Kollekt U.S. Launched Waste Equipment Manufacturing
The new manufacturer brings German engineering to the North American waste and recycling collection market.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Kollekt U.S. Inc. has launched as a domestic manufacturer and supplier of waste and recycling collection equipment. The firm combines North American industry experience with the manufacturing capabilities of the Germany-based Kirchhoff Group.
Why it matters
Operators in the waste management sector now have a new option for collection equipment that leverages long-standing European industrial engineering. The entry introduces new competitive dynamics for firms seeking to refresh their fleets or infrastructure.
Kollekt U.S. Inc. is drawing on the manufacturing heritage of the Kirchhoff Group, which was founded in 1785. The scale of the initial capital investment in the new U.S. venture remains undisclosed.
The players
Kollekt U.S. Inc.
A newly launched U.S.-based manufacturer and supplier of waste and recycling collection equipment.
Kirchhoff Group
A German manufacturer founded in 1785 that provides the engineering and industrial capabilities for the new U.S. venture.
Don Ross
The chief executive officer of Kollekt U.S. Inc.
The details
Kollekt U.S. Inc. operates by integrating North American market expertise with the established manufacturing processes of its German partner. This model allows the company to localize the delivery of waste and recycling collection equipment while utilizing the engineering frameworks developed by the Kirchhoff Group over its multi-century history.
Timeline
The Kirchhoff Group was founded in 1785.
Kollekt U.S. Inc. will exhibit its products at RCon 2026 in St. Louis from September 29 to October 1, 2026.
Market Landscape
The entry of Kollekt U.S. Inc. follows a broader industry trend of international manufacturers seeking to localize production through partnerships to better reach North American municipal and private waste haulers. This expansion marks a new competitive front for equipment suppliers preparing for industry benchmarks like RCon 2026.
Operators in the waste and recycling space should monitor the company's product performance and compatibility with existing collection fleets as it enters the market. The upcoming RCon 2026 exhibition provides a primary opportunity to evaluate the firm's equipment offerings firsthand.
The takeaway
The launch signals an increase in manufacturing competition for specialized waste collection equipment in the U.S. Fleet managers should evaluate whether this new entrant's engineering specs offer operational efficiencies that surpass their current vendor's output.
What happens next
Kollekt U.S. Inc. will exhibit its equipment to potential commercial and municipal operators at RCon 2026 in St. Louis, running from September 29 to October 1, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Waste360.
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