ROUND2 INC. has been coined the “largest recycler in the Midwest”. ROUND2, an Avnet Company, is a national provider of integrated and customizable electronics reuse and recycling programs. They deliver Green Economics through commercial and environmental solutions for end-of-life technologies such as IT Asset Disposition, Product Remarketing, Certified eCycling and Data Destruction. ROUND2 is focused on providing environmentally responsible recycling solutions for manufacturers and users of electronics such as commercial, industrial, municipal, and governmental entities.

Troy Zimmerman is a Project Engineer at ROUND2 and knows the importance of finding the right equipment solutions for their specialized recycling needs.  He explains, “As an engineer within ROUND2, I am in charge of all the industrial equipment, process improvements and other technical projects in various departments. My main goal within the organization, is to keep the company running as LEAN as possible and design new ways to improve its operational efficiency.”

Troy and the team at ROUND2 first learned about Harmony Enterprises from a joint recycler who used the down stroke Harmony balers at all of their regional locations. Troy networks with other companies to find the best possible solutions to improve their operating efficiencies. His advice, “When sourcing equipment to help you manage your e-waste, speak with companies in your industry that have experience with many different machines.”

ROUND2 chooses waste management equipment based on three important factors:

1. The quality of the machine

2. The level of technical and customer service

3. The efficiency of the equipment for specific types of waste

ROUND2 has a wide array of equipment that they use to deliver their e-waste solutions to their customers nationwide. Part of their fleet of trusted products is the T60XDRC (also known as the System Ten Sixty) and S60XD balers from Harmony Enterprises. ROUND2 knows that when service or support is needed, that the Harmony staff is reliable and knowledgeable. Troy has observed it first-hand, “Harmony’s technical support and prompt response time has helped ROUND2 run at maximum capacity during the most crucial of times.”

System Ten Sixty – Tough and Versatile
Bales plastics, motherboards, non-ferrous metals

ROUND2 uses the T60XDRC (System Ten Sixty) from Harmony Enterprises because it gives them flexibility. Troy explains, “The T60 is the most versatile baler we have ever used. It can bale anything from plastics, motherboards, and non-ferrous metals.” The T60XDRC is powerful enough to tackle tough jobs and Troy agrees, “The hydraulic ejection is a key feature with this machine when producing bales over a ton. The T60’s automatic cycle and rear chute allow us to constantly feed the machine while the sensors and control system prevent overloading of the baler and let us know when the bale is ready for ejection.”

S60XD – High Density Bales
Bales ABS and PE Plastic, cardboard, shrink wrap

ROUND2 uses three S60XD’s to bale ABS plastic (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) and PE plastic (Polyethylene) along with cardboard and shrink wrap. The S60XD helps Troy achieve his goal of running as lean as possible and improving operating efficiencies. Troy specified, “We chose the S60 baler because of its low cost, automatic controls and its ability to produce high density bales. The durability of the baler is great for baling rigid plastics such as ABS, and requires little maintenance or down time.”

Since the S60XD baler create high density bales, the Harmony equipment has helped ROUND2 to achieve maximum container volume for outbound shipments. Troy admitted, “The efficiency of the Harmony machines has helped us free up floor space from commodities that originally we weren’t able to bale.” ROUND2 prides themselves in helping their customers turn their green recycling initiatives into profit in the most efficient way possible. Harmony Enterprises is honored to be a small part of making that goal happen.