“Wow!” “Holy cow!” “That is amazing!” These are some of the descriptions typically said about the unique vessels seen coming and going at Vigor Industrial's Portland Shipyard. Vigor Industrial owns several subcompanies, including Vigor Marine, Cascade General and US Barge, that specialize in maritime construction and repair. See the eye-opening scale of their operations; hear about what they’re working on; and learn about the people who make a living there.

When most people think of recycling, they’re thinking cereal boxes, milk jugs and newspapers. On this behind-the-scenes tour of Schnitzer Steel, however, you’ll see metal recycling on a massive scale (literally!). But don’t worry, we’ll keep a safe distance from the “Texas Shredder.” Like a wood chipper on steroids, this massive piece of machinery has an insatiable appetite for old school buses, refrigerators, tractor trailers, and just about anything else made out of metal.