What Plum Creek Environmental Technologies does

Plum Creek Environmental Technologies LLC is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of waste handling and recycling equipment, headquartered in West Point, Mississippi with a regional office in Seabrook, New Hampshire. The company designs, engineers, and fabricates a complete line of steel containers under the PLUM Container sub-brand — including roll-off containers (10 to 80 cubic yard capacities), front load containers, rear load containers, and specialty containers such as recycling, environmental, flatbed, and self-dumping hoppers — all built to ANSI/Wastec specifications at a 60,000-square-foot West Point manufacturing facility. Through the 2024 acquisition of K-PAC Compactors from New Way Trucks, the company added a full commercial compactor product line spanning self-contained, stationary, vertical (Viper), apartment (KP-MINI), compact (KP-STUBBY), and front/rear load compactors, making Plum Creek a turnkey supplier to the solid waste industry.

The company monetizes primarily through direct quote-based hardware sales of new and refurbished equipment, supplemented by replacement parts, equipment installation, preventative maintenance, hydraulic fluid analysis, PLC programming and troubleshooting, and fabrication services. Distribution is largely direct via phone and website, augmented by government procurement access through GSA Advantage (contract 47QSMS25D006C) and HGACBUY cooperative purchasing, and a national installation footprint acquired in April 2025 through Custom Installation, LLC. Customer segments span waste haulers, recyclers, municipalities, commercial businesses (restaurants, hospitals, supermarkets, multi-story residential), industrial and manufacturing facilities, and federal buyers.

Recent strategic activity is heavily inorganic: three completed acquisitions in ten months (K-PAC June 2024, Premier Containers July 2024, Custom Installation April 2025), a $3 million 2021 expansion in West Point, and an East Mississippi Community College workforce partnership for welder pipeline. The company has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the top 5,000 fastest-growing companies in the U.S. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Plum Creek Environmental Technologies

Legal name

PLUM Creek Environmental Technologies LLC

Website

https://plumcreeket.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Plum Creek Environmental Technologies is a family-owned Mississippi-based manufacturer of steel waste containers (roll-off, front load, rear load, specialty) and commercial compaction equipment sold under the PLUM Container and K-PAC Compactors brands to solid waste haulers, municipalities, and commercial and industrial buyers nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Handling Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing (3324), Other Metal Container Manufacturing (332439)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Waste Handling & Compaction Equipment (Balers, Compactors) (IMAHALAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bulk Solids Handling & Processing Equipment (Conveying, Silo, Feeders) (IMAHAEAG)

Keywords

• Waste container manufacturing
• Recycling equipment
• Solid waste handling
• Compaction equipment
• Roll-off containers

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacturing and direct sale of waste containers (roll-off, front load, rear load, specialty containers) and compaction equipment (self-contained, stationary, vertical, apartment compactors). New equipment sales with options for customization and various specifications.
2. Refurbished Equipment Sales: Sale of refurbished and reconditioned waste equipment including compactors, balers, roll-offs, and front loads. All refurbished equipment is completely rebuilt and offered with warranty up to 1 year.
3. Parts Sales: Replacement equipment and container parts sales. Maintains extensive parts inventory for rapid response time.
4. Service and Installation: Equipment and system installations, preventative maintenance programs, hydraulic fluid analysis and conditioning, PLC programming and troubleshooting, equipment repairs, and fabrication services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Plum Creek Environmental Technologies manufactures and sells a complete line of waste handling and recycling containers and compaction equipment under two product brands. PLUM Container offers roll-off, front load, rear load, and specialty containers in heavy-gauge steel construction built to ANSI/Wastec specifications. K-PAC Compactors offers self-contained, stationary, vertical, apartment, and front/rear load compactors for commercial and industrial waste applications. The company also provides replacement parts, preventative maintenance, equipment installation, hydraulic fluid analysis, PLC programming, and refurbishment services to support its equipment customers across the solid waste industry.

Product overview

Plum Creek Environmental Technologies operates as a manufacturer of waste handling and recycling equipment with two primary product brands: PLUM Container and K-PAC Compactors. PLUM Container offers roll-off containers, front load containers, rear load containers, and specialty containers including recycling, environmental, and compactor receiving containers. K-PAC Compactors provides a comprehensive line of waste compactors including self-contained compactors for wet waste, stationary compactors for dry waste, the Viper vertical compactor for space-limited applications, KP-MINI apartment compactors, KP-STUBBY compactors for tight spaces, and KP6 front/rear load compactors. The company also offers K-PAC Receiving Containers and Cart Dumpers as accessories, along with parts, service, and installation support. The product portfolio was significantly expanded through acquisitions of K-PAC Compactors (2024), Premier Containers (2024), and Custom Installation LLC (2025).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PLUM Container: Leading manufacturer of a complete line of waste handling and recycling containers including Roll-Off, Front and Rear Load, and Scrap Containers. Designed, engineered, and manufactured in West Point, MS facility.
• K-PAC Compactors

