Starting as a small local carrier in 1923, ABF Freight is now one of North America's largest motor carriers.  ABF provides service to all 50 states, 9 Canadian providences as well as Guam and Puerto Rico.  ABF Freight specializes in LTL transportation, and continues to expand it's supply chain solutions for businesses large and small.

Started in Sedalia, Missouri in 1908 as American Disinfecting Company, Adco has established itself worldwide as a leader in research and development, manufacturing, distribution and sales for drycleaning and laundry products.  Adco has representatives in all 50 states, as well as many foreign countries.  Adco operates five strategically placed warehouses in various points in the United States for optimal distribution capability.  The company is one of the largest and most respected manufacturers of detergents and allied products for the dry cleaning industry.

In 1978, Advantage Metals Recycling, formerly American Compressed Steel, Inc. expanded into Sedalia to specialize in the recycling needs of various industrial manufacturing companies and the general public.  With a large fleet of tractor trailers and containers, AMR provides exceptional service covering the four state area.   
As of August 2008, in an effort to grow and continue to support Sedalia and the surrounding area, American Compressed Steel, Inc. has become part of Advantage Metals Recycling, a division of the David Joseph Company, the largest scrap recycling company in the world, which is owned by Nucor Steel, the largest scrap consumer in the world.

Advantage Metals Recycling has established programs for continuous training to deal with safety & environmental issues for their employees and this area.

Advantage Metals Recycling has 35 employees in Sedalia.

Alcan Cable, Sedalia Plant, began operations on July 23, 1968 and currently employs 224 people. Alcan primarily manufactures aluminum building wire products for the residential, commercial and institutional construction markets. As a recognized supplier of wire and cable in North America, the Sedalia facility is responsive to the needs of its many customers, which include electrical distributors and contractors. In 2007 Alcan added a 100,000+ square foot facility to the existing 280,000 square foot structures. Alcan is located on 63+ acres between Sedalia and Dresden.

CWI does government and commercial contracting, maintaining a system of quality assurance to guarantee the best workmanship of all products and services. First Aid Packaging: We are an FDA registered establishment for First Aid Kit packaging. Government (GSA) First Aid Kits are packaged by our workforce along with customization of first aid kits for various commercial accounts. We produce kits to meet our customers’ requirements and specifications. Manufacturing: We produce wood pallets and shipping skids. Sewing; We produce aprons for torpedo handlers in the Navy. Assembly/Packaging: Light to medium sized assemblies & subassemblies, parts bags, sorting, labeling, collating, spot welding, document imaging & destruction, heat sealing and shrink wrapping are all jobs we complete. We have work crews or enclaves that contract commercial mowing, landscaping, housekeeping, construction site clean up and other on site services. Accreditation: CWI is accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitative Facilities. (CARF). We are also certified by the National Industries for the Severely Handicapped (NISH). CWI currently employs 110 people in Pettis County.

Established in 1919, Sedalia Coca-Cola Distributors handles the bottling and distribution of carbonated and non-carbonated Coca-Cola products in the Sedalia, MO area.

Established in 1957, County Distributing serves retailers in Pettis, Johnson, Benton, Cooper & Morgan counties.  County Distributing is the local supplier of various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

CTC Properties, formerly known as Cooks Fabrication, has the ability and knowledge to design, fabricate and install your custom equipment on location. They can also service and repair a wide variety of mineral processing equipment. All employees are MSHA trained & OSHA certified, and are ready to assist you with whatever challenges arise. Cook's can successfully help your company with everything from emergency repairs as well as long term projects. Cook's Fabrication began operating in 1999 in Sedalia, MO. They have a very friendly office staff that will help with everything from a basic question about a product to getting a quote on a large project.

Now in it's 70th year, Culligan Water Conditioning offers sales and service of commercial and household water conditioning equipment and bottled water and salt delivery.  Culligan is a leader in water treatment services, water softeners, filters, and softener salt delivery. 

Custom Fabrication & Equipment is a fabrication division of CTE and manufactures custom equipment such as mineral processing equipment, conveyors, structural steel designs.  Parent company CTE operates Custom Fabrication & Equipment out of Kansas City, Missouri.

DFM provides services including designing, fabrication welding and industrial machining.

Celebrating 50 years of operation in 2010, Ditzfeld Transfer is a locally owned transportation, warehouse, and distribution company in Sedalia.  Founded by John and Bernice Ditzfeld, the company went from local operations with two straight trucks in the 1960's to working today in all 48 continental states and an over 800,000 sq. ft. warehouse facility.  Throughout the years, Ditzfeld Transfer has been committed to high-quality, dependable service to all of it's customers.

