Smaller than gravel and coarser than silt, sand is a granular material composed of finely divided rock and mineral particles. Formed by erosive processes over thousands of years, these versatile grains shoulder the growing demands of numerous industries and the world’s infrastructure.

Due to its widespread use in industrial and consumer goods, demand for sand is high, which has spearheaded a billion-dollar industry.

Supporting that industry is the Cooper Group of Companies.

Transporting sand from quarry to final destination is vital for keeping the construction and manufacturing sectors well supplied. One of the most efficient methods of doing so is via barge on the U.S. inland waterway system.

The sand we transport over the inland waterways plays a key role in the development of new technologies, manufacturing processes, and the growth and development of our city centers.