Founded in 1911 as the Republic Welding Company in Louisville, Kentucky, Republic Machine has a long history of innovation and engineering. Focused initially on welding, the company took a big leap in 1970 when George Sotsky and Jim Steedly bought the company. Both brought a unique set of skills to the table, Sotsky being an electrical engineer and Steedly a metallurgical engineer, which steered the company in a new direction.

Under their leadership, Republic Machine grew into a family of four companies with over 250 employees. The company expanded its capabilities and contributed to industries such as surface mining, steel manufacturing, and even NASA. This legacy of innovation continues today with Republic Machine leading the way in high-performance shredding.

Powered by Innovation

Republic Machine has built its reputation on innovation and patented technology. Notable innovations include:

• Split-A-Part shredder design makes cleaning and maintenance a breeze, reducing downtime and costs for you.
• Zoidal cutting system prevents material wrapping, minimizes cutter wear, and provides tighter tolerances for better shredding.

These are just a few examples of Republic Machine’s commitment to developing solutions that meet the changing needs of different industries.

Industry-Leading Products

Republic Machine manufactures a full range of high-performance shredding solutions to optimize size reduction and recycling. Each shredder is precision-engineered for maximum functionality and efficiency.

EAGLE HD Shredder

• Functionality: Cost-effective for plastics, wood, paper, and rubber.
• Key Benefit: A solution for all your recycling challenges.

Modular EAGLE Shredder

• Functionality: Full-featured shredder for plastics, rubber, and wood.
• Key Benefit: Adapts to your shredding needs.

Horizontal EAGLE Shredder

• Functionality: Designed for long lineals like composite lumber.
• Key Benefit: Engineered for specialized tasks with no compromise.

Patented Zoidal Cutting System

All Republic Machine shredders have the Zoidal cutting system, which:

• Prevents material wrapping.
• Tighter tolerances for better performance.
• Extends cutter life and reduces operating costs.

Additional Features

Republic Machine products have:

• Sustainable Efficiency: Throughputs from 3 to 5 tons per hour.
• Cost Optimization: Consumable costs as low as a penny per pound of material processed.
• Durable Construction: Solid one-piece forged rotor and oversized outboard pillow block bearings.
• Ease of Maintenance: Split-A-Part design for quick cleaning and maintenance, maximum uptime.

Global Reach with Piovan Group

Republic Machine’s innovation and expertise went global when they joined the Piovan Group, a leader in automation systems for various industries, including plastics and food. This has brought Republic Machine into a network of over 1,800 employees, 14 manufacturing facilities, and 41 sales and service organizations worldwide.

The partnership with Piovan has further cemented Republic Machine’s position as a leader in industrial shredder technology and expanded our global reach.

Ready to optimize your shredding or recycling with industry-leading solutions? Contact Arlington Machinery today for a quote. Our team will help you find the right shredder for your application.

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