Sandra Wärenhed | 2026-01-14
As we look back at 2025, we’re proud to reflect on a year shaped by innovation, collaboration, and meaningful impact. From product rollouts to industry events and sustainability commitments, every milestone reinforced our mission to deliver smarter, greener waste-management solutions. Celebrating what we’ve achieved, we’re also looking forward to an even more dynamic year ahead.
The Orwak 3150: Big Bales, Compact Footprint
As one of the newer additions to our Compact line, the Orwak 3150 continued to make a strong impact throughout 2025. Organizations across multiple sectors embraced the 3150 for its combination of high performance and a space-saving design that fits easily into busy operations.
Delivering bale weights up to 330–400 lbs. depending on material, the 3150 provides substantial compaction power while running on a simple single-phase power supply. Its smart, user-focused features — including QR-code access to manuals and videos, Automatic Mode for uninterrupted workflow, and flexible material selection — helped teams streamline their waste-handling processes with ease.
Quiet, efficient, and engineered for everyday reliability, the 3150 remained a standout solution this year for businesses seeking big-bale capability in a compact footprint.
Pink Balers for Breast Cancer Awareness: Pressing for a Purpose
October brought a powerful reminder that innovation can also inspire impact. Our limited-edition pink balers returned in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, bringing together performance, purpose, and the unmistakable color that symbolizes hope and resilience.
A portion of proceeds from every pink baler order placed during the season directly supports breast cancer research through our Pressing for a Purpose initiative. From restaurants to retail operations, businesses embraced the chance to streamline their waste handling while contributing to a cause that affects so many families and communities.
Strong, dependable, and impossible to miss, our pink balers prove that even everyday equipment can help drive meaningful change.
Connecting at WasteExpo 2025 in Las Vegas
WasteExpo 2025 was one of our most energizing events of the year. At Booth #732, our team showcased live demos of the Compact, Multi-Chamber, and Orwak Connect systems – sparking conversations with industry leaders, sustainability professionals, and customers ready to elevate their waste operations.
Interest in remote monitoring soared as attendees explored the efficiency of Orwak Connect, and our eco-friendly features received great feedback from partners seeking cleaner, smarter solutions. President J. Mark Lanning and the Orwak team were on the ground throughout the expo, discussing new possibilities in compaction and recycling.
We’re grateful to everyone who stopped by and to our partners at ICC for helping make the event such a success. Together, these conversations continue to shape a more sustainable future for the industry.
Joining the Green Sports Alliance: Advancing Sustainability in Sports
Another standout moment this year was Orwak’s joining the Green Sports Alliance (GSA). With its mission to harness the cultural power of sports for positive environmental change, the GSA is a natural fit for Orwak’s vision.
Our compacting and recycling solutions help stadiums, arenas, and athletic facilities reduce waste, improve workflows, and create cleaner event experiences for fans and staff alike. At the 2025 Green Sports Alliance Summit in Miami, we connected with leaders across the sports ecosystem—sharing how smarter waste solutions can transform high-traffic venues.
From engaging discussions to hands-on demos, the Summit reaffirmed our commitment to supporting sustainable sports environments and expanding our impact in this growing sector.
Looking Ahead to 2026: Innovation, Efficiency & New Possibilities
As we set our sights on 2026, we’re energized by new possibilities. Our team is already working on product enhancements, expanded services, and smarter connected solutions to help businesses manage waste more efficiently and sustainably.
Though we’re not ready to share specifics just yet, you can expect continued innovation—systems that simplify operations, strengthen sustainability goals, and make waste handling more intuitive than ever.
Reflecting on 2025, one thing is clear: progress happens when people, technology and purpose come together. The year reinforced who we are and how we serve customers. With new developments on the horizon, we remain committed to shaping a cleaner, smarter, more efficient future.