Friday, August 8, 2025

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Here’s a look at one of our early dredges making waves back in the day.

 ðŸš¨ Throwback alert! 🚨

Here’s a look at one of our early dredges making waves back in the day. Proof that solid engineering never goes out of style.

A VMI Dredges Horizontal Dredger Throw Back Thursday


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Friday, August 1, 2025

Cushing, Okla.-based VMI, Inc., known both for its cutter suction and horizontal head-style dredges, has developed a new, modular dredge named Titan.

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Cushing, Okla.-based VMI, Inc., known both for its cutter suction and horizontal head-style dredges, has developed a new, modular dredge named Titan. VMI's new system allows Titan to be shipped in smaller components and assembled on site. #TheWaterwaysJournal #maritime #VMIDredges #VMIinc

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Engineered for the Toughest Jobs on Water: Why Pros Choose VMI Horizontal Dredges

 Engineered for the Toughest Jobs on Water:
Why Pros Choose VMI Horizontal Dredges

You don’t buy a VMI dredge to test it. You buy it to get the job done.

When the job is real, when sludge is deep, basin walls are tight, and downtime costs money professionals turn to VMI Dredges. Our horizontal dredging systems aren’t theoretical. They’re field-proven, operator-designed, and purpose-built to perform where it matters most.

From restoring capacity in wastewater lagoons to cleaning industrial ponds and removing sediment in environmentally sensitive zones, VMI dredging equipment delivers precision, power, and long-term performance.

A VMI Horizontal Mini Dredge working in a marina


Designed for Real-World Demands

Every VMI horizontal dredge is engineered to operate where traditional dredging equipment stalls. Lined impoundments, shallow retention basins, or limited-access sites this is where we excel.

Purpose-Driven Components – Designed for efficient solids removal and minimal turbidity.

Compact Power – Heavy-duty dredging performance in space-constrained environments.

Operator-Centric Controls – Intuitive operation from shore or barge.

Smart Setup – Fast deployment, low manpower, rapid results.

You’re not just removing sludge. You’re reclaiming volume, improving flow, and restoring system integrity. VMI gives you the tools to do it right every time.

A VMI Horizontal Mini-Dredge working in the VMI dredges test pond


Applications Where We Lead

Wastewater Dredging

Maximize treatment performance without halting operations. VMI horizontal dredges perform low-turbidity, liner-safe sludge removal in active lagoons and clarifiers.

Industrial Sludge Removal

Handle abrasive or complex waste materials from tanks and holding ponds. VMI dredging systems provide safe, continuous solids removal without infrastructure damage.

Environmental Sediment Removal

Target nutrient-rich or contaminated sediment with controlled, accurate dredging. Ideal for ecosystem restoration, nutrient reduction, and regulated remediation projects.

American Made. Proven in the Field.

Every dredger, pump, and pipeline system from VMI is built in the USA and tested under real-world site conditions. Our equipment is engineered to last.

We don’t sell concepts. We deliver results.

A VMI Dredges MD-815 Horizontal Mini-Dredge working

Ready for Serious Work?

If your operation demands high-efficiency sludge removal, sediment recovery, or precise dredging in sensitive zones, VMI has the proven equipment and expertise to match.

Contact us today to quote your next horizontal dredge.

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Did You Know? Sediment buildup is one of the leading causes of reduced water flow, poor quality, and costly system strain.

     Did You Know?

Sediment buildup is one of the leading causes of reduced water flow, poor quality, and costly system strain.

✅ Routine dredging removes excess sediment

✅ Improves water clarity and oxygen levels

✅ Keeps your operation running efficiently


Regular maintenance isn’t optional, it’s essential.

How often are you scheduling your maintenance dredging?


VMI Dredges Did You Know

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Just Another Friday at VMI Dredges

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