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Union Mechling Corp. Elects Smail President —Mechling Chairman
F.A. Mechling has been elected chairman of the board of directors of Union Mechling Corporation, barge transportation subsidiary of Dravo Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pa. Richard F. Smail was elected to succeed Mr. Mechling as president and chief executive officer of Union Mechling.
Armco Restructures Western Steel Division Into Three Groups
Armco recently restructured its Western Steel Division into three operating divisions — Southwestern Steel, Midwestern Steel, and Manufactured Products. The reorganization is a further step in Armco's strategy to establish autonomous business units.
Floyd Mechling Retires From Union Mechling
Floyd A. (Bud) Mechling has retired as chairman of the board of Union Mechling Corp. He will continue to serve as a director of the Pittsburgh, Pa.-based barge line until May of next year, and will serve as a transportation consultant to Dravo Corporation, Union Mechling's parent company.
Union Mechling Corp. Names Ronald Olander
Ronald C. Olander has been named manager of boat maintenance for Union Mechling Corporation, a subsidiary of Dravo Corporation. Mr. Olander, who has more than 20 years' experience with Dravo, was formerly planning engineer with Union Mechling.
N.Y. Propeller Club Elects Hart President
Capt. Thomas A. King, president of The Propeller Club, Port of New York, recently announced the results of the election held at the club's 54th annual membership meeting. The new officers are as follows: president, Capt. Robert E. Hart, Marine Index Bureau ; first vice president, James J.
Union Mechling Forms Water Analytics Division
Union Mechling Corporation has announced the formation of a new division, Water Analytics, to provide more complete consulting services for total transportation and distribution problems incidental to water movement. According to Ralph G. Kennedy III,
Barge Rates Surge As Demand Rises, Water Levels Fall
In response to increased demand and low-water concerns on the Mississippi . River, barge rates have jumped to their highest levels in two years. The rates charged to shippers are expected to continue firm through the remainder of the harvest,