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Ragnartech Inc.

ABOUT US

With offices, manufacturing and services in Fremont NH USA and Skärblacka Sweden We stand ready to service your needs.

RagnarTech leads the pack in developing cutting-edge equipment built to revolutionize grinding, shredding, and chipping for the construction, demolition, and tree care industries. Our range of practical and innovative attachments, including the TiltRotators and SplitMax, are specifically designed to enhance the functionality of excavators, expand their capabilities, and boost efficiency on job sites. Backed by 35 years of experience, our line of material processing equipment is the best in the business, offering custom solutions that improve every aspect of their application.   

The RagnarTech team is committed to providing unparalleled service and top-of-the-line products to our valued customers across the globe. Our company manufacturing and service offices are located in Fremont NH, USA, Skärblacka, Sweden, and Drachten, Netherlands. We have a full-service provider in Brazil, as well as highly qualified dealers throughout North America. RagnarTech not only manufactures a comprehensive line of equipment, but as the exclusive US dealer for Ufkes Chippers, and distributor for JAK-METALLI OY Tree Shears in North America, we have all your needs covered. You can trust RagnarTech to exceed your expectations when it comes to world-class equipment and expert service. 

OUR TEAM

FOUNDER & PRESIDENT OF RAGNARTECH INC.

Anders Ragnarsson

Born in Sweden in 1961 and raised on a dairy farm, Anders moved permanently to the United States in 1983. 

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Anders studied mechanical engineering and heavy equipment repair and completed military service in the Air Force. 

EXPERIENCE

  • Owner and Operator of Ragnarsson Tree Care, specializing in difficult tree removal. 
  • Founder and President of Continental Biomass Industries (CBI) – 1988–2015 
    Under Anders’s leadership, CBI became known as a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of biomass processing equipment. 
  • Founder and President of Ragnar Original Innovation (ROI) – 2016-2019 
    From concept to production, Anders led ROI in developing the Carbonator line of Biochar producing wood conversion systems. The company was acquired by Tigercat Industries of Toronto, Canada in 2019, after which Anders continued to serve part-time as VP for the material processing side (TMP), leading the development of the company’s line of grinders. 
  • Anders is currently the Founder and President of RagnarTech Inc. With decades of experience under his belt, he’s now focused on leading the trusted RagnarTech team as they once more design a complete line of material processing equipment. He is committed to again setting a new standard for excellence in the industry, ensuring the future success of his team, and exceeding the high expectations of his customers.  
Vice President

Nate Eskeland

He started at CBI as a shop assembly mechanic, moving up in the ranks to become the Parts and Service Department manager for the $12m per year portion of the business. Nate then joined the Equipment Sales Department, where he excelled. He later went on to enjoy a successful career at High Ground Equipment before joining the team at RagnarTech, Inc. Nate brings more than 20 years of experience to his well-deserved role of Vice President and Director of Sales at RagnarTech.  

Engineering Manager

Matt Skinner

Matt served as head of Stationary Recycling System Engineering at CBI for 17 years, working on everything from electric–powered grinders to a complete multi-million dollar recycling system. He then joined the Ragnar Original Innovation engineering department to work on the Carbonator project, while transitioning to Tigercat to help develop a new line of grinders and chippers. With 23 years of experience in the field, Matt joined RagnarTech as Engineering Manager in January 2022.  

Design Engineer

Spencer Sullivan

Spencer began his career in 2019 with Ragnar Original Innovation, transitioning to the engineering team at Tigercat later that year, where he helped develop a new line of chippers and grinders. He joined RagnarTech in April 2023 and now heads up our grinder division. 

Parts and Service Manager

Dan Chiumiento

Proficient in field service and mechanic assembly, fabrication, and technical sales, Dan formerly served as Milton Cat Field Service Supervisor. He brings 15 years of combined experience in troubleshooting and maintaining heavy equipment to his role as Parts and Service Manager at RagnarTech. 

Operations Manager

NANCY CRINKLAW

Nancy joined RagnarTech Inc. as Operations Manager in December 2022, bringing 25 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations. She spent over a decade at CBI, in positions that spanned Accounting, Purchasing, Sales, Customer Service, and Materials Management. Nancy then went on to a successful career in medical device manufacturing, serving as Master Scheduler for Seabrook Medical, and later as Supply Chain Manager at Tecomet, Inc. Before joining RagnarTech, Nancy worked for OEM SencorpWhite as VP of Supply Chain. She is CPIM and Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt certified. 

