Awards & Press Coverage | Economy Ball Mill

Seventy years of American ball mill manufacturing.

Press Coverage

The Lewis County Herald | Economy Ball Mill Puts Tollesboro on Global Stage

Owner Shane Wallingford speaking at the 2026 regional open house at Economy Ball Mill near Tollesboro, Kentucky (KY).

Covering our May 2026 regional open house, the Herald reported our reach including equipment sold to Australia, Belgium, Romania, Mexico, Canada, and Northern Ireland–including ball mills being used to recover rare earth minerals from incinerated circuit boards. Congressman Andy Barr tied that work to national security, saying “this company is contributing to American competitiveness.”

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The Ledger Independent | Economy Ball Mill Open House: A Beacon for Business in Eastern Kentucky

A Ledger Independent news clipping covering the Economy Ball Mill open house near Tollesboro, Kentucky (KY).

Reporter Lauren Tatman covered the May 2026 open house hosted jointly by the Maysville Area, Fleming County, and Lewis County Chambers of Commerce. Owner Shane Wallingford traced the company from its 1950s founding in East Liverpool, Ohio, through its home today in Kentucky.

Buffalo Trace ADD Joins Regional Leaders at Economy Ball Mill Open House

The Buffalo Trace regional development district highlighted our May 2026 open house as a celebration of business growth in rural Kentucky, and as a gathering that strengthened relationships among the region's businesses, chambers, and community leaders.

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Awards

Marquis Who's Who Honors Jonathan Shane Wallingford

The Marquis Who's Who press release honoring Economy Ball Mill owner Shane Wallingford near Tollesboro, Kentucky (KY).

Marquis Who's Who, which has published since 1899, selected owner Shane Wallingford for inclusion in recognition of his expertise in ball mill and custom machinery manufacturing.

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Jonathan Shane Wallingford Named a Pinnacle Professional of the Year

The Continental Who's Who executive press release naming Shane Wallingford of Economy Ball Mill a Pinnacle Professional of the Year.

Continental Who's Who recognized Shane Wallingford for his contributions to ball mill manufacturing and custom industrial machinery, noting our company's equipment manufacturing for rare earth minerals processing, with capabilities to reduce materials to 65 microns, and the conversion of our original facility into a dedicated laboratory.

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Based in Tollesboro, Kentucky, Economy Ball Mill has over 70 years in business serving clients across the US and worldwide with custom-built ball mill solutions, toll milling, and product development.