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How to Bale Plastic Waste

January 09, 2026

Plastic piles up fast, takes up valuable floor space, and costs a fortune to haul away. However, there is a straightforward solution that businesses have relied on for decades: baling plastic with a plastic baler.

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What Is a PLC and Why Does Your Baler Need One?

December 12, 2025

If you operate a baler, compactor, shredder, or conveyor system, there's a good chance a PLC is controlling how your equipment functions. Unless you've had to troubleshoot one or been told it's...

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How to Handle the January Cardboard Surge After Holiday Returns

December 05, 2025

The holiday shopping season is upon us, and your warehouse is about to face a familiar problem: mountains of cardboard. Distribution centers, retailers, and fulfillment operations across the Southeast are bracing for...

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How to Extend the Life of Your Compactor by 5–10 Years

November 21, 2025

Most compactors do not fail overnight. They wear out slowly because of small issues that were easy to prevent. With the right habits and a bit of planning, you can easily add 5-10 years to your compactor's life.

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Top Baler Features That Improve Uptime and Safety

November 14, 2025

When your baler is running smoothly, everything flows. When it's down, materials back up, labor gets wasted, and costs stack up fast. Modern balers come with features specifically designed to reduce downtime,...

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How to Choose the Right Baler Size for Your Volume of Waste

November 07, 2025

Choosing the right baler size isn't just about picking the biggest machine that fits through your loading dock door. It's about matching your specific waste volume to the perfect equipment that will...

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How Much HP Do You Need to Run a Baler?

October 17, 2025

Most balers require between 10 and 150 horsepower (HP), depending on the material, volume, and type of baler. Choosing the right HP to run a baler ensures faster cycle times, denser bales, and energy-efficient...

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How Packaging & Distribution Centers Can Reduce Waste Costs with Compactors

October 03, 2025

In today's supply chain, packaging waste has become one of the biggest challenges for distribution centers. Cardboard, shrink wrap, plastics, and discarded packaging materials pile up quickly, taking up valuable...

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Top Signs Your Shredder Needs Replacement or Repair

September 19, 2025

Industrial stredders are essential for recycling operations, manufacturing facilities, and scrap metal processors. When these machines work efficiently, they keep production lines moving, reduce downtime, and help...