Cumberland

What Cumberland does

Cumberland, founded in 1939 by Freddy Roddy in Rhode Island and now headquartered at 2900 S 160th St in New Berlin, Wisconsin, is a division of ACS Group and manufactures size reduction equipment for the plastics processing, chemical applications, and recycling industries. The company designs and builds an extensive portfolio of granulators and shredders spanning beside-the-press (FX Series), screenless (S10 Series), central (T50, X Series), heavy-duty (B, C, 3200, 62B Series), and thermoforming (1400 Series) configurations, supplemented by feedroll systems (FRV Versatile, FRE Edge Trim, FRC Crusher). Underlying technology centers on proprietary features including the TwinShear scissor-cutting rotor for energy efficiency, a wet granulation process co-developed with KW Plastics for contaminated post-consumer streams, Category 3 redundant safety circuits compliant with ISO-12100, and OEM aftermarket knives and screens manufactured from D2 steel.

Name

Cumberland

Legal name

Cumberland

Website

https://cumberlandplastics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cumberland, an ACS Group division founded in 1939, manufactures granulators, shredders, and feedrolls for plastics processing, chemical, and recycling operations, serving injection molders, thermoformers, extruders, and recyclers globally through direct sales and a rep network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New Berlin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Size Reduction Equipment Sales: Cumberland generates primary revenue from manufacturing and selling granulators and shredders including Beside-the-Press (FX Series), Central (T50, X Series), Heavy Duty (B, C, 3200 Series), and Thermoforming granulators. Equipment is sold through direct sales and channel partners.
2. Aftermarket Parts & Service: Multi-million dollar spare parts inventory including knives, screens, and consumables. Thousands of wear parts ready for same-day shipment. Services include on-site maintenance, emergency service, refurbishment, and repair. Engineering records provide parts per original specifications.
3. Granulator Refurbishment: Factory repair and refurbishment services bring equipment to near-new condition. Complete disassembly, inspection, remanufacture or replacement of parts. OEM upgraded safety features available. Backed by six-month warranty.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cumberland manufactures and sells size reduction equipment, primarily granulators and shredders, for plastics processing, chemical applications, and recycling operations. Its product portfolio covers beside-the-press, central, heavy-duty, thermoforming, and screenless granulators, as well as shredders and feedroll systems for thermoforming lines. The company also supplies OEM aftermarket knives and screens, on-site technical service, factory refurbishment, and lab testing services from its Technology Center in New Berlin, Wisconsin.

