Interroll, a global supplier of unit flow systems, this week acquired Sortteq BV, a Valkenswaard, Netherlands-based startup. Sortteq has developed a modular chain-belt sorter, or CBS, that complements and expands Interroll’s existing Sorter platform, said the company, which did not disclose the purchase price.
“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.”
Founded in 1959, the Interroll Group provides system integrators and OEMs with conveyor rollers, motors and drives for conveyors, sorters, and pallet handling and flow storage systems. The Sant’Antonino, Switzerland-based company said its customers include Amazon, Bosch, Coca-Cola, DHL, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble, Siemens, Walmart, and Zalando.
Sortteq founders to stay on as consultants
This strategic acquisition will kick off a close collaboration between Interroll and the two Sortteq founders, who will continue contributing their technical expertise as consultants. The company said they will focus on advancing development and supporting the industrialization of the chain belt sorter within its 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.
“Joining forces with Interroll is a major step forward for our customers,” added Eric Willems, CEO of Sortteq. “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.”
Save the date for the 2026 Robotics SummitInterroll completes sortation automation portfolio
With the integration of Sortteq’s CBS Sorter, Interroll said can now offer a full product spectrum for sortation. The company said this will enable customers to cover a wide range of throughput levels, object types, and automation goals.
The enhanced portfolio is suitable for operations that demand flexibility, scalability, and reliability in sortation, claimed Interroll. This includes courier express parcels (CEP), warehousing and distribution, fashion, retail, supermarket, and e-groceries.
With this acquisition, customers of both companies can benefit from a broader range of systems from a single provider. Interroll said it covers all major throughput requirements:
- Accelerated innovation enabling the introduction of features tailored to changing logistics demands.
- Greater flexibility and scalability are now built into system design, allowing customers to start with compact modular configurations and scale to high-speed sortation platforms as operations grow.
- Long-term support is ensured through Interroll’s Global Lifetime Service program, which provides consistent service standards, spare parts availability, and qualified expertise across the globe – helping customers maximize uptime and performance for years to come.
- Operational continuity: Existing customer relationships will remain unchanged, ensuring stability and seamless service, asserted the company.
