VMI Dredges, a leading provider of dredging equipment and services, is proud to announce that it has been named 2022 Large Business of the Year by the Cushing Chamber of Commerce. This award recognizes the outstanding contributions that VMI Dredges has made to the Cushing community and the success that the company has achieved over the past year.

“We are honored to receive this recognition from the Cushing Chamber of Commerce,” said Cash Maitlen, President of VMI Dredges. “We have always been committed to providing our customers with the highest quality dredging equipment and services, and we are proud to have played a role in the growth and development of the Cushing community.”

VMI Dredges has been providing dredging equipment and services to customers around the world for over 50 years. The company’s state-of-the-art equipment and experienced team of professionals have earned it a reputation as a leader in the industry.

The Cushing Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year award is given annually to the business that has demonstrated exceptional growth, community involvement, and customer service. VMI Dredges has been an active member of the Cushing community for many years, supporting local events and organizations and making significant investments in the local economy.

VMI Dredges is a leading provider of dredging equipment and services, offering a wide range of products to customers around the world. VMI has a proud history in the dredging industry and seeks to continue providing customers worldwide with products and services to solve their dredging and sludge handling needs.

The Cushing Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization that promotes and supports local businesses in the Cushing area. The Chamber works to create a thriving business community by providing networking opportunities, promoting economic development, and offering support and resources to local businesses.

Friends and family gathered for VMI’s 50th Anniversary in the dredging industry on Friday, September 30th. The evening began with games of cornhole and ax throwing. The children enjoyed a bounce house and face painting. Celebrants enjoyed a catered dinner and anniversary cake. The president of VMI, Cash Maitlen, was presented a plaque from the employees commemorating VMI’s 50 years in the dredging industry and Cash’s years of dedication to the dredging industry and for his innovative ideas that carve a path for others to follow. The evening was concluded with an outdoor movie on an inflatable movie screen.

“It was a special honor to be able to celebrate 50 years in business. VMI owes it to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved over the last 50 years and seeks to continue the legacy for the next 50 years with the help of the great team in place today. The future looks bright for many new things to come,” Cash Maitlen, VMI President.

Everyone at VMI is excited for another 50 years and continues to seek providing customers worldwide with products and services to solve their dredging and sludge handling needs.