AP/AR Analyst

SHIRLEY MELANSON

With over 10 years of experience in accounting for the medical and healthcare industry, Shirley joined RagnarTech in June 2023. She handles all AP/AR-related tasks and assists wherever needed with other projects.  

Design Engineer

Nathan Labrecque

Nathan joined RagnarTech for the summer of 2023, working as a Design Engineer while completing his Engineering degree, and began working full-time in May 2024. Known for his perfectionism and attention to detail, he is responsible for our attachments division and assists on all RagnarTech design projects.   

Welder Fabricator

Raymundo De La Cruz

Ray joined RagnarTech in the fall of 2024 as our Welder Fabricator.  Ray was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the northeastern USA, Ray graduated from Rhode Island College in 2007 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. During his time at RIC, he excelled as an all-conference middle infielder for the Anchormen.

Ray is a proud father of two daughters and loves to spend quality time with his family. His hobbies include traveling, motorcycling, camping, boating, music, watching Jeopardy, carpentry, and investing in real estate.

In 2006, Ray had the incredible opportunity to play shortstop and third base at Fenway Park during an annual college all-star game.

OUR HISTORY

RagnarTech Opens – March 2020

RagnarTech Inc. is established to bring practical innovations to life, starting with a Crane Truck and line of Crane Attachments.

RAGNARTECH, INC BECOMES EXCLUSIVE USA DEALER FOR JAK METALLI OY - May 2021

JAK from Finland is the world’s leading manufacturer of grapple tree shears for excavators between 3-40 tons. As the exclusive U.S. dealer, RagnarTech provides fast delivery of units and parts from domestic inventory, customizing fit ups to each carrier.

RAGNARTECH BECOMES EXCLUSIVE USA DEALER FOR UFKES GREENTEC - January 2023

Ufkes from Holland is the premier supplier of chippers for the tree care industry worldwide. RagnarTech provides fast delivery of Ufkes machines, parts and service, as well as customization to suit various carriers, applications, and trailer configurations.

RAGNARTECH JOINED FORCES WITH SHERBROOKE OEM - March 2023

Sherbrooke OEM, a premier supplier of Recycling Systems and a world leader in optical sorting technology, partnered with RagnarTech to bring an unprecedented line up of sorting and material processing technology to market.

RagnarTech joins forces with Allbach - August 2023

Albach, a world leader in manufacturing chippers and crane technology, joined forces with RagnarTech to develop the next generation all-terrain, road worthy chassis with customized booms for the tree care industry. The superior designs from our two companies have been integrated to provide the best overall solution for the tree care industry and other markets.

RagnarTech partners with Charles Machine - May 2024

We welcomed our long-time trusted supplier Charles Machine into our fold as a direct partner, a significant milestone in the journey of RagnarTech, Inc. For over 30 years, Charles Machine has supplied top-tier machinery fabrication and machining components to Anders Ragnarsson's businesses, consistently delivering unparalleled quality and reliability.

RagnarTech joins forces with Grupo Gusi - May 2024

We were pleased to receive an order from Grupo Gusi in Mexico, one of the largest, most well-run cattle farms and meat processing companies in the world. With 40 tons of ground hay required per hour to feed over 300,000 heads of cattle, they chose Ragnartech’s new 9700 HZ grinder for the job. One of the many benefits of the 9700 over other grinders is its ability to cut hay to a specified size. By maintaining high production and reduced power consumption per processed ton, our grinder minimizes the chance of unwanted fines. We wish to extend a special thanks to the wonderful Gutierrez family for their trust in Ragnartech!

A New Era Begins: Our First 9700 Grinder Ships to Ufkes - October 2024

We’re thrilled to announce that our cutting-edge 9700 Grinder is on its way to Ufkes! On October 15, 2024, this powerhouse of efficiency and precision began its journey, destined to transform the way Ufkes' Customers handle grinding operations. From rugged durability to unmatched performance, the 9700 Grinder is set to make waves in the industry. Stay tuned for updates as Ufkes puts it to work!

Our AttachmentsJAK Grapple Tree ShearsSplitMax SeriesGRX GrappleSawMaster Grapple & Bar SawTilt Rotator SeriesRTB – Rotating Tilt BucketsDigging & Grading BucketsLog Buddy SeriesMaterial ProcessingCustom Portable/Track/Stationary Equipment & SystemsTree Care ChippersCrane AttachmentsRotation ControlPowerGrab 1800PowerGrab 2400