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Other Group Whole Tree Chippers Whole Tree Debarkers Horizontal Grinders Blower Trucks and Trailers Screening Equipment [energy] [infrastructure] mining Astec Industries, Inc. [ ] Peterson Pacific Corp. Eugene, Oregon, USA Peterson Pacific Corp. is a Eugene, Oregon based manufacturer of horizontal grinders, disc and drum chippers, debarkers, screens, blower trucks and trailers that serve a wide variety of global markets. Peterson has 110,000 square feet of modern manufacturing space, and an East Coast distribution warehouse to quickly respond to local customer needs. Peterson machines are sold and supported through a worldwide network of distributors and direct sales and service representatives. Responding to the ever-increasing world-wide demand for clean pulp and paper chips, Peterson developed the 6830 flail debarker and 7900EL disc chipper, both of which can handle 30-inch (76.2 cm) diameter trees which are typically found on eucalyptus plantations. These machines will raise the standard for in-field chipping operations. Peterson's popular 4800E debarker was totally redesigned for 2011 and released as the 4800F model. Now equipped with a Tier 4, Caterpillar C9 engine, the 4800F has 350 hp available. Peterson's IQAN control system controls the machine to provide excellent machine performance and fuel economy. The 4300-series drum chippers continue to be a significant player in the biomass market with their ability to accept a wide variety of feedstock, and their superior fuel economy not seen on their competitor's machines. Peterson drum chippers can be configured to make microchips that have remarkable consistency which has proven popular with pelletizing operations. Peterson also introduced the new 5700C horizontal grinder—a wheeled version of the popular 5710C model. International demand for Peterson products remains strong, with over 35% of its products sold in 2011 going to international markets. Peterson Pacific, Corp. facility located in Eugene, Oregon, USA. 46 The 4310 Drum Chipper is suited for high volume biomass producers who have a wide variety of feed material. 2011 Astec Industries, Inc. Annual Report The Peterson 6830 Debarker is a dedicated chain flail debarking machine designed for long-stem chipping operations that require low bark or ash content.