Auto-Tie Baler Safety Reminder

If you run an auto-tie baler, don’t overlook the tying system. Regular inspection and maintenance are key to keeping every wire tying properly and preventing costly downtime.

A well-maintained tying system not only ensures consistent bale quality — it also protects the safety of everyone working around the baler.

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Bale Stacking – Keeping Your Recyclables Safe and Sound

At Black River Trading, safety doesn’t stop at the baler. Once materials are processed, how bales are stacked, stored, and handled plays a huge role in keeping your team safe and your recyclables in top condition.

A well-managed bale storage area helps prevent contamination, protects against fire hazards, and keeps valuable commodities secure. Bales can weigh more than 2,00...

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One Decision: How Injury-Free Workplaces Are Built

Many organizations set ambitious safety goals—first-ever zero-injury year, or celebrating five years injury-free. Reaching those milestones takes careful preparation, commitment, and daily effort. Equipment, PPE, and training are essential—but an injury-free workplace is ultimately built on the decisions people make in the moment.

Why “one decision” matters

Even the most e...

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See You at the Paper & Plastics Recycling Conference — Oct 15–16, 2025 (Chicago)

We’re excited to attend this year’s Paper & Plastics Recycling Conference in Chicago. It’s a great opportunity to reconnect with industry friends, compare notes on what’s working, and explore new ideas.

Event details

- Dates: Oct 15–16, 2025
- Location: Chicago
- Learn more: https://paperplasticsna.recyclingtodayevents.com/

What we’re excited to discuss

- Turnkey bali...

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Thank You to Our Loyal Customers

At Black River Trading, we believe our success is built on the trust and loyalty of our customers. Your continued partnership inspires us to uphold our core values of integrity, value, and commitment in everything we do.

From equipment sales to installations and service, the BRT team takes pride in delivering the highest quality support to operations across the country. We ...

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