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GT Mid Atlantic is a proud dealer for Peterson Pacific Corp., a subsidiary of Astec Industries, Inc., which is a premiere manufacturer of grinders, chippers, debarkers, screens and blower trucks that serve a wide variety of markets.
Peterson horizontal grinders reduce wood, low value logs and other organic materials; the reduced material is used in the compost, mulch, and biomass energy markets. Peterson grinders can also reduce certain construction and demolition materials, such as asphalt shingles, that can then be recycled and used in hot mix asphalt paving.
Peterson drum and disc chippers and debarkers are used to produce wood chips for pulp and paper production, as well as biomass energy markets.
Terra Select trommel screens are ideal for larger operations that need more throughput, but still need an easily transportable machine. Terra Select has a wide variety of drums to suit your specific product sizing needs.
Peterson blower trucks and trailers are used to broadcast compost and mulch for landscaping and erosion control.
Many Peterson machines are available in either electric or diesel power, depending on the application. For increased mobility at a job site, both tracked and wheeled versions of many of their products are available.
Peterson is a subsidiary of Astec Industries, Inc. of Chattanooga, TN, and a proud member of their 15-member company. Astec was founded in 1972 with the ambition to revolutionize traditionally low-tech industries by introducing new, state-of-the-art ideas and technology. Following this goal, Astec has had incredible success and today, manufactures more than 220 products all over the globe and their companies have become leaders in in their respective markets and industries. With the help of Astec’s ongoing investment in Peterson, we have been able not only continue, but accelerate, our innovation and growth as a company.