Member News: HARRIS AMERICAN ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF G.P.S.

April 10, 2026

April 8, 2026, Cordele, GA – Harris American Company, a subsidiary of Avis Industrial Corporation, is pleased to announce it has completed the acquisition of G.P.S. S.r.l., Ferrara, Italy. Founded by

Marco Garuti in 2013, G.P.S. is a renowned manufacturer of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap processing balers and shears recognized for innovative design, high efficiency throughput, and the flexibility of stationary and mobile equipment applications. 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. Harris American and G.P.S. have been business partners since the 2021 launch of the Predator and Destroyer products in North America and have completed and 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 5 years to another level through the acquisition announced today. 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” said DJ VanDeusen, President of Harris American Company.

Marco Garuti, Founder and Owner of G.P.S. commented, “The acquisition by Harris American was a natural progression of the long-standing relationship between Harris American and GPS. I am excited about this strategic move, which represents a crucial step in the growth and international expansion of both companies.”

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

Based in Upland, Indiana, Avis Industrial is dedicated to value creation and continuous improvement across its portfolio of nine wholly owned subsidiaries. As a diversified global supplier, Avis focuses on creative solutions and elevating manufacturing capabilities to deliver superior quality products.