New Facility News

The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG) has officially opened its watercraft manufacturing facility in Edenton, North Carolina, marking a milestone in the company’s U.S. expansion and strengthening domestic production and sustainment capacity for American defense, government and commercial customers.The facility was officially opened at a ceremony attended by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein and Congressman Don Davis, local government representatives, defense and industry leaders, and TWPG employees and partners.Located on a 50-acre waterfront site…

Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) broke ground on a third Center of Excellence (CoE3) at the Bird-Johnson Propeller Company facility in Pascagoula, Miss. The new center will effectively double capacity to produce complex and powerful naval propulsion systems.The $60 million installation includes a $27 million U.S. Navy investment, $22 million of which is sourced from Australia’s initial contribution to the U.S. Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) under the AUKUS Pillar I effort. CoE3 will complement existing foundry capacity with the addition of 38…

Thordon Bearings has opened a new manufacturing facility as part of its strategic response to robust growth across all business segments and rising demand for its sustainable bearings and seals.The third plant provides ample additional space for Thordon to manufacture complementary non-bearing equipment, boost production output, minimize lead times and develop future products.Located at 3180 Mainway, Burlington, just steps from Thordon’s head office at 3225 Mainway, Plant 3 will…

OMS Group (OMS) announced the opening of its new Remote Operations Centre (ROC) in Singapore, strengthening the capabilities of OMS Geometra, the Group’s marine survey business unit. The ROC establishes a shore-based operational hub to support the Group’s growing fleet of long-range Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) and the delivery of full ocean-depth cable route surveys globally. Purpose-built to support safe, scalable and repeatable unmanned survey operations, the ROC brings together USV pilots, survey specialists and project teams in a single operating environment.

GLO Marine is targeting revenues of more than USD$57.47 million (€50 million) by 2030 as it prepares to establish a permanent operation in the Middle East and bring its new USD$6.9 million (€6 million) Technology Centre in Romania into commercial operation.The two investments sit at the center of a wider growth plan that will see the company expand from its established marine and offshore engineering base into larger integrated project scopes, technology integration and a broader…

Virginia Beach Economic Development (VBED) announced that Orca AI Defense, the U.S. subsidiary of global maritime technology company Orca AI, has established its first U.S. office as a new tenant of the Virginia Beach International Incubator.Headquartered in London, Orca AI has developed AI-powered maritime navigation technology that enhances situational awareness, improves vessel navigation, and helps prevent collisions. The company's commercial platform has achieved TRL 9 status and is currently deployed on more than 1…

MacGregor is opening a new service engineer hub in Trieste, Italy on September 1, 2026. The new site enhances MacGregor’s global service network by adding another central location to serve our customers’ fleet while significantly increasing our engineer capacity in the European region.The location of the new hub was selected after a thorough assessment, which proved that in addition to being a central location from the perspective of customer service, Trieste also offers access…

Prysmian, a provider of cable manufacturing, is investing over $1 billion and adding 385 jobs in an expansion of its facility in Catawba County, Governor Josh Stein announced today. Prysmian, headquartered in Milan, Italy, operates in over 50 countries and specializes in cabling solutions. Its North American headquarters are located near Cincinnati in Highlands Heights, Kentucky. The company currently employs about 680 people at its Claremont facility in Catawba County, a 1.2…

Resolve Marine, a provider of marine solutions, has moved its Pacific Northwest (PNW) facility to a new location on the Foss Waterway in Tacoma, Washington. The new waterfront facility address is 700 E D Street, Tacoma, WA 98421. This location provides operational advantages, including dedicated dock space, expanded yard capacity, and upgraded equipment to support a growing range of marine services, including marine salvage and environmental response across the region.Key features…

Hepburn and Sons LLC’s plans to invest $18 million in constructing a three-story, approximately 27,000 square foot corporate headquarters adjacent to NOVA LIVE in Innovation Park, which will support 80 new high-quality jobs. The BOCS approved the land sale of the 1.25 acres of county-owned land along Discovery Boulevard next to NOVA LIVE in June 2026.Hepburn and Sons provides solutions in the realms of naval power systems, shipboard electrical engineering, fault protection, additive manufacturing…

Boluda Corporación Marítima has officially inaugurated its Netherlands headquarters in Rotterdam, located in the city's Maritime Quarter, a location that will serve as the center of operations in Northern Europe through its subsidiaries Boluda Towage and Boluda Shipping.The building was officially inaugurated by Vicente Boluda Fos, Chairman of Boluda Corporación Marítima, accompanied by Vicente Boluda Ceballos, Executive President of Boluda Towage, Ignacio Boluda Ceballos, Executive President of Boluda Shipping…

