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Ansgar Fendel, Herwart Wilms, Hans Roth, Stephan Roth, and Margret Roth at Saubermacher in Feldkirchen near Graz to mark the finalization of the strategic partnership with REMONDIS. The collaboration strengthens the circular economy, recycling, and security of supply. © Saubermacher_Majland
18. June 2026

Saubermacher & REMONDIS: Strategic partnership sealed

The proposed partnership between Saubermacher AG and REMONDIS has been finalized following approval by the competition authorities. The Roth Private Foundation remains the majority owner, holding 72.21% of the shares. Saubermacher will therefore continue to be managed independently, with operational responsibility at every level remaining with the existing management. The partnership builds on a long-standing and positive relationship between the two companies, strengthens long-term security of supply for customers, and creates additional opportunities for the further development of the circular economy.

The demands on waste and resource management are constantly increasing. Investments in infrastructure, digitalization, and innovative recycling solutions are becoming increasingly important. With this investment, Saubermacher—a well-established family-owned company—is strengthening its position in a dynamic market environment. The company is a key player in the market in Austria and Southeast Europe and is known for its quality, innovative strength, and a value-oriented corporate culture. Synergies with REMONDIS, one of the leading companies in recycling, water management, and the circular economy, create a solid foundation for long-term growth.

Shared values, strong prospects

Saubermacher and REMONDIS are united by a shared understanding of responsibility. Both companies stand for long-term thinking, innovative strength, and a pioneering spirit in waste and resource management. At the heart of this is their commitment to responsibly shaping the environment and society and developing solutions that combine ecological responsibility with economic stability. For customers from municipalities, cities, commerce, industry, and public institutions, this collaboration means additional stability, guaranteed recycling channels, and access to international expertise. At the same time, Saubermacher remains a reliable partner for its customers as an independently managed and regionally rooted company. For the approximately 4,000 employees across eight countries, the partnership also creates long-term prospects and additional opportunities for professional and personal development in an international environment.

Group photo marking the finalized strategic partnership between Saubermacher and REMONDIS. From left to right, front row: Andreas Opelt, Margret Roth, Eva Naux, Hans Roth, Herwart Wilms, Ansgar Fendel and Ingo Bischof; second row: Stephan Roth, Peter Wenger, Günther Horvath, Sabeth Rivero Méndez, Tatjana Katalan, Nils Heitkemper and Petra Kleinlercher. The partnership strengthens recycling, circular economy and long-term security of supply. © Saubermacher_Majland
From left to right, front row: Andreas Opelt, CEO of Saubermacher; Margret Roth; Eva Naux, CFO of Saubermacher; Hans Roth, founder of Saubermacher; Herwart Wilms, Managing Director of the REMONDIS Group; Ansgar Fendel, Managing Director at REMONDIS; Ingo Bischof, Board Member of the Roth Private Foundation. Second row: Stephan Roth, Member of the Supervisory Board of Saubermacher; Peter Wenger, Board Member of the Roth Private Foundation; Günther Horvath, Board Member of the Roth Private Foundation; Sabeth Rivero Méndez, Associate at Freshfields Rechtsanwälte; Tatjana Katalan, Partner at DORDA Rechtsanwälte; Nils Heitkemper, Head of M&A International at REMONDIS; Petra Kleinlercher, Managing Director of ROTH Liegenschaftsverwaltung.

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