DeHart Recycling Equipment

What DeHart Recycling Equipment does

DeHart Recycling Equipment, Inc. is a privately held industrial recycling equipment distributor headquartered in Hazelwood, Missouri, operating continuously since 1974. The company sells new industrial recycling machinery — including balers, conveyors, shredders, compactors, scrap processing systems, carts and cart dumpers, and glass processing equipment — as an authorized Midwest distributor for multiple manufacturers such as American Baler and Vecoplan. Beyond new equipment, DeHart operates a proprietary Certified Used Equipment program and supplies parts, bale wire, on-site and telephone service, and material brokerage services to recycling, warehouse, scrap, document destruction, cardboard, glass, and printing operations.

The company runs a sales-led, field-based go-to-market model with regional coverage anchored by offices in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Kentucky. Revenue is generated across five streams: new equipment sales, certified used equipment sales, parts and supplies, service and support contracts, and transaction-fee material brokerage. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is established through customer consultation for tailored recycling systems. The business model is asset-light distribution rather than equipment manufacturing — DeHart does not produce the machinery it sells but adds value through manufacturer relationships, regional service capability, customization, and aftermarket support.

DeHart is a small, founder-managed private corporation with 11-50 employees and no disclosed external investors, parent company, or M&A activity. Its competitive position rests on multi-vendor distribution rights, 50+ years of regional brand presence, and aftermarket lock-in from parts and service. The company shows no AI/ML, software, or data-platform capabilities, and operates strictly within the Midwest United States with no claimed global footprint.

Name

DeHart Recycling Equipment

Legal name

DeHart Recycling Equipment, Inc.

Website

https://dehartbaler.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DeHart Recycling Equipment is a privately held Midwest US distributor of industrial recycling machinery (balers, shredders, conveyors, compactors) operating since 1974, selling new and certified used equipment, parts, and service to recycling, warehouse, scrap, and document destruction operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Recycling Equipment

NAICS

Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers (42393), Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Plastic Recycling Equipment & Technology Providers (Sorting, Washing, Extrusion) (EUAIAKAM)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

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

Revenue model

1. New Equipment Sales: Sale of new industrial recycling equipment including balers, conveyors, compactors, shredders, and specialized processing equipment.
2. Certified Used Equipment: Sale of DeHart-certified pre-owned recycling equipment that has been inspected and approved for optimal performance.
3. Parts and Supplies: Sale of replacement parts and consumable supplies including bale wire to keep equipment running.
4. Service and Support: On-site and telephone service and support for equipment maintenance and repair.
5. Material Brokerage: Brokerage services for materials processed through recycling equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

DeHart Recycling Equipment is an authorized Midwest distributor and supplier of industrial recycling equipment — including balers, conveyors, compactors, shredders, scrap processing systems, carts and cart dumpers, and glass processing equipment — sourced from multiple leading manufacturers. The company complements equipment sales with DeHart Certified Used Equipment, replacement parts and bale wire supplies, on-site and telephone service and support, and material brokerage services for recyclable commodities.

Product overview

DeHart Recycling Equipment is an industrial recycling equipment provider that offers a comprehensive portfolio of recycling solutions, including Balers, Conveyors, Shredders, Compactors, Scrap Processing Equipment, Carts & Cart Dumpers, and Glass Processing Equipment. The company also provides certified pre-owned equipment, service and support, parts and supplies, bale wire, and material brokerage services. The product line centers on physical recycling machinery with complementary support services, forming an integrated ecosystem for recycling operations in sectors including recycling, warehousing, scrap, document destruction, cardboard, and printing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Balers

Quantifiable outcome

• Customized recycling systems designed to maximize uptime and minimize costs

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Multiple Recycling Equipment ManufacturerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDeHart is an authorized Midwest distributor for leading recycling equipment manufacturers including Balers, Conveyors, and other industrial equipment brands. The company represents multiple manufacturers as shown in their logo section featuring American Baler, Vecoplan, and other industrial equipment manufacturers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Wastequip: Wastequip is a large diversified manufacturer of waste and recycling equipment including compactors, balers, and containers. Comparable to DeHart through overlapping product categories (balers, compactors) and the same industrial and recycling end customers.
• Harris Waste Management Group: Harris (a BrandSafway company) manufactures balers, compactors, and shears for the recycling and scrap industries. Directly comparable to DeHart's core product mix and serves large national recycling and scrap accounts, making it both a competitor and a potential manufacturer partner.
• American Baler Company: American Baler is a long-established baler manufacturer and one of DeHart's named principal partners. Comparable because it produces the same class of horizontal and two-ram balers DeHart distributes, with broader national reach and direct OEM sales capability.

Direct peers

• Balemaster: Balemaster is a U.S. baler manufacturer serving waste and recycling operations with horizontal, vertical, and specialty balers. Comparable in core product (balers) and overlapping customer base in recycling, distribution, and manufacturing waste streams.
• Harmony Enterprises: Harmony Enterprises manufactures balers, compactors, and shredders for the recycling and waste industries. Directly comparable to DeHart's core product lines (balers, compactors, shredders) and serves overlapping end markets including recycling, warehouse, and document destruction.
• Marathon Equipment: Marathon Equipment manufactures stationary and self-contained compactors for waste and recycling applications. Directly comparable to DeHart's compactor and baler lines and serves similar industrial, retail, and recycling end customers.
• SP Industries: SP Industries manufactures horizontal and vertical balers, shredders, and conveyors for recycling, waste, and industrial applications. Directly comparable product portfolio to DeHart's baler and shredder offering with overlapping customer segments.
• International Baler Corporation: International Baler produces a full line of balers (vertical, horizontal, two-ram) for recycling, scrap, and waste handlers. Highly comparable to DeHart's baler offering and competes for the same recycling, warehouse, and scrap dealer customers.

Others

• Vecoplan: Vecoplan is a leading shredder and size-reduction equipment manufacturer and one of DeHart's named principal partners. Comparable through its shredder product line that DeHart distributes, and adjacent as an OEM supplier within DeHart's ecosystem.

Regional players

• Bano Recycling: Bano Recycling is an Italian-based manufacturer and supplier of recycling and waste handling equipment including balers, shredders, and conveyors. Comparable in product mix to DeHart but primarily serves the European market, providing a regional contrast to DeHart's Midwest U.S. focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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