Northeastern Indiana Firm Awarded Military Contract

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Poseidon Barge Ltd. in Berne has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract by the U.S. Department of Defense. The small firm manufactures sectional barges that can be used as bridges, as well as marine accessories.

Poseidon was awarded more than $8 million to build and modify pontoons. The work will take place in the Adams County city and is expected to be complete by May of 2022.

The work is being performed for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Philadelphia.