Cresswood Shredding Machinery

What Cresswood Shredding Machinery does

Cresswood Shredding Machinery is a family-owned US manufacturer of single-shaft, low-RPM industrial shredders and grinders, headquartered in Cortland, Illinois. The company designs, engineers, and builds its equipment in-house, serving pallet manufacturers, wood product operations, plastic and film recyclers, and paper recyclers across North America. Its product portfolio is organized into vertical-grinder series (XR, SR) and horizontal-grinder series (EF, EXR), differentiated by proprietary technology including the Destroyer cutterhead, Dura-Glide Roller Ram System, Ever-New indexable cutting teeth, and adaptive counterweighted feed rolls. A sister company, Dun-Rite Tool and Machine Company (established 1963, same parent ownership), supplies American-made wear parts and tooling, including for competitive equipment brands, creating a vertically integrated equipment-and-aftermarket model.

Cresswood generates revenue through build-to-order hardware sales (new shredders and grinders with custom motor, chamber, screen, and feed configurations), replacement parts and tooling (via the Dun-Rite Tooling sub-brand), on-site service and support, and equipment financing facilitated through Reliant Capital. The company distributes via direct factory sales and an authorized dealer network led by Boulware Equipment LLC (turn-key installations with Avetta certification) and Heicor Enterprises (Northwest US). The business is led by President Ryan Butzman, with Jack Cress as CEO, and reports a 40%+ repeat customer rate, no external equity or debt capital, and a customer base spread across pallet, wood, plastic, and paper recycling end markets.

Name

Cresswood Shredding Machinery

Legal name

Cresswood Shredding Machinery

Website

https://cresswood.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cresswood Shredding Machinery is a family-owned US manufacturer of single-shaft, low-RPM industrial shredders and grinders for pallet, wood, plastic, and paper recycling, with proprietary cutterhead and roller-ram technology, a sister tooling subsidiary, and direct plus dealer-based sales across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Size Reduction Machinery

NAICS

Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing (333243)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Wood Waste Processing & Recycling (Mulch, Biomass Feedstock) (EUAIAHAE)

Keywords

• Industrial shredders
• Size reduction equipment
• Wood grinding machinery
• Pallet recycling equipment
• Plastic recycling grinders

Headquarters

HQ city

Cortland

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. Industrial Shredder and Grinder Sales: Sale of new industrial shredding and grinding equipment for wood, plastic, paper, and pallet recycling applications. Machines are built to order with customizable specifications including motor HP, cutting chamber dimensions, screen configurations, and feed systems.
2. Parts and Tooling: Replacement parts, cutting teeth, inserts, screens, anvils, and tool holders for Cresswood machines and competitive equipment through Dun-Rite Tooling subsidiary.
3. Service and Support: On-site technical support, installation, training, and maintenance services. Field repairs and remote troubleshooting support.
4. Equipment Financing: Financing programs offered through Reliant Capital including no money down, deferred payments, and extended terms up to 84 months. Application-only approvals up to $400k.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cresswood Shredding Machinery designs, engineers, and manufactures single-shaft, low-RPM industrial shredders and grinders for size reduction of wood, plastic, paper, and pallet materials. Equipment is built to order in the USA at the Cortland, Illinois facility, complemented by a tooling subsidiary (Dun-Rite Tooling) that supplies replacement parts and components for Cresswood and competitive equipment.

Product overview

Cresswood Shredding Machinery designs and manufactures world-class industrial shredders and grinders for wood, plastic, pallet, and paper recycling applications. The product portfolio is organized into distinct machine series: the XR Series (hopper-fed vertical grinders including XR2400, XR700, XR620, XR600, XR500, XR400) and SR Series for vertical processing; the EF Series (EF-60 through EF-12) for horizontal grinding with vibratory conveyors; and the EXR Series (EXR-2000 Wood, EXR-2000P Plastic) for heavy-duty horizontal applications. Key differentiating features include the proprietary Destroyer cutterhead design, Dura-Glide Roller Ram System, and Ever-New indexable cutting teeth technology. The company also offers Dun-Rite Tooling brand replacement parts and tooling, and Smart Investment Solutions financing programs. All equipment is engineered and manufactured in the USA at their Cortland, Illinois facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dun-Rite Tooling: Premium American-made tooling and machine parts subsidiary providing wear components for industrial shredders and grinders, including inserts, counterknives, holders, and screens. Offers custom parts, engineering support, and screen rebuilds.

Products and services

• XR Series Shredders and Grinders Large hopper-fed vertical grinders (XR2400, XR700, XR620, XR600, XR500, XR400) designed for processing pallets, wood scrap, blocks, and bulky materials. Feature Destroyer cutterhead, fluid clutch, and Dura-Glide Ram System for maximum throughput.
• EF Series Horizontal Grinders Horizontal grinders (EF-60, EF-50, EF-48, EF-36, EF-30, EF-24, EF-12) with vibratory conveyor feed systems. Feature adaptive counterweight feed rolls and Destroyer cutterheads for processing rippings, cut-offs, blocks, and lineal materials in wood, plastic, and paper applications.
• EXR Series Horizontal Grinders Horizontal grinder series (EXR-2000 Wood, EXR-2000P Plastic) featuring extra-robust construction with adaptive counterweight feedroll systems. EXR-2000 Wood handles wood and pallets; EXR-2000P processes plastic sheets, linear extrusions, plastic lumber, and trim.
• SR Series Compact Grinders Compact hopper-fed grinders (SR360) for smaller-scale wood waste processing applications.
• Dun-Rite Tooling Replacement Parts and Tooling American-made premium tooling including inserts, counterknives, holders, and screens. Meets or exceeds OEM standards with proprietary heat-treating processes for maximum wear life. Provides parts for Cresswood equipment and competitive brands including Allegheny, SSI, Vecoplan, Weima, and others.
• Smart Investment Solutions Equipment Financing Equipment financing programs through Reliant Capital offering no money down, deferred payments, and extended terms up to 84 months. Includes CashBoost financing for amounts from $25k to $400k.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $100k savings in natural gas fuel costs over 6 months
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and community.

• Boulware Equipment LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier Cresswood dealer offering turn-key solutions for pallet and wood waste recycling. Provides Avetta certified mechanical installation services. Specializes in complete system design including chip outlet connections. Covers most of the United States with hundreds of chip outlet partners for residual buyers.
• Dun-Rite Tool and Machine CompanycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSister company under same parent ownership. Since 1963, provides American-made premium tooling that meets or exceeds OEM standards for low RPM shredders and grinders. Large inventory enables same-day parts availability. Proprietary heat-treating processes achieve balance of durability and quality. Also provides parts for competitive equipment brands.
• Heicor EnterprisesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCresswood dealer serving the Northwest region of the United States. Provides local sales and support for industrial grinding equipment.
• Rooted for GoodcommunityOthersLocal DeKalb County nonprofit dedicated to creating inclusive vocational opportunities and fighting hunger. Cresswood has sponsored fundraising events including 'A Dinner for Good' and donated garden features. Represents shared commitment to sustainability and community impact.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cresswoodshredd
• Facebookfacebook.com/cresswood.shredding

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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