MK2 Tyre Baler in Greece: Peritechno Case Study

Peritechno Environmental Technology is a company based near Athens, Greece, with a large stockpile of waste car tyres that needed a baling solution. After a careful evaluation of their options, they placed an order with Gradeall International in late 2025 for a new MK2 tyre baler and received delivery in January 2026. This case study examines the full story of the MK2 tyre baler in Greece — from the initial enquiry through to the machine’s first day of operation — and what it demonstrates about Gradeall’s capability as an international supplier of tyre baling equipment.

For recycling yards dealing with mounting tyre volumes, choosing the right baling solution is a significant operational decision. The experience of Peritechno Environmental Technology offers a practical account of what that decision-making process looks like and what results follow when the right equipment is paired with the right level of support.

Fast Lead Time on Tyre Balers

One of the most immediate and tangible outcomes of the purchase was the speed of delivery. The turnaround from order to delivery was two weeks. For a heavy industrial machine being shipped internationally, that lead time is notably short, and it was not achieved by exception — it is the result of how Gradeall structures its manufacturing and supply chain.

Gradeall manufactures the MK2 tyre baler in-house and maintains healthy stock of all bought-in components. Those components come from trusted, reliable suppliers with a consistent track record for on-time delivery and quality output. When an order is placed, there are no delays caused by third-party assembly or supply chain gaps. The manufacturing process is not dependent on external assemblers, and the component supply is managed to avoid the hold-ups that can disrupt delivery timelines for more complex supply arrangements.

For recycling operations with urgent processing needs, a two-week lead time from order to dispatch makes a real difference in how quickly a yard can get its waste tyre volume under control. When stockpiles are growing and space is at a premium, waiting months for equipment to arrive is not a viable option. Peritechno’s experience confirms that Gradeall is able to meet demanding delivery expectations on an international scale.

Communicating Internationally

Effective communication across language barriers is a practical challenge in international machinery sales, yet it was not a barrier in this case. Communication prior to sale was handled smoothly, and Peritechno were able to make their purchase with full confidence in what they were buying.

Gradeall has worked with customers across the globe and is experienced in working alongside modern translation services to ensure all enquiries are answered correctly. The company also provides a wide range of videos showing the features and capabilities of its machinery, which helps break down language barriers further. Visual content reduces the dependence on written translation and allows customers to see exactly what a machine does and how it operates before committing to a purchase.

By the time Peritechno made their purchase, they had a clear and accurate understanding of the product. This level of pre-sale transparency matters — customers investing in capital equipment need to be certain of what they are receiving, and Gradeall’s approach to international communication supports that certainty effectively.

Containerised Tyre Baler Shipping

Shipping a large industrial baler internationally requires careful logistical planning, and Gradeall has developed a reliable, repeatable process for doing exactly that. Gradeall shipped the baler to Peritechno in a 20-foot shipping container, a process the company has become well accustomed to across numerous international dispatches.

Gradeall has a purpose-built transport frame specifically for shipping these balers to locations across the globe, keeping the process reliable and consistent for international customers. Rather than using improvised or ad-hoc arrangements, the company has invested in a purpose-designed solution that protects the machine during transit and simplifies the unloading process at the destination. This approach removes uncertainty from the shipping process and ensures the baler arrives in working condition, ready for setup. Customers interested in seeing how Gradeall handles international deployments can explore Gradeall’s full export case studies, which document a wide range of international installations across multiple continents.

Dealing with Large Stockpiles of Waste Tyres

Waste tyres accumulate quickly on recycling yards, and without an effective means of processing and compressing them, they take up an enormous amount of space. Peritechno, like many Gradeall customers, saw a clear need to address their growing volume. The challenge is one that is common across the tyre recycling industry, particularly for operators who receive a consistent inflow of end-of-life tyres and need to prepare them for onward processing.

Loading tyres loose into containers or truck trailers is a slow process and highly space-inefficient. Baling them before sending the tyres on to granulation or pyrolysis plants is the practical solution. According to the European Environment Agency, end-of-life tyre management remains one of the more pressing waste stream challenges across the continent, with volume continuing to grow as vehicle ownership rises — a context that makes efficient baling equipment increasingly relevant for operators at every scale. Baled tyres take up significantly less space, are easier to handle in bulk, and meet the requirements of downstream processing facilities more efficiently than loose loads.

The MK2 tyre baler is built for constant, hard use in the most demanding environments. The volume of work presented by a large stockpile is not a challenge for this machine. Its design prioritises durability and sustained output, making it well suited to yards where the baler will be in continuous use throughout the working day.

Easy Unloading and Setup

A machine’s usability does not begin when it is switched on — it begins at the point of delivery. The MK2 has been designed with practical site logistics in mind, and this extends to how it is unloaded and installed when it arrives.

