American Baler to expand Ohio manufacturing facility by 20 percent

American Baler Company will expand its Bellevue, Ohio, manufacturing facility by 20 percent. The expansion will add a strategic wing to the existing facility. Starting on April 22, 2024, the project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2025, coinciding with American Baler's 80th anniversary.

The expansion will increase the physical size of the facility. It will increase available capacity for fabrication, production, and assembly with an eye on the reduction of equipment and parts lead times. The project will be carried out in three phases. The initial phase will include site and utility preparation, construction of the new addition, and installation of overhead cranes. Subsequent phases will include the installation of steel processing equipment along with workflow enhancements to improve material movement throughout the plant. 

"Project planning began nearly 18 months ago, and I am grateful that Avis Industrial has the confidence to continue investment in our Bellevue Ohio facility, operation, and staff," said American Baler Company's General Manager Nathan Kuhl.

D.J. VanDeusen, president of the Recycling & Waste Equipment Division of Avis Industrial, added: "This expansion project is a testament to the accomplishments of the entire American Baler team and the demonstrated loyalty of its customers to rely on American Baler for their recycling equipment needs."