Chute Source
Chute Source LLC is a custom designer and manufacturer of waste chute systems, industrial compactors, fire-rated chute doors, and IoT monitoring equipment for multi-story commercial and residential buildings, now part of Komar Industries' North American waste and recycling platform.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersAkron, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Chute Source does
Chute Source LLC is a custom designer and manufacturer of waste and recycling equipment components for multi-story buildings, headquartered at 571 Kennedy Road, Akron, Ohio. Founded in 2011, the company fabricates chute systems from 16-gauge galvanneal steel in diameters ranging from 18 to 36 inches, a portfolio of industrial compactors (CP1, CP2, EZ Compactor, EZ Extruder), UL 10B-certified fire-rated chute doors, and a recently introduced IoT monitoring product called the iSmart Panel. Products are designed and built in-house using skilled union craftsmen, with control systems (UL 508 labeled) that can interface directly with chute intake doors to lock floors during compactor faults.
The company sells directly to building owners, property managers, and facility operators through a sales-led model anchored by phone inquiries and a contact-form quote process. Customer segments span multi-story residential buildings, hospitality (Hilton Properties), educational institutions (MIT Housing), and large sports and entertainment venues (SoFi Stadium). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; each engagement is a custom-engineered project with a free quote process. In February 2026, Chute Source was acquired by Komar Industries alongside Metro Compactor Service and BaleForce Recycling Equipment, forming a unified North American waste and recycling platform that performs over 90,000 service calls annually through what is described as the largest in-house service technician network in the region.
Chute Source firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Chute Source
- Legal name
- Chute Source LLC
- Website
- https://chutesourcellc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Chute Source LLC is a custom designer and manufacturer of waste chute systems, industrial compactors, fire-rated chute doors, and IoT monitoring equipment for multi-story commercial and residential buildings, now part of Komar Industries' North American waste and recycling platform.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Chute Source industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Waste Management Equipment Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)
- SIC
- Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Donation, Recycling & Junk Sorting for Garages/Basements/Attics (HSAFADAI)
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Where Chute Source is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Akron
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Chute Source business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Chute Source designs and manufactures custom waste and recycling equipment including chute systems, compactors, and accessories. Revenue is generated through the sale of physical equipment to commercial and residential building operators.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Chute Source product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Chute Source LLC custom designs and manufactures complete waste and recycling equipment systems for multi-story buildings, including chute systems fabricated from galvanneal steel, industrial compactors (CP1/CP2, EZ Compactor, EZ Extruder), UL-certified fire-safe chute doors, and Plug & Play recycling systems. All components are produced in-house by skilled union craftsmen, with IoT-enabled monitoring available through the proprietary iSmart Panel.
Product overview
Chute Source LLC is a custom designer and manufacturer of waste system components for multi-story buildings, operating as an Ohio-based company acquired by Komar Industries in February 2026. The product portfolio centers on chute systems (fabricated from galvanneal steel in various diameters) paired with industrial compactors (CP1/CP2, EZ Compactor, EZ Extruder) for refuse handling and compaction. Supporting products include chute doors (manual, electrically operated, ADA-compliant, hands-free variants), Plug & Play Recycling Systems with built-in sorting capabilities (BI-Sort, TRI-Sort), and the iSmart Panel IoT monitoring system for remote equipment management and alarm notifications. Accessories encompass sanitation/washdown systems, fire safety devices, and compaction containers. The company operates under Metro Group's umbrella alongside sister companies Metro Compactor Service and BaleForce Recycling Equipment.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Chute Systems Custom-designed and manufactured waste chutes fabricated from 16 gauge galvanneal steel, available in diameters from 18 to 36 inches (standard 24 inch). Includes venting, offsets, discharges, expansion joints per floor, flush interiors without protruding bolts or rivets, and floor supports. Designed for vertical waste transport in multi-story residential and commercial buildings.
- CP1/CP2 Compactor Industrial compactors for heated multi-story facilities. CP1 is 6 feet long with single 4 inch bore cylinder and 5 HP hydraulic pump; CP2 is 4 feet long with twin 3 inch bore cylinders and 5 HP hydraulic pump. Features UL 508 labeled controller, PLC control with alarm annunciation, photo eye for trash level detection, and overpacking protection. For commercial and residential building operators.
- EZ Compactor Space-saving indoor compactor with hydraulic unit mounted on the compactor, eliminating the need for umbilical connections. Uses industrial control switches and lights instead of PLC for simplified operation. 4 feet long with twin 3 inch bore cylinders and 5 HP pump. Features mini SD card for software updates and alarm warning system.
- EZ Extruder Indoor compactor for areas inaccessible to metal trash containers; extrudes trash into bags. 6 feet long with single 5 inch bore cylinder and 5 HP pump. Uses simplified switches and alarm lights.
- Chute Doors Ninth edition series chute doors with 22 gauge stainless steel front, UL 10B certified, featuring fire-safe latching system and single-hand operation. Available in manual, air operated, electrically operated (EI), ADA-compliant, and hands-free versions. Designed for installation at each floor intake point in multi-story buildings.
- Plug & Play Recycling Systems Complete recycling systems combining compactor, diverter, floor controls, and optional washdown control in a single UL 508 labeled controller. Supports BI-Sort and TRI-Sort configurations with simplified field wiring using MC Cable. Enables multi-stream recycling in multi-tenant buildings.