The MK2 is straightforward to unload from shipping containers, and thanks to both video and written instruction manuals, customers are able to quickly get it unloaded, set up, and ready to bale tyres. In Peritechno’s case, from the moment the container was delivered, the MK2 was in operation within an hour. That is a remarkable result for a piece of heavy industrial machinery arriving by international freight, and it reflects both the design of the machine and the quality of the supporting documentation.

This rapid deployment capability is particularly valuable for operations that have been managing growing stockpiles while waiting for equipment to arrive. The ability to move from delivery to full operation within a single working hour means that processing can begin almost immediately, without the delays typically associated with complex installation processes.

A Competitive Tyre Baler

The MK2 tyre baler has more than 20 years of presence on the market. Over that time, it has been continuously refined and developed in response to the operational realities faced by customers in diverse environments across the world. Its longevity is not simply a reflection of age — it is the result of consistent investment in improvement and a close working relationship between Gradeall and the operators who use the machine day in, day out.

Gradeall maintains a strong relationship with all its customers, inviting them to visit the factory and making site visits to gain a clear understanding of the environments in which the baler will be used. This commitment to direct engagement with customers feeds directly into the development of the machine, ensuring that improvements address real operational challenges rather than theoretical ones.

Customers including Peritechno chose to invest in the MK2 tyre baler over alternatives for a number of specific reasons. Each of the following features played a role in that decision, and together they represent a compelling case for the MK2 as the practical choice for serious tyre recycling operations.

Quieter in Operation

The MK2 runs more quietly than many comparable baling machines, which is a practical advantage in a range of operating environments. Noise levels in industrial settings can affect both operator comfort and compliance with site regulations, and a quieter machine contributes to a better working environment without compromising on output or performance.

Reduced Electricity Consumption

The MK2 is fitted with the latest hydraulic power packs, designed to reduce electricity consumption compared to older systems. For operations running a baler throughout the working day, energy efficiency has a direct impact on operating costs. The hydraulic system improvements incorporated into the current MK2 help keep those costs under control over the long term.

Heavier-Duty Construction

Door and floor components have been developed using Finite Element Analysis software, resulting in a heavier-duty construction that handles demanding operational conditions. Finite Element Analysis allows engineers to model how structural components behave under load, identifying weaknesses and optimising designs before any physical prototype is built. The result is a machine that is stronger where it needs to be, without adding unnecessary weight or complexity.

Integrated Lifting Points

The MK2 includes integrated forklift lifting channels in the base of the baler for moving around on site, along with strong chain lifting points for crane use. These integrated lifting features make it straightforward to reposition the baler as site layouts change or as different areas of a yard require processing. Having these features built into the machine’s structure removes the need for improvised lifting arrangements and ensures that repositioning can be carried out safely and efficiently.

Four Opening Doors

The MK2 features four opening doors, compared to some alternatives that offer only three. This allows for front or rear loading depending on site layout, and also enables use with the Gradeall Tyre Baler Conveyor. The flexibility that four doors provide is significant — sites with different space configurations or workflow arrangements can adapt the machine’s operation to suit their specific needs without compromising throughput.

Safety-Focused Operating System

The MK2’s control system provides more fail-safes and reduces the chance of operator injuries caused by misuse. Safety is not an optional add-on in heavy industrial environments — it is a fundamental requirement. The control system design reflects a deliberate approach to minimising risk, building protection against foreseeable misuse scenarios directly into how the machine operates.

Remote Diagnostics via 4G

Every MK2 tyre baler is equipped with a 4G modem for a high-speed data connection. Gradeall’s bespoke software enables the team to remotely log into balers anywhere in the world to provide remote diagnostics and fault-finding. In most cases, Gradeall can direct the customer to the source of a fault or guide them through the resolution remotely. On-site engineer callouts for MK2 balers are rare, which reflects how effective this system is in practice.

For Peritechno, the remote diagnostics capability was a key factor in their decision to choose the MK2 tyre baler in Greece over other options. Operating internationally, the ability to have faults diagnosed and resolved without waiting for an engineer to travel was a significant practical advantage. Remote support of this quality changes the nature of the relationship between supplier and customer, providing a level of ongoing operational confidence that is difficult to replicate through any other means.

The Evolution of the Tyre Baler Machine

The MK2 has been continuously developed over its time on the market, and the current version represents a meaningful step forward from earlier iterations. Understanding the specific improvements that have been made helps explain why customers choosing a tyre baler today are benefiting from decades of accumulated operational insight.

The current version includes a number of significant improvements over the 2023 model. These changes address reliability, safety, efficiency, and operational flexibility — all areas that matter directly to operators running the machine in demanding real-world conditions.