Diversified Staffing Specialists provides Temporary/Permanent Placement employment, In-House Secretarial Service, Resume Service, Word Processing and Full Graphics/Printing.

Duke Manufacturing Company was founded in 1925 by Marsh P. Duke at the age of 44 to produce commercial food service equipment. The original building measured twenty feet by ninety feet and was located at First and Elm Streets in St. Louis, almost the exact site on which the magnificent Gateway Arch now stands. Since then, the steady growth in sales volume has been matched by a building program which today includes two manufacturing facilities which are located in St. Louis and Sedalia, Missouri. The local Sedalia plant was built in 1970 and manufactures many different product lines of food service and food preparation equipment. These product lines include such items as stainless steel tables, salad bar, hot food buffet-style units and convenience store cabinetry and equipment. The commercial food service industry plays a tremendous role in the country’s economy and Duke Manufacturing plays an important role in supporting the industry.

Edwards Fiberglass, Inc. was founded in 1977 and is currently celebrating its 33rd year in operation. The company provides fiberglass tanks for storing water, chemicals, food products, pharmaceutical materials, specialized processes and government projects.  Edwards Fiberglass has manufacturing facilities that cover 45,000 sq. ft. on a 20-acre campus in Sedalia, Missouri.

Fischer's Concrete provides ready mix concrete for industrial, commercial, municipal, agricultural and residential projects.  Fischer's has been in Sedalia since 1955, operating eight ready mix plants in west-central Missouri and a Burlington limestone quarry north of Sedalia near Georgetown.

The Gardner-Denver Machinery, Inc. Sedalia plant specializes in rotary screw air compressors and blowers ranging from 7 1/2 horsepower to 500 horsepower. Initial employment the first year reached 100, and currently there are approximately 207 employees in the Sedalia plant.

Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. is the largest Tire I supplier of automotive and commercial highway wheels in the world, with global market share. It serves all major Original Equipment Manufacturers worldwide and performs all of the design, engineering, manufacturing and quality processes for its products. Hayes opened its Sedalia operations in 1978. It’s 680,000 square foot facility is located on a 124 acre site. Lauded as one of the world’s most modern wheel manufacturing plants, the Hayes Sedalia plant’s 500 employees manufacture approximately 8-10 million steel wheels annually for General Motors, Ford, Chrysler and Nissan. The plant was recently awarded the Ford Q1 and the Nissan Quality Awards.

Ideal Tool Mfg. has been located in Sedalia since 1993.  Ideal Tool has a large roster of Milling, Lathing, and Grinding equipment suitable for various tool-making tasks.

Impact Sign & Lighting opened in 1999, specializing in the creation of custom sign designs for all types of businesses.  Impact is capable of designing, manufacturing and installing any type of signage.

Inter-State Studio & Publishing Co. offers a professional portrait line to undergraduates, seniors, families, sports and organizations. They also produce church directories, memory books and 4-color commercial printing from an in-house lithography facility.

Key Hydraulics opened in 1991. They offer hydraulic sales and repair such as hoses, cylinders, pumps, motors and parts. Truck equipment sales, installation and repair such as flat beds, dump beds, bale beds and equipment. They also service snowplows, salt spreaders, hitches, liftgates and tarp systems. Althought Marty and Kristy purchased the company in 2006, Marty has been with Key Hydraulics since 1993.

LaFarge AC&A has been a supplier of concrete, fly ash, gypsum, aggregate, asphalt and asphalt paving to the Sedalia - Pettis County area since 1957.  LaFarge Central Missouri Operations has ready-mix plants and two quarries located in the Pettis/Sedalia area.  The company prides itself on qualified personnel and an in-house lab capable of achieving all quality specifications.

Main Street Logo is a full-service embroidery and screen print shop that has been operating in Sedalia since 1989. The business is located in the historic downtown area in a century-old building that is listed on the National Historic Registry. 

In 1973 Missouri Pressed Metals, formerly known as Alpha Sintered Metals Inc., started production of sintered metal bearings, bushings and structural parts made to customer specificiations from powered iron and bronze.  Missori Pressed Metals now operates out of a 42,000 sq. ft. facility with 110 production presses and over 60 employees in two locations.  Their products are found in various industries, such as motor manufacturers, appliances, power tools and automotive equipment. 

Neat Tooling Solutions, Inc., formerly known as N.E.A.T. Tool & Die, is a local manufacturer of tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, stampings and special machines. It is a family owned corporation. They service local manufacturers as well as customers all over the world. Mr. Chorowicz worked at Sedalia Tool before starting this company and offers years of experience and knowledge. They service most of the local manufacturers including Waterloo, Gardner Denver, Hayes Lemmerz International, Duke Manufacturing, Wire Rope, Alcan, Pittsburgh Corning, Starline Brass, and Enersys to name a few.

