Council hops out to Harris American

BELLEVUE — Those with the Huron County Business Advisory Council recently toured the Harris American Co.'s manufacturing location in Bellevue. Council members "meet to unite local leaders from education, business and the community on workforce issues," according to a statement from the organization. "This insightful meeting was followed by a tour of Harris American's facility in Bellevue. Thank you to everyone who attended and is striving to make our community better." For those interested in learning more about the council, they can email tparks@huroncountyohio.com. Bio blast Harris American Co, through a business statement, provided some additional information: Avis Industrial Corp. has long held a presence in the recycling, scrap and solid waste industries, beginning with the acquisition of American Baler in 1979. Over the subsequent years, we added Harris Equipment and International Baler to the portfolio and, in 2023, formed the recycling and waste equipment division to more closely align these three businesses. By allowing us to leverage the power of more than 295 years of collective business success, this decision further entrenched Avis Industrial as one of the largest suppliers of compaction, baling and size-reduction equipment in the world. Avis Industrial is a private holding company focused on long-term growth, value creation and the continuous elevation of manufacturing capabilities across our portfolio. We believe that ongoing investment in our people, products and facilities is vital for achieving these goals. This core belief led us to the decision to formally integrate American Baler, Harris Equipment and International Baler into a single business unit: the Harris American Co. The combined company has unprecedented resources for designing, manufacturing and supporting best-in-class machinery. With four facilities, each with advanced manufacturing capabilities, and 350 dedicated team members, Harris American is uniquely positioned to serve our customers across North America and the world. We remain committed to the legacy product lines that have made each of the businesses successful while, at the same time, focusing on the future through ongoing product innovation and investment.