Kirby (NYSE: KEX) — Company Overview, News & Financial Data
Kirby specializes in domestic tank barge transportation for various industries and has the largest fleet in the U.S.

Kirby
Kirby is a domestic tank barge operator and industrial distribution company in the United States. The company operates in two main segments: Marine Transportation and Distribution and Services. Through its Marine Transportation segment, Kirby transports bulk liquid cargoes, including petrochemicals, black oil, refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals, across the Mississippi River System, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and all three United States coasts. Through its Distribution and Services segment, Kirby provides aftermarket service and parts for diesel engines, transmissions, reduction gears, and related industrial equipment, while also manufacturing oilfield service equipment, power generation systems, and specialized electrical distribution equipment.
Snapshot
Operations
Products and/or services of Kirby
- Inland Marine Transportation: Operates inland tank barges and towboats transporting bulk liquid cargoes including petrochemicals, black oil, refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals throughout the Mississippi River System, its tributaries, and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
- Coastal Marine Transportation: Operates coastal tank barges and tugboats transporting refined petroleum products, black oil, petrochemicals, and dry bulk cargoes including sugar and coal along the Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific coasts of the United States.
- Commercial and Industrial Engine Services: Provides aftermarket services, overhauls, and replacement parts for medium-speed and high-speed diesel engines, transmissions, reduction gears, and ancillary equipment used in marine, power generation, on-highway, and industrial applications.
- Oilfield Equipment and Services: Manufactures, remanufactures, and services specialized oilfield equipment including pressure pumping units, electric fracturing systems, and pumps, alongside distributing diesel engines, transmissions, and parts to oil and gas market operators.
- Power Generation and Electrical Systems: Manufactures electric power generation equipment, specialized electrical distribution and control equipment, and high-capacity energy storage battery systems for data centers, industrial operations, oilfield service, and railroad customers.
- Industrial Equipment Rental and Sales: Rents and sells industrial equipment including mobile power generators, air compressors, high-capacity lift trucks, refrigeration trailers, and rail car movers to customers across diverse industrial, commercial, and energy markets.
Kirby executive team
- Mr. David W. Grzebinski C.F.A.CEO & Director
- Mr. Christian G. O'NeilPresident & COO
- Mr. Raj KumarExecutive VP & CFO
- Mr. Scott P. MillerVP & Chief Information Officer
- Ms. Amy D. Husted J.D.Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary
- Mr. Ronald A. DraggVP, Controller & Assistant Secretary
- Mr. Kurt A. NiemietzVP of Investor Relations & Treasurer
- Mr. William Matthew WoodruffVice President of Public & Governmental Affairs
- Ms. Jennifer N. McCauleyChief Human Resources Officer