About Us

G.P.S. - who we are

With over 30 years of hands-on experience at your service G.P.S. supplies the best scrap shears and scrap balers for scrap metal processing. Also, we do offer innovative solutions on parts management. Consequently, waiting time on parts sent from the central warehouse reduce downtime to the absolute minimum.

01. Our vision

Supply state of the art scrap shears and scrap balers for scrap metal recycling and industrial scrap metal processing. Our equipment is designed to perform in the typical rugged environment of the scrap processing facilities and scrap recycling plants.

02. our mission

Provide an after-sales service you can rely on. We supply a baler repair service and a shear baler repair service which is second to none. Costly downtime will increase your cost per ton ratio and our after-sales service department is geared up to provide speedy service.

03. our value

Provide an experience you can build on. We guarantee cost effective and knowledgeable solutions for you and your business. Our reputation and history of success with our clients and their business needs speaks for itself. There is no substitution for the best balers and shear balers on the market.

04. our commitment

Treat you and your business with respect. Rest assured we are going to help you. We are committed to providing you with top notch knowledge, equipment, and support.

company history

2013

G.P.S. srl was founded in late 2013 in Ferrara. It is headed by Mr. Marco Garuti who counts on a 30-year career in the scrap industry. Starting off as the sales manager of Italian baler manufacturer Lollini International and subsequently as co-founder and CEO of Sierra Europe.

2015

An HS 800 ton shear/baler/logger and the first M-Generation baler are delivered to Germany. A further 6 orders are booked.

2017

First unit of the newly designed GPS Predator HS baler is delivered to Germany. This boosts the GPS image as the baler will process over 400 tons of cars per shift.

2019

Delivery of the new G.P.S. M7-715 shear to South Africa and design of the new M7-815 and M7-1050 shear balers.
12 balers and shear/balers delivered globally.

2014

This first year of activity at GPS was dedicated to the organization of the sales network and restructuring of the manufacturing capacity.

While the head office and sales office are located in Ferrara, the production department is based in Ovada.

First two orders arrived from German clients.

2016

First overseas exports to Australia and New Zealand while the EU market steadily increases.

Initial dealer contracts are signed.

2018

Many GPS balers and shear balers are delivered and installed. Among the most important is a stationary Predator Baler delivered to UK. But also, a mobile M5-HS baler to Germany and a M5 with detached power unit was shipped to New Zealand.

2020

The newly designed M7-1050 shear baler is delivered to northern Italy. Our order book is full.

Management

Marco Garuti
Marco Garuti was the Sales Manager for Italian manufacturer Lollini International until 1997 when he became the CEO of Sierra Europe Recycling Limited Ireland and Sierra Europe srl in Italy until early 2013. Since the start of his career he has sold 2000 scrap shears and scrap balers all over the globe.