The Turf Trade

Established in 1950, Southwire Company markets a variety of wire products that distribute electricity to offices, industrial buildings, stores, homes and other buildings. Its energy division manufactures overhead conductors and cables for underground applications. The company also offers a range of copper and aluminum rods to original equipment manufacturers worldwide. Southwire Company serves automotive, telecommunications, lighting, power distribution, home appliance and military markets. The company also operates a business development division that directs strategic planning processes and research and development activities. Additionally, Southwire Company supports several community projects related to youth education, environment, health and at-risk families.

Founded in 1978, Garrod Hydraulics, Inc. specializes in the repair and remanufacturing of hydraulic cylinders and industrial hard chrome plating. The company s services include telescoping/ large bore/multi-stage/mobile crane cylinders, rod straightening, grinding, industrial hard chrome plating, polishing, welding, bore welding, gun drilling and CNC (computerized numerical controlled) machining. It is an ISO 9000 certified firm and is a member of ISRI (Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc.), SC&RA (The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association), the Society of Engineering Manufacturers, and others. Located in York, Pa., Garrod Hydraulics, Inc. is one of the largest industrial hard chrome plating shops on the East Coast in the United States.