“As we’ve combined the business operations of Harris Equipment, American Baler and International Baler, we have been able to retain the very best of the three previous companies in the new combined business. The introduction of Harris American University represents the continuation of previous training programs, now integrated into one curriculum with a fantastic new home” says DJ VanDeusen, president of Harris American.
The announcement of Harris American University coincides with the opening of a dedicated training and technology center in Cordele just down the street from the company’s manufacturing operations there. “The facility has a state-of-the-art classroom as well as a hands on, practical learning center where attendees can work on various critical elements of our equipment including electrical panels, hydraulic manifolds and much more” says Eric Farmer, vice president, Harris American technical training. The facility will be used for customer training as well as training of Harris American’s dealer technicians, technical field staff and teams from across the companies four manufacturing plants.
Companies who own Harris American equipment have full access to the curriculum which currently includes include two-ram fundamentals; advanced two-ram; triple compression balers; and shears with a broader curriculum already in the development stage. Attendees will not only benefit from the courses and hands on experience, they will also be able to meet and interact with Harris American engineering, production, and field service leadership.
DJ added “Harris American University marks the next step in the commitment we have to our customers, dealers, and employees beyond the equipment that we build and I am thrilled to have a respected and experienced teammate in Eric leading the way”
Harris American offers the largest breadth of recycled material baling solutions across its four manufacturing locations and supports the largest global installed base of such products. The Harris American product lines include single-ram, horizontal, two-ram, ferrous and specialty balers; 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; G.P.S headquarters in Ferrara and operating location in Castelletto d’Orba, Italy; and a sales and service location in Tewkesbury, United Kingdom. For ongoing company updates please visit HarrisAmericanCo.com