Products and services

• PLUM Roll-Off Containers Rugged steel roll-off containers available in standard sizes from 10 to 80 cubic yard capacities, including Bathtub Style, Rectangle Style, and Scrap Series variants. Features heavy-duty latch systems, rust-inhibiting primer inside and outside, and ANSI/Wastec specification compliance. Built with options for heavy duty floor/wall upgrades, gravel guards, side stiffeners, ratchet door latch systems, recycling tops, and sealed doors. Used by waste haulers, recyclers, and industrial scrap handlers.
• PLUM Front Load Containers Heavy-duty front load containers with 12 gauge steel walls featuring V bends, 10 gauge floor, fully welded body panels inside, heavy-duty single wall poly lids, and full welded rounded bumper pads. Available in Flat Top and Slant Top configurations. Floor suspended by two 3-inch channel strips with rectangle tubing around entire top for added strength. Designed for commercial waste collection applications.
• PLUM Rear Load Containers Rear load containers available in slope or standard styles with or without casters, ranging from 1 to 8 cubic yard capacities. Includes 1.5 inch trunnion bar for installation. Designed for expanding recycling programs with a wide range of container options and sizes for commercial and institutional waste collection.
• PLUM Specialty Containers Specialty containers including Compactor Receiving Containers, Recycling Containers, Environmental Containers, Flatbeds, Warehouse Boxes, and Self Dumping Hoppers. Designed for commercial, industrial, or residential construction projects and a wide range of specialty waste handling applications.
• K-PAC Self-Contained Compactors Self-contained compactors designed for wet waste applications with high liquid content, featuring full door seal with O-seal and Allen Bradley PLC controller. Available in KP1SC and KP2SC models. Backed by 3-2-1 warranty (3 years structural, 2 years parts, 1 year labor). Used by supermarkets, restaurants, hospitals, and other wet-waste generating commercial operations.
• K-PAC Stationary Compactors Stationary compactors designed for commercial and industrial dry waste applications with standard sizes in 2 to 6 cubic yard capacity charge box. Compatible with most 40 cubic yard receiving containers. Used in dry waste applications across commercial and industrial facilities.
• K-PAC Viper Vertical Compactor Vertical compactor built for use where space is limited or roll-off service is not available, with a footprint similar to commercial dumpsters. Handles wet or dry waste and accommodates 4, 6, or 8 cubic yard containers with adaptable front, side, or rear feed options. Features K-PAC VIPER container lock system, driver light indicator, full container light, and magnetic interlock.
• K-PAC KP-MINI Apartment Compactors Compact apartment compactors designed for multi-story buildings and trash rooms with chute-fed operation. Built for big jobs in small spaces with quality engineering for increased longevity. Used by property managers and developers of multi-story residential buildings.
• K-PAC KP-STUBBY Series Compactors

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimizes equipment downtime through extensive parts inventory and rapid response service team
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• Custom Installation, LLCmajorOthers · 14 April 2025K-PAC Compactors acquired Custom Installation, LLC, a nationally recognized installation and service provider. Tony Saine and his team have installed thousands of compactors nationwide, and their expertise strengthens the ability to deliver comprehensive turn-key solutions to customers.
• Premier ContainersmajorOthers · 23 July 2024Strategic acquisition of Premier Containers, a prominent manufacturer of waste and recycling equipment throughout the Northeast with over 50 years of experience. Premier's expertise in designing and building Roll-off and Front Load Containers strengthens Plum Creek's geographical presence in the greater New England market.
• New Way TrucksmajorOthers · 25 June 2024New Way Trucks transferred ownership of the K-PAC Compactors business to Plum Creek Environmental. The decision to divest K-PAC Compactors was made to focus manufacturing operations on refuse collection vehicles and align with increasing demand.
• East Mississippi Community CollegeminorOthersLocal partnership with East Mississippi Community College supplying a steady stream of trained welders to support manufacturing operations and growth initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Heil Environmental: A leading North American manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles, containers, and compaction equipment, and the dominant incumbent Plum Creek competes against across container and compactor lines.
• Wastequip: Major U.S. manufacturer of waste and recycling equipment including front load, rear load, roll-off containers, and compactors — directly overlapping Plum Creek's full product portfolio.
• Schaefer Systems International (SSI): Manufacturer of waste and recycling containers including front load, rear load, and roll-off units serving haulers and commercial customers — direct competitor to PLUM Container.
• Galbreath (a Wastequip brand): Established manufacturer of roll-off and open-top containers and hoists, directly competing with Plum Creek's roll-off container line in the solid waste industry.
• Marathon Equipment: Manufacturer of compactors and balers for waste and recycling applications, directly competing with K-PAC's stationary and self-contained compactor lines.
• PTR Baler & Compactor: Manufacturer of trash compactors and balers for commercial and industrial waste handling, directly overlapping K-PAC's compactor portfolio including vertical and self-contained models.
• International Baler: Manufacturer of balers and compactors serving waste and recycling customers. Explicitly referenced in Plum Creek's customer testimonials as a competitor's product that Plum Creek services — confirms direct overlap.
• New Way Trucks: Manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles and former owner of K-PAC Compactors (divested to Plum Creek in June 2024); competes in adjacent refuse equipment categories and remains a strategic counterparty.
• Accurate Industries: Manufacturer of waste handling equipment including containers and compactors serving the solid waste industry, comparable in scale and product breadth to Plum Creek.
• Bayne Premium Lift Systems: Manufacturer of front and rear load lift systems used in commercial waste collection, selling complementary equipment to the same waste hauler customers Plum Creek serves.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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