Viably (formerly Komptech Americas) recently embarked on a strategic expansion of its direct Komptech sales and service across the Western United States. A vital component of this initiative is the establishment of a new parts inventory warehouse and service fleet based in Sacramento, California. This facility serves as a critical hub, enabling faster fulfillment of parts and services to meet the dynamic demands of waste and recycling operations across the region. With the new western operations, Viably’s customers benefit from increased equipment uptime and enhanced availability of parts and technical resources, allowing their operations to run smoothly and efficiently.
Kurt Schoppe, Viably’s director of operations for the Western U.S., is leading this expansion. With extensive experience in the waste and recycling sector, Schoppe and his team work from the company’s core values: Invested-Guides-Evolving-Together. The team takes a customer-first approach in everything it does to strengthen customers’ ability to be more successful.
“Our approach at Viably is to form and maintain truly collaborative partnerships with our customers, putting their success at the forefront of everything we do,” said Schoppe. “We tailor solutions that tackle customer challenges and ensure our clients have the tools and support they need to thrive.”
Advancing Grinding Capabilities With New Technology
In addition to geographical growth, Viably recently introduced the Komptech Lacero high-speed, horizontal grinder, a state-of-the-art wood waste grinding machine. The Lacero design evolved through a strong collaboration between Komptech engineers and Viably senior sales team members. The goal and eventual result was to deliver a purpose-engineered machine that efficiently meets the rigorous demands of wood waste recyclers, mulch producers, orchard removal and organics recycling companies in North America.
The Lacero offers robust features that enhance productivity and efficiency. Equipped with a powerful CAT® C18 diesel engine with a maintenance-free PT Tech clutch, the grinder delivers up to 812-horsepower, ensuring all-day, high-throughput production for a variety of waste processing tasks.
The Komptech Lacero’s advanced features include:
- Extra-large material infeed table measuring 13 feet in length and a volume over 6.5 cubic yards
- Massive 3.5-ton, 41-inch diameter downswing drum with 16 carbide-coated teeth, with an optional secondary 2-ton rotor with 24 replaceable tips
- Metal detection system with additional contamination protection and hydraulically swiveling screen basket
- Track unit machine chassis with optional 3-axle dolly system for quick on-road transportation
In addition, the Lacero’s integrated control system, with real-time diagnostics and wireless remote control, offers operators comprehensive machine status updates, ensuring continuous and efficient operation. These features collectively maximize resource recovery and productivity, directly helping customers by enhancing their operational capabilities.
Viably is North America’s direct connection to the Komptech GmbH factory for OEM parts, ensuring seamless support and service for North American customers. The company’s service team regularly travels to Austria to attend factory training on innovations and best practices in Komptech technologies. The continuing journey of Komptech and Viably is one of relentless innovation and unwavering commitment to sustainability. As both organizations work together to introduce new products and technologies to customers, their partnership promises to drive further advancements in waste and recycling solutions.
By investing in new infrastructure and adding additional cutting-edge technologies to its portfolio, Viably is dedicated to delivering solutions and services that empower customers to achieve their business goals. Viably customers in the Western United States and across North America can expect a partner, not a vendor, that is focused on supporting their long-term success by providing the tools necessary to remain profitable in a competitive industry.
In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, this strategic expansion and technological advancement is significant in transforming waste and recycling management practices. Viably customers in California, Arizona and Nevada can now use these developments to enhance their operational efficiency and contribute to a more sustainable future, reinforcing their roles as leaders in innovation.
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