Equipment Inventory & Procurement

Category: Equipment & Supply Chain Research Date: April 11, 2026 Status: Verified

Technical specifications, 2026 market pricing, and regional sourcing for all major capital assets: Jora JK400 composters, CoolBot walk-in cooler, laboratory pan granulator, polycarbonate greenhouse, and skid steer.

1. Active Processing: Jora JK400 Composters (x6)

The Jora JK400 is the industry standard for high-speed, insulated tumbling composting. It is chosen for its dual-chamber capacity and superior heat retention.

• Vendor: Composting Warehouse / Eartheasy
• Current Price: $940.00 – $999.00 per unit
• Total for Phase 2: ~$5,800.00
• Technical Specs:

Capacity: 106 gallons (14 cubic feet). Construction: Galvanized Steel exterior with 2.25" HDPE insulation. Performance: Consistently maintains 140°F (60°C) even in 20°F ambient air. Logistics: Shipped via Ground (150 lbs). Assembly required on-site.

• The "Why": Bypasses $20,000+ in custom fabrication R&D by utilizing a proven, off-the-shelf commercial unit that fits perfectly in a staggered rollout.

2. Inbound Logistics: CoolBot Walk-In Cooler (8' x 10')

NOR regulations (O.C.G.A. 4-5) require remains to be processed within 24 hours or refrigerated. A CoolBot-powered walk-in cooler provides commercial refrigeration at 10% of the cost of industrial HVAC.

• Core Controller: Store It Cold (CoolBot) — $419.00
• Structure: 8x10 Post-frame Insulated Shed (North Wall exterior attachment).
• Insulation: R-25 rigid foam (3" Polyisocyanurate).
• Compressor: Standard 15,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner (~$600.0).
• Total Build Cost: ~$3,500 – $5,000 (Materials + DIY build).
• The "Why": Standard walk-in coolers cost $10k-$15k and require specialized refrigeration technicians. A CoolBot system can be repaired with a $500 window AC unit from Lowe's (Jasper, GA) in 30 minutes.

3. Memorial Studio: Laboratory Pan Granulator (The Pearl Engine)

Converts bone ash into hard, BB-sized pearls for concrete aggregate.

• Vendor: Laboratory Equipment Supply (or equivalent 304 Stainless vendors).
• Model: 500mm Tabletop Disc Pelletizer.
• Material: 304 Stainless Steel (Mandatory for cremains purity).
• Current Price: $1,000 – $1,350
• Technical Specs: 45-degree adjustable angle; 20-50 RPM variable speed.
• The "Why": This machine is the "Science" behind the Pearl Method. It ensures every customer gets 100% of their remains returned in a structurally solid, beautiful garden stone.

4. Facility Envelope: Polycarbonate Greenhouse (20' x 24')

The thermal engine of the entire operation.

• Vendor: Rimol Greenhouse Systems / Advancing Alternatives
• Model: Nor'Easter or Standard High-Tunnel with Polycarbonate sidewalls.
• Current Price: $12,000 – $18,000 (depending on end-wall options).
• Technical Specs: 8mm twin-wall polycarbonate (high R-value); Gable vent automation.
• The "Why": Polycarbonate is essential for North Georgia's temperature swings. It traps heat in winter far better than standard plastic sheeting, reducing the energy cost of maintaining the biological "kill temp."

5. Heavy Machinery: Used Agricultural Skid Steer

Required for Stream C (Shelter Trenching) and Mother Pile management.

• The Source: Local Agricultural Auctions (Canton/Ellijay) or FB Marketplace.
• Target Model: Used John Deere or Kubota (35-45 HP).
• Target Price: $18,000 – $25,000 (Used, under 2,000 hours).
• The "Why": As proven in the LSS_Financial_Proforma.md, Stream C (Retail Soil Sales) generates enough net income to pay off this tractor in full within 12 months.

Regional Procurement Map (North Georgia)

• Alfalfa Pellets: Tractor Supply Co. (Jasper, GA) — $18.99/bag.
• Lumber & Concrete: Home Depot (Jasper, GA) — Market pricing.
• Insulation: Lowe's (Ellijay/Jasper, GA) — Owens Corning/XPS.
• Tree Chips: ChipDrop / Local Tree Services — Free.