American Steel, American Spirit: What the 4th of July Means to VMI Dredges
American Steel, American Spirit: What the 4th of July Means to VMI Dredges On July 4th, fireworks fill the sky, flags wave proudly, and communities gather to celebrate the birth of a nation. But at VMI Dredges, Independence Day means more than a day off. It’s a reaffirmation of who we are, why we build, and what we stand for. Because behind every dredge we ship, every weld we test, every blueprint we perfect there’s an unwavering commitment to the American ideal: freedom earned through grit, resilience, and relentless pursuit of progress. Built on Backbone, Forged in the Heartland In Cushing, Oklahoma, the hum of fabrication doesn’t stop with the sound of fireworks. It echoes the spirit of American industry the same spirit that built canals, moved rivers, and carved out the infrastructure that made this country strong. For over 50 years, VMI Dredges has manufactured dredging equipment that supports clean water, safe navigation, and resource recovery around the globe. But we...
