What Peterson Pacific Corporation does

Peterson Pacific Corporation, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, designs and manufactures heavy industrial equipment for forestry, wood-waste, and biomass processing. The core product portfolio is marketed under the Peterson brand and comprises horizontal grinders (models 1700D, 1710D, 3710E, 5710E, 6700D, 6710D, and the 6750D Electric variant), drum chippers (4300B, 4310B, 4310B Highwalker, 6300B, 6310B), disc chippers (5000H Whole Tree, 5050H Electric, 5900E), chain flail debarkers (4800F, 4810F), blower trucks and trailers (BT40C, BT60C, BTR45, BTR70, BTR90), stand-alone blower units (BTS50/BTS50+), and the 27S Drop Feed Hog. Together these machines cover the full wood-processing chain from log intake through chip and biomass material handling.

Peterson-branded equipment is commercialized as one of 16 product brands under Astec Industries, with distribution delivered through Astec's authorized global dealer network operating in 12 countries, backed by more than 4,300 employees and over 1 million square feet of parts storage. The business model is quote-based equipment sales through that dealer channel, complemented by aftermarket parts, service contracts, training, warranty, and Astec's telematics offering; pricing is not publicly disclosed. End customers are forestry operators, biomass producers, recyclers, and contractors processing wood waste, stump material, and whole trees into chips, hog fuel, or biomass feedstock for downstream energy and pulp markets.

Strategically, Peterson is doubling down on lower-emission product variants (electric-powered grinder and chipper models introduced alongside the new 3710E launch) and is being extended into adjacent verticals such as wastewater treatment through the Astec–SoMax hydrothermal carbonization partnership, while material handling capacity is being expanded through the Telestack distribution relationship.

Name

Peterson Pacific Corporation

Website

https://petersoncorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Peterson Pacific Corporation, headquartered in Eugene, Oregon and founded in 1981, designs and manufactures horizontal grinders, drum and disc chippers, debarkers, and blower equipment for forestry, biomass, and wood-waste processing operators, distributed through the Astec Industries dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Forestry & Wood Processing Equipment

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Forestry & Logging Equipment (IMAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wood Chipping, Residue Processing & Biomass Feedstock (IMAMABAG)

Keywords

• Horizontal grinders
• Wood chippers
• Forestry equipment
• Biomass processing
• Debarking equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Eugene

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Peterson Pacific Corporation designs and manufactures heavy industrial equipment for forestry and wood waste processing operations. Its product portfolio includes horizontal grinders, drum chippers, disc chippers (including whole tree chippers), chain flail debarkers, blower trucks and trailers, stand-alone blowers, drop feed hogs, and transport accessories sold under the Peterson brand through the Astec Industries global dealer network.

