Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # https://www.harrisamericanco.com: Built from three industry leaders. Backed by global support. Harris American delivers the most complete line of balers, shears, and compactors on the market. ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [Harris American Announces Acquisition of G.P.S.](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/harris-american-announces-acquisition-of-g-p-s/): Cordele, GA - Harris American Company, a subsidiary of Avis Industrial Corporation, is pleased to announce it has completed the acquisition of G.P.S. S.r.l., Ferrara, Italy. Founded by Marco Garuti in 2013, G.P.S. is a renowned manufacturer of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap processing balers and shears recognized for innovative design, high efficiency throughput, and the flexibility of stationary and mobile equipment applications. Through its flagship M Generation balers, Predator baler/loggers, and Destroyer shear/baler/loggers, G.P.S. has built a robust and loyal global installed base. Harris American and G.P.S. have been business partners since the 2021 launch of the Predator and Destroyer products in North America and have completed and installed numerous machines throughout the United States over that time. - [ReMA Announces Harris American as the Exclusive “Presented By” Sponsor for the 2025 Safety & Operations Forum](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/rema-announces-harris-american-as-the-exclusive-presented-by-sponsor-for-the-2025-safety-operations-forum/): August 4th, 2025 - Washington, D.C. – The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) announced today that Harris American will be the inaugural “Presented By” sponsor for the 2025 Safety & Operations Forum. Harris American, a trusted producer of size reduction and compaction equipment for the recycled materials industry, is proudly supporting ReMA with the first-of-its-kind sponsorship at this event. - [Harris American Announces Launch of New Company Website](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/harris-american-announces-launch-of-new-company-website/): Cordele, GA – Harris American Company is pleased to announce the launch of the new company website at HarrisAmericanCo.com as we continue the formal integration of three wholly owned Avis Industrial Corporation subsidiaries, American Baler Company, Harris Waste Management Group and International Baler Corporation, into one business unit. Harris American harnesses the legacy of combined 295 years of business operations, offers the largest breadth of recycled materials baling solutions across four manufacturing locations and supports the largest global installed base of balers for recyclable materials. - [AVIS Announces Harris American Company](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/avis-announces-harris-american-company/): Upland, IN – Avis Industrial Corporation is pleased to announce the formation of Harris American Company, formally integrating three wholly owned Avis subsidiaries, American Baler Company, Harris Waste Management Group and International Baler Corporation, into one new business unit. ## Pages - [Inventory](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/inventory/): For more information contact Sales: 419-366-1549 or info@harrisamericanco.com - [Your Request Has Been Sent](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/resources/harris-american-university/inquiry-success/): Thank you for your Course inquiry at Harris American University. - [Parts Request](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/request-parts/): At Harris American Company, our commitment to customer support goes well beyond the initial sale. With years of operational experience, we prioritize being available for any general or technical assistance you may require. - [Harris American University](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/resources/harris-american-university/): Course: Advanced Two Ram Course: Distributor Course: Shear Course: Three Ram Course: Two Ram Fundamentals - [Discover More](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/discover-more/): Harris American offers durable, high-performance equipment designed for recycling and waste processing operations. Our balers, shears, shredders, and compaction systems are built to handle demanding materials while delivering reliable, efficient performance. - [Sales Team](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/sales-team/): American Baler, Harris Equipment and International Baler customers have come to expect an unyielding commitment to delivering superior solutions and value, and our team members have come to expect unmatched opportunities for success. As one Harris American, we are committed to going beyond the expected! - [Service Request](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/request-service/): At Harris American Company, our commitment to customer support goes well beyond the initial sale. With years of operational experience, we prioritize being available for any general or technical assistance you may require. - [Our Team](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/about/our-team/): American Baler, Harris Equipment and International Baler customers have come to expect an unyielding commitment to delivering superior solutions and value, and our team members have come to expect unmatched opportunities for