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Anyone traveling the superhighways, crossing bridges or entering major buildings in the Philadelphia/South Jersey area will almost certainly encounter a project in which Cornell was or is involved. A true industry leader in steel erection, crane manufacturing-rentals and sales, Cornell's reputation for quality services and equipment reaches back more than three-quarters of a century, when Charles Frederick Cornell formed a small steel erection company. Although today our company operates on a national scale, it remains a family owned business able to respond to customer needs in a unique, personal way. President and CEO Delor Cornell, is actively involved in everyday operations of the company, overseeing projects and discussing details with many customers personally.
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CORNELL'S COMPANY HEADQUARTERS - 1910 |
CORNELL & CO., INC. HEADQUARTERS - 2008 |
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Cornell began as a small one-man steel erection business in Woodbury, New Jersey in the early 1900's. Charles Frederick Cornell left New York in 1910 to start his company in the South Jersey community where it still maintains its headquarters. After his death, his only son, Ralph, demonstrated his leadership initiative and resolve that eventually made Cornell & Company one of the largest steel construction companies on the east coast.
In 1975 Ralph's son, Charles who by this time had 20 years' experience developing erection skills specializing in major bridge and high-rise structures, became the president/field superintendent. He molded Cornell & Company into a specialist for the Atlantic City redevelopment and the high-rise boom in Philadelphia.
In 1984 Delor D'Andrea Cornell, joined the company as General Manager and in 1988 became President and CEO. Having over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, she oversees all aspects of the business. In 1996 she acquired sole ownership of the corporation. Delor is also responsible for Cornell's most recent expansion into Manhattan and throughout the state of New York. A pioneer in life saving construction techniques, she is former co-chair of the Ironworkers International "Impact" Drug & Alcohol task force.
Cornell's corporate headquarters is located in Westville, New Jersey.