Harris American acquires G.P.S. G.P.S. manufactures ferrous and nonferrous scrap balers and shears, including M Generation balers, Predator baler/loggers and Destroyer shear/baler/loggers. Published April 09, 2026 Harris American Co., a subsidiary of Upland, Indiana-based Avis Industrial Corp., has completed the acquisition of Ferrara, Italy-based G.P.S. S.r.l., a manufacturer of ferrous and nonferrous scrap balers and shears with an operating location in Castelletto d'Orba, Italy, and a sales and service location in Tewkesbury, United Kingdom. Founded by Marco Garuti in 2013, G.P.S. equipment is known for its innovative design and high-efficiency throughput, offering stationary and mobile options. Through its flagship M Generation balers, Predator baler/loggers and Destroyer shear/baler/loggers, G.P.S. has built a robust and loyal global installed base, according to Harris American, which has been a business partner of G.P.S.' since the 2021 launch of the Predator and Destroyer products in North America. The companies and have installed numerous machines throughout the United States over that time. "We are thrilled to take the partnership we have formed with G.P.S. over the past five years to another level through the acquisition announced today," says DJ VanDeusen, president of Harris American. "The transaction represents a significant milestone in our strategic goal to further enhance our product offerings and accelerate our global growth while also providing the necessary resources for the expansion of the innovative product designs that G.P.S. brings to the marketplace." Garuti adds, "The acquisition by Harris American was a natural progression of the long-standing relationship between Harris American and G.P.S. I am excited about this strategic move, which represents a crucial step in the growth and international expansion of both companies." Harris American, headquartered in Cordele, Georgia, offers the widest selection of recycled material baling solutions, including single-ram, horizontal, two-ram, ferrous and specialty balers, and supports the largest global installed base for such products. Its product lines also include scrap metal and automobile shear/baler/loggers and high-volume waste and scrap compactors. The company is headquartered in Cordele, Georgia, with operating locations in Cordele and Baxley, Georgia; Bellevue, Ohio; and Jacksonville, Florida. Sponsored Content Engineered Recycling Systems delivers high-efficiency wire chopping lines, ASR, and fines downstream metals recovery solutions for maximum copper, aluminum, and precious metals recovery. Whether you need a new system or want to upgrade an existing chop line, ASR system, or process shredder wire, ERS recovers all the metals. Get curated news on YOUR industry. Enter your email to receive our newsletters.

Harris American, a subsidiary of Avis Industrial Corp., has completed the acquisition of G.P.S. S.r.l., an Italian manufacturer of ferrous and nonferrous scrap balers and shears. G.P.S. operates from Castelletto d'Orba, Italy, with a sales and service location in Tewkesbury, United Kingdom. The companies have been business partners since 2021, when G.P.S. launched its Predator and Destroyer products in North America. G.P.S. manufactures stationary and mobile equipment including M Generation balers, Predator baler/loggers and Destroyer shear/baler/loggers. Harris American president DJ VanDeusen said the acquisition expands product offerings and accelerates global growth. G.P.S. founder Marco Garuti described the deal as a natural progression of their relationship. Harris American is headquartered in Cordele, Georgia.