BHS adds PAAL baler line to product offerings

Kadant Inc., which designs and manufactures products used in industries ranging from paper to plastics and textiles to tires, has named Eugene, Oregon-based Bulk Handling Systems (BHS) the exclusive distributor of its balers to material recycling facilities in the United States and Canada. Additionally, through BHS, Kadant, based in Westford, Massachusetts, has landed its first U.S. order for a channel baler, which will be installed at a regional material recovery facility (MRF) in Monterey, California.

Kadant says the appointment of BHS represents another important step in the company’s strategy to drive revenue synergies following its April 2016 acquisition of Paal Group, a European manufacturer of horizontal balers used to process recyclables and nonrecyclables. Kadant purchased the baler company for about $58 million.

“We are pleased to be entering this segment of the North American recycling market with BHS, a leader in the design and manufacture of large scale sorting systems,” says Jonathan Painter, president and CEO of Kadant. “Our high quality, German-engineered balers are uniquely aligned with BHS’ commitment to performance and quality. We are honored that Kadant’s first U.S. baler will be part of the advanced materials recovery facility BHS is constructing in Monterey, California. This facility will be operated by the Monterey Regional Waste Management District, an award-winning 65-year-old operation recognized as one of the best solid waste systems in North America.”

BHS is constructing the 70-ton-per-hour multiline MRF for the Monterey Regional Waste Management District, which is set to open later this year. 

BHS Director of Sales Ted Pierpont says, "Known as California's 'First City,' Monterey is a fitting home for North America's first Paal Konti baler. To bring Europe's leading horizontal baler brand to America just makes good sense. World-class quality with a low total cost of ownership compared to other single-ram balers in the U.S. market: BHS is delighted to offer this premier baling solution to our customers."

“We believe Kadant’s channel baler offers our customers a combination of cutting-edge technology and performance that is uniquely well-suited to the needs of sophisticated, large-scale recycling facilities. We look forward to partnering on future projects that require efficient, high-quality equipment,” says Steve Miller, BHS CEO.

He adds, “We’ve long known Paal to produce an unrivaled channel baler, and when you combine the product with Kadant Paal’s commitment to the North American market, this partnership makes a lot of sense for BHS and our customers. Paal balers fill a significant gap in the market and align perfectly with the quality and performance that BHS systems and equipment are known for. Finally our U.S. and Canadian customers have access to the quality and performance they demand, the service and support they deserve and at a price point that actually makes sense.”