Interroll acquires a Netherlands-based startup

Expanding sortation solutions for greater value to customers

08-Sep-2025
Interroll Holding AG

Interroll announces the acquisition of Sortteq BV, a Netherlands-based startup founded and operated by two highly skilled entrepreneurs. Sortteq has developed a highly modular and innovative Chain-Belt sorter (CBS) that complements and expands Interroll’s existing Sorter platform. 

This strategic acquisition initiates a close collaboration between Interroll and the two Sortteq founders, who will continue contributing their technical expertise as consultants. Their focus will be on advancing development and supporting the industrialization of the chain belt sorter within Interroll’s global operations. 

Sortteq’s modular technology enables new system configurations and expands throughput ranges, especially in parcel, postal, and e-commerce logistics. Its flagship Chain-Belt Sorter (CBS) features a space-efficient design capable of handling up to 10,000 parcels per hour. 

With Interroll’s presence in 36 countries and strong customer relationships, the acquisition accelerates innovation, closes product gaps, and enhances our global solution portfolio. The purchase price remains undisclosed. 

“This acquisition is about delivering even more value to our customers,” said Markus Asch, CEO of Interroll Group. “With Sortteq’s modular sortation technology and Interroll’s proven product and solutions platforms, global reach and service capabilities, we are creating a broader, smarter offering that meets real operational needs across industries and regions.” 

“Joining forces with Interroll is a major step forward for our customers,” added Eric Willems, CEO of Sortteq BV. “We share the same commitment to modularity, performance, and customer-centric innovation. Together, we will be able to bring our proven solutions to more customers, more reliably and with greater long-term value.” 

Completing the sortation portfolio from 2,000 to 20,000 items per hour 

With the integration of Sortteq’s CBS Sorter, Interroll can now offer a seamless product spectrum for sortation, enabling customers to cover a wide range of throughput levels, object types, and automation goals. The enhanced portfolio is ideal for CEP, Warehousing & Distribution, Fashion, Retail, Supermarket & E-Groceries operations that demand flexibility, scalability, and reliability in sortation performance. 

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