The employees of Ellicott Dredges LLC in Baltimore had two big reasons for celebration this week.

First, Ellicott's Baltimore plant achieved an enviable safety record of 1,000 consecutive working days without a lost-time accident. Ellicott values safety at all its locations and emphasizes safety in all aspects of its manufacturing processes.

Secondly, Ellicott is now celebrating its 130th year of business. Founded in 1885, Ellicott first gained global recognition in the dredge business by building all the dredges used in the original construction of the Panama Canal. Ellicott is now not only the oldest player among dredge builders, but the largest builder of portable cutter dredges.

About Ellicott Dredges
Founded in 1885, Ellicott is the world’s oldest and largest builder of medium-sized cutter suction dredges. It built all of the dredges used in the original construction of the Panama Canal and ever since then has focused on the world market for cutter dredges. Ellicott's dredges are used for sand mining, harbor and navigation maintenance, water reservoir restoration, river and channel dredging, beach restoration and erosion control, and environmental cleanups to name a few. For more information, visit www.dredge.com.