Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply Extends Services Into the Upper Mississippi in Wood River, Illinois

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September 25, 2025

Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply Extends Services Into the Upper Mississippi in Wood River, Illinois

Flowood, Miss. — Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply (EMIS) is launching a third location in Wood River, Illinois, adding to our service network across the Mississippi River. The new site extends our offering into the Upper Mississippi, giving vessels greater choice on where to fuel, restock supplies and offload waste.

The launch of the additional Wood River location is part of a series of EMIS initiatives to meet customer requests for greater connectivity on the river. The new location gives boats on the Mississippi River access to our full-service offering. This service includes the supply of fuel and oil, drop shipping, delivery of groceries, and the removal of slop and oil.

The Mississippi River moves on average 80 million tons of cargo every year. Every minute businesses spend on the river matters to their bottom line. For over 50 years, EMIS has served the river community by getting customers what they need and when they need it directly on the water, helping them reduce their total travel time.

“We continuously meet with industry partners to learn about our customers’ pain points and support them with the solutions they need. Through this, we have learned there is a desire for our service in other locations, including Wood River. We are excited to bring our customer-focused service and fair market pricing to the Wood River area,” said Chris Maxwell, EMIS Vice President of Marine Operations.

As part of our service extension, EMIS is actively recruiting for positions at the Wood River location.

For more information on job opportunities, please visit: https://ergoncareers.applicantpro.com/jobs/.

About EMIS
Ergon is a group of privately held companies that operate under three primary business segments: Energy & Specialty Solutions, Pavement & Coating Resources, and Integrated Services & Logistics, of which EMIS is a part.

EMIS provides mid-river fleet servicing 24 hours a day of groceries, fuel, equipment, supplies, crew changes and waste removal to commercial vessels navigating the Mississippi River.

Contact Information
Kathy Potts
Vice President – Marketing & Communications
601-933-3000
Kathy.Potts@ergon.com
ergon.com

Ergon Recognized Internationally for Best Youth Employment Strategy

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Ergon is the proud recipient of the Silver Stevie Award for Best Youth Employment Strategy. This award highlights our dedication to providing STEM, trade and vocational opportunities to aspiring young people in Mississippi communities, helping them pursue new pathways for their futures.

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The Stevie Awards for Great Employers is a program that recognizes businesses worldwide for their commitment to creating great working environments, including the people, products and services that contribute to this commitment. This year, more than 12,000 nominations from organizations around the world were submitted for consideration in a range of categories. Ergon was honored to be recognized for our commitment to investing in future leaders of the industries we serve.

Such investments include the Mississippi State University Engineering Summer Bridge Program, in which we sponsor and participate in activities such as interactive workshops, travel to tour Ergon facilities and an engineering design team project. In addition to our work with the Summer Bridge Program, Ergon promotes trade careers in marine transportation and construction, and partners with local groups and nonprofits to help encourage interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education.

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Kathy Potts, VP – Marketing & Communications, and Bonnie Chapman, VP – Product Stewardship, accepted the Silver Stevie Award on behalf of Ergon at the 2025 Stevie Awards Banquet held in New York City on September 16.

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By continuously supporting programs like these and more, we demonstrate our commitment to equipping young people with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive within their chosen careers. This has created a significant impact among Mississippi communities, exposing youth to new opportunities and new paths to success — whether they choose to work at Ergon or not.

This award is more than just an accolade ­­— it’s a story of Ergon’s dedication to making a difference and working together to leave the world in a better state. That starts with investing in the brilliant minds of tomorrow, today.

Paving the Way to Lasting Roads: NMDOT’s Award-Winning Preservation Strategy

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Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions (Ergon A&E) is committed to supporting customers with high-quality products to help extend the life of roadways. Through strong partnerships and proven solutions, we work alongside agencies to implement cost-effective treatments to maximize pavement performance and longevity.

Ergon A&E has served as the proud supplier of numerous award-winning Best Chip Seal Projects for the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT). These awards are not only a testament to our commitment to providing quality solutions to ensure customer success, but they also highlight how strategic pavement preservation helps agencies maximize their road budgets to ensure a healthy roadway network. The following are details of the NMDOT’s award-winning strategy to keep their good roads good with chip seal applications.

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NMDOT takes a proactive approach to preserve their pavements, ensuring roads remain in top condition while preventing costly repairs down the line.

As part of their standard of Mobility for Everyone, NMDOT has worked to keep a watchful eye on gravel and paved roads for drivers. NMDOT’s maintenance program primarily focuses on secondary and rural roads with lower traffic volumes, where cost-effective solutions make a significant impact. The agency uses HFE-100P, a conventional asphalt emulsion, for chip seal treatments on these roadways. The chip seal process begins with spraying an asphalt emulsion on a pavement surface, followed by a layer of aggregate, effectively sealing and protecting the pavement from raveling and deterioration caused by weather and traffic. This method is compatible with existing state equipment and helps extend road life by five to seven years. By choosing chip seals, NMDOT is saving an estimated $18,000 per lane mile compared to traditional milling and resurfacing. The agency’s ability to maintain road quality while minimizing costs is a key factor in preserving the state’s roadways for years to come.

Best Chip Seal Project Award

To encourage effective pavement preservation, the NMDOT Maintenance Division awards districts with the Best Chip Seal Project designation each year, known as the Chip Seal Quality Awards.

In 2024, NMDOT District 2 won the Chip Seal Quality Award — placing top in their division among other road and transportation districts. Additional award-winning years and districts include:

2020 – 2021: District 4

2022: District 1

2023: District 2

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“Winners receive jackets and, more importantly, the bragging rights of being named the best chip seal crew for that year,” said Ralph Meeks, retired Ergon A&E Area Sales Manager for New Mexico. “It’s a big deal for the state and fosters a sense of pride among the winning crews.”

But this recognition doesn’t happen by chance for the winning districts — it is the result of a careful evaluation process to decide which district truly earns the title.

Evaluation

Every year, the State Materials Director randomly selects routes and roads from each district for evaluation based on criteria such as quality of application, coverage and durability. A panel of 5 to 10 judges, including representatives from multiple districts and the Santa Fe office, each visit selected sites physically to assess and evaluate the projects. An important note — districts cannot evaluate their own roads to ensure fairness during the process.  Also, evaluators are not permitted to discuss scorecard tallies in any capacity.

Evaluation score points are calculated by seven categories: Chip Retention, Appropriate Chip Embedment, Workmanship Centerline Joints, Workmanship Start and Stop Joints, Workmanship General, Appearance and Neatness along with Conservation of Resources.

Application in Action

Since 2019, NMDOT has trusted Ergon A&E to supply asphalt emulsions for their chip seal treatments. For these projects, HFE-100P was applied at a shot rate of 0.35 – 0.45 gallons per square yard, depending on surface conditions and aggregate gradation. Immediately following the emulsion application, an aggregate was applied, followed by multiple passes with pneumatic rollers to promote strong bonding and durability.

Award-winning recognition of these projects across NMDOT districts underscores the effectiveness of Ergon’s solutions and our commitment to helping agencies succeed.

Want to enhance your pavement program? Contact us today to learn how we can help with trusted, industry-proven solutions for your roadway preservation and maintenance needs.