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The reliable brand

Since the company was founded in 1970, UNTHA has been fulfilling its promise to be "The reliable brand", meaning that we do everything we can to be more reliable than other providers. This applies to all UNTHA products and services. For our customers, this means that choosing an UNTHA system was the best decision they could make.

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What sort of materials can you shred with our shredders?
Residual wood

Wood as production waste accumulates in numerous companies, from carpentry businesses to the packaging industry. Through shredding, a secondary fuel can be generated for numerous applications. Regardless of how you are planning to use the wood chips, we will configure the residual timber shredder exactly according to your needs.

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Metal

Metal shredding is a necessary step in the recycling process, independent of whether your scrap metal comes from the metal-processing industry, the automotive industry, the electrical industry or the waste industry. Whatever your needs, we have the right shredding system for your recyclable materials!

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Commercial & industrial waste

Commercial and industrial waste is collected separately according to the respective components before being processed and reintroduced into the raw material cycle (recycling), or recovered for thermal recycling or for energetic utilisation (substitute fuels). UNTHA provides particularly efficient and flexible shredding machines for the 1-phase or 2-phase processing of commercial and industrial waste.

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Hard drives

Due to advancements in digitalisation, electronic data backups on hard drives and digital storage media are becoming increasingly popular. Simply erasing hard drives prior to disposal is no longer an option, as the information can easily be retrieved by third parties. Only the mechanical destruction of hard drives can guarantee security to 100%. We provide reliable solutions for the shredding of hard drives in compliance with the DIN 66399-2 safety standard.

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Files & data

The reliable destruction of information set down on paper (files, documents etc.) ensures that your sensitive and confidential data cannot get into the hands of third parties - irrelevant of whether this concerns your own internal data or that of your customers. With the aid of our tried and tested four-shaft confidential waste shredder. we guarantee the secure and uncompromising destruction of your data pursuant to the most recent DIN 66399 standard!

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Tyres & rubber

Year after year, the volume of waste from used tyres and other rubber keeps growing. Our shredding systems produce tyre chips or granulates according to your exact specifications, even from the toughest rubber and used tyre materials. Whether the granulate is intended for pyrolysis, hydrolysis or incineration, we can tailor it to your specific needs.

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Medical & hazardous waste

Our shredders are perfectly suited for chemically aggressive material in your hospital waste, as well as other hazardous waste. After the shredding process, the material can be optimally utilised thermally, or disposed of together with normal waste subsequent to being sterilised. The shredding is so efficient that the granulate does not give any indications of the source material.

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Pallets

Pallets and wood packaging are an essential component in the transportation and storage of stackable goods as well as heavy and valuable objects. Our pallet shredders, which are highly resistant to extraneous materials, have been especially designed for shredding these products.

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Household waste

In 2019, almost 40 million tonnes of household waste were accumulated in Germany alone. This residential waste is collected and amongst other things sent for mechanical-biological waste treatment at the appropriate plants. Our reliable and particularly efficient waste shredders are perfect for the treatment of very different material streams.

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Bulky waste

Approximately 30 kg bulky waste is produced per capita every year in Germany. Bulky waste is waste which cannot be disposed of as normal residual waste due to its size and condition. This figure is relatively low in comparison to the quantity of normal household waste produced, but its condition makes bulky waste far more difficult to deal with. For this purpose, we offer you our powerful single-shaft and 2-shaft shredders.

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Pulper ropes

Pulper ropes represent a special kind of waste. They accumulate during the production of paper - or, more precisely, during the recycling of waste paper. Half of these so-called rejects generally consist of metal, which is why their processing is particularly arduous and challenging. With our XR shredders, we offer you a tried and tested, single-stage shredding solution.

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Waste wood

Waste wood is a valuable resource which accumulates in large quantities, and - depending on its quality - can be recycled to recover materials or produce energy. Rising disposal costs and growing environmental awareness mean that waste wood recycling is consistently increasing in significance. Our shredders are optimally equipped for the purpose.