success. As one Harris American, we are committed to going beyond the expected! - [Locations](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/about/locations/): 80 years of operation at our East Center St. location. - [Find a Dealer](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/contact/find-a-dealer/): RISE EQUIPMENT, LLC - [Documents](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/resources/documents/): Harris American Company Terms and Conditions of Sale - [Customer Install Profiles](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/resources/customer-install-profiles/): Action Metal AFS Recycling Asheville Waste Paper Co. Inc. E.L. Harvey & Sons GDB International Giordano’s Recycling Harris American’s ‘Cadillac’ Driving Gains at Illinois Yard Kent County, Michigan R&M Recycling Inc. Recycling Services of Florida Vogel Disposal Yorkville Recycling Inc. - [News](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/news/) - [Resources](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/resources/): American Baler, Harris Equipment and International Baler customers have come to expect an unyielding commitment to delivering superior solutions and value, and our team members have come to expect unmatched opportunities for success. As one Harris American, we are committed to going beyond the expected! - [Industries & Applications](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/industries-applications/): Box plants and corrugated packaging facilities use balers to efficiently manage OCC and trim waste from box production lines. - [Materials](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/materials/): Lightweight plastic material (often polystyrene) used in packaging and insulation, recycled when compacted. - [Products](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/products/) - [Careers](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/careers/): Search job titles Filter by department All Departments Filter by location All Locations United States   Baxley   Bellevue   Cordele   Jacksonville Remote Production Electrical Technician Baxley, Georgia, United States View Details Welder Bellevue, Ohio, United States View Details Machinist Cordele, Georgia, United States View Details Hydraulic Assembly Technician Baxley, Georgia, United States View Details General Laborer Bellevue, United States View Details Production Baler Testing Technician Bellevue, Ohio, United States View Details Hydraulic Assembly Lead Baxley, Georgia, United States View Details CNC Machinist Cordele, Georgia, United States View Details Engineering Mechanical Engineer Cordele, Georgia, United States View Details Mechanical Engineer Bellevue, Ohio, United States View Details Other Fabricator Cordele, Georgia, United States View Details Service Field Service Technician Jacksonville, Florida, United States View Details - [About](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/about/): Avis Industrial Corporation has long held a presence in the recycling, scrap and solid waste industries beginning with the acquisition of American Baler in 1979. Over the subsequent years, we added Harris Equipment and International Baler to the portfolio and, in 2023, formed the Recycling & Waste Equipment Division to more closely align these three businesses. By allowing us to leverage the power of more than 295 years of collective business success, this decision further entrenched Avis Industrial as one of the largest suppliers of compaction, baling and size reduction equipment in the world. - [Contact](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/contact/): "*" indicates required fields - [Home](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/): Built from three industry leaders. Made in the USA products. Trusted by global customers. Harris American delivers the most complete line of balers, shears, and compaction equipment in the industry. - [Accessibility Statement](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/accessibility-statement/): Harris American Co. makes available the UserWay Website Accessibility Widget that is powered by a dedicated accessibility server. The software allows Harris American Co. to improve its compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1). - [Privacy Policy](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/privacy-policy/): Harris American Co. respects your privacy and feels it is important for you to know how we handle the information we receive via our website. This Privacy Policy describes how we manage, process and store personal data submitted in the context of providing our services. “Personal data” refers to any information relating to an identifiable individual or their personal identity. ## Documents - [Harris American Company Terms and Conditions of Sale](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/document/test-document/): Test Document ## - [Machinist Class A](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/?p=14161): Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: - [Welder](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/?p=14101): GENERAL DESCRIPTION – PURPOSE OF ROLE: - [Material Handler](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/?p=14098): GENERAL DESCRIPTION – PURPOSE OF ROLE: - [Maintenance Technician](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/?p=14095): GENERAL DESCRIPTION – PURPOSE OF ROLE: - [Mechanical