Swire Shipping announced the establishment of a new branch office in Dili, Timor-Leste, marking a milestone in the company's investment in Southeast Asia.The new office will be led by Darry Tan, who has spent the past two years on the ground in Timor-Leste working closely with Swire Shipping's agency partner, CEVA Logistics. Darry's local market knowledge and established customer relationships position the new team to deliver service continuity and enhanced support to customers…

Intellian Technologies, a global provider of satellite communication antennas and ground gateway solutions, announced the opening of its new manufacturing facility in California. Marking the company’s first large-scale international manufacturing campus, the facility is now fully operational to meet the surging global demand for ground infrastructure driven by the rapid expansion of Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit (NGSO) satellite networks.The new 75,500 sq ft facility will boost the company’s global production capacity…

ALMACO Group Inc., a leader in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC solutions) for the marine and offshore industries, has officially announced its expansion into League City, Texas. Operational from June, 2026, the new location, operating under the name ALMACO Gulf Coast, will serve as a key regional hub to support accelerating shipbuilding efforts along the U.S. Gulf Coast.The new League City hub aims to firmly position the company as an integrated local partner.The new office is strategically located in a high-growth maritime environment at 2600 South Shore Boulevard…

Intellian Technologies, a provider of satellite communication antennas and ground gateway solutions, announced the opening of its new manufacturing facility in California. Marking the company’s first large-scale international manufacturing campus, this facility is now fully operational to meet the surging global demand for ground infrastructure driven by the rapid expansion of Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit (NGSO) satellite networks.The new 75,500 sq ft facility boosts the company’s global production capacity, supplementing its existing two manufacturing campuses in Seoul, South Korea.

Maritime Tactical Systems, Inc. (MARTAC), a provider of fully autonomous unmanned surface vessels (USVs), announced the opening of the MARTAC Innovation Center West in San Diego, California. The new facility marks a milestone in the company’s expansion, strengthening its ability to serve defense, security and commercial customers across the West Coast and Pacific regions.The MARTAC Innovation Center West will serve as a hub for research, development, testing and customer engagement, complementing MARTAC’s headquarters in Melbourne, Florida. San Diego’s deep ties to the U.S.

Schottel is expanding its international network with the establishment of a new subsidiary in India. With Schottel India Sales and Service Private Limited, the German propulsion company is further strengthening its presence in a rapidly developing maritime market and creating the basis to deepen collaboration with local customers and partners. Based in Pune, the new subsidiary will focus on newbuild and retrofit sales as well as after-sales service, enabling Schottelto provide responsive…

The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded a contract valued at up to $400 million to Whiting Turner Contracting Company for the design and construction of new facilities at Coast Guard Training Center (TRACEN) Cape May, New Jersey. This marks the largest shore construction award in Coast Guard history and is part of a broader effort to modernize the service’s only accession point for enlisted personnel.The enhancements are funded through the Working Families Tax Cut Act (WFTCA), which includes historic investments to upgrade training facilities and infrastructure, and annual appropriations.

Express Global announces the opening of its new office in Singapore, marking a step forward in the continued expansion of the Cosulich Logistics brand across the Asia Pacific region.The new branch strengthens Express Global’s presence in one of the world’s most strategic logistics hubs, enhancing the company’s ability to support customers, partners and stakeholders across Southeast Asia. The Singapore office contributes to strengthening a more connected and integrated regional…

A new headquarters for Meyer Turku will be built in the immediate vicinity of the shipyard, in the Blue Industry Park area. The project, valued at approximately USD$46.8 million (EUR 40 million), forms part of the company’s investment program. Construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, with the new premises to be completed in early 2028. The project will be designed and constructed by SRV, with real estate investment company Balder acting as investor.The project comprises two office towers with a combined gross floor area of approximately 12,000 square meters.

A new multi-million dollar Security and Rescue Training Center (SRTC), the first commercial facility of its kind in the world, is set to be built in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It will serve as a regional hub for advanced, first-class, certified mission-based training for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS), law enforcement, special forces, and commercial enterprises across the world.Created by investment firm Sahra Group, the facility, opening in 2028, will be constructed and operated in partnership with leader in solutions for aircrew training and simulation, AMST Group.

In response to rising demand in Asia and growing ambitions in both the civil and military sectors, Anschuetz Singapore is now taking its next step by relocating to larger and more efficient premises at Bulim Square.Since its establishment in 2009, Anschuetz Singapore has grown into a team of around 40 specialists.From Singapore, Anschuetz coordinates service operations throughout the South East Asian region, provides technical support and on board service, and operates one of the largest spare parts hubs within the global Anschütz Group.

Swire Shipping announced an expansion of its regional footprint with the establishment of a new branch office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This milestone underscores the company’s continued investment in Southeast Asia and its commitment to strengthening customer engagement and service delivery across the region.The newly formed Malaysia team will be led by Koon Yan Tan, formerly Head of Swire Shipping Singapore Agency, who is designated to assume the expanded role of Head ofSingapore and Malaysia Agencies.