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Plastics

Due to its versatility in use, plastic is primarily utilised in industrial mass production. The generated plastic waste can be recycled through shredding, washing and subsequent generation of granulate to produce a recyclable material (for the recovery of materials or energetic utilisation). The UNTHA plastic shredders have been developed specifically for this treatment process.

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Paper & cardboard

You can shred waste paper, cardboard and also entire paper rolls using our shredders, and thus recycle them at a profit. We will optimally configure our shredding solutions to meet your needs, and thus guarantee a consistently perfect result.

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Electronic waste (WEEE)

Electronic scrap comprises old electrical and electronic devices, as well as components of these which can no longer be used. Electronic scrap is divided into various categories depending on its size and type of use. These devices contain valuable raw materials such as iron, aluminium and copper, but also precious metals such as gold and silver.

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Biological waste

Organic waste comprises all biological waste accumulated in households, gardens or agricultural or commercial or industrial operations which can be decomposed by micro-organisms, soil organisms and enzymes. Our shredders process biological and biogenic waste to generate an optimal substrate for further utilisation in your biogas plant or in your disposal business.

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Product destruction

Professional destruction and recycling of waste from manufacturing processes is carried out in the highly sensitive field of product destruction. It is immaterial whether this concerns counterfeit products, production parts, prototypes or pirate copies - the end result must be guaranteed in a completely traceable destruction process. With our shredding machines, we can provide a high level of competence in producing solutions for this special application case.

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Mattresses

Due to their varying material structure, mattresses are difficult to shred and/or recycle. Which is why they are often simply thrown away rather than being put to any further profitable use. Our powerful shredding solutions are specifically designed for this challenging task.

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Products
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Our shredders

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Customer testimonials

Here you can read what our customers have to say about their successful experience of working with UNTHA and about our outstanding products.