All interlock-dependent door switches are now non-contact, replacing the older striker-style door contacts that could be affected by misalignment. This is a major reliability improvement for a component that cycles constantly in daily operation. Striker-style contacts are vulnerable to the cumulative effects of heavy use, and replacing them with non-contact switches removes a common source of operational disruption.

The hydraulic system now uses three-quarter inch hose throughout. This size is more readily available if replacement is needed, easier to work with, and also improves hydraulic system efficiency. The choice of a more commonly available hose size is a practical consideration that reduces downtime if a replacement is ever needed, particularly for customers in locations where specialised components may be difficult to source quickly.

Improved head guides reduce pulling strain during bale ejection, which further reduces the risk of hydraulic ram failure. Bale ejection places considerable stress on the machine’s components, and improvements that reduce that strain contribute directly to the long-term reliability of the hydraulic system.

The new control system includes a bale tying mode that completes the final compression cycle with increased force, producing a tighter press on the tyres before the completed bale is tied. A tighter bale is more stable during handling and storage, and this improvement directly benefits the quality and consistency of the output that customers can deliver to downstream processing facilities.

Check valves fitted to the door lock cylinders ensure that doors remain closed even if a hose is damaged by unexpected impact, such as a forklift driving into the baler. This is a further measure to prevent potential operator injury. On active recycling yards where vehicles and machinery operate in close proximity, this kind of protection against unpredictable impact events is a meaningful safety improvement.

Two different bale sizes can be selected via a switch on the control panel. This flexibility allows operators to match bale output to the requirements of their downstream customers or transport arrangements, without the need for any mechanical adjustment.

A red fault light indicator on the control panel with a flash code system enables faster on-site diagnosis. Rather than requiring a technician to interpret complex electronic readouts, the flash code system allows operators to identify the nature of a fault quickly and communicate that information clearly when seeking support.

The 4G connectivity package comes with a five-year subscription and provides remote diagnostics for fault-finding, email alerts when a bale has been produced for on-site auditing, email service alerts, and other configurable alerts based on customer requirements. The inclusion of a five-year subscription ensures that customers have continued access to this support without additional costs during that period, and the range of alert types available gives operators meaningful visibility into how the machine is performing over time.

An oil cooler option is available for use in extremely hot climates. For customers in regions where ambient temperatures are high — as can be the case in southern Europe, the Middle East, and other warm-climate markets — this option supports reliable performance throughout the working year.

International Destinations

The deployment of the MK2 tyre baler in Greece is one example within a much broader pattern of international installations. Gradeall has shipped the MK2 tyre baler and other tyre processing equipment to a wide range of countries across every continent, and the company’s experience with international logistics, communication, and customer support has been built up across all of those engagements.

Countries to which Gradeall has shipped include but are not limited to: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Singapore, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States, covering over 25 different countries across all continents.

This global reach is not simply a marketing point — it reflects the depth of experience that Gradeall brings to every international order. Each shipment, each installation, and each ongoing customer relationship contributes to a growing body of knowledge about how to serve international customers effectively, regardless of location.

Customer Satisfaction

The MK2 tyre baler is one of Gradeall’s highest-rated machines for customer satisfaction, a result of its constant evolution and development based on real customer feedback. Gradeall International Ltd holds a 5.0-star rating on Google, a reflection of the consistent quality of both its products and its customer service across a broad international customer base.

The installation of the MK2 tyre baler in Greece for Peritechno reflects what that looks like in practice: a two-week lead time from order to dispatch, no communication barriers before or after the sale, extensive experience in containerised shipping, and a fast setup process that had the baler in operation within an hour of delivery. Each of those elements contributed to an outcome that met and exceeded the customer’s expectations.

“We were very impressed by just how quickly Gradeall dispatched the baler to us,” said the owner of Peritechno Environmental Technology. “It was very easy to remove it from the container, get it upright and working on our yard. We made 5 bales on the first day and have made many more since. It is going to be great to see our yard much more organised thanks to this baler.”

The results speak clearly: five bales produced on the first day of operation, with consistent output continuing from that point forward. For a yard that had been managing a growing stockpile, that immediate productivity represents exactly the kind of operational improvement that justified the investment.

Gradeall’s sales team has a combined 100+ years of experience in the recycling industry, with a thorough understanding of the tyre recycling equipment range and waste baling sectors. That depth of knowledge means customers receive advice that is grounded in real operational experience, not simply product specifications. The result is that customers are better placed to select the right equipment for their specific circumstances, and better supported throughout their ownership of that equipment.

To find out more about the MK2 tyre baler or to discuss your tyre processing requirements, contact Gradeall at +44 (0)28 8774 0484 or [email protected].