Colmar had to make a few changes to its established designs to accommodate the needs of the American market. For instance, Colmar’s 5 260 baler is a best seller worldwide, but its 16-1/2-foot charge box is smaller than that preferred by many U.S. scrap yards. Marceglia says, “We realized that, particularly in the south, the American cuts required a bigger box.” In response to America’s larger vehicles, Colmar created the 5.5 260 baler, which features an 18-foot charge box. Colmar’s balers also offer automatic cycling and remote-control operation.
John Kastner, owner of John’s Auto Parts & Metal, Bunnell, Fla., purchased Colmar’s 5 260 baler. “I made $14,000 processing aluminum for two days,” he says.