Kivanc Adana
We pursue a zero-waste approach in all our production processes and throughout the entire company. That is why we chose the UNTHA XR: it helps us achieve this goal and is itself very energy-efficient and effective. It is the perfect match for us.
Ali Karagöl
Director of Technical Services at KIVANÇ Adana
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OWI GmbH
With the LR1400, we can easily shred very large, bulky residual wood with metal inclusions. We use the wood chips in our own heating plant. This saves us 125,000 liters of heating oil per year and means we no longer have to rely on external disposal companies, which saves us time and money.
Markus König
Production Manager in the wood division at OWI GmbH
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MIKI Recycling
We took into account various offers, but according to my research, there is currently no equivalent of this machine on the market. We wanted it to be mobile, electric and, above all, provide the possibility of quick replacement of the perforated screens. We immediately ordered it with three sets of these, which have diameters of 30, 50 and 80 mm.
Karol Jakubowski
board member, MIKI Recycling
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Groupe Demain
We have been working with an UNTHA shredder since 2011. Our first one was a RS100. To expand our capacity and recycle more different materials, we have now opted for a ZR2400H and a XR2000C. They serve as the starting point for our processing lines and perform excellently.
Emmanuel Troubat
Operations Manager at Groupe Demain
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LISA TECH
We chose the UNTHA RS60 to efficiently shred pre-sorted waste such as plastics and Tetra Packs and prepare it for further processing in the plant. We were particularly impressed by its throughput and the homogeneous output material. It can be optimally integrated into our ECO-line.
Ing. Martin Klepáč
CEO at LISA TECH a.s.
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Tischlerei Jussel
We chose the LR630 because it fulfils all our criteria: it has the right throughput, a pusher and a pipe magnet. This means it fits perfectly into our workflow – we hardly have to worry about the waste wood or its processing.
Lukas Jussel
Managing Director of Jussel Carpentry
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Kubik 3
Due to the size of our company, the dimensions of the shredder were an important criterion for us. The LR520 from UNTHA is very compact and still shreds our waste wood effortlessly. We also don't have to worry about the shredder – it is low-maintenance and low-wear.
Paul Elwischger
Carpentry technician
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MC Refrigeration
Not only have we reduced our waste footprint with the UNTHA PS1300, but the financials stack up too. With the savings we’re making, the machine will pay for itself in three to four years. It is also economical to run and keeps our site tidy.
Murray Carvell
Managing director, MC Refrigeration Ltd
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Biohort
We accumulate large quantities of pallets and packaging wood at our plant. We decided to purchase the UNTHA LR1400 shredder, including a special hopper, conveyor belt and metal separator, so that we can process these materials directly and efficiently. We use the wood chips produced for thermal utilisation in our biomass plant.
Dipl.-Ing. Johannes Zauner
Plant Manager Biohort GmbH
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RDG
The composition of materials is becoming more and more diverse, pure plastics are now a rarity. We needed a shredder that could handle plastic-metal composites and came across the UNTHA XR3000C mobil-e. This shredder has completely convinced us.
Franz Kobleder
Shareholder and managing director of RDG Recycling Group
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Riwald
We use the UNTHA RS40 to process around 500 tonnes of files/documents per year that meet security level P3. The shredder is powerful, reliable and low-maintenance and fits perfectly into the security requirements of the entire plant.
Ronny Klepke
Authorised signatory and head of the waste paper/disposal department
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Bharat Forge
UNTHA carried out two series of tests for and with us to find the perfect shredder for our requirements profile. Firstly, tests were carried out in the technical centre in Austria. And then we were able to test the shredder in our company.
Andy Vogel
Head of Forging at Bharat Forge Aluminiumtechnik GmbH
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Karl Karletshofer
Thanks to the UNTHA XR3000C, we were able to add another service to our portfolio: by reliably shredding different metals, we can provide our customers with pure raw materials that are ideal for recycling.
Clemens Karletshofer
Managing Director
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RSB
With the shredders from UNTHA – RS30 and RS60 – we operate several processing lines for the recycling of e-waste from the telecommunications sector. These slow-running 4-shaft shredders are very resistant to disruptive material and efficient.
Vincent Sperandio
Head of Recycling Activities at RSB
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Wolf Fenster AG
We work with two very compact UNTHA shredders, which are characterised above all by their energy efficiency and reliability. The LR630 and LR700 shred our waste wood quickly into a homogeneous granulate and also easily deal with impurities such as nails or staples. We use the wood chips to supply our entire company with thermal energy.
Walter Wolf
Managing Director
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Lagerhaus
With the UNTHA LR1400, we achieve a very high throughput rate when shredding pallets and at the same time a particularly homogeneous output material. The shredded wood is then processed thermally in a biomass cogeneration plant.
Roland de Greef
Head of the Bergheim central warehouse of Raiffeisen Warenbetriebe Salzburg
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Schenker
The UNTHA XR3000RC mobil-e combines all the features we need for shredding different materials: Thanks to the RC cutting system, the feed behavior is optimal even with difficult materials, and the output always has a consistent quality. At the same time, the shredder is energy-efficient and low-maintenance.
Thomas Schenker
Managing Director
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Zuser
The UNTHA XR3000RC mobil-e and XR3000C mobil-e shredders are energy-efficient, ensure high throughput rates and a homogeneous output material. They can be used flexibly: thanks to different perforated screens and sieve bars, they are suitable for shredding various materials. The electric crawler drive allows the shredders to be moved to different locations and connected with just one plug.
