Full-Service Logistics Solutions
for the Commodities Industry
Founded in 1979, Lyons & Sons has evolved into a trusted name in the cocoa industry. With ten warehouses in the Delaware Valley Region, we provide tailored solutions for inventory, warehousing, and logistics. Our commitment to traceability, sustainability, and professional service ensures excellence in every shipment.
1979
Establishment of Lyons & Sons
1988
905 N Lenola rd. was built & bean operations begin
1993
Melting operations began
1994
CICT formed to create the FIRST breakbulk terminal operations for beans
1996
2001
First to develop bulk loading in the U.S servicing with tilt chassis containers loaded with loose beans.
First to develop a logistics model using the railroad and hopper cars to carry loose beans to Chicago and Union City. A dedicated fleet of 70 plus hopper rail cars were maintained to service the plants. CICT and Lyons formed a partnership to expand our warehouses
2002
Began loading loose beans, and utilizing standard van trailers. Additionally, the van trailers were able to be used for storage of beans on site.
2004
Developed cleaning equipment to pre-clean beans to increase efficiency at the plants
2008
2014
2022
Lyons expanded over 1,500,000 square feet helping the growth of processing in the US
Expansion of melting operations to include the tolling of cocoa liquor
Lyons & CICT merged their partnership into Lyons & Sons
8501 River Rd.
Pennsuaken, NJ 08110
905 N Lenola Rd.
Moorestown, NJ 08057
600 Jersey Ave.
Gloucester City, NJ 08030
1650 Sherman Ave
Pennsauken, 08110
8290 National Hwy
Pennsauken,NJ 08110
875 Sherman Ave
Pennsauken, 08110
455 N 37th St
Pennsauken, 08110
701 N 36th St
Pennsauken, 08110
850 Sherman Ave
Pennsauken, 08110