At Tri-State Chutes, we’ve always believed that the products we install are the very best available. That’s why we were thrilled to see our trusted partner, Chute Source LLC of Akron, Ohio, featured on the national program Manufacturing Marvels.
The segment highlighted Chute Source’s commitment to American-made quality, engineering precision, and innovation. For us, this recognition is exciting because it shines a spotlight on the very foundation of what makes our chute systems successful—the reliability and performance of the products we install.
Designing and installing a trash chute, linen chute, or recycling chute isn’t as simple as cutting a hole in a wall and dropping in some steel. These are critical infrastructure systems in high-rise apartments, hospitals, hotels, and commercial properties. Executing them properly requires:
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Chute sections must be perfectly round, smooth, and aligned to ensure waste or linens travel safely and efficiently between floors.
Modern systems incorporate odor control, sanitizing units, and sealed intakes to keep buildings clean and healthy.
From a 30-story apartment tower in New York to a hospital in Virginia Beach, each chute system has to be tailored to building height, daily waste volume, and space constraints.
Every intake door is rigorously UL tested. The chute sections and compactors are designed and built to meet local building codes. Safety isn’t optional—it’s engineered into every component.
With Chute Source’s monitoring systems, property managers can track performance, receive real-time alerts, and minimize downtime.
In short, if the manufacturer doesn’t get it right, the system doesn’t work. And when you’re dealing with safety, hygiene, and daily functionality for hundreds of residents or patients, there’s no margin for error.
Chute Source was recognized on Manufacturing Marvels for a reason: they bring all of those requirements together under one roof. Every section, door, and compactor is engineered, fabricated, and tested in-house in Akron, Ohio.
Their work ensures that when we design and install a chute system, we’re starting with components we know are:
16-gauge domestic steel built to last decades.
UL-labeled, fire-tested doors and sections.
with options for sealed systems, odor control, and sanitization.
engineered for smooth flow and minimal maintenance.
featuring real-time monitoring and sorting options that modern buildings demand.
This recognition validates what we’ve always told our customers: our chutes work as well as they do because we start with the best components available.
As our co-owners and brothers John and Peter Hollister explain:
“Every successful chute system begins with the quality of its components. We can design and install with precision, but it only works if the product is engineered right from the start. That’s why our partnership with Chute Source is so important—and seeing them featured on Manufacturing Marvels was a proud moment for us. It shows our customers that the systems we install are backed by one of the best manufacturers in the country.”
From luxury high-rises in New York City to historic retrofits in Philadelphia and hospital systems in Virginia, our work depends on Chute Source’s commitment to engineering and manufacturing excellence. Their recognition on Manufacturing Marvels confirms what we’ve known for years: when you build with the best, you deliver the best.
We’re proud to partner with Chute Source—and proud to bring their nationally recognized quality to our customers every day.
A high-quality chute system isn’t just a steel tube—it’s a carefully engineered infrastructure. Here’s what goes into making sure trash, linens, or recyclables move safely and efficiently through a building:
Smooth, round sections that prevent snags and allow materials to move freely.
UL fire-rated doors, smoke & heat detectors, and safety locks to protect residents.
Sealed intake doors, odor control units, and sanitizing systems to maintain hygiene.
Diverters, compactors, and monitoring technology for efficient sorting and disposal.
Tailored to building size, height, and daily waste volume.
Without this level of detail, a chute system can quickly become a liability instead of an asset. That’s why Tri-State trusts Chute Source—because their manufacturing ensures every project we take on starts with excellence.
All of us at Tri-State Chutes want to extend a warm congratulations to our friends and partners at Chute Source LLC for being featured on Manufacturing Marvels.
Your commitment to quality, innovation, and American-made engineering has always been clear to us—and now the rest of the country has seen it too.
We’re proud to use your products in the systems we design and install, and we’re even prouder to call you partners. Here’s to many more years of shared success!