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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.

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1979

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Establishment of Lyons & Sons

1988

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905 N Lenola rd. was built & bean operations begin

1993

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Melting operations began

1994

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CICT formed to create the FIRST breakbulk terminal operations for beans

1996

2001

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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

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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

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Developed cleaning equipment to pre-clean beans to increase efficiency at the plants

2008

2014

2022

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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

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OUR LOCATIONS

Lyons & Sons proudly operates ten facilities in the Delaware Valley Region. Our expansive network is conveniently located in close proximity to the South Jersey Ports, Bolzano Marine Terminal, Gloucester, and Broadway Port terminals.

8501 River Rd

8501 River Rd.

Pennsuaken, NJ 08110

905 Lenola

905 N Lenola Rd.

Moorestown, NJ 08057

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600 Jersey Ave.

Gloucester City, NJ 08030

1650 Sherman

1650 Sherman Ave

Pennsauken, 08110

8290 National Hwy

8290 National Hwy

Pennsauken,NJ 08110

875 Sherman

875 Sherman Ave

Pennsauken, 08110

37th st

455 N 37th St

Pennsauken, 08110

701 N 36TH ST

701 N 36th St

Pennsauken, 08110

850 SHERMAN AVE

850 Sherman Ave

Pennsauken, 08110

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