Product overview

Cumberland, a division of ACS Group, is a world-class manufacturer of size reduction equipment for the plastics and industrial recycling industries. Since 1939, the company has specialized in granulators and shredders. The product portfolio centers on multiple granulator series (FX Series beside-the-press, S10 Series screenless, T50 Series and X Series central, B/C/3200 Series heavy-duty, and 1400 Series thermoforming), supplemented by feedroll systems (FRV Versatile, FRE Edge Trim, FRC Crusher) for thermoforming applications. The company also offers OEM aftermarket parts (knives, screens) and services including on-site technical support, equipment refurbishment, and lab testing at its Technology Center in New Berlin, WI. Products are designed for rugged reliability with focus on safety, energy efficiency, and sustainability in plastic recycling operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beside-the-Press Granulators (FX Series) Compact granulators (FX700, FX1000, FX1600) designed for efficient resin reclaim directly at the molding or extrusion machine, with wide-open rotor access, optional viewing windows, and Category 3 redundant safety circuitry. Targeted at injection molders and extrusion operations needing immediate scrap reclaim.
• Central Granulators (T50 & X Series) High-volume central granulators for appliance housings, blow-molded parts, and large scrap, featuring precision tolerance cutting chambers, Twin Shear energy-efficient rotor design, and split chamber access. T50 Series offers tangential and offset configurations; X Series features split chamber hydraulic access and throughput of 1,800 to 4,500 lbs/hr.
• Heavy Duty Granulators (B, C, 3200 & 62B Series) Heavy-duty granulators for the largest size reduction jobs, including low-density fiber, heavy purgings, and post-consumer recycling streams. B Series features high shear rotor design and outboard bearings; C Series adds dual flywheel high-torque design; 3200 Series is the largest line for tire recycling and cast blocks; 62B Series supports wet granulation of curbside recyclables.
• Screenless Granulators (S10 Series) Low-speed screenless granulator producing consistent, clean regrind with minimal fines and dust. Features staggered cutter design, hardened steel knives, ferrous magnets for metal protection, and a compact portable design ideal for sprue and runner reclaim.
• Thermoforming Granulators (1400 Series) Purpose-built granulators for thermoforming lines with consistent regrind quality across materials, draw depths, and production speeds. Features 3-knife TwinShear rotor, deep welded cutting chamber, pneumatic actuation, and up to 100 horsepower.
• Shredders Size reduction equipment for breaking down large, dense plastic into 2-4 inch pieces, functioning as a precursor to granulators in recycling operations. Designed for rugged and reliable performance and frequently paired with the 3200 Series in two-stage systems.
• Thermoforming Feedroll Systems (FRV, FRE & FRC) Feedroll systems for processing sheet, film, web, and formed sheet at thermoforming lines. FRV Versatile Series supports openings up to 56 inches for large thermoforming applications; FRE Edge Trim Series handles narrow sheet strips inline or offline; FRC Crusher Series uses oversized knurled rolls for crushing large draw formed sheet.
• OEM Aftermarket Parts (Knives & Screens) OEM quality knives manufactured from D2 steel with heat treatment and specialized coatings, and stainless steel screens treated for wear resistance. Knives are match ground per set for precise gap fit. Multi-million-dollar spare parts inventory with same-day shipment available through the ACS Group Online Aftermarket Parts Store.
• On-site Service & Technical Support Field service network across the United States and international locations providing regular maintenance, emergency service, expert technical support, and training to maximize production environment performance.
• Granulator Refurbishment Service Factory repair and refurbishment services that bring granulators back to near-new condition through complete disassembly, inspection, remanufacture or replacement of parts, and optional OEM-upgraded safety features. Backed by a six-month warranty.
• Lab Testing Services Hands-on material testing at the ACS Group Technology Center in New Berlin, WI, allowing customers to confirm equipment performance with their exact materials, hit throughput targets, and validate equipment selection before purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced material loss from 30,000 to 2,000 pounds per year (93% reduction)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Adams Engineers and Equipment, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdams Engineers and Equipment, Inc. represents Cumberland in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. As a long-standing and highly respected agency in the South Central United States, AEE supports their valued clients as well as Cumberland's existing clients. Together, Cumberland and Adams work to expand the customer base covering all account types including injection molders, recyclers, fencing and lumber extruders, thermoformers, compounders, sheet and profile extruders, and rotational molders.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vecoplan: German manufacturer of shredders, granulators, and conveying equipment for plastics, wood, and waste streams. Comparable to Cumberland in size reduction equipment portfolio, particularly shredder offerings for recycling applications.
• CM Shredders: US manufacturer of industrial shredders specializing in tire recycling, e-waste, and plastics applications, including two-stage shredder-granulator systems. Comparable to Cumberland's 3200 Series shredder-granulator pairing approach for demanding recycling applications.
• Erdwich: German manufacturer of shredders and size reduction equipment for plastics, paper, and confidential data destruction. Comparable to Cumberland in industrial shredder offerings and European manufacturing heritage.
• Rotogran: Manufacturer of granulators specifically engineered for plastics processing applications, including beside-the-press and central configurations. Comparable to Cumberland's granulator-focused product lines serving injection molders and extruders.
• SSI Shredding Systems: US manufacturer of industrial shredders and size reduction equipment for recycling and waste processing, including plastics applications. Comparable to Cumberland in shredder product line serving recycling operations.
• Zerma: Manufacturer of granulators, shredders, and pulverizers for plastics and other materials, with operations in Germany, the US, China, and Southeast Asia. Comparable to Cumberland in size reduction equipment portfolio and global manufacturing footprint.
• Rapid Granulator: Swedish-headquartered global manufacturer of granulators specifically for plastics processing, including beside-the-press and central granulator lines. Highly comparable to Cumberland in product range, target customers (injection molders, extruders, recyclers), and global distribution model.
• Shred-Tech: Canadian manufacturer of industrial shredders for recycling, waste reduction, and security destruction applications, with strong plastics recycling presence. Comparable to Cumberland's shredder offerings for plastics and recycling applications.
• Herbold Meckesheim: German manufacturer specializing in size reduction equipment for plastics recycling and processing, including granulators, shredders, and washing lines. Comparable to Cumberland in plastics-specific domain expertise and recycling-focused wet-grinding applications.
• Weima: German manufacturer of single-shaft shredders and granulators for plastics, wood, and bulky waste. Comparable to Cumberland in size reduction technology for plastics processing and recycling, with similar global distribution approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CumberlandGran
• Facebookfacebook.com/CumberlandSizeReduction
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cumberlandplastics
• Instagraminstagram.com/cumberland_plastics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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