Choosing a plastic shredder manufacturer is not mainly about finding the largest motor or the lowest machine price. The supplier must prove that the cutting system, feeding method, controls, wear protection and after-sales plan match your actual plastic waste.

This guide lists 10 established manufacturers and suppliers with equipment or support serving the U.S. market. It is not a performance ranking, and not every company listed manufactures every machine in the United States. Company and product information was checked against official manufacturer websites in October 2026.

I’m Jacky, CEO of AMIGE. My recommendation is to use any manufacturer list only as a starting point. A representative material test, written output specification and complete commercial scope are more valuable than brand recognition alone.

10 plastic shredder manufacturers serving the USA

The companies are presented alphabetically by neither quality nor price. Product portfolios and ownership can change, so buyers should confirm current manufacturing location, lead time, service coverage and model availability directly with each supplier.

1. Cumberland

Cumberland supplies plastic size-reduction equipment, including V-Series shredders that can operate as a first stage before granulation. It is relevant to processors comparing stand-alone, stacked shredder-and-granulator or integrated material-handling layouts.

2. Franklin Miller

Franklin Miller offers TASKMASTER twin- and quad-shaft shredders for bottles, film, pipe and rigid components. The company states that its equipment is built and tested in Livingston, New Jersey, and offers material testing and engineered systems.

3. Granutech-Saturn Systems

Granutech-Saturn Systems supplies single-, dual- and quad-shaft shredders for plastic materials ranging from film to pipe. Its official plastic application information also describes integrated grinders, granulators, conveyors and separation equipment.

4. Jordan Reduction Solutions

Jordan Reduction Solutions supplies industrial shredders, grinders and granulators for plastic and other materials. It is worth reviewing when a project may require primary shredding and a second size-reduction stage.

5. Rapid Granulator

Rapid Granulator focuses on plastics size reduction and offers granulators plus Raptor shredder configurations. Its official contact information identifies a U.S. operation in Leetsdale, Pennsylvania, supported by a regional sales network.

6. Republic Machine / Conair

Republic Machine is known for single-shaft shredders and granulators used in plastic size reduction. The company website states that Republic Machine became part of The Conair Group in January 2024, so buyers should confirm current sales, parts and service responsibility with Conair.

7. Shred-Tech

Shred-Tech supplies industrial shredding systems and publishes single- and multi-shaft equipment information covering plastics and other waste streams. Buyers should confirm which models, testing facilities and service teams support their U.S. location.

8. SSI Shredding Systems

SSI Shredding Systems manufactures one-, two-, three- and four-shaft industrial shredders and integrated systems. Its official information identifies manufacturing facilities in Wilsonville, Oregon, and applications covering plastics, textiles and other demanding waste streams.

9. Vecoplan LLC

Vecoplan LLC manufactures industrial shredding systems for plastic, paper, wood and waste applications. Its U.S. operation in North Carolina offers shredders, engineered systems, parts and service.

10. WEIMA America

WEIMA America offers plastic shredders with different rotor, ram, screen and cutting-tool configurations. The company states that it has served the U.S. market since 1999 and supports plastics, wood, paper and other recycling applications.

How should buyers compare shredder manufacturers?

Single-shaft or double-shaft shredder?

A single-shaft shredder commonly uses a hydraulic ram to push plastic against a rotor and screen. It can provide controlled output for pipes, purges, crates, film and production scrap when configured correctly.

A double-shaft shredder uses two counter-rotating cutter shafts and is often selected for bulky, mixed or difficult feed and primary volume reduction. Output may need a second crusher or granulator when a smaller, more uniform flake is required.

What should a material test include?

• Representative material quantity rather than a clean demonstration sample.
• Maximum size, wall thickness, bale density and foreign material.
• Start-up, steady operation, overload behavior and stop-restart conditions.
• Measured throughput over an agreed period.
• Output-size distribution, oversize and fines.
• Motor load, energy use and temperature where relevant.
• Wrapping, bridging, dust, noise and discharge behavior.
• Inspection of cutters, screen and chamber after the test.

Record the test conditions in the quotation or acceptance document. A video without input weight, operating time and output measurement is not a capacity guarantee.

Should you consider an international shredder supplier?

U.S.-based manufacturing and service can reduce communication, logistics and parts risk for some projects. International suppliers may offer a different balance of configuration, price, lead time and complete-line integration.

Compare both using the same technical and commercial scope. Include freight, duties, installation, technician travel, controls, voltage, documentation, warranty, spare parts and expected downtime—not just the machine price.

AMIGE supplies plastic shredder machines and integrated recycling equipment for global projects. We recommend reviewing material samples and line requirements before proposing a model.

What information should you include in an RFQ?

• Plastic type, source, photos, video and representative samples.
• Maximum dimensions, wall thickness and bulk density.
• Loose, nested, rolled, baled or contaminated condition.
• Required throughput and operating hours per day.
• Target output size and downstream process.
• Metal, sand, liquid, labels, fibers and other contamination.
• Feeding, discharge, separation and conveying requirements.
• Voltage, site layout, installation constraints and safety standard.

Comparing plastic shredder suppliers for a U.S. project? Send AMIGE the same RFQ and test basis you provide to other manufacturers. We will return a configuration and scope that can be compared line by line.

Frequently asked questions

Who manufactures industrial plastic shredders in the USA?

Examples with U.S. manufacturing or operations include SSI, Franklin Miller, Vecoplan LLC, Granutech-Saturn, Republic Machine/Conair and other suppliers in this guide. Confirm the manufacturing location of the quoted model directly.

How do I choose a plastic shredder manufacturer?

Compare representative testing, output specification, machine design, safety, parts, service, installation, warranty and total delivered scope.

What is the best shredder for plastic waste?

There is no universal best model. Material size, shape, contamination, capacity, output size and downstream processing determine whether a single-, double- or multi-shaft machine fits.

Should I request a shredder test before buying?

Yes for unfamiliar or difficult material. Agree on sample condition, test duration, throughput measurement, output size and inspection criteria before the test.

What affects the price of an industrial plastic shredder?

Shaft or rotor size, cutter design, drive, ram, screen, wear protection, controls, safety, feeding, discharge, conveyors, testing, installation and service scope all affect delivered cost.

Conclusion

A credible plastic shredder manufacturer should prove application fit with material evidence, measurable output and a complete support plan. Use this supplier list to build a shortlist, then compare every quotation against the same RFQ, test method and lifetime-cost assumptions.