Maritime Directory

Vernon Hills, IL, United States

When 20-year-old Danish blacksmith Vilhelm Petersen sailed into Boston Harbor, little did he know that his journey would lead to the establishment of American Tool Companies, Inc. In 1902, "Bill" Petersen settled in Minden, Nebraska, where he worked for a fellow Danish blacksmith, keeping horses shod, plow shares sharpened and wagons repaired. Bill Petersen was an inventor at heart. With the introduction of the automobile and farm tractor, blacksmithing was on the decline. During the long Nebraska winters, Petersen experimented with his ideas. In 1921, he invented and patented a unique wrench with a "vise-like" grip. By 1924, Petersen had refined his invention by adding a locking lever. He patented the enhanced tool and gave it an innovative name that would become world famous: VISE-GRIP® locking pliers. He registered the distinctive clasped hands logo, a symbol that today represents the most recognized hand tool brand in the world. American Tool Companies, Inc., led by Allen Petersen, the founder’s grandson, has evolved into a leading global manufacturer and marketer of hand tools, cutting tools and power tool accessories. The company has more than 4,400 employees and manufacturing facilities throughout North America, Europe, Brazil, and the Pacific Rim. Today, its product lines include VISE-GRIP locking pliers, clamps and wrenches, IRWIN® wood boring and cutting tools, QUICK-GRIP® clamping products, RECORD® hand tools, MARPLES® woodworking tools, JACK® hand saws, POWERPRESS® pipe clamps, TURBOMAX® drill bits, PROSNIP® snips, MARATHON® and SPRINT® saw blades, UNIBIT® step drills, HANSON® taps, dies and drills, CHESCO® hex tools, SPEEDBOR® wood boring bits, and STRAIT-LINE® marking tools. Quite a dramatic change from the day a young Danish immigrant traveled to America and established his place in history. To see some of the historic events from American Tool and from around the globe, choose a period of time below.

Winter Haven, FL, United States

Flexible coupings for diesel engine applications.

Richmond, CA, United States

Thermostatic Control Valves for Engines and all applications.

Middletown, RI, United States

Suppliers of high quality, reasonably priced marine diesel fuel as well as residential heating oil.

Windsor, ON, Canada

Anchor Lamina Inc. is a leading international manufacturer and distributor of high quality die sets, die components, steel plates and metal fabrications used in the production of tools, dies, molds and equipment for metal working and plastics injection molding.

Muskegon, MI, United States

Andrie Inc. provides a wide range of marine services for major national and international corporations, governmental bodies, and individuals.

Groningen, Netherlands

Anker Rechtsbijstand verzekerd u als MKB'er of particulier van professionele juridische bijstand.

Wilmington, United States

Petroleum sales, storage, and distribution. Including gasoline, asphalt, diesel fuel, fuel oil, kerosene, heavy oil and marine diesel bunkers.

St. Louis, MO, United States

Apex Oil Company, Inc. provides wholesale distribution, storage, and transportation of petroleum products including asphalt, kerosene, fuel oil, diesel fuel, heavy oil, gasoline, and marine bunkers, with subsidiaries including Apex Towing Company offering tugboat and barge cargo services.

Narragansett, RI, United States

ASA is a marine science consulting firm with headquarters in Narragansett, Rhode Island and affiliate offices in the France, Australia, California and Brazil. ASA offers consulting services, software packages, training, and field studies, including monitoring services, to serve our clients' needs. ASA's mission is: To create reliable and cost-effective solutions to environmental problems in surface waters. To supply supporting, specialized consulting services for engineering projects. To manage information with user-friendly computer models, integrating geographical information systems (GIS) display capabilities, environmental data monitoring, and modeling

United States

Aquafine Corporation is a leading manufacturer of ultraviolet water treatment systems for North America and around the world. Aquafine UV systems are commonly used in Semiconductor, Bio-Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, and other special water treatment applications.

San Diego, CA, United States

Jacksonville,, FL, United States

Arc Surveying & Mapping, Inc. performs a wide variety of surveys and studies (hydrographic, topographic, sediment, environmental, construction, engineering, etc). Hydrographic survey work is the firm's specialty. Click on the website icon above for detailed information.

St.Petersburg,, Russian Federation,

State Scientific Center of the Russian Federation the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute belongs to the Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring. Organized in 1920, AARI is the oldest and the largest Russian research institution in the field of comprehensive studies of the Polar Regions.

New York, NY, United States

Argo Marine provides the marine industry with specialized inventories of of marine supplies, equipment, and renewal parts. Our worldwide branches and stocking distribution centers keep our customers supplied on a moment's notice. Our expanded goal is to provide the industry with the world's most convenient single-source marine supply company. Argo's network of distribution centers maintains comprehensive inventories to keep your ships(American, European, or Japanese built) sailing. Numerous reputable manufacturers' full lines are available to you for electrical and mechanical equipment and their renewal parts...worldwide. We take pride in our reputation for prompt, accurate, personalized service.

San Diego, CA, United States

Arnhart Electric Inc. is an electrical contracting company based in San Diego, providing electrical services including marine electrical solutions.

London, United Arab Emirates

The UK's leading ports group, ABP owns and operates 21 ports all around the UK and handles approximately a quarter of the country's seaborne trade. Its ports are: Ayr, Barrow, Barry, Cardiff, Fleetwood, Garston, Goole, Grimsby, Hull, Immingham, Ipswich, King's Lynn, Lowestoft, Newport, Plymouth, Port Talbot, Silloth, Southampton, Swansea, Teignmouth and Troon. ABP also has a property division which is responsible for managing the Group's extensive land and property assets. Issues relating to land that is used for port operations may involve anything from managing tenancy agreements to renegotiating leases, or providing expert advice on property-related matters when a disposal or acquisition is being considered. In addition, ABP's property division negotiates and manages the disposal of land and property that has been identified as non-core to the ongoing ports and transport business, adding value by securing alternative planning consents and infrastructure where appropriate.

Wilmington, CA, United States

Provider of specialty contracting services including demolition, environmental remediation, floor preparation, and commercial carpentry in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Madrid, Spain

A group of shipbuilding, offshore, ship repair and conversion yards, also including a marine diesel engine plant. With 8 work centers and 6.000 employees, it is one of the largest groups in its sector.

Temple Hills,, MD, United States

Fuel Injectors, diesel pumps, B & D Fuel Injection Service is the outstanding east coast operation for diesel pumps, diesel and gas injectors, and turbochargers.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Designers & Planners, Inc. (D&P) is based in the greater Washington, DC area with field offices in San Diego, California, Honolulu, Hawaii and Norfolk, Virginia. The company provides quality services to government and private sectors including government maritime agencies, shipbuilders, ship operators, and marine research organizations.

CATLETTSBURG, KY, United States

Netherlands

Unanderra, Australia

Ecuador