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Last week we joined the rest of the Komar family of brands to attend Waste Expo 2024 in Las Vegas, NV! The synergy created by bringing our team, our dealer network, and our brand partners together was felt by customers and staff alike. All week, the booth was humming with activity – with customers meeting our diverse workforce, viewing video demonstrations of our expanded product line, and even interacting with our founder, Larry Koenig, who is still attending trade shows at 83 years old! The highlight of the show was getting to see one of our flagship auger compactors, the EM-40W, live in the booth. This 40-horsepower machine is capable of handling up to 6 tons of general waste an hour, and generally fills 6-10 tons per container (depending on container size, waste material, and feed method). With over 28,000 ft-lbs. of torque and a solid steel shaft, the EM-40W can handle bulk waste, including furniture.The Komar brand stable is expanding, boasting a diverse repertoire of waste management and recycling solutions:


For over 100 years, PTR Baler and Compactor has been the premiere manufacturer of waste equipment through a focus on quality, safety, an innovation. We provide a variety of stationary and self-contained compactors, vertical balers, cart dumpers, and more to fit the personalized requirements of each customer space and application.


BACE Baler and Compactor is the leading innovator of technology in the industry. By equipping every baler and compactor that we produce and service with Intellibace technology, we increase customer revenue and decrease their associated disposal, freight, and labor expenses.


Maren Engineering’s horizontal balers and shredders are capable of processing over 20 different types of materials, effectively and efficiently handling any material that your organization might need to bale. With closed door, manual tie, open end auto-tie, and two-ram balers, we provide a turnkey solution for your application safely and successfully.


Winter Equipment’s range of new and used equipment, deep catalog of parts and supplies, and a variety of rebuild, repair, and replacement services allow us to meet your waste management solution requirements at a variety of budgets. With financing options available for new, used, and refurbished varieties of apartment-style, stationary, and self-contained compactors, vertical and horizontal balers, and front and rear loading containers we create a custom solution that meets your budgetary constraints.


NexGen Municipal Inc. designs solutions for municipal and industrial organizations to address their equipment needs and to reduce their carbon footprint, increase productivity, and control life cycle costs. From public area waste and recycling containerization to a variety of sweeping, collection, compaction and transfer vehicles, we provide equipment and systems to address any waste, recycling, organic or waste to energy requirements for municipalities in the face of ever increasing governmental regulation, societal pressure, and sustainable responsibility.


Compactors Inc. is a world-renowned provider of solid waste volume reduction and pre-recycling processing equipment and systems. Addressing the market with state-of-the-art technology and methodology, unsurpassed quality, performance, and reliability, and a focus on simple operation, easy training, and minimal maintenance with their vertical and chute-fed trash compactors, drum, glass, aluminum, paint, and aerosol can crushers, densifiers, shredders, and other waste management

equipment.


The Komar family of companies had a great time at Waste Expo 2024, and we look forward to seeing you all out on the floor in Las Vegas next year! To learn more about the Komar brands and to access our complete line of industrial and organic waste management and recycling solutions, please visit our website at https://www.komarcompanies.com or email us


Over the years, recycling has ben integrated into everything from trash collection to designated containers for the different waste. However questions and misconceptions are still common. We break down the do’s and don’ts of recycling!


1. Single stream recycling. This includes the common things we know all about – glass, cardboard, metal, aluminum, cartons and cardboard. This is very straightforward. Just be sure to put them in the proper containers – and not trash bags!

2. Composting. This includes food waste, yard waste and compostable packaging. This is easy for consumers to do and for restaurants. A great article on how to compost is here: https://www.bhg.com/gardening/yard/compost/how-to-compost/

3. Electronics. Also known as “E-Waste” Something to consider – does it still work or can it be used for parts? If so consider donating electronics. If not, try your local recycling center. Also, some community recycling centers have special one day collection events.

4. Building materials can often be reused or recycled. However some must be simply disposed of. Consider if they can be donated or resued.

5. Clothing or textiles. Again, consider donating or repurposing clothing.

6. Foam plastic. Sadly, this has to go in the trash. Consider switching to a different type of product!

7. Fruit and Vegi scraps – Compost them!

8. Milk cartons – Yes, these can be recycled!

9. Plastic bags – This is tricky… They can be recycled but some communities have a special collection for this or don’t accept all types. An easy fix – reuse the plastic bags in your home. Great for small waste baskets. You can also use them for transporting items.


Check with your community for specifics about recycling. Every little bit helps! Want to start a recycling program for your business? If you generate a lot of waste via card board boxes for example – you can bale them and recycle them! Contact us to learn more about our Vertical Balers and our Rebuilt Balers.

Updated: May 6


From WardsAutoGreat article on why green steel is important and deeper dive on how it is made. https://www.wardsauto.com/industry-news/why-green-steel-importa


From Energy News Network:Green steel may assist the United States reach zero-carbon industry. https://energynews.us/2024/03/26/green-steel-could-help-the-u-s-reach-zero-carbon-industry/


From Canary MediaThe United States is backing two ground breaking green steel projects – to the tune of $1 billion. https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/clean-industry/us-pledges-up-to-1b-for-two-pioneering-green-steel-projects


From BloombergBill Gates has backed new company Electra, as they plan a green steel factory. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-03-27/gates-backed-startup-pilots-green-steel-process-plans-factory


From SiftedThere is a lot of confidence behind Vargas’ push to produce green steel. With a proven track record of building climate tech companies, they are poised to do well. https://sifted.eu/articles/vargas-harald-mix-h2-green-steel-northvolt


Stay tuned for more as we continue to keep a close eye on any developments with green steel.

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