Midwest Scrap Puts New Baler to Work

Missouri scrap recycler Midwest Scrap Management has purchased a new two-ram baler made by Harris, Peachtree City, Ga.

According to a news release from Harris, the HRB Centurion 150-13/9 baler was needed by

Midwest Scrap Management as it expands in the Kansas City market and takes on several new accounts.

The company has been raising its nonferrous scrap intake to as much 500 tons per month and believes a key hiring decision will help boost that total some more. With the hiring of Don McHugh, formerly of CFF Recycling, the company says it could start nearing a nonferrous intake of 1,500 tons per month.

 Midwest Scrap Management’s officers expressed confidence in the new baler as well. “We purchased Harris because of our knowledge and familiarity with the equipment and the great Harris parts and service,” says Jim Summers, Midwest Scrap’s operations manager.

Adds, Kendrick Burgess, Midwest Scrap’s president, “Harris’ quality is matched by no other.” Referring to the company’s two Harris auto shredders, Burgess remarks, “Since the first HS6090 we purchased back in 2002, till today’s HS125125. No one can beat Harris’ equipment.”

Midwest Scrap Management is negotiating to buy more land southwest of Kansas City to keep expanding. As part of its expansion, it is considering purchasing a second Harris HS125125 Shredder in the future. “With the Harris HS125125 Shredder in our Kansas City facility, purchased in 2005, and now the newly purchased Harris HRB Centurion baler, Midwest Scrap continues to grow even in the troubled economy of today’s market” states Jim Summers.

 The HRB Centurion is billed by Harris as a fast two-ram baler with a strong charge box and efficient hydraulic system designed to boost productivity and minimize maintenance costs.

More information on Harris is available at www.harrisequip.com.