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Birdon Hosts Ribbon Cutting to Commemorate $37 Million Planned Expansion into Alabama Shipyard
On Tuesday 3 December, 2024 we hosted a ribbon cutting at our Bayou La Batre facility to commemorate our arrival in the South Alabama region
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Birdon Booth Draws Crowds at 2024 International Workboat Show
Birdon’s booth at the 2024 International Workboat Show drew significant attention from many of the over 14,000 maritime industry professionals and visitors during the three-day
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Birdon Provides Update on Planned Improvements, Continued Capital Investments in Bayou La Batre Shipyard
Birdon’s Approach Designed to Provide Consistent, Cost-Effective, High Quality Results Last week, Birdon America, Inc., provided an update on planned improvements at its shipyard in
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Birdon Selected to Supply Bridge Erection Boats for Swedish Army
The Swedish Defence Material Administration, on behalf of the Swedish Armed Forces has selected Birdon to supply Bridge Erection Boats (BEBs) that will provide wet
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Birdon Set to Deliver First Tranche of Bridge Erection Boats (BEBs) to the Netherlands Army
Birdon America, Inc. announced today that its contract to provide Bridge Erection Boats (BEBs) to the Netherlands Army is progressing on schedule, with six Birdon
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Birdon Announces United States Coast Guard Extension of Motor Lifeboat (MLB) Contract
Order Years 6-10 will allow additional 60 MLBs to receive significant overhaul Today, Birdon America, Inc., announced that on July 25, 2024, the United States
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Birdon Secures $14.75M Order and Announces New Subcontracts for WCC Production
Aggressive design-build schedule on track to start production of first vessels early next year. Birdon America, has announced it has received an order worth approximately
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Birdon supports Coast Guard Foundation’s Tribute to the Eighth Coast Guard District
Birdon US was a very proud sponsor of the Coast Guard Foundation‘s Tribute to the Eighth Coast Guard District. As a Shield of Freedom Sponsor,
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Birdon Strengthens Portfolio With Acquisition of Metal Shark Boats Shipyard
On 31 January 2023, Birdon America Inc. acquired Metal Shark Boats’ 32-acre shipyard in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. This acquisition brings a fully developed shipyard
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Birdon Signs Contract with Brazilian Army Commission to Deliver Bridge Erection Boats
On December 22nd, 2023, Birdon signed a Contract with the Brazilian Army Commission in Washington for the supply of two Bridge Erection Boats (BEBs) and
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Birdon Delivers 14th Motor Lifeboat (MLB) to Station Tillamook Bay
In late November, Birdon delivered the 14th Motor Lifeboat (MLB) for the U.S. Coast Guard’s Motor Lifeboat (MLB) Service Life Extension Program (SLEP). After work
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Rear Admiral Charles E. Fosse Visits Birdon’s Bellingham Facility
On October 11th, Rear Admiral (RADM) Charles E. Fosse visited Birdon’s Bellingham, WA facility for a tour of the manufacturing area and a briefing by