Engineer](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/?p=14092): GENERAL DESCRIPTION – PURPOSE OF ROLE: - [Machinist](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/?p=14089): GENERAL DESCRIPTION – PURPOSE OF ROLE: - [Welder](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/?p=14084): GENERAL DESCRIPTION – PURPOSE OF ROLE: - [General Laborer](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/?p=14020): Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: - [Welder Class B](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/?p=13952): Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: ## Products - [CBD Series](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/cbd-series/): Harris American has the most diversified line of textile baling presses in the industry today, featuring a variety of bale sizes, weights, and feed systems to meet the specific needs of our customers. - [TG Series Balers](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/tg-series-balers/): The TG line of ferrous balers is the industry standard for heavy-duty, high production, reliable baling systems. TG Balers compress material into the charging box with a massive lid and utilizes a three compression baling system to produce a bale. - [DHW Series](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/dhw-series/): Harris American vertical textile baler is available in double or single chamber configuration, with either clamshell door or raised-box door design, allowing for bale-wrapping. - [CD Series](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/cd-series/): Heavy duty welded construction. Access panels in main frame to clean around cylinder. Variety of hopper sizes and bale sizes to meet most baling applications. Superior door design to hold up to the most difficult applications. Adjustable shear system. - [Shredders](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/shredders/): Harris American shredders are fully engineered, manufactured, and assembled at our plant in Cordele, Georgia (without castings) to eliminate any “first-time fit” problems during installation in the field. - [Pit Conveyor](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/pit-conveyor/): Harris American builds conveyors in standard widths of 36”, 48” & 60”. They are available in many different lengths and are designed to work efficiently with our balers. - [Above Ground Conveyor](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/above-ground-conveyor/): Harris American builds conveyors in standard widths of 36”, 48” & 60”. They are available in many different lengths and are designed to work efficiently with our balers. - [Rubber Balers](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/rubber-balers/): Crumb Rubber Balers are completely automated, high-production, heavy duty units designed for continuous operation. - [Foam Balers](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/foam-balers/): The LD Series is a “Wide Box” closed-door design. The “SD” Series is designed for general recyclable products like OCC, ONP, plastics, and cans. The “XHD” Series is designed for non-ferrous applications. - [Drum Crushers](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/drum-crushers/): HA Drum Crushers are built to last. Solid, heavy duty construction provides continued service for years, outlasting the competition’s lightweight models. - [TransPak Precompaction System](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/transpak-precompaction-system/): The innovative TransPak forms load-sized, untied, densified bales of solid waste and other recyclable material. With the TransPak bales are automatically compacted to uniform density and predetermined weight. - [TR Series Balers](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/tr-series-balers/): Heavy-duty box section frame design. Laydown end wall – allows for easy access to renew floors and pulling the cylinder. Adjustable shear blade. Replaceable liners in all machines – even the mini 2rams. Deep ram penetration to reduce spring back of material. HMI 10” touch screen with programmable grade setups. - [TGS Series Balers](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/tgs-series-balers/): High production and versatility make the TGS baler a profitable performer in virtually any scrap yard. It uses a three-compression baling system with production rates of 55 to 180 bales per hour. - [PAC Textile Series](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/pac-textile-series/): Harris American PAC Series has a textile option designed to reduce torn clothing. - [Side Squeaze Series](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/ss-series-balers/): The side squeeze (SS) shear with lid is designed to confine and compress heavy steel mill scrap, freight car, and ship scrap. It provides maximum productivity through continuous, efficient production while requiring only limited maintenance due to simplicity of operation. - [Predator Series](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/predator-series/): 9’-2” Box Opening x 19’-8” Box Length. Innovative three-arm compression system (lined with Hardox 450 Liners) maximizes the box folding speed and efficiently transmits folding forces for maximum density of the bale/log. Configurable as a stationary, transportable or fully mobile unit. Independently operated lids for fast and efficient box closing. Independently operating, opposing baling rams deliver fast cycle