“American Muscle Docks & Fabrication is not a new business,
but rather an ever-evolving company that has changed
and adapted to new demands and markets over time,” said
Diserio. “The heritage of both Valley Manufacturing and
Follansbee Dock Systems has laid the groundwork on which
American Muscle Docks operates.”
Looking ahead
As it embarks on its third year, the company is focused
on growing and expanding to meet its customer needs,
especially as a large aspect of the business is fabricating specialized
parts and pieces to meet unique customer requests.
COMPANY PROFILE
AMERICAN – U.S. employees using U.S. steel
MUSCLE – Strength is the company’s goal for every
product
DOCKS – It offers a variety of dock systems, from
simple to extravagant
FABRICATION – The company is confident in its
products, knowing it is the manufacturer
“Our goal is to continue to do what we do best, which is
building hardware, and to expand our selection offered as
demands arise,” says Diserio. “Roughly 30 per cent of our fabricating
is one-off parts for customers. These are stock parts
that we alter to fit the customers demand, or entirely oneoff
custom pieces. Pile hoops are the most common special
fabricated parts. All we need is an accurate drawing with
dimensions, and we can make the part.”
The company’s dock systems are built to fit into existing
piling pole locations, as long as it has accurate dimensions
and placements of the current piling. Piling poles can also be
driven through the pile guides after they have been attached
to the dock.
“Many first-time installs do it this way because it is easier
and more accurate most of the time,” said Diserio.
The company’s aim is to have stocking warehouses located
in the four corners of the U.S., a move that would cut down on
shipping costs and help to expedite shipping times.
“We are also currently seeking international stocking
dealers that can push our products overseas,” said Diserio.
Looking up north to Canada is also a priority.
“We feel the Canadian market will be one of our growing
markets, because of our geographical location and the products
we offer,” said Diserio.
What’s in a name?
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