Harris - News 2006

Garden Street Iron & Metal Invests in Harris BSH–22-883-B-3 Shear

Peachtree City, GA, December 26, 2006

Harris Press & Shear, a division of The Harris and Garden Street Iron & Metal of Cincinnati, Ohio announced the installation of a Harris BSH-22-883-B-3 shear. The shear went online in summer of 2006 and features Harris’ next generation “B” Series hydraulic unit, as well as a state of the art control and production management system. The system is operating at Garden Street’s Cincinnati, Ohio location. Harris BSH Shears feature the patented “Tuck-and-Fold” compression box, which densifies the material before it is sheared. The “Tuck-and-Fold” compression box reduces pre-processing time with fewer cutting torch operations, allowing faster feeding and greater production. Harris BSH shears are available in capacities up to 2,200 tons. When operating under optimum conditions, the shear has the capability of processing up to 20 input tons per hour of miscellaneous auto scrap, No. 1 & 2 heavy melting scrap, selected freight car & ship sections, as well as shapes, pipe, plate and other steel mill scrap. “We currently operate several pieces of Harris equipment and we have evaluated each investment very carefully”, said Earl Weber, Jr. of Garden Street. “Our experience is that Harris personnel are responsive and knowledgeable and they definitely understand our needs as operators. I expect we will expand our relationship with additional investments well into the future”. “Garden Street Iron & Metal and the Weber Family have been loyal Harris customers for a number of years”, stated Doug Sebastian, Vice President of Harris. “Their faith in Harris’ equipment and personnel is a valuable reward and a testament to our strong relationship”. Garden Street Iron & Metal currently owns and operates six full service recycling facilities in Ohio and Florida. Garden Street is family owned and committed to its customers by providing the best service in scrap removal and processing. They provide their utmost attention to their suppliers and consumers, and have a focus on protecting the environment.