Recycling Equipment Service and Repair in Indiana and Tennessee: What HMS Offers

By Hoosier Machinery Solutions – Wanatah, IN – May 18, 2026 – 7 min read

Emergency baler repair: call (219) 733-2108 direct.

HMS provides recycling equipment service and repair across Indiana, Tennessee, and the broader Midwest and Southeast. We travel to customer facilities and work on all major brands. When a baler goes down, every hour it stays down costs money.

Who HMS Serves and Where

HMS is based in Wanatah, Indiana and serves operations throughout Indiana, Tennessee, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and across North America. Operations served include material recovery facilities running balers and sorting equipment on mixed material streams, distribution centers and warehouses with horizontal balers, vertical balers, and conveyor systems, box plants and paper mills running high-throughput horizontal balers on OCC, scrap metal recyclers with horizontal and two-ram balers for aluminum and nonferrous metals, industrial manufacturers with balers, compactors, and shredders, and document destruction operations running shredders and balers. HMS services all major recycling equipment brands regardless of where equipment was purchased.

Brands HMS Services

Harris Balers, Excel Baler, Balemaster, Marathon, Mosley, IPS, American Baler, Maren, Selco, CP Manufacturing, Cram-A-Lot, Komar, Macpresse, International Baler Company, and more. If your brand is not listed, call us at (219) 733-2108.

What HMS Services

Baler relines and rebuilds

Full liner replacement on two-ram and horizontal balers – floor liners, wall liners, ram face liners, and all wear components including shear knives, ram knives, and hold down bars. Performed on-site at your facility or at our Wanatah, IN shop.

Hydraulic system repair

Cylinder inspections, repacking, and replacement. Hydraulic pump and motor service. Hose and fitting replacement. System pressure diagnosis and testing. HMS diagnoses hydraulic issues accurately before replacing parts.

Electrical repair and troubleshooting

Electrical fault diagnosis, wiring repair, limit switch replacement, solenoid valve service, and motor repair. HMS technicians are trained to work safely on industrial electrical systems and diagnose intermittent faults.

PLC and controls upgrades

PLC programming, controls system upgrades, touchscreen installation, laser sensor retrofits, and automation integration. Aging analog control systems are one of the most common sources of unplanned downtime on older machines. HMS replaces them with modern PLC and touchscreen systems with real-time diagnostics. Standard on every HMS refurbished machine and available as a standalone service on machines in the field.

Welding and fabrication

Structural repairs, wear surface repairs, custom component fabrication, and metalwork for equipment restoration. Performed on-site or at our Wanatah, IN shop.

Preventative maintenance programs

Scheduled PM visits customized to your equipment and production schedule. A consistent PM program is the most effective way to reduce unplanned downtime – catching wear before it becomes failure. HMS tailors PM programs to your specific machines and operating environment.

Equipment relocation and installation

Rigging, transport coordination, installation, and commissioning for equipment being relocated. HMS handles the full process including conveyor integration, electrical connections, and operator training.

Emergency repair

When your baler or conveyor goes down unexpectedly, HMS prioritizes emergency dispatch. Call (219) 733-2108 directly for emergency service. Our team will get a technician on-site as fast as the situation allows.

Parts for All Major Brands

HMS stocks replacement parts for the most common baler and conveyor models including hydraulic components, wire tier parts, electrical components, and wear items. If we do not have a part in stock, we source it through established supplier relationships including for older and discontinued models. Submit a parts request at hoosiermachinery.com/request-for-parts with equipment make, model, and serial number. For urgent needs call (219) 733-2108. HMS stocks parts for Harris, Maren, American Baler, IPS, Marathon, Balemaster, and more.

Why Indiana and Tennessee Operations Work With HMS

HMS sells, installs, and services the same equipment – technicians know these machines from the inside out. We work on all brands whether you bought from HMS or someone else. We are upfront about what work is actually needed – if a machine needs a reline we say so, if it needs replacement we say that too. We respond to emergencies like emergencies – a baler down during peak season is not a ticket in a queue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does HMS service recycling equipment from other dealers or manufacturers?

Yes. HMS services all major recycling equipment brands regardless of where the equipment was purchased – including Harris, Maren, American Baler, IPS, Marathon, Balemaster, and more. If it is a baler, conveyor, shredder, or MRF system, our technicians can work on it.

Does HMS offer emergency baler repair in Indiana and Tennessee?

Yes. HMS provides emergency repair dispatch across Indiana, Tennessee, and the broader Midwest and Southeast. Call (219) 733-2108 directly. Our team prioritizes emergency response to minimize downtime.

What types of recycling equipment does HMS service?

HMS services two-ram balers, horizontal auto-tie balers, horizontal manual-tie balers, vertical balers, conveyors and sort systems, shredders, compactors, and full MRF systems. We perform relines and rebuilds, hydraulic and electrical repairs, PLC and controls upgrades, preventative maintenance, welding and fabrication, and equipment relocation.

Does HMS offer preventative maintenance programs for balers?

Yes. HMS offers scheduled preventative maintenance programs customized to your equipment and production schedule including full inspection, hydraulic system checks, wear measurement, lubrication, and proactive parts replacement. A consistent PM program significantly reduces unplanned downtime and extends equipment life.

Bottom Line: Service That Keeps Your Operation Running

Whether you need a scheduled PM visit, hydraulic repair, PLC upgrade, reline quote, or emergency technician on-site today, HMS is the call to make. We work on all major brands, travel to your facility, and give straight answers. Indiana and Tennessee operations reach us at (219) 733-2108, Monday through Friday 7am to 3:30pm. For emergencies call anytime.

Hoosier Machinery Solutions (HMS) – 9450 W. US Highway 30, Wanatah, IN 46390. Turnkey recycling equipment dealer and service provider for Indiana, Tennessee, and across North America.