Harris American Company, a subsidiary of Avis Industrial Corporation, has completed the acquisition of G.P.S. S.r.l., Ferrara, Italy. Founded by Marco Garuti in 2013, G.P.S. is a manufacturer of ferrous and nonferrous scrap processing balers and shears recognized for innovative design, high efficiency throughput and the flexibility of stationary and mobile equipment applications. Through its flagship M Generation balers, Predator baler/loggers, and Destroyer shear/baler/loggers, G.P.S. has built a robust and loyal global installed base. Harris American and G.P.S. have been business partners since the 2021 launch of the Predator and Destroyer products in North America and have completed and installed numerous machines throughout the United States over that time.
“We are thrilled to take the partnership we have formed with G.P.S. over the past five years to another level through the acquisition announced today. The transaction represents a significant milestone in our strategic goal to further enhance our product offerings and accelerate our global growth while also providing the necessary resources for the expansion of the innovative product designs that G.P.S. brings to the marketplace” said DJ VanDeusen, president of Harris American Company.
Published April 2026
