DREDGE CENTRAL SHIPS OUT SWINGING LADDER!

Above, the 16inch AMMCO Swinging Ladder Dredge is assembled in Tulsa, OK and ready to be lowered into the river

Dredge Central is pleased to have shipped out our 16″ AMMCO swinging ladder dredge to Big River in Tulsa Oklahoma last week. Our own Larry Fleeman, went personally to Oklahoma to oversee the assembling and deployment of one of our bigger dredges. Big River called upon the unparalleled experience of our Dredge Central staff to assist in the silt removal at a river site in Oklahoma. Our expertise lead Big River to a rental of our most talked about dredge instead of a purchase, as the rental option most closely fit their needs. At Dredge Central, we listen to our customers needs and present the best package that will fit your scope of work. As of today, this extremely efficient dredge is still on the market after the rental is complete, so feel free to call in and ask our staff some questions!

Above the 16inch Swinging Ladder Dredge is inspected by the Big River purchasing agent

DREDGE CENTRAL ALSO SHIPS OUT 24ft (7.3M) x 10ft (3M) x 3.5ft (1M) DREDGE TENDER

Dredge Central also shipped out a custom built dredge tender to Rohr Dredge North America. This was the 2nd dredge tender that we have shipped to Rohr this year! The first dredge tender did such a great job that Rohr sent over a 2nd purchase order only 2 months after the first one shipped. We are also in the process of building another Dredge Tender for Ellicott Dredges, LLC that will deliver in the next few weeks. Word is spreading about our custom built dredge tenders, further cementing our scope of work past refurbishing. Whatever your needs, Dredge Central can deliver!!

Below are a few pictures of the Rohr Dredge Tender leaving our yard:

Of course, all of these shipments would not be possible without our certified dredge builders. Our employees are the backbone that keeps Dredge Central the best in the industry!

LARRY FLEEMAN, Asst General Mgr

Larry Fleeman joined Dredge Central in March of 2015 as Assistant General Manager and brings 30+ years of experience in construction management and estimating as well as equipment sales expertise. Larry’s career began as a 12 year old farm boy who had to become “the man of the house” after the untimely death of his father. This created a “must take charge situation” that he met head on and with success. His career started early leading a water utility installation crew at 14 and working multiple part time jobs during high school. Academic scholarships allowed him to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin where he attained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with an Economics/Finance concentration. Sales and management experience has been gained through positions with entrepreneurial minded businesses and owning his own commercial general contracting construction business. Larry believes in listening to his customer, learning about their individual business plan and their long term goals, and helping them achieve their success. He has the unique ability to see the business needs from the customer and supplier side and strives to find the best option for the mutual benefit of all. Larry Fleeman of Dredge Central, LLC will help you as a business partner, not just a supplier. When you need dredging equipment, call Dredge Central, LLC for Larry Fleeman and discover a friend and ally for your continued dredging business success.

SAM MARTIN, Computer Draftsman

Sam joined Dredge Central in April of 2015 as Computer Draftsman. Sam graduated with a bachelor’s degree in informatics as well as a minor in mathematics from Indiana University. Sam uses his informatics degree to integrate principles of computer science, information systems, and design in implementing computer generated dredge cut patterns on a burn table with exact precision. Sam also creates CAD drawings for routine shop requirements and as-built custom drawings for new and used parts. Starting his career as a computer draftsman for a design consultant, Sam learned the necessary tools of the trade to design and implement new and improved dredge building strategies that have decreased project lead times. Dredge Central is excited to have Sam as part of the team and looks forward to new implementations he will bring to the table in the future.

JOHN SHEETS, Controller

John completed the 3 month hiring process of Dredge Central to bring yet another level of expertise as their in-house controller. John brings 10+ years of accounting, inside sales, procurement, and business management to the Dredge Central team. He graduated from Manchester College with a degree in accounting and a minor in business management. John then continued his college career at IPFW focusing on business management, advertising, marketing, and economics while working two part time jobs. John’s structure and process implementation have been a great asset to Dredge Central and have developed standardized approaches to job costing and operational controls. John has also been assisting in advertisement, IT, and website development during his short tenure, as we look for more ways to keep this hybrid accountant intertwined with Dredge Central’s future success.

For more information on how these employees fit into the continued success of Dredge Central, please see the about us tab.

This Posting Relates to the December 2013 Publishing

Dredge Central LLC (DC) announced in December 2013 that it has acquired certain dredge assets previously owned by Dredge and Marine Company LLC (DMC), including the popular publication, Dredge & Pit Trader listing service for used dredging and marine equipment, including dredge pumps, boosters, pipeline and dredge replacement parts.

The purchased assets, both tangible and intangible, also include all patterns for DMC-brand cutters and sheaves. DC is able to provide custom-built and standard cutters and other parts for virtually any dredge model, including Ellicott, AMMCO, Dixie, and DredgeMasters among others.

DC will now service all DMC dredge owners for replacement parts and customer service as needed.

Importantly, Unlike the former DMC, DC will actively offer its well-known capabilities to refurbish used dredging equipment as part of the sale process, giving both sellers and buyers more options. DC’s refurbished dredges are warranted, in contrast with the usual “as-is/where-is” sales conditions for used equipment.

Dredge Central does not offer new dredges, choosing instead to concentrate on its specialty, the important and needed active market for refurbished/remanufactured dredges. DC does have a cross referral arrangement with Ellicott Dredges for the convenience of its new dredge customers.

For more information on how this transition affects DMC’s transition to DC please see the about us tab.