Mexico: ENERPAT Horizontal Paper Compactor Machine Installed

In a major step toward modernizing Mexico's recycling infrastructure, ENERPAT has successfully installed a Horizontal Paper Compactor Machine at one of its flagship recycling partner sites. Our Mexican customer, a dedicated recycler, was facing escalating labor costs and the limitations of aging machinery. With demand surging and inefficiencies mounting, this installation marked a pivotal moment in their growth.

Customer Challenges: Why They Chose ENERPAT

The customer—based in Mexico—runs a busy recycling business processing mixed cardboard and other recyclable materials. Their previous equipment was outdated and simply could not keep pace with a throughput demand of 10 tonnes/hour, all while labor costs continued climbing. In addition, they wrestled with:

• Disorderly stacks of cardboard and corrugated boxes, occupying vast floor space.

• Loose plastic waste, which was bulky, difficult to transport, and hard to compact efficiently.

• Inefficient transport logistics, leading to high costs per trip.

• A pressing need to improve productivity and lower operational costs as their material intake grew year after year.

• Given these pain points, investing in a high-capacity, fully automated compactor was not just an option—it was essential. After researching via Google for “paper compactor machine,” they reached out to ENERPAT and placed their trust in our solution.

Why ENERPAT's Solution Stood Out

ENERPAT offered not just any baler—they provided the HBA-120-110125 auto tie baler, a fully automatic horizontal compactor tailored to meet their exact needs. The key advantages:

1. Ease of Operation

The machine is plug-and-play. With a modern PLC system (Siemens/Schneider), one-touch controls, and real-time monitoring, the customer's staff adapted quickly and safely.

2. Robust Compression System

Thanks to a three-cylinder, three-direction hydraulic structure, the baler delivers superior densification: tight, uniform bales that minimize transport volume.

3. Reliable Binding Technology

ENERPAT uses high-strength tempered binding wire and German automatic tying tech, ensuring every bale is securely bound and stable.

4. Durable Hydraulic Design

The system's modular valve bank, high flow rate, and British Hallite seals guarantee high performance with very low maintenance risk.

5. Smart Monitoring & Safety

Built-in safeguards and intelligent programming let the customer monitor current, temperature, runtime, and diagnostics, all from a touchscreen interface.

6. Outstanding Customer Satisfaction

This machine has earned praise everywhere—no complaints since delivery, and the Mexican plant has become a showcase site demonstrating ENERPAT's reliability and performance.

Model Spotlight: HBA-120-110125 Paper Compactor Machine

This HBA-120-110125 auto tie baler is the star of the installation. Its technical specifications are compelling:

This model's power, throughput, and automation perfectly match the customer’s needs, helping them compress large volumes of cardboard efficiently, reduce manual labor, and streamline logistics.

Impact: How the Customer Benefits

Since installation:

• Labor costs have significantly dropped because the baler automates feed, compression, and tying.

• Space utilization has vastly improved — tightly bound bales free up floor area and reduce clutter.

• Transport efficiency is enhanced: by producing dense, uniform bales, the customer now ships more material per trip, saving on transport costs.

• Operational security has increased due to ENERPAT’s advanced monitoring and safety features.

• ROI is accelerating: the customer projects payback within a few years given their current throughput and savings.

As a showcase (demo) site, they regularly welcome potential buyers to visit and observe the baler in action — a strong testament to ENERPAT's machine reliability and customer trust.

Mexico Market & Policy Outlook: Why This Matters for Prospective Buyers

It's not just this customer—Mexico's broader recycling market is ripe for similar high-performance compaction solutions. Here’s why:

1. Massive Waste Generation

• According to INEGI, Mexico’s average daily collection of municipal solid waste (MSW) reached ~108,146 tonnes in 2022, equating to about 39.5 million tonnes per year.

• SEMARNAT’s own planning numbers estimate up to 120,128 tonnes/day, or roughly 43.8 million tonnes annually.

• These figures highlight the scale of the recycling opportunity.

2. Significant Recyclable Fraction

• Recovered paper and cardboard in Mexico is estimated at ~6 million tonnes/year.

• Plastic waste is also substantial; for instance, per capita estimates suggest about 59 kg of plastic waste per person per year, which for Mexico’s population translates into millions of tonnes of plastic waste.

• These recyclable streams are perfect targets for horizontal compaction technologies.

3. Strong Policy Support

• The General Law for the Prevention and Integral Management of Waste (LGPGIR) provides a legal basis for recycling infrastructure, assigning responsibility and promoting resource recovery.

• The National Program for Waste Prevention and Integral Management (PNPGIR, 2022–2024) explicitly supports investment in sorting and processing infrastructure, such as balers and recycling machinery.

• Regional and city-level policies—especially in Mexico City and states like Jalisco and Nuevo León—are increasing pressure to reduce single-use plastics and mandate higher recycling rates.

• Public-private financing pathways (e.g., PRORESOL, FONADIN) often subsidize or co-fund recycling plant upgrades and equipment.

4. Growing Demand Trends

• The waste management market in Mexico is projected to grow strongly: estimates put its value at US$ 18.75 billion in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) around 6.1% through 2030.

• The corrugated board packaging market (which feeds cardboard waste) is also forecast to expand in the coming years.

• All of this combined means more demand for horizontal balers, especially fully automated, high-throughput models like the HBA-120-110125.

For any recycling business in Mexico—especially those handling high-volume cardboard or plastic—the combination of tightening regulation, growing waste streams, and cost pressures makes investing in a Horizontal Paper Compactor Machine more than smart: it's strategic.

Why ENERPAT Is the Right Partner

By choosing ENERPAT, customers benefit from:

• Proven technology: German auto-tying, high-strength binding wire, advanced hydraulics.

• Reliability: The Mexican demo site has had zero complaints since installation.

• Scalable solutions: From smaller balers to high-capacity models, ENERPAT has a broad lineup.

• Local relevance: We understand the Mexican recycling business, its pain points, and the regulatory environment.

• Support for growth: As their recycling business expands, this customer plans to purchase additional ENERPAT equipment.

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Conclusion

ENERPAT’s installation of a Horizontal Paper Compactor Machine in Mexico is more than a sale—it’s a partnership. It addresses real challenges (labor costs, material density, space, throughput) with a turnkey, automated solution. Against a backdrop of growing recyclable waste volumes, supportive government policies, and rising packaging demand, this case sets a powerful example. For recycling companies in Mexico, now is the time to invest—and ENERPAT is ready to deliver.

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