- Accessories (Sanitation, Fire/Smoke, Containers) Supporting equipment including sanitation systems (Area Fogger, D&S System, manual and auto washdown units), fire and smoke detection devices (heat detection, smoke detection, magnetic door latch, ETL), and compaction containers (2 to 3 cubic yard front/rear loading). Used as auxiliary components in waste system installations.
Companies that use Chute Source
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Chute Source technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Chute Source partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Komar IndustriescoreKomar Industries, an Ohio-based designer and manufacturer of waste and recycling processing solutions, acquired Chute Source LLC along with Metro Compactor Service and BaleForce Recycling Equipment Inc. (collectively Metro). The acquisition united two market leaders to create a unified North American platform, combining Komar's equipment manufacturing strength in the United States with Metro's service leadership and OEM presence in Canada.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Chute Source competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Wastequip: Wastequip is the largest U.S. manufacturer of waste handling equipment, including compactors, balers, containers, and truck bodies. As a broad incumbent with national distribution, it competes with Chute Source on compactor equipment procurement at large multi-story accounts and serves the same commercial real estate and hauler ecosystem.
- Galbreath (Wastequip brand): Galbreath, a Wastequip brand, is a leading manufacturer of front, rear, and roll-off hoists and stationary compactors. Its stationary compactor product line and commercial customer base overlap with Chute Source's multi-story and facility compactor business.
- Heil Environmental (Wastequip brand): Heil Environmental, a Wastequip brand, manufactures refuse collection bodies and stationary compactors for municipal and commercial waste handling. The product overlap in stationary compactors and integrated chute/compactor systems makes Heil a relevant broad incumbent peer to Chute Source.
- Komar Industries: Komar Industries is Chute Source's acquirer and Ohio-based designer/manufacturer of waste and recycling processing solutions (balers, sorting, transfer stations). Both companies serve the same end markets (waste/recycling in commercial and multi-tenant facilities) and Komar's broader baler portfolio complements Chute Source's chute/compactor strengths under the combined platform.
- Marathon Equipment: Marathon Equipment manufactures stationary and self-contained compactors, balers, and transfer station equipment for commercial and industrial waste applications. It competes with Chute Source in the compactor equipment category and serves overlapping commercial and municipal recycling customers.
Direct peers
- Capital Compactors & Balers: Capital Compactors sells, services, and rents vertical and stationary compactors and balers to commercial and multi-tenant facilities. Their product line (industrial compactors, balers, and recycling systems) closely mirrors Chute Source's compactor and recycling portfolio, serving overlapping building and facility customers.
- Kohlman Chutes: Kohlman Chutes is a Chicago-based custom designer and installer of waste chute and compactor systems for high-rise buildings. Chute Source's recent Business Development Manager hire (Jessie Ortiz) came directly from Kohlman, evidencing head-to-head competition in custom chute projects across the Midwest and beyond.
- BaleForce Recycling Equipment: BaleForce designs and manufactures balers and compactors for recycling and waste handling. It was acquired by Komar in the same Feb 2026 transaction as Chute Source, making it a direct platform sibling and peer in industrial waste/recycling equipment manufacturing for commercial facilities.
- Metro Compactor Service: Metro Compactor Service is a compactor-focused service and equipment provider acquired by Komar alongside Chute Source. Both target the same multi-story commercial customer base with overlapping compactors and service offerings, making Metro the most directly comparable operating company to Chute Source within the new platform.
Emerging players
- PTR Baler & Compactor Company: PTR Baler & Compactor sells and services industrial balers, compactors, and shredders for recycling and waste handling facilities. As a regional compactor/baler distributor with growing service footprint, it competes with Chute Source on compactor procurement for commercial and multi-tenant facilities.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Chute Source social profiles
Digital presenceChute Source compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Chute Source financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
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Chute Source leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Chute Source funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Chute Source M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Chute Source
What does Chute Source do?
Chute Source LLC custom designs and manufactures complete waste and recycling equipment systems for multi-story buildings, including chute systems fabricated from galvanneal steel, industrial compactors (CP1/CP2, EZ Compactor, EZ Extruder), UL-certified fire-safe chute doors, and Plug & Play recycling systems. All components are produced in-house by skilled union craftsmen, with IoT-enabled monitoring available through the proprietary iSmart Panel.
Is Chute Source a public or private company?
Chute Source is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was Chute Source founded?
Chute Source was founded in 2011. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Chute Source based?
Chute Source is headquartered in Akron, United States, in the North America region.
How does Chute Source make money?
One revenue line is on record: equipment Manufacturing and Sales.
Who are Chute Source's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Wastequip, Galbreath (Wastequip brand), Heil Environmental (Wastequip brand), Komar Industries and Marathon Equipment. Direct peers are Capital Compactors & Balers, Kohlman Chutes, BaleForce Recycling Equipment and Metro Compactor Service. PTR Baler & Compactor Company is listed as an emerging player.
Does Chute Source have an API?
No public API is recorded for Chute Source.
What industry is Chute Source in?
Chute Source's product category is Waste Management Equipment Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHALAF, Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial), with a secondary code of HSAFADAI, Donation, Recycling & Junk Sorting for Garages/Basements/Attics. Its NAICS code is 33391 and its SIC code is 3531.