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S.H. Bell Company provides handling, storage, processing, packaging and record keeping services to a customer base comprised of producers, traders and consumers of metals, minerals and semi-finished industrial materials. The company also provides logistic services, such as drayage and truck transportation.

The ongoing demand for the company’s services has dictated that reliable performance must be maintained. Although quality service has been fundamental to the company’s success since its formation in 1933, in recent times management has seen the need to establish a formal Quality Process. To this end, S.H. Bell Company has developed its own Quality System.

Quality at S.H. Bell Company is based on fundamental and timeless principles, which have evolved to function together within the organization. Unique geographic facilities combine with dedicated employees and leadership to constantly find ways to satisfy
our customers.

Deeply rooted in transporting bulk commodities and raw materials across the Great Lakes and Inland River Systems for more than 140 years, Pickands Mather is rich in history but future-focused with where the industry is going. From modernizing and offering nationwide services to providing configurable tech-enabled solutions that can meet your logistical needs, we never lose track of our North Star: being an industry leader and trustworthy partner you can rely on.

Founded in 1972, Minerais is a leading marketing and distribution company supplying raw materials, primarily bulk ferroalloys, to the North American steel industry. Minerais is one of the largest importers of ferroalloys to the US, serving every major North American steel producer with its expertise in sourcing, marketing, logistics, inventory management, and financing solutions.

Zeeland Farm Services, Inc. is a family-owned and operated business with seven decades of service to the agricultural and transportation industries.

The Port of Virginia is the deepest water harbor on the U.S. East Coast. It shelters the world's largest naval base, the largest shipbuilding and repair industrial base, a thriving export coal and bulk trade, and the sixth-largest containerized operation in the United States.

PIER 48 STEVEDORING LLC-
A TIMELINE OF THEN AND NOW

Pier48 started in 2012.

June 2012 pier48 started operating the overhead bridge Crane

Our start was unloading coil • Approximately 2 barges a month was the average throughput.

With a agreement Pier48 took out a loan and purchased two clamshell buckets and materials to start offloading bulk materials.

Pier 48 purchased and took out a loan for a forklift ,SMV with the capacity to lift 62,000 pounds.

In 2015 Pier48 took out a second loan A forklift with the capacity to lift 73,500 pounds.

Virginia ,60 ton Capacity, TopRunning, Double Girder Overhead Bridge Crane

Capable to move Products from barge to dock, and the railroad siding,

2 – 8 yard Electric/Hydraulic clam shell Buckets 275NT per hr. unloading rate

2- 30 ton Coil C-Hooks

2003 SMV , 62,000lbs. (31 nt.) lift capacity forklift2 Ohio Cat, Skid Steers + attachments

2015 Hoist , 73,500lbs. (36 ¾ nt.) lift capacity forklift with coil ram

Since the beginning pier48 has peaked with some months offloading up to 32 and 35 barges.

And this was done with the overhead bridge Crane. Working 6 to 7 days a week and as much as three straight weeks in a row. A lot of days working 14 to 16 hours and on one day we actually worked 20 hours. At this point the projections from Cimbar was to offload 20 barges per month alone.

This amount of business created the opportunity to expand.

To continue growth Pier 48 and the Columbiana County Port Authority continued with the original idea of the conveyor system.

A conveyor system was in the planning stages before Pier 48 started operations for Cimbar. 2014 Plans was started for the expansion for the new conveyor system and material handler on the barge. The engineering and bidding process began December 2015 4.2 Mil expansion was starting to come online 120 Mantsinen Material Handler.

May 2016 – the expansion with the120 Manstinen Material Handler feeding a 48 inch conveyor belt system was successful completed.

Imperial Trading Co. and S. Abraham and Sons, Inc. now form the nation’s 5th largest convenience store distributor – supplying more than 5,000 retail locations across 19 states from the U.S./Canadian border to the Gulf of Mexico. Imperial’s offerings include over 10,000 convenience store products. We offer custom solutions including retail category analytics, store layout design, custom digital menu boards and comprehensive food service programs. Our dedicated team utilizes these resources to provide you personalized solutions in everything from information technology to category management.

For more than a century, American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) has provided the safest, most cost-effective and environmentally friendly barge transportation solutions while evolving to meet the ever-changing demands of the marketplace.

As a leader in inland barge transportation, ACBL moves the grain, dry bulk and liquid commodities relied upon by consumers, businesses and industries every day.

We provide a wide array of barging solutions to meet your transportation needs and the flexibility required to support your business. With one of the nation’s largest and newest inland river barge fleets, ACBL operates the safest, most reliable and efficient equipment for transporting cargoes along 7,200 miles of U.S. inland waterways. With a fully integrated network, we provide transloading, warehousing, storage and fleeting services to support barge transportation throughout the Mississippi River System and its tributaries.

Located on the US East Coast, the Port of Philadelphia offers complete seaport shipping facilities and services. An international free trade zone, we provide excellent cargo and container access by rail, road and sea.

Founded in 1917 the W.J. Beitler Co. is a proven fourth-generation family business focused on providing superior logistics and warehousing services. For over 100 years the Beitler name has earned a reputation for quality service. Beitler credits its success to the ability to hire and retain quality people who are then held to high standards.

Robindale Energy has a culture of independent thinking and entrepreneurial endeavor, which builds a commitment across our group to seek solutions to even the most complex problems.