
Development and production of machines for bag splitters, oversize separators, bale breakers and dosing bunkers for recyclable material processing.

Matthiessen Lager- und Recyclingtechnik
Northern GermanyNew on Amplifa
About Matthiessen Lagertechnik
Matthiessen Lagertechnik is an independent, family-owned company within the Butzkies Stahlbau group and has been developing and producing machines for recycling and recyclable material processing for over 30 years. Machines such as bag splitters (BagRex), oversize separators, bale breakers with integrated wire removal as well as dosing bunkers with adapted dosing drums are manufactured in northern Germany. The machines feature a modular design and adapt flexibly to various types of recyclable materials and on-site operating conditions. They are used in sorting and processing plants; over 650 reference projects in more than 50 countries on all continents attest to their performance. The scope of services includes installation, maintenance and servicing of the plants by experienced specialist personnel. As part of the Butzkies Group, the company draws on an extensive partner network and delivers quickly and in a solution-oriented manner.
- Site
- Northern Germany
- Processes
- Bag splitter / BagRex – opening of recyclable material bags without shredding, Oversize separator – removal of oversize items and films, Bale breaker with integrated wire removal, Dosing bunker with adapted dosing drums, Plant installation, Plant maintenance, Plant servicing, Installation
- Materials
- Bag splitter, Oversize separator, Bale breaker with wire removal, Dosing bunker
- Industries
- Recycling technology, Waste processing, Recyclable material sorting
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Development and design of the machines
- 02
Manufacturing at the northern Germany plant
- 03
Installation at the customer site by specialist personnel
- 04
Maintenance and servicing of the plants
Products and Processes
Bag splitter
Opens recyclable material bags of various sizes and empties them almost completely, without shredding.
Oversize separator
Removes oversize items and films at the start of the processing stage and prevents clogged screen decks.
Bale breaker with wire removal
Breaks up recyclable material bales and, through integrated wire removal, increases workplace safety.
Dosing bunker
Ensures, with adapted dosing drums, a uniform feed for optimal process flows.
Locations
Northern Germany
DEProduction and development
- BagRex bag splitter
- Oversize separator
- Bale breaker
- Dosing bunker
Inside the production

Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bag splitter / BagRex – opening of recyclable material bags without shreddingRecycling/Processing | – | – | – | – | Recyclable material bags/waste fractions |
| Oversize separator – removal of oversize items and filmsRecycling/Processing | – | – | – | – | Waste fractions, films |
| Bale breaker with integrated wire removalRecycling/Processing | – | – | – | – | Recyclable material bales |
| Dosing bunker with adapted dosing drumsRecycling/Processing | – | – | – | – | Recyclable materials |
| Plant installationAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Plant maintenanceTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Plant servicingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
4 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bag splitter (BagRex) | Matthiessen Lagertechnik BagRex | – | – | – | Northern Germany (production) |
| Oversize separator | Matthiessen Lagertechnik | – | – | – | – |
| Bale breaker with integrated wire removal | Matthiessen Lagertechnik | – | – | – | – |
| Dosing bunker | Matthiessen Lagertechnik | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Our History
Over 30 years of experience in recycling technology; over 650 reference projects; presence in more than 50 countries on all continents.