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 don’t just build machines we build opportunity.

Opportunity for contractors to deliver world-class dredging with field-proven gear.

Opportunity for municipalities to restore lakes, rivers, and ecosystems.

Opportunity for mines and industrial operators to recover value from sediment and reduce environmental risk.

This isn’t outsourced. It isn’t offshored. It’s made right here by Americans, for the world.

Freedom to Build Better

The 4th of July isn’t just a celebration. It’s a challenge. A reminder that freedom means responsibility - to build better, to lead with integrity, and to serve the needs of others with excellence.

At VMI, that translates into:

Innovation without compromise. Every dredge is engineered for maximum impact with minimal downtime.

Support without borders. Our commitment to our customers doesn’t stop after delivery.

Quality without shortcuts. From hydraulic systems to spud drives, every component is field-tested and operator-ready.

We don’t cut corners. We cut channels. Restore basins. Deepen ports. Reclaim the future.

Why We Dredge

Because every time we remove a silted barrier, we make way for commerce.

Every time we restore a stormwater pond, we protect communities.

Every time we deepen a channel, we open access for economies, for ecosystems, for people.

That’s real independence. The kind measured not in fireworks, but in flow rates, recovery yields, and restored waterways. That’s how we honor the legacy of American innovation.

From Cushing to the Coast - The Spirit Runs Deep

This July 4th, while the nation celebrates its freedom, we’ll be proud to know that our equipment designed, built, and tested on American soil is at work in rivers, lakes, and ports across the world.

Moving material. Moving missions. Moving America forward.

Because freedom isn’t just about where you live. It’s about what you build.

Happy Independence Day from all of us at VMI Dredges.

                            

American Built. Globally Respected. Always Ready.

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Pat Sumpter, Sales Manager, 918-225-7000, Ext. 12

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