OBC expands into waste industry

Ohio Baler Co. (OBC), Cleveland, has expanded its core competencies with the launch of a new waste division. OBC Waste will focus on placing waste compactors and developing solutions for companies to most efficiently manage their nonrecyclable materials.

Patrick Spear has been hired to lead this new division. As the co-founder of Cleveland-based firm Home Team Marketing, Spear comes with more than 14 years of experience in managing customer relationships, fulfilling sponsorship agreements and executing marketing plans with schools and sports-related governing bodies.

To realign the company around this expansion, Bob Koch has been promoted to sales director for OBC Baling Equipment and OBC Used Equipment, and Jim Olszewski will now fulfill the position of director of operations for OBC Rigging Services. Koch has been with OBC for 14 years and Olszewski for five.

OBC serves customers through consultation and sales of new and used recycling equipment, including balers, shears, foam compressors, wire strippers, waste compactors and more. OBC Rigging offers installation and relocation services for companies looking to move or place large equipment or relocate an entire facility. 

“The OBC brand represents trust and reliability for any need related to the recycling or disposal of waste material,” says Mike McChrystal, president and owner of OBC. “This realignment helps clarify all the capabilities we offer and allows our customers to understand that they can depend on us for a wide range of products and services.”