We are the world’s largest producer and supplier of green sand bond solutions for ferrous castings. Our global technical team works with foundries to formulate Total Solution Packages designed to enhance foundry process performance and casting production. Our wide range of product solutions and services include;
• Bentonite products and customized performance blends
• Specialty chromite sands
• Chemical binder systems
• Metal fluxing agents
• Complimentary laboratory services for customers
• Continuous service and support

"Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC (BPM) began its history in 1928 near Osage, Wyoming as the Kansas City Silica Company, the first modern producer of sodium montmorillonite in Wyoming. BPM, then known as Baroid Division, National Lead Company, (Baroid) purchased the plant and reserves from Kansas City Silica Company in 1936. The purchase of the F. E. Schundler Bentonite Corporation in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, in 1947, initiated the construction of a new processing plant in Colony, Wyoming. Schundler's large reserves of high quality bentonite placed BPM in the enviable position of having excellent quantity and quality reserves in Wyoming - a position maintained to this day.

In 1973, BPM closed its Osage mill and mines due to the low quality of the remaining reserves, too low in fact to meet the high expectations of BPM and its customers.

The next change came in 1981 when BPM brought its $21 million Lovell, Wyoming, bentonite facility on line during a period of peak demand for Wyoming bentonite (averaging 4.5 million tons annually). The years from 1982 to 1987 saw the Wyoming bentonite market dwindle to only 2 million to 2.7 million tons annually, causing BPM to temporarily close its Lovell facility in 1987. BPM reopened the facility in 1995 to meet demand for its products, even though overall demand was significantly below the world requirements encountered in the early 1980's.

During 1990, BPM evolved as an independent company. In an effort to allow investors to identify market sectors and service, a new company called Tremont, with wholly owned subsidiaries, Bentonite Corporation (now known as Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC) and Timet, one of the world's largest integrated suppliers of titanium metal, was created.

In 1993, Tremont restructured its business through the sale of Bentonite Corporation to Baroid Drilling Fluids, Inc. (Baroid).  In 1994, Bentonite Corporation and its parent, Baroid Drilling Fluids, Inc. were acquired by Dresser Industries, Inc.  Finally in 1998, Dresser Industries was acquired by Halliburton, combining the strengths of the two organizations and bringing BPM into the Halliburton family of companies.  BPM became a third tier subsidiary of Halliburton in December 2003 as Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC.

Into the Future...

Bentonite Performance Minerals LLC has sought a diversified market position to offer stability not only to the company but to its customers as well. Today, BPM enjoys double-digit market shares in major end use categories of Wyoming bentonite. These categories are Environmental/Construction, Pet Absorbents, Iron Ore Pelletizing and Oil Field Services. BPM is committed to new markets, products and technology. While our business success is firmly rooted in the historical markets for our product which form a firm basis for sustainability, much of our future growth will come from products we do not make today. This balanced business approach assures that as BPM looks to the future, you will be assured of the quality, service, reliability and integrity that began over 80 years ago."

Come explore Bighorn Canyon National Recreation area. Located just 10 miles up highway 37, outside of Lovell, Wyoming.

Bighorn Canyon NRA offers many recreational opportunities from boating on the lake, camping, hiking, learning about historic ranches, and wildlife viewings.

The Bighorn Canyon NRA is split into two parts. The first part is in Fort Smith Montana, where the Yellowtail dam is Located. The second half is located just outside of Lovell.

It has 4 historic ranches; the Lockhart ranch, the Ewing-Snell ranch, Hillsboro, and the Mason-Lovell ranch.

With amazing views of the third largest canyon in the nation, you also have opportunities to see a variety of raptors, bighorn sheep and Pryor Mountain Wild Mustangs.

The Cattlemen is centrally located in Lovell, with dining and shopping within easy walking distance.

Cody is located only about an hour away, making the Cattlemen  an ideal home base for recreational visitors planning excursions to Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, the Pryor Mountains Wild Horse Range, the Bighorn Mountains, or numerous other outdoor venues.

Our rooms are recently remodeled to provide you with a comfortable night’s sleep in a super-clean room.  We also have outdoor seating areas, a propane grill and a new dog run. Check out our online ratings!

Finally, we love fast WiFi as much as you do. Luckily, we’re located right next to TCT, the local telecom provider, and we have fiber direct to the motel.

So, you’ll be able to quickly logon and then stream and surf to your heart’s content.