Sierra International Machinery

What Sierra International Machinery does

Sierra International Machinery, LLC is a privately held, family-owned U.S. manufacturer and distributor founded in 1946 in Bakersfield, California, specializing in heavy-duty processing equipment for the scrap metal and recycling industries. The company designs and builds shear/baler/loggers (T-Series including the T1100-HD and T1400-HD), a family of two-ram balers (REB-1, REB-2, REB-4, and the portable REB-X), portable baler/loggers (4200, S5000, RB6000, RB6000-HD), a three-compression baler (HD3C-2020), material handlers spanning 10 to 29 tons in diesel and electric variants (T308 through T815 plus the electric E9.6 and T409E), and custom conveyors. Equipment incorporates proprietary technology including the patented REB-4 dual-compression door design (U.S. Patent No. 11,241,853 B2), L-Box construction, Hardox 450 replaceable wear liners, honeycomb outer walls, and linear-transducer-based Smart Cutting Cycle automation that adjusts guillotine height to material load.

The company operates a 46,000 sq ft manufacturing and assembly plant in Jesup, Georgia (established 2008, currently undergoing its fourth expansion) where REB two-ram balers and conveyors are built, while shears and loggers are manufactured in Italy by partner Macpresse and assembled in the U.S. Sierra holds exclusive North and South American distributorship rights for the Macpresse line, a relationship originally secured by founder Ben Sacco in 1959 that anchors the international machinery business. Revenue is generated through three streams: new equipment sales, aftermarket parts and service (which Sierra describes as the largest parts inventory in the industry with on-call field service), and used equipment resale. Distribution is exclusively direct via an in-house sales force covering North and South America, supported by an English/Spanish bilingual website, YouTube demonstration content, the 'Pile of Scrap' podcast, and ISRI and CARI-ACIR association memberships. The wholly owned subsidiary Sierra Recycling & Demolition operates the equipment in real scrap yard conditions, providing an internal feedback loop that the company cites as a core R&D and credibility advantage.

Second-generation leadership rests with John Sacco (President of Sierra International Machinery) and Philip Sacco (President of Sierra Recycling & Demolition), continuing the founder's operating philosophy. Customers are scrap metal processors, MRFs, C&D contractors, and material handling operators across ferrous, non-ferrous, fiber, MSW, and demolition material streams; named-customer disclosure is absent in the source materials. The company maintains no disclosed external institutional ownership and operates without public listing.

Name

Sierra International Machinery

Legal name

Sierra International Machinery, LLC.

Website

https://sierraintl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sierra International Machinery designs, manufactures, and services heavy-duty shear/baler/loggers, two-ram balers, portable balers, material handlers, and conveyors for scrap metal processors, MRFs, and C&D contractors across the Americas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scrap Metal and Recycling Processing Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH)

Keywords

• Scrap metal processing equipment
• Two-ram balers
• Material handling machinery
• Shear baler loggers
• Recycling equipment manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bakersfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sierra manufactures and sells heavy-duty processing equipment including shear/baler/loggers, two-ram balers, portable balers/loggers, material handlers, and conveyors. Equipment ranges from stationary electric to diesel-powered portable models. Sales are facilitated through direct sales team and website inquiries.
2. Parts & Service: Comprehensive parts department with the largest parts inventory in the industry. Parts kept in stock for every machine regardless of age. On-call service technicians available to diagnose problems, ship parts, or visit customer yards. Phone support and field service.
3. Used Equipment Sales: Company also sells pre-owned equipment including shear/baler/loggers, balers, excavators with attachments, and material handlers. Used equipment listings show prices ranging from approximately $75,000 to $199,650.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sierra International Machinery designs, manufactures, distributes, and services heavy-duty processing equipment for the scrap metal, recycling, and demolition industries. Its product lines include stationary and portable shear/baler/loggers, two-ram balers (REB series), three-compression balers, electric and diesel material handlers, and steel/rubber belt conveyors, complemented by the industry's largest parts inventory and on-call service technicians.

