BHS Expands Headquarters

Eugene, Ore.-based Bulk Handling Systems (BHS), a 34-year-old manufacturer of recycling processing equipment, has purchased and is renovating new headquarters in West Eugene that will accommodate the growing company.

“Our expansion is the result of the dramatic growth that we have experienced as we continue to develop our systems to meet the increasing demands of the solid waste industry to extract more value out of the waste stream,” BHS President Steve Miller says.

The move increases the company’s production and office space in Eugene to more than 100,000 square feet. Eric Hall Architects of Eugene designed the extensive remodel and addition, and Chambers Construction is performing the construction work.

Miller says the building remodel will emphasis the use of recycled and sustainable materials. Paint is non-toxic; lights are energy efficient; all flooring is made out of natural, sustainable or recycled material; and office furniture is composed of up to 65 percent recycled content, according to the company.

Additionally, BHS will replace invasive plant species with native plants on the wetlands portion of the property.

BHS also was selected by Lane Metro Partnership to receive the Lane Council of Governments Regional Award of Merit for Economic Enhancement in 2009. This award is given to successful Lane County businesses that demonstrate a commitment to the community, their employees, customers and industries, according to Lane Metro Partnership.

BHS is a supplier of processing systems for the solid waste, recycling, wood products/compost and waste-to-energy industries.