Product overview

Peterson Pacific Corporation products are manufactured under Astec Industries as part of their forestry equipment portfolio. The product line encompasses a comprehensive range of woody biomass processing equipment including horizontal grinders (1700D, 1710D, 3710E, 5710E, 6700D, 6710D, 6750D Electric), drum chippers (4300B, 4310B, 4310B Highwalker, 6300B, 6310B), disc chippers (5000H Whole Tree, 5050H Electric, 5900E), chain flail debarkers (4800F, 4810F), blower trucks (BT40C, BT60C), blower trailers (BTR45, BTR70, BTR90), stand-alone blowers (BTS50/BTS50+), and the 27S Drop Feed Hog. These products serve the forestry, biomass, and waste processing industries, forming an integrated ecosystem from tree processing through material handling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Peterson 1700D Horizontal Grinder Horizontal grinder designed for waste wood processing and recycling applications in the forestry sector.
• Peterson 1710D Horizontal Grinder Horizontal grinder for processing woody biomass and waste materials in forestry operations.
• Peterson 3710E Horizontal Grinder Next generation horizontal grinder with enhanced grinding power for forestry and waste processing applications.
• Peterson 5710E Horizontal Grinder Heavy-duty horizontal grinder designed for large-scale forestry waste processing and recycling operations.
• Peterson 6700D Horizontal Grinder High-capacity horizontal grinder for processing large volumes of wood waste and biomass materials.
• Peterson 6710D Horizontal Grinder Industrial horizontal grinder designed for demanding forestry and waste processing applications.
• Peterson 6750D Electric Horizontal Grinder Electric-powered horizontal grinder offering reduced emissions for environmentally sensitive forestry operations.
• Peterson 4300B Drum Chipper Drum chipper for processing wood materials into uniform chips for forestry and biomass applications.
• Peterson 4310B Drum Chipper Drum chipper with enhanced chipping capacity for processing trees and wood waste.
• Peterson 4310B Highwalker Drum Chipper Track-mounted drum chipper with high walker system for superior mobility in challenging forestry terrain.
• Peterson 6300B Drum Chipper Large-capacity drum chipper designed for high-volume wood chipping operations in the forestry sector.
• Peterson 6310B Drum Chipper Heavy-duty drum chipper for processing large diameter wood materials into marketable chips.
• Peterson 5000H Whole Tree Chipper Whole tree chipper that processes complete trees including limbs and tops into uniform wood chips.
• Peterson 5050H Electric Whole Tree Chipper Electric-powered whole tree chipper for reduced emissions in environmentally sensitive forestry applications.
• Peterson 5900E Disc Chipper Electric disc chipper designed for consistent chip quality in wood processing operations.
• Peterson 4800F Chain Flail Debarker Chain flail debarker for efficient bark removal from logs in forestry processing operations.
• Peterson 4810F Chain Flail Debarker Enhanced chain flail debarker with improved debarking performance for various log sizes.
• Peterson BT40C Blower Truck Self-contained truck-mounted blower system for chip and biomass handling in forestry operations.
• Peterson BT60C Blower Truck High-capacity truck-mounted blower truck designed for large-volume chip and material handling.
• Peterson BTR45 Blower Trailer Trailer-mounted blower system with 45-foot length for portable chip and biomass handling.
• Peterson BTR70 Blower Trailer Extended-length trailer blower with 70-foot configuration for large-scale material handling applications.
• Peterson BTR90 Blower Trailer Maximum-length blower trailer with 90-foot configuration for industrial-scale chip distribution.
• Peterson BTS50/BTS50+ Stand-Alone Blower Unit Stand-alone blower unit for integration into existing material handling systems.
• Peterson 27S Drop Feed Hog Drop feed hog machine for processing wood waste and creating hog fuel in forestry operations.
• Peterson Transportation Tow Dolly Tow dolly designed for transporting Peterson grinding and processing equipment between job sites.
• Peterson R+ Grinder Package Enhanced grinder package with improved features and capabilities for horizontal grinding operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Major throughput increase in cinder production with Vari-Frequency screen technology
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GoodfellowcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGoodfellow serves as a dealer partner supporting Astec equipment sales and service, notably supporting Geneva Rock's Black Rock quarry launch despite supply chain challenges.
• SoMaxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAstec partnered with SoMax to deploy hydrothermal carbonization technology for wastewater treatment, enabling the City of Phoenixville to become the first U.S. plant to use this technology.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bandit Industries, Inc. Bandit is a family-owned manufacturer of brush chippers, horizontal grinders, and whole tree chippers - directly competing with Peterson across the same wood-processing equipment categories and customer base (logging, biomass, mulch producers).
• Vermeer Corporation: Vermeer manufactures horizontal grinders, tub grinders, and whole tree chippers for the forestry, recycling, and biomass industries, overlapping with Peterson's core product line and target customers.
• Morbark (Altec Inc.): Morbark, now owned by Altec, produces horizontal and tub grinders, drum chippers, and whole tree chippers - a direct competitor to Peterson in wood waste processing equipment serving biomass, mulch, and forestry markets.
• Jenz GmbH: Jenz is a German manufacturer of horizontal grinders, chippers, and biomass processors, directly competing with Peterson in the wood-processing equipment market, particularly in Europe and biomass-energy applications.
• Doppstadt GmbH: Doppstadt manufactures shredders, grinders, and chippers for wood, green waste, and biomass processing - a direct competitor to Peterson in industrial-scale wood waste and recycling equipment.
• Continental Biomass Industries (CBI): CBI manufactures horizontal grinders, trommels, and chippers for the biomass and wood waste industries, directly competing with Peterson in the same end-markets and equipment categories.
• Rotochopper, Inc. Rotochopper specializes in horizontal grinders for size reduction of wood waste, biomass, and recycled materials, competing directly with Peterson in the wood-processing and mulch production segments.
• Komptech GmbH: Komptech manufactures shredders, chippers, and screening equipment for wood and green waste processing, directly competing with Peterson in the biomass, recycling, and forestry equipment markets globally.

Broad incumbents

• Terex Corporation: Terex is a diversified heavy equipment manufacturer with environmental and forestry equipment lines (chippers, grinders) competing with Peterson, but its broader portfolio spans aerial work platforms, materials processing, and construction - making it a broad incumbent rather than direct specialist.
• Altec Inc. Altec is a diversified equipment and services company whose acquisition of Morbark makes it a direct competitor in wood processing while also serving utilities and fleet services - a broad incumbent with overlapping forestry equipment exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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