Product overview

Sierra International Machinery manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of recycling and scrap processing equipment, including multiple lines of shear/baler/loggers (T-Series, CLS-Series, SLK-Series), two-ram balers (REB-1, REB-2, REB-4, and portable REB-X), portable baler/loggers (RB6000, RB6000-HD, S5000, 4200), stationary and mobile material handlers (T308 through T815, E9.6, Stationary), three-compression balers (HD3C-2020), and heavy-duty conveyors. The equipment processes materials including automobiles, appliances, HMS #1 and #2 steel, foundry scrap, construction debris, non-ferrous metals, fiber, and municipal solid waste. The company also provides comprehensive parts and service support alongside a used equipment program. The product line features patented technologies including dual-compression doors on the REB-4 (U.S. Patent No. 11,241,853 B2) and Smart Cutting Cycle systems for automated hydraulic adjustment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• T1100-HD Shear/Baler/Logger Heavy-duty stationary electric shear/baler/logger with a 36-inch throat opening and 1,100 tons of shear force, designed for scrap metal processors handling automobiles, foundry scrap, HMS #1 and #2 steel, pipe, beams, and plate. Includes automatic smart cutting cycle technology to optimize cuts per minute.
• T1400-HD Shear/Baler/Logger High-capacity stationary electric shear/baler/logger with a 43-inch throat opening and 1,400 tons of shear force, featuring advanced hydraulic synchronization and a smart cutting cycle for processing bulky scrap materials and automobiles in high-volume scrap yards.
• HD3C-2020 Three-Compression Baler Stationary three-compression baler with 118" x 98" hopper dimensions, producing 19.7" x 19.7" x Variable bales at 28-38 tons per hour, and built with Hardox 450 wear-resistant steel construction for high-volume ferrous scrap baling.
• REB-4 Two-Ram Baler Stationary two-ram baler with patented dual-compression doors (U.S. Patent No. 11,241,853 B2) that use 254 tons of force per door to pre-densify material, producing 46" W x 31" H x 62" L bales with 40% increased production over typical two-ram balers. Designed for high-volume scrap metal, waste, and fiber recycling operations.
• REB-2 Two-Ram Baler High-volume stationary two-ram baler with 254 tons of shearing/baling force, available with 150 or 250 HP power units, and featuring a unique shear blade compatible with waste, fiber, non-ferrous scrap metal, and tires.
• REB-1 Two-Ram Baler Heavy-duty stationary two-ram baler with 143 tons of shearing/baling force, backed by over 40 years of design experience and featuring a unique shear blade for processing waste, fiber, and non-ferrous scrap metal.
• REB-X Portable Two-Ram Baler Portable two-ram baler with 143 tons of shearing/baling force producing 46" W x 31" H x 62" L bales, designed for use across multiple facilities, maintenance shutdowns, demolition projects, and rural areas without permanent infrastructure.
• RB6000-HD Portable Baler/Logger Heavy-duty portable baler/logger with 175 HP Cummins turbo diesel engine, 170 tons main compression, and up to 270 tons per side on the folding box, producing 40" x 24" bales and logs at a 16-19 tons per hour baling rate for high-volume on-site operations.
• RB6000 Portable Baler/Logger Heavy-duty portable baler/logger positioned as the most powerful in its class, with a 170 HP Cummins turbo diesel engine, 6,500 lb lifting-capacity crane, and automatic baling and logging cycles for processing automobiles, appliances, and sheet iron.
• S5000 Portable Baler/Logger Portable baler/logger with 140 tons of pushing force producing 25-50 tons per day, available with 160 HP Cummins diesel or 75 HP electric motor options and an optional crane featuring a 22-foot boom and 2,600 lb lifting capacity.
• 4200 Portable Baler/Logger Portable baler/logger with 35+ years of proven design producing 800 lb 24x20x30 inch bales in under 2 minutes, featuring a 170 HP Cummins turbo diesel engine, 4,400 lb crane capacity, and optional stationary electric configuration.
• Stationary Material Handler Stationary material handler with customizable 10-50 foot boom reach designed for safer indoor operations, available with electric or diesel power options, and offering zero emissions in the electric configuration.
• T815 Material Handler Heavy-duty material handler with a 53-foot boom reach and a patented Fly-Cab that lowers to ground level and elevates up to 19 feet, powered by a 205 HP Cummins 6-cylinder turbo diesel engine.
• T510 Material Handler 29-ton material handler with 43-foot boom reach and a 17-foot elevating operator cab, designed for transferring material in scrap yards, MRFs, and C&D operations, with heating, cooling, and a soundproof cab.
• T409 Material Handler 22-ton diesel material handler with a 32-foot two-piece boom, 145 HP Cummins 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine, and a 16'5" elevating cab eye level for scrap, waste, and fiber operations.
• T409E Electric Material Handler 50,000-pound electric material handler with a 33-foot two-piece boom, powered by two 14,240Ah-80V batteries providing 6-9 hours of operation, with four stabilizers and solid tires for indoor and outdoor use.
• T308 Material Handler 17-ton material handler available in electric or diesel configurations with a 27-foot two-piece boom, 105 HP Cummins diesel or battery-operated power, a front heavy-duty blade, and a 13'9" elevating cab eye level.
• E9.6 Electric Material Handler 10-ton electric material handler with a 23-foot two-piece boom, an Energy Plus heavy-duty battery with eight-hour life and a quick-replace system, a zero-emissions design for indoor operations, and a 12'8" elevating cab.
• Sierra Conveyors Steel or rubber belt conveyors designed for the recycling industry, featuring direct drive motors, tensioned tail pulleys, TEFC high-efficiency motors, and customizable widths for processing non-ferrous metals, fibers, plastic, and municipal solid waste.
• Parts & Service Department Comprehensive parts and service department offering the largest parts inventory in the industry, with on-call technicians providing diagnostic assistance, parts shipment, and on-site yard visits to minimize customer downtime across all machine generations.
• Used Equipment Sales Pre-owned equipment program offering used shear/baler/loggers, balers, excavators with attachments, and material handlers, with listed prices ranging from approximately $75,000 to $199,650 for excavators with attachments.

