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6 Benjamin Nye Circle,6 Benjamin Nye Circle,

Pocasset, Mass. 02559Pocasset, Mass. 02559

T: +1 508-563-6565T: +1 508-563-6565

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

W: http://www.hydroid.com W: http://www.hydroid.com

CEO/President: Duane Fotheringham CEO/President: Duane Fotheringham

Facility: 40,000-sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility – Facility: 40,000-sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility – opened October 2014opened October 2014

Square Footage: 40,000-sq. ft. Square Footage: 40,000-sq. ft.

Testing Capabilities: The new facility features Testing Capabilities: The new facility features a testing tank and pressurized water chamber. a testing tank and pressurized water chamber.

The tanks are used for ballasting vehicles The tanks are used for ballasting vehicles and ensuring that the systems are ready for and ensuring that the systems are ready for at-sea testing. Hydroid also utilizes two boats at-sea testing. Hydroid also utilizes two boats for testing. The larger boat is equipped with a for testing. The larger boat is equipped with a launch system. launch system.

No. of Employees: 148No. of Employees: 148

Part of Kongsberg Maritime’s AUV Group, Hydroid manufacture, support and further develop the REMUS is the world’s most trusted manufacturer of advanced systems. In 2008 Hydroid was acquired by the Norwe-

Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs). REMUS gian technology conglomerate Kongsberg Gruppen.

AUVs provide innovative and reliable full-picture Now, a subsidiary of Kongsberg Maritime, Hydroid is systems for the marine research, defense, hydrographic recognized as a leader in the maritime industry.

and commercial offshore/energy markets. REMUS vehicles are the most advanced, diversi