Kirby Corporation is an American holding company that was founded in 1987. The company owns and operates several maritime and transportation companies. Kirby Corporations operations are divided into three primary segments: Marine Transportation, Distribution and Services, and Engine and Power Generation.
Kirby Corporation is currently the largest distributor of two-way radios and accessories in the United States. Through their main subsidiary, Kirby Inland Marine, they provide services to the oil, gas and petrochemicals industries. They offer a range of services such as vessel management, maintenance and repair, and personnel training.
Kirby Corporations Marine Transportation segment operates primarily in the river transportation segment. Through their main subsidiary, Kirby Offshore Marine, they provide offshore marine services and related logistics to oil, gas, and petrochemical companies. In addition, they offer a range of services such as vessel management, vessel charters, and port services.
Kirby Corporations Distribution and Services segment operates in the distribution and wholesale of aftermarket parts and supplies for the trucking and off-highway equipment industries. Through their main subsidiaries, including KFMS and KFSG, they offer a wide range of parts and supplies ranging from engine parts, fluids and oils, to tires, brakes, and other related items.
Kirby Corporations Engine and Power Generation segment offers services for the industrial, marine and generator markets. Through their main subsidiaries, SGF and SGF Technologies, they provide aftermarket parts and services for the repair, retrofit and rebuild of engines, turbines and related components.
Kirby Corporation is dedicated to providing its customers with quality products and services that meet their needs while ensuring the safety of their employees and equipment. The company has established itself as a reliable provider of transportation and logistics services, with a focus on providing superior customer support. In addition, Kirby Corporation is committed to aiding the communities in which they operate, through their various philanthropic activities.
