Summit Equipment

What Summit Equipment does

Summit Equipment is a privately held designer and manufacturer of industrial waste and recycling equipment, headquartered in Post Falls, Idaho. The company produces a broad portfolio of compactors (vertical, stationary, and self-contained for wet or granulated materials), balers (vertical, horizontal closed-door, horizontal open-end auto-tie, twin-ram auto-tie, and F-Series), and conveyors (chainbelt, above-floor slider-bed, and below-floor slider-bed), alongside specialty equipment including dumpers, tippers, fluffers, sort stations, OCC screens, paper screens, bunkers, and complete 3-10 TPH Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) systems. Technical differentiation centers on customization capability — motors ranging from 1.5HP to 75HP, adjustable cylinder configurations, replaceable wear liners and shear knives, floating clevis mounts, open-loop thermostatically-controlled fluid cooling, and continuously-variable speed control — engineered for processing cardboard, paper, plastics, textiles, scrap metal, and other recyclable streams.

The company operates an exclusively indirect go-to-market model, with no direct-to-end-user sales channel. All products are sold through twelve authorized dealers spanning eight US states (Arizona, California with two dealers, Colorado, Minnesota, Oregon, Utah, Washington), two dealers in Alberta, Canada (Chenington Equipment and Bedford Industries), and Lyndex Recycling Systems in the United Kingdom. The company emphasizes custom design for situations where standard products cannot meet requirements, positioning itself as a niche alternative for buyers whose needs are not addressed by larger competitors. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and customers are routed through dealers for quotes.

Summit Equipment has operated continuously for over 25 years and describes itself as a highly specialized local business positioned to handle large projects while maintaining personal customer attention. No management team, ownership structure, funding history, or financial disclosures are publicly available beyond a single contact (Darren, [email protected]). The website bears a 2018 copyright date and the company shows no evidence of recent equity investment, M&A activity, or organizational expansion, indicating an organically grown, founder- or closely-held business that has sustained itself through dealer-channel hardware sales in the North American and UK recycling-equipment market.

Name

Summit Equipment

Legal name

Summit Equipment

Website

https://summiteq.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Summit Equipment is a privately held Idaho-based designer and manufacturer of waste and recycling equipment, producing balers, compactors, conveyors, and complete MRF systems sold exclusively through twelve authorized dealers across the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Waste and Recycling Equipment

NAICS

Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Waste compaction equipment
• Recycling balers
• Material handling conveyors
• Scrap metal processing
• Industrial recycling machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Post Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Summit Equipment generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of industrial waste and recycling equipment including compactors, balers, conveyors, and specialty equipment. Products are sold through a dealer network with customization options available.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels12 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Summit Equipment designs and manufactures industrial waste and recycling equipment, including hydraulic compactors, a full range of vertical and horizontal balers, chainbelt and slider-bed conveyors, and specialty processing systems such as dumpers, fluffers, and complete 3–10 TPH Materials Recovery Facilities. Products are engineered for processing cardboard, paper, plastics, textiles, aluminum cans, oil filters, scrap metal, and other recyclable or waste materials. The company emphasizes customized equipment configurations built to site-specific requirements and sells exclusively through a regional dealer network across North America and the United Kingdom.