André Riemer
Head of Processing Technology
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Pitschl GmbH
I will definitely recommend UNTHA to others. The LR700 shredder fits in perfectly with our system solution, which consists of a joinery machine and conveyor technology. Essentially, we don’t have to worry about the residual wood at all: the shredder is fed automatically by a conveyor belt, shreds the wood into uniform pieces, and the extraction system takes care of the wood chips and transports them to the silo
Matthias Pitschl
Managing Director
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ROTH International
With the UNTHA shredder XR3000C mobil-e, we process scrap tyres in a single-phase process. This highly efficient shredding process and the low-energy UNTHA Eco Power Drive lower our overheads and increase our economic viability. Thanks to the XR, we now achieve the output that used to require two units with just a single one.
Michael Roth
Managing Director
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Laakirchen Papier
The UNTHA XR3000C mobil-e fulfils all our expectations. The shredder is energy-efficient and powerful at the same time. The output is extremely well-suited for material and thermal recovery, enabling us to make commercial use of the waste we produce. This helps us to pursue our goals in terms of sustainability and conservation of resources.
Johann Stadlmayr
Project manager
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Breitsamer
In our plant, we use the UNTHA XR3000RC as a mobile and stationary shredding solution. The RC cutting chamber allows us to process a range of materials, such as waste wood, mixed construction waste and bulky waste in a reliable and energy-efficient manner.
Karlheinz Pfleger
Plant Manager
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Foucault
We chose the UNTHA XR3000C mobil-e because we place particularly high value on the quality of the output material (homogeneous, free of impurities). This shredder is versatile, mobile, powerful and energy-efficient at the same time.
Sebastian Foucault
Managing Director
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LOC
Throughput, individual made-to-measure designs, value for money and regional origins were the main criteria when it came to selecting the new shredders. We soon realised that UNTHA and the LR1400 ticked all those boxes.
Dietmar Ruml
Managing Partner
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SCS
I would definitely recommend UNTHA to others as I appreciate the expertise and experience that comes from looking after customers in the timber industry for so many years. Then there is also the robust design of the LR1000, which makes this shredder so long-lasting and sustainable.
Karl Schmiederer
Managing Partner
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Regens-Wagner
The UNTHA RS40 fulfils all our expectations. It runs failure-free, has a high throughput, and produces evenly sized particles. We are absolutely satisfied and happy to recommend both UNTHA and the RS40 to others.
Thomas Haselmeier
Head of document destruction
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binderholz
Our love of wood as a material has been the basis of all our actions ever since our company was first founded. Handling resources respectfully is therefore an important part of our philosophy. The shredders provided by UNTHA support us in processing residual wood for the production of biofuels.
Martin Mair
Head of Department, plant 1
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FCC Austria
Our shredders run continuously and process difficult materials with a high non-shreddable content. We therefore expect a lot of our shredders. The UNTHA ZR2400H fulfils our requirement profile to the letter and applies state-of-the-art technology.
Franz Aschenbrenner
Head of Operations
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Schaufler
We were really impressed with the XR3000C, in particular with the high throughput, great energy efficiency and low wear rate. All these factors made us decide to put our trust in this product on our path towards even more comprehensive recycling services. We highly recommend the unit and UNTHA.
Paul Losbichler
Managing Director
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Weinberger
I am more than happy to recommend the UNTHA machines and I am convinced that they constitute an excellent solution. We have recommended them to others many times and they work equally well at our colleagues’ facilities.
Johann A. Weinberger
Managing Director
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Metran
The XR shredder by UNTHA constitutes the perfect solution for shredding rigid plastics. We are able to break down the material compound, separate iron and metal from plastics and prepare them for further sorting. The machine is expensive, but well worth it.
Ing. Gunther Panowitz
Managing Director
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Schaufler
We were surprised at the fantastic results with regard to energy input in particular. Compared to other manufacturers, we are talking about energy savings worth 70,000 Euro a year as a result of using the ZR!
Hubert A. Schwarz
Head of Processing and Process Development
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Reisswolf
Hunkeler Systeme AG supports us with reliable, high-performance and safety-based technology by UNTHA. The engineers really knew what they were doing and we found their work to be of a high standard throughout. The advice we received was exemplary and the system went into operation exactly as planned. The quality of the remote support is outstanding - the engineers are able to analyse and remove errors quickly via the Internet, without having to travel a single kilometre first.
Pascal Laperrousaz
Branch manager
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Korn
We get a lot of visits from colleagues and partners who talk to us about shredding solutions, sorting technology, machines and plants, and I always recommend our UNTHA product. And praise from the mouth of a Swabian is high praise indeed!
Alexander Korn
Managing Director
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Penzkofer
We expanded our production capacities and needed powerful and high-performance shredders to do so. With two UNTHA LR1000 and one UNTHA LR1400, we shred even very large pieces of wood quickly and efficiently – using the wood chips in our own heating system.
Maximilian Ernst
Head of the Woodbloc Department at Penzkofer Bau GmbH
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Taking on the future successfully together

We have been producing shredders with great success for over 50 years. Our employees are our greatest asset. Find out more about how you, too, can join this team!

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