International Baler - Outstanding Results

Florida’s Patriot Metals sticks with International Baler for dependable, high-quality two-ram baling results.

When it came time for Patriot Metals Inc. of Gibsonton, Fla., to expand its baling capacity, the company’s Larry Nash turned to the source he trusted: International Baler Corp.

In early 2006, an International Baler (IB) TR-1388-150 HS baler was installed at Patriot Metals, and Nash says the company’s operations haven’t missed a beat. The two-ram baler is used to bale a variety of aluminum and copper products at the plant, including UBCs, aluminum extrusions, painted siding, clips and radiators.

"We’ve had other balers from IB, so we already knew they put out a good product from past experience," says Nash. The two-ram 1388-150 HS model impressed Patriot Metals for several reasons. "We liked the charge box and the wire-tie system in particular," says Nash. "The Accent Wire wire-tie system has really been awesome—it’s a great feature."

The operator touch screen and a remote access diagnostic system that can be viewed by IB technicians are other positive features cited by Nash, as is the overall dependable service that IB provides as a company. "Their customer service and parts availability levels are very good. If we need a part, it’s shipped the same day, and we have it the next day."

With its IB two-ram baler in place, the company is able to crank out a steady stream of nonferrous products eight hours a day, including aluminum extrusion bales weighing an average of 1,300 pounds, copper bales weighing up to 4,000 pounds and bales of radiators weighing up to 1,500 pounds.

"Everything has worked, and the baler has been awesome," says Nash. "When we go to buy another machine, it will definitely be from International Baler."