Manufacture of mobile and stationary compaction systems, transfer stations and components for the waste disposal and recycling industry
Ludden & Mennekes Entsorgungs-Systeme GmbH
Meppen (headquarters, production, administration) · Dörpen (branch facility, production since 2018)New on Amplifa
About Ludden & Mennekes
Ludden & Mennekes Entsorgungs-Systeme GmbH (L&M), based in Meppen, is a mechanical engineering company specializing in environmental technology. Since 1991, the company has designed, engineered and implemented systems for use in the waste disposal industry, including mobile and stationary compaction systems, transfer stations, self-compacting containers, lift-and-tip devices, press containers and special systems with the associated components. Manufacturing comprises steel welded constructions and, since 2012, also laser and bending technology as a sheet metal processing service using structural steels and heat-treatable steels, as well as painting on a 2-component painting system. In addition to series products, L&M implements customized system solutions for specific customer requirements. Its range of services extends from planning and engineering through manufacturing and assembly to after-sales service with maintenance, UVV inspections in accordance with DGUV 114-010 and spare parts supply, also for third-party products. More than 180 employees work at the Meppen headquarters and the Dörpen facility; the company is part of the LM GROUP.
- Site
- Meppen
- Processes
- Sheet metal laser cutting (laser and bending technology), Bending technology (press braking), Welded construction and manufacturing of systems (compaction systems, transfer stations,, Painting (2-component painting system), Planning and engineering of systems, UVV inspections in accordance with DGUV 114-010, Maintenance and repair of compaction systems (including third-party products), Engineering and planning of customized system solutions
- Materials
- Structural steels, Heat-treatable steels, 2-component painting
- Certificates
- UVV inspection in accordance with DGUV 114-010
- Founded
- 1991
- Employees
- 180+
- Industries
- Waste disposal industry, Recycling and circular economy, Waste management, Waste logistics
- 01
Planning and engineering
- 02
Laser cutting and bending (sheet metal processing)
- 03
Welded construction and manufacturing
- 04
Painting (2-component painting system)
- 05
Assembly
- 06
Service, maintenance and UVV inspection
Materials & Processes
Structural steels
Stock inventory in various material thicknesses for laser and bending technology and system manufacturing.
Heat-treatable steels
Used in sheet metal processing and for highly stressed system components.
2-component painting
Painting system installed in 2010 for the surface coating of the systems.
Locations
Meppen
DEHeadquarters, production and administration
- Lot size
- Series and special system manufacturing
- Materials
- Structural steels, heat-treatable steels
- 2-component painting system
- Laser and bending technology (sheet metal processing machine fleet)
Dörpen
DEBranch facility and production (since 2018)
- Materials
- Steel
- Laser and bending technology (sheet metal processing machine fleet)
Systems & Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet metal laser cutting (laser and bending technology)Machining | – | – | – | – | Structural steels, Heat-treatable steels |
| Bending technology (press braking)Forming | – | – | – | – | Structural steels, Heat-treatable steels |
| Welded construction and manufacturing of systems (compaction systems, transfer stations,Assembly | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Painting (2-component painting system)Surface treatment | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Planning and engineering of systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| UVV inspections in accordance with DGUV 114-010Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Maintenance and repair of compaction systems (including third-party products)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-component painting system | – | 1 | – | 2010 | Meppen |
| Laser and bending technology (sheet metal processing machine fleet) | – | – | – | – | Meppen/Dörpen |
Additional services
Quality & Service
L&M performs UVV inspections in accordance with DGUV 114-010 for stationary and mobile compaction systems as well as for third-party products and documents all inspection, maintenance and repair work. Used systems are checked before sale, refurbished if necessary and subjected to a UVV inspection.
| Evidence | Meppen |
|---|---|
| UVV inspection in accordance with DGUV 114-010 |
Company History
- 1991
Founded by Heinz Ludden and Peter Mennekes; construction of the first production and office building in Meppen.
- 1993
Expansion of production capacities at the Meppen site.
- 1996
Norbert Gravel and Michael Ludden join L&M.
- 2002
Construction of the new administration building at the current site.
- 2003
Acquisition of Sutco RecyclingTechnik GmbH including subsidiary in Poland; formation of the corporate group.
- 2005
Handover of management from Heinz Ludden to his son Michael Ludden; 15th company anniversary.
- 2008
Michael Ludden acquires the business shares of Peter Mennekes and becomes managing partner; Werner Pöttker becomes managing director.
- 2009
unoTech (founded 2007) expands the group with the channel baler presses business field.
- 2010
Expansion of the administration building; installation of a new 2-component painting system.
- 2012
Start of services in the field of sheet metal processing (laser and bending technology).
- 2014
Renaming of the corporate group (nine operating companies) to LM GROUP; Dietmar Bentlage becomes authorized signatory.
- 2015
Foundation of LM NL B.V. in Emmen as regional rental company for the Benelux countries; production of standard presses exceeds the 1,000-unit mark for the first time.
- 2016
Two-day celebration of the 25th company anniversary.
- 2018
Acquisition of the Dörpen site to expand production capacities.