At a glance
Waste collection solutions where recycling starts.
Infrastructure, solutions and services for the first stage of the waste management value chain.
SULO Group provides waste collection infrastructure, compaction solutions, digital technologies and services for municipalities, collection operators and businesses. The Group is a European manufacturer of waste bins, waste containers, semi-underground collection systems, balers and compactors, complemented by digital and lifecycle services. Formed in 2018 and headquartered in Colombes, France, the Group brings together the SULO, Molok, Orwak and Sortix brands.
SULO Group at a glance
European scale. Local strength.
What we do
Infrastructure, technology and services. Connected around our customers.
From wheelie bins and underground waste containers to cardboard balers and connected collection technology, SULO Group supplies the equipment and services that local authorities, waste collectors, retailers and industry need to collect, sort and compact waste.
Collection infrastructure
Wheelie bins from 60 to 1,100 litres, recycling banks and underground and semi-underground waste containers.
Compaction
Vertical and horizontal balers and waste compactors for cardboard, plastics and mixed waste.
Digital solutions
Bin identification (RFID), weighing, fill-level sensors and pay-as-you-throw software.
Services
Installation, maintenance and lifecycle services supporting collection infrastructure and equipment.
Our global presence
SULO Group worldwide.
Present in more than 50 markets, SULO Group combines international reach with strong local market expertise.
Markets where SULO Group is present
Our brands
Strong brands. Connected expertise.
SULO Group brings together specialist brands with complementary expertise in waste collection infrastructure, semi-underground collection, compaction and digital solutions.
Waste collection infrastructure
Semi-underground waste collection
Baling & compaction
Digital solutions
Our history
150 years of impact. Innovation that shaped our industry.
From pioneering waste collection systems to compaction, semi-underground solutions and digital technologies, more than 150 years of innovation have shaped the expertise behind SULO Group today.
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1875
Organised waste collection
Pioneering organised household waste collection in France.
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1892 / 1936
The roots of SULO
Industrial roots in Germany, followed by the registration of the SULO brand in 1936.
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1962
Ergonomic collection
San Sac revolutionises collection with ergonomic paper waste sacks.
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1972
The 2-wheeled bin
Invention of the first 2-wheeled bin.
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1991
Semi-underground collection
Molok introduces semi-underground collection systems.
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2018
SULO Group is born
Expertise and brands come together under SULO Group.
Our vision & values
Shaping a sustainable future.
Our vision is to enable society to waste less and recycle more.
- We innovate
- We are customer centric
- We care
- We win together
Sustainability
Circular economy built into the value chain.
SBTi-validated near-term targets supporting SULO Group’s climate transition.
- 3Rs logicReduce · Reuse · Recycle – embedded into product and operations.
- Recycled materialsIncreasing the use of helps reduce reliance on virgin resources and lower the carbon footprint of SULO products.
- Regulatory readinessSolutions designed to support evolving waste collection, sorting and circular economy requirements across our markets.
People & culture
People make the difference.
Across SULO Group, people bring different skills, perspectives and experiences together. Our shared values shape how we collaborate, innovate and grow – across teams, functions and countries.
Collaborate
Across teams and countries
Grow
Develop skills and opportunities
FAQ
SULO Group in brief.
What does SULO Group do?
SULO Group designs, manufactures and services equipment for the first stage of waste management: wheelie bins, waste containers, underground and semi-underground collection systems, balers and compactors, plus digital solutions such as bin identification and weighing. Its customers are municipalities, waste collection companies, retailers and industrial businesses.
Who owns SULO Group?
SULO Group is owned by Latour Capital, an independent French investment firm that has supported the Group since its formation in 2018.
Where is SULO Group based?
SULO Group is headquartered in Colombes, France. It operates eight production sites in France, Germany, Spain, Sweden and Finland and has its own subsidiaries in 17 countries.
Which brands belong to SULO Group?
Four brands: SULO (waste bins and containers), Molok (semi-underground waste collection), Orwak (balers and compactors) and Sortix (digital waste management).