cooperation with our partner WasteToMe. The initiative creates a cleaner environment while combining improved control with the needs of modern urban living.
Smart access for
greater order
Between 2023 and 2024, Zagreb modernized its waste‑management infrastructure. In cooperation with our partner Sotkon, underground containers were equipped with intelligent access‑control systems – improving organization, safety, and the modern appearance of the city.
HOW WE WORK
Inside our company
INNOVATION & GROWTH SINCE 2000
Milestones on the path to smart waste
2006-2010
Expansion of our product portfolio with the first electronically controlled access‑control system and a dedicated web portal. Strengthening of our European presence through the establishment of our own sales and service subsidiaries in Italy and France. Additionally, development of a strong international partner network.
2020
Start of fully in‑house development of app and full‑stack solutions, enabling maximum flexibility in the digitalization of processes and customer applications.
Future
We continue to invest in innovation, digitalization, and sustainable solutions to set new standards in waste management in the years ahead.
2000
Development of the first mechanical prototype of our intake drum. This innovative solution laid the foundation for all subsequent technological advancements.
2019
Patent granted for the innovative full‑mobile solution egate digi, marking another significant step toward fully digitalized waste‑management solutions.
2024
Significant expansion of our international partner network, including pilot projects in the United States. This strengthens our presence on the ground and enables even faster, more direct customer support.
INNOVATION & GROWTH SINCE 2000
Milestones on the path to smart waste
2000
Development of the first mechanical prototype of our intake drum. This innovative solution laid the foundation for all subsequent technological advancements.
2006-2010
Expansion of our product portfolio with the first electronically controlled access‑control system and a dedicated web portal. Strengthening of our European presence through the establishment of our own sales and service subsidiaries in Italy and France. Additionally, development of a strong international partner network.
2019
Patent granted for the innovative full‑mobile solution egate digi, marking another significant step toward fully digitalized waste‑management solutions.
2020
Start of fully in‑house development of app and full‑stack solutions, enabling maximum flexibility in the digitalization of processes and customer applications.
2024
Significant expansion of our international partner network, including pilot projects in the United States. This strengthens our presence on the ground and enables even faster, more direct customer support.
Future
We continue to invest in innovation, digitalization, and sustainable solutions to set new standards in waste management in the years ahead.