times in automatic baling or logging mode. “HS” design provides increased folding forces, added strength and faster throughput over the competition. Ability to bale or log the following materials: Metal Scrap, Automobile Shells, Sheet Iron, Cuttings, White Goods, HMS #1, HMS #2, Stainless. Production Capability: Baling 18 to 21 TPH; Auto Logging 40 to 45 TPH. - [GS Shear](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/gs-shear/): Through bolt, leaf type individual hinges are very durable and easy to service. GS 9 is prewired for easier installation. Grease lubrication system. Shear and clamp cylinders are easily accessible from the top of the shear frame. - [Destroyer Series](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/destroyer-series-balers/): Destroyer, the most powerful wing shear ever designed, has a much higher force on the lids than any traditional shear. Thanks to the 9.8’ wide charging box, which opens up completely to one side, you can process even very bulky material. - [Conquest](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/conquest/): Fully automatic – eliminates need for operator. Virtually eliminates the need for a fluffer. Loop cooling and filtration keeps the system exceptionally clean and efficient. ASI electrical system allows for automatic self-diagnosis. Maintenance-friendly power unit design with flooded suction virtually eliminates cavitation. Low energy cost. Efficient. Durable construction. - [Closed Door Textile Series](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/closed-door-textile-series/): Harris American closed door textile balers feature larger feed openings and semi-automatic operation, which allow for increased production and larger volume capacities. - [BSH Shear](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/bsh-shear/): BSH Shears features Advanced Hydraulic System, Positive Knife Adjustment, strategically placed piping, protected lube line, flooded suction pumps, easier installation, side dump hopper, independent thru-bolt hinges, all designed for easy operation and maintenance. - [Bisquitters](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/bisquitter-series-balers/): For cans and dust - [AT Series](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/at-series-balers/): Heavy duty welded construction. Superior Tier System pulls the wire to the twister/cutter/knotter – for better automatic ties. Multiple hopper openings and bale sizes to meet all applications. Single tension system for heavy bales. Stamper can be added on high volume applications to keep in automatic baling mode during difficult shear situations. Adjustable shear system. - [Vertical-Tie Series](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/vertical-tie-series-balers/): For high volume applications. - [WS Series Balers](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/ws-series-balers/): For OCC and other shredding applications. - [Wolverine Two Ram Balers](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/wolverine-two-ram-balers/): For ONP, OCC, High Grade Paper, Solid Waste, PET, HDPE, Film, Cans, and Non-Ferrous Metals. - [WN Series Balers](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/wn-series-balers/): For corrugated and packaging trim and shredded material. - [WB Series Two Ram Balers](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/wb-two-ram-balers/): For all recycling grades and NF metals. - [Titan Series Balers](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/titan-series-balers/): For OCC, Mixed Papers, Plastic, Cans, and NF Metals. - [PAC Series](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/pac-series/): For corrugated & packaging trim, shredded material and textiles. - [NB Two Ram Baler](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/nb-two-ram-baler/): For all recycling grades and NF metals. - [Lid Baler/Bale Tie](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/lid-baler-bale-tie/): For MRF Operations and Plastic. TRHE-1188, TR-1388 and TRBT-1388 models - provide maximum productivity in MRF applications baling plastic containers and other plastic as well as OCC and other fiber. - [Gorilla Two Ram Baler](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/gorilla-two-ram-baler/): For ONP, OCC, High Grade Paper, Solid Waste, PET, HDPE, Film, Cans, Electric Scrap, White Goods, Non-Ferrous Metals, RDF - [DC Series](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/dc-series/): For set-up boxes and shredded materials. - [Centurion Two Ram Baler](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/centurion-two-ram-baler/): For ONP, OCC, High Grade Paper, Solid Waste, PET, HDPE, Film, Cans, Electric Scrap, White Goods, Non-Ferrous Metals, RDF. - [Badger Two Ram Baler](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/badger-two-ram-series-horizontal-balers/): For All Materials including OCC, Paper, Plastic, Non-Ferrous Metals, and MSW. - [HSS Series](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/8043-hss-series/): For higher quantity recycling grades. 260 units installed around the world, and we are still improving! - [HSL Series](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/8043-hsl-series/): For high quantities of OCC and other large shaped material. - [29N Series](https://www.harrisamericanco.com/product/29n-series/): For folding carton, heavier corrugated trim and shreds, and other heavier packaging and printing materials.