Marinette Marine to build two more Navy ships

Marinette Marine, one of the biggest employers in the western U.P., has good news for the future employment in the area–it has sub-contracted with the U.S. Navy to add two more ships to its shipbuilding schedule.
 
The company based in Marinette will build two more littoral combat ships, a design they have been producing several of for the Navy in recent years. The new contract, through Lockheed Martin, is valued at $362 million, and also has an option for a third ship next year.
 
“Marinette Marine and the surrounding community are extremely proud of the LCS program,” says Jan Allman, president and CEO of Marinette Marine Corporation. “We currently have six ships under various stages of construction, and are now in full rate serial production. We look forward to extending our backlog and continuing our strong partnership with the Navy for many more years to come.”
 
Writer: Sam Eggleston
Source: Marinette Marine