Biomass Combustion Systems

We are exclusively a Wood Combustion Technology Company

At Biomass Combustion Systems, we believe strongly that wood energy lowers and stabilizes industrial energy costs and, burning wood, a greenhouse gas neutral process, is good for the environment. We are also convinced that the adoption of wood energy by individual companies and industries contributes to national economic independence.

The challenge and mission at BCS has been to capture wood’s fuel capacity and to provide systems that provide “low cost wood BTU's for our customers. Through our expertise in wood combustion technology, we are able to manufacture systems that are clean burning, durable and optimize combustion for a wide range of wood fuels.

For our boiler projects, we have used the same Horizontal Zoned Grate System for over 22 years. Our experience has taught us that combustion systems must be designed for multiple wood fuels and this grate system technology enables us to meet a wide range of our customer’s needs.

Today, clean emissions are a critical consideration when choosing wood energy and we are committed to manufacturing furnace systems that respect the environment. In addition to maximum combustion capacity, our furnaces are designed to have minimal particulate emissions.

Management Team

Charlie Cary
Principal

Charlie is passionate about wood energy as a cost-saving fuel option for BCS customers as well as a viable response to fuel-driven economic and political concerns in the United States. As Principal, Charlie is responsible for sales and market development for the Boiler and Furnace product lines.
In the industrial wood energy business for over 20 years, Charlie was a Sales Manager for G&S Mill, an industrial wood energy company located in Northboro, Massachusetts. In 1997, Charlie acquired a 50% interest in assets of G&S Mill and partnered with Russ Samara to form Biomass Combustion Systems. Over the last 20 years, Charlie has been involved with over 400 wood energy projects including over 100 wood waste boiler and boiler retrofit installations. He has been responsible for all aspects of wood energy systems, including design, consulting, permitting and installation. Charlie has a B.A. in Economics from Hamilton College and a Masters in Urban and Environmental Policy from Tufts University.

Russ Samara
Principal

Russ has been in the wood energy industry for over 19 years, including 11 years as Operations Manager at G&S Mill. In 1997, he partnered with Charlie Cary to form Biomass Combustion Systems. Russ' experience ranges from concept to design and installation. His primary focus is wood combustion system design, drawing system specifications, overseeing product manufacturing, installation and start up. In addition, Russ is responsible for customer support. Russ has a B.S. from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.