Quantifiable outcome

• REB-4 provides 40% increase in production over typical two-ram balers
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• ISRI (Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries)coreOthersSierra International Machinery is a proud member of ISRI (Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries), a trade association for the scrap recycling industry. ISRI membership provides industry visibility, networking opportunities, and advocacy for recycling industry interests.
• CARI-ACIRcoreOthersSierra International Machinery is a proud member of CARI-ACIR, an industry association related to scrap recycling. Membership demonstrates commitment to the industry and provides networking and advocacy benefits.
• MacpresseflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSierra holds exclusive distributorship rights for North and South America for Macpresse line of balers for the recycling and solid waste industries. This partnership, originally established in the early days of Sierra, was the foundation of the company's international machinery business.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Harris (American Baler): American Baler, part of the Harris waste-to-resource group, manufactures two-ram balers, shear balers, and scrap-handling equipment for the same scrap-yard, MRF, and recycling customer base that Sierra serves in North America.
• Bollegraaf: Dutch-headquartered Bollegraaf is one of the world's largest baler manufacturers for recycling and solid waste; its two-ram and channel balers compete directly with Sierra's REB line at large MRFs and material recovery facilities.
• Wendt Corporation: Wendt designs and manufactures scrap shredders, non-ferrous separation systems, and downstream processing equipment, overlapping with Sierra's shear/baler/logger and material-handler offerings to ferrous and non-ferrous recyclers in North America.
• Balemaster: Balemaster builds a broad line of vertical, horizontal, and two-ram balers for scrap metal, recycling, and solid-waste applications, competing most directly with Sierra's REB two-ram and stationary baler lines.
• SENNEBOGEN: German manufacturer of heavy-duty material handlers with a dedicated scrap and recycling product line (E-Series, 870 E-series), directly comparable to Sierra's T308–T815 material handlers sold into scrap yards and MRFs.
• Maren Balers & Shredders: Maren manufactures two-ram balers, shredders, and conveyors serving scrap metal, solid waste, and C&D recyclers in North America, overlapping with Sierra's REB baler and conveyor product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Metso: Metso is a broad industrial incumbent whose recycling and metals-processing segments (formerly Metso Outotec) supply shredders, separation, and material-handling equipment into scrap and metals markets where Sierra competes.
• Liebherr: Liebherr's material-handling division produces wheeled and crawler material handlers used in scrap yards and ports; its industrial-scale dealer network and brand recognition make it a broader incumbent adjacent to Sierra's handler business.
• Danieli: Italian-headquartered Danieli designs plants and equipment for the metals industry, including scrap processing and shearing technology; its broader steelmaking scope makes it an incumbent with overlapping capability to Sierra's shear/baler/logger line.
• Caterpillar: Caterpillar's material handlers, wheeled excavators, and industrial power offerings address scrap-yard and recycling customers at scale; its global dealer footprint and product breadth make it a broad incumbent adjacent to Sierra's handler and portable baler/logger lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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