Bertin Medical Waste opens a new strategic chapter alongside Ecosteryl

zBertin Medical Waste is now wholly owned by Ecosteryl (Belgium) and is no longer part of the Bertin Technologies Group. This acquisition by a global leader will support the growth of 100% electric technologies for medical waste treatment.

Ecosteryl is the world leader in medical waste treatment and sorting solutions. This acquisition is a strategic move that brings together two players operating in the microwave-based medical waste disinfection segment.

Two strong brands, two complementary market segments

This complementarity makes it possible to cover the entire global market, from small hospital waste producers to major national operators.

Ecosteryl and Bertin Medical Waste will remain two distinct identities, each retaining its own brand, natural market positioning and network:

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Bertin Medical Waste: Compact on-site solutions designed primarily for hospitals, clinics and laboratories, with a range of machines processing between 10kg and 150kg of waste per hour.

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Ecosteryl: Industrial solutions for medical waste management operators, specialist service providers, regional treatment centres and facilities incorporating disinfection and sorting, with a range of machines processing between 75 and 500kg of waste per hour.

When it comes to medical waste treatment, both entities fully agree on the global shift towards electric solutions that produce disinfected, dry waste, ready for sorting and recycling. Direct incineration and autoclaving solutions are considered too harmful to the environment.

“Thanks to this technological synergy, we now have a coherent range of complementary solutions on the market, catering to different types of users. Both entities shared a common vision of reducing the energy requirements of their machines and enabling waste to be integrated into a circular economy,” says Ecosteryl CEO Romain Dufrasne.

A Franco-Belgian partnership with European synergies

By adding Bertin Medical Waste to its portfolio, Ecosteryl:

• takes over a well-established brand with a strong track record in microwave-based medical waste treatment technologies;
• expands its presence in the hospital sector (on-site treatment, directly within clinics and hospitals);
• joins forces with another European leader to compete on the global market;
• strengthens its position in a rapidly evolving market;
• preserves its industrial DNA and technological leadership in high-capacity solutions.

For customers: business as usual, with enhanced services

Existing Bertin Medical Waste users and distributors will continue to benefit from the same technology, the same brand and access to all spare parts, services and maintenance. They will also benefit from an enhanced range of services in the future.

Meanwhile, Ecosteryl's partners and customers will gain access to even more specialised expertise, making its offering one of the most consistent on the market.

Olivier Dufrasne, President of Ecosteryl, is proud of this strategic milestone achieved through the acquisition: “Bringing this key player in the sector into the group will strengthen our international presence, enabling us to better meet our customers' needs and provide improved services through greater proximity. This acquisition will help secure our long-term future and support our continued growth, while preserving our identity and our commitment to the sustainable development of our business.”

Bruno Vallayer, President of the Bertin Technologies Group, states: “By selling Bertin Medical Waste to Ecosteryl today, we are enabling it to reach a global scale and helping to create the leading player in this sector. It is a remarkable journey for an innovation born from the talent of our teams. Bertin Technologies, for its part, will continue to focus on its core market: instrumentation for critical applications.”

The future holds many exciting promises and opportunities.