Product overview

Summit Equipment is a recycling and waste management equipment manufacturer with over 25 years of experience producing durable, reliable equipment. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of balers (vertical, horizontal closed-door, horizontal open-end auto-tie, twin-ram auto-tie, and F-Series), compactors (vertical, stationary, and self-contained), and conveyors (chainbelt, above-floor slider-bed, and below-floor slider-bed), along with specialty equipment including dumpers, tippers, fluffers, sort stations, and complete MRF systems. The products are designed for processing cardboard, paper, plastics, textiles, scrap metal, and other recyclable materials. Summit Equipment emphasizes customization capabilities, offering tailored solutions for unique recycling needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vertical Compactors Vertical compactors for waste and recycling applications, including SV2-3, S-V25-3F side load, and VICTOR models, designed for facilities requiring upright waste volume reduction.
• Stationary Compactors Stationary compactors with remote power units for dry waste and recyclable materials, ranging from S-V2 (2 cubic yard) to S-8460 models with various feed opening sizes and cylinder configurations.
• Self-Contained Compactors Self-contained compactors with permanently joined containers for wet or granulated materials, available in SC-2244, SC-3248, and SC-4060 series configurations with various container sizes.
• F-Series Horizontal Balers F-Series horizontal balers with 60" x 30" cross section, variable bale lengths, dual cylinder configurations, and top feed openings for cardboard, paper, plastics, and textiles processing.
• Vertical Balers Vertical balers ranging from 36" to 100" width including V3-36, V4-42, Nova 660, and Nova 4460 models with bale weights from 100–1,250 lbs, available in low-profile configurations for 8' ceilings.
• Horizontal Closed-Door Balers Horizontal closed-door balers in B, C, D, and E series with cross sections from 30"x30" to 42"x42", cylinder sizes from 6"+, horsepower from 15+, and top feed openings for various material processing needs.
• Horizontal Open-End Auto Tie Balers Horizontal open-end auto tie balers in B, C, D, E, and G series with cross sections from 30"x30" to 60"x30", variable bale lengths, and top feed options for high-volume cardboard and paper processing.
• Twin-Ram Auto-Tie Balers Twin-ram auto-tie balers including JF66 Series (medium-duty) and PR Series (heavy-duty) with touch-screen interface, electric-eye auto-actuation, adjustable shear knives, and open-loop thermostatically-controlled fluid cooling; models include JF66/2, PR-9, PR-9x, PR-10, PR-10x, and PR-12.
• Chainbelt Conveyors Chain-belt conveyors with adjustable tail pulley assembly, in-ground pit feeding section, 2" steel angle bolt-through cleats, and hydraulic drive with continuously-variable speed control; belt widths up to 72" and pit lengths up to 20'.
• SA Series Slider-Bed Above-Floor Conveyors Above-floor slider-bed conveyors in SA24, SA36, and SA48 series with belt widths of 24", 36", or 48", lengths from 10' to 16', and 1.5HP electric drive at 50–60 FPM.
• SB Series Slider-Bed Below-Floor Conveyors In-floor slider-bed conveyors with belt widths of 24", 36", or 48", lengths from 18' to 24', featuring PVC belts with 2" cleats, 35° incline, adjustable take-up, and below-ground hoppers.
• Specialty Recycling Equipment and MRF Systems Custom specialty equipment including balers, conveyors, dumpers, tippers, fluffers, weighing and batch-loading equipment, OCC screens, paper screens, sort stations, bunkers, and complete 3–10 TPH MRF (Materials Recovery Facility) systems for processing non-ferrous scrap, plastics, textiles, oil filters, cable, foodstuffs, and other materials.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Blue RhinocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer representing Summit Equipment products for Arizona and surrounding states.
• Bay Area Trash CompactorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Summit Equipment in California Bay Area region.
• Gold Coast EcologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Summit Equipment products in Southern California.
• Interstate Waste Systems and Recycling EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Summit Equipment in Southern California region.
• US Recycling EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer representing Summit Equipment products in Colorado.
• Ver-TechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Summit Equipment for Minnesota and surrounding states.
• Northwest ChutescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer representing Summit Equipment products in Oregon.
• Pro Baler ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Summit Equipment products in Utah.
• Western SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Summit Equipment in Washington state.
• Lyndex Recycling SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational dealer representing Summit Equipment products in the United Kingdom.
• Chenington Equipment, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Summit Equipment in Alberta, Canada.
• Bedford IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer representing Summit Equipment products in Alberta, Canada.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Excel Manufacturing: Manufacturer of waste balers, compactors, and specialty recycling equipment — directly competitive in product category and customer base.
• International Baler Corporation: Manufacturer of balers and compactors serving recycling and solid waste customers; comparable product line and target market to Summit.
• Sebright Products: Specialty manufacturer of compactors, balers, and waste handling equipment for industrial and commercial customers — a direct comp on product mix and custom-engineering focus.
• PTR Baler and Compactor Company: Manufacturer of balers and compactors for recycling, waste, and scrap operations with comparable custom-engineering capabilities and dealer-based distribution.
• Marathon Equipment: Manufacturer of waste compactors, balers, and transfer station equipment for recycling and solid waste operations. Directly comparable as a North American baler and compactor specialist competing for similar dealer and end-customer accounts.
• Cram-A-Lot (J.V. Manufacturing): Manufacturer of balers, compactors, and conveyors serving waste and recycling operations; comparable in scale, niche specialization, and product breadth to Summit Equipment.
• American Baler Company: Long-standing US manufacturer of balers (vertical, horizontal closed-door, and two-ram) for waste, recycling, and scrap applications — closely overlapping Summit's baler portfolio and customer segments.
• Harmony Enterprises: Manufacturer of vertical and horizontal balers, compactors, and specialty recycling equipment with a similar niche specialization and customization-driven value proposition to Summit.

Emerging players

• BHS (Bulk Handling Systems): Designer and manufacturer of sorting, conveying, and MRF systems for recycling and waste. Comparable where Summit's specialty MRF systems overlap, but BHS is more specialized in large automated sortation systems.

Broad incumbents

• Wastequip: Large diversified manufacturer of waste and recycling equipment, containers, and parts across North America. Competes with Summit on balers and compactors but operates at materially larger scale with broader product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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