Orion Print Finishing specializes in book and brochure binding.  Orion has recently moved to a new facility in Sedalia at 3415 West Main St.

The Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. manufacturers and distributes Pepsi products in the Sedalia area.  Pepsi Bottling has been a part of the Sedalia community since 1939.

Pittsburgh Corning Corporation has been manufacturing quality products in Sedalia, Missouri since 1947. FOAMGLAS® Cellular Glass Insulation, manufactured by Pittsburgh Corning, is the dominant cellular glass insulation product throughout the world. The principal competition for Pittsburgh Corning comes from other products, which can be substituted for cellular glass insulation in some applications as well as off-shore cellular glass manufacturers. Pittsburgh Corning has continuously made process and equipment changes to improve the value of its product, including maintaining ISO 9001 registration and embarking on a “Lean transformation” in 2006. This commitment has enabled Pittsburgh Corning to maintain stable employment levels for its 175 employees.

Founded in July 1993, Playsmart is a family owned business that specializes in quality, custom playgrounds for children.  Playsmart is a leader in innovative, unique designs that are fun and safe for children.

Precision Manufacturing is a metal fabrication company. However, they are best known for producing the Hy-Reach Clipper, which was invented in 1992. The Hy-Reach Clipper was developed to solve the age-old problem of trimming hard to reach tree branches and limbs, as well as brush. In January 2002, Precision Manufacturing acquired the assets of P & W Engineering. All employees were retained and continue to produce the Hy-Reach clipper. Precision Manufacturing uses only the finest quality raw material and produces the majority of its components in house.

PrintLynx is a leading full service printing company with more than 25 years in the printing business.  PrintLynx has a experienced staff that includes customer service, sales, managers, press, pre-press, bindery and mailing services.

ProEnergy is headquartered in Sedalia, MO, and also has U.S. offices in Marietta, GA, and Houston, TX. International offices are located in Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina, Tanzania and Ghana. The company primarily serves the energy industry and is responsible for the construction, management and maintenance of energy generation facilities and equipment throughout the world. It also services a variety of manufacturers, with a niche in the ethanol industry. ProEnergy focuses on seven areas of business: field services, operations and maintenance, professional services, technical services, process services, fabrication services, and equipment and parts.

Myrna Ragar is a Sedalia artist that owns and operates Ragar Banners. Since 1983, Ragar Banners has provided high-quality banners from sketch to finished product.  Ragar Banners is capable of sending full color layouts to customers on the web, and provides custom screen-printing and vinyl services.

Sedalia Cold Storage has been locally operated since 1968, serving Sedalia's needs for Ice/Cold Storage and Blast Storage Freezing.

Business: Steel Service Center - Warehouse supply

Services offered: Machining, Tool & Die building and repair, Fixtures, Welding, CNC Production and Heat treating.

Show Me Fabrication specializes in the manufacturing of concession trailers, ticket booths, Funhouses and Glasshouses that are used in fairs, carnivals, festivals and sporting events throughout the United States. They also have a line of bunk trucks, and stock trucks, toter homes, and race car trailers. Each unit is custom designed and built to fit the needs and wants of customers and always with an eye on affordability. The units can be designed and built as a shell, or as elaborate as a customer wishes. Built-in features, such as food preparation equipment, are made to order and units can be designed to handle any specific requirements. All of the units are designed for easy set-up, disassembly, and transportation.

Sierra Bullets (founded 1947 in Rivera, California) moved to the Sedalia area in 1990, building one of the industries most advanced bullet manufacturing facilities.  The facility includes a tool and die shop, metallurgical laboratory, and underground test range for accuracy testing.  For over 60 years Sierra Bullets has been dedicated to the manufacture of the most accurate bullets in the world, over 169 line items in all.  This commitment to performance has established a "Tradition of Precision" for which Sierra is known throughout the world.

Smithton Industries has become one of the leading manufacturers of premium quality pet bedding. Customers are able to buy directlyfrom the manufacturer creating lower costs. They offer nature's best premium 100% natural aromatic red cedar shavings which naturally repel insects such as fleas & ticks while serving as an air freshener and pet-area deodorizer. Red cedar is most commonly used for small animals; however, it can also be used on larger animals such as dogs, cats, hogs, and horses. Smithton Industries also offer the best, top quality softwood bedding. Softwood is “veterinarian recommended” for animals with respiratory problems. This lowresin, white softwood mixture offers excellent absorbency. The bedding has a clean, woodsy fragrance and is ideal for pets, small animals, or caged birds and the Premium Softwood Bedding is available in many colors.

Starline was founded in 1976, by Robert Hayden. The company began with a single 38 Special cartridge case. Today, Starline manufacturers the finest unprimed custom handgun brass for many of the best ammunition makers in the world, as well as local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. In 1992, Starline relocated its new state-of-the-art facility to Sedalia, Missouri. This location, coupled with a 28,000 sq. ft. building and an environmentally sound waste water treatment plant on site, enables Starline to better meet its customer needs. Only the finest raw materials are used in Starline’s manufacturing processes. Combined with a variety of testing procedures and controls, the quality of the finished product is consistently high and surpasses the expectations of the customer. By combining modern manufacturing techniques, lower overhead and a very efficient distribution network, Starline offers the highest quality product at a very competitive price.

The Sedalia Democrat, Sedalia’s daily newspaper was founded in 1868 and is a part of Freedom Communications. Weekly readership of the printed newspaper exceeds 29,000. The online version, sedaliademocrat.com, serves an audience of over 24,000 monthly unique users. Recognized multiple times by the Missouri Press Association for excellence in reporting, the Democrat covers the Mid-Missouri region with local news and advertising. In addition to the daily newspaper, the Democrat plant distributes a variety of other publications including The Plainsman Weekly News in Morgan, Henry, Johnson, Saline, Pettis and Benton Counties, and the Whiteman Warrior. The Democrat also provides commercial web printing for numerous regional publications.

Tyson Foods produces over 5,000 products at 112 locations in the U.S. and abroad, and employs more than 60,000 team members. The company is the world’s largest poultry producer with annual production equal to that of Japan and Great Britain combined, and one of the leading producers of hogs in the U.S. They rank 225 on the Fortune 500. Tyson is proud to be working in and around Sedalia. With experienced leadership and intuitive marketing foresight, Tyson Foods is poised to lead the industry in this new century. Our team members know that as consumers demand more healthful and innovative food products, it remains our mandate to provide all your family deserves.

Vance Brothers diverse line of asphalts, polymer modified asphalts and asphalt emulsions provide solutions for specific paving needs, application specifications and customer performance expectations. All of the company’s materials are formulated with carefully selected raw materials to meet both local specifications and customers’ expectations for performance. As a result, the asphalt emulsions and polymer modified asphalt emulsions are used for virtually every type of paving need, including surface treatments, cold mixes, tack coats and recycling. Vance Brothers' asphalts meet Superpave or other applicable specifications. 

W & M Welding, located in Sedalia, Missouri, is a complete Machine Shop. They can provide Portable welding units, they are a distributor or steel and aluminum and offer crane Service.

Waterloo Industries, Inc. is a division of Fortune Brands. They are the largest manufacturers of tool storage products in the world. Waterloo deals with many major customers in the United States including Sears, Lowe’s, Kmart, W.W. Grainger, John Deere and many other major tool storage users and merchandisers. Internationally, Waterloo deals with Canadian Tire and Kyoto Tool. Waterloo manufactures a full line of tool chests, roller cabinets, and tool boxes. Waterloo alsomanufactures power tool stands, work benches, and a broad line of plastic tool boxes and storage containers. Waterloo Industries, Inc. has two manufacturing plants. They are large enough to have state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, yet small enough to react quickly to customer needs. Put Waterloo’s total quality commitment and automation to work for you.

WireCo WorldGroup – Sedalia Operations manufactures high carbon wire rope in diamenters of 3/16” through 5”. The company’s “YELLOW STRAND” trademark products are sold direct to consumers and through a network of warehouses and distributors in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia. WRCA, Inc. – Sedalia Operations is a manufacturing and service oriented company with over 50 field representatives available to work with customers and assist with application requirements. For years the “YELLOW STRAND” trademark has been synonymous with surface/underground mining, oil/gas, logging aircraft arresting, cable cars, ski lifts, elevators, construction equipment, marine and many other special and exciting wire rope applications.

Zephyr Manufacturing Company was founded in 1927 as a manufacturer of broomcorn brooms. Since then, this closely held family corporation has expanded into all types of institutional cleaning tools. Zephyr produces over 35 primary product groups totaling over 2,000 individual items that are distributed throughout the U.S. and for export. Zephyr products are only sold to wholesalers. Zephyr’s sales are accomplished with independent sales representatives and Masters Distributors. Key markets include: janitorial suppliers, paper suppliers, institutional grocers, fast food chains, hardware wholesalers and convenience stores. Zephyr’s Quality Rubber Division produces natural open cell sponge rubber used to remove smoke along with several other specialty sponge rubber products.