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INSIGHTS made it even harder to export against foreign competition. Franklin and Alabama the range of our expertise continues

Additionally, many countries with native shipbuilding ca- to grow. By applying the high volume production methods pability have similar Jones Act-like regulations, which also learned in the production of smaller boats, combined with works against us. newly implemented technology, and, in some cases even

We export a great deal, with FMS being a key portion incorporating more traditional shipbuilding styles, we’re of that, but certainly not all. We are blessed with dozens of creating an extraordinarily dynamic environment that al- repeat international buyers. We attribute this to simply de- lows us to address multiple projects and programs across signing and building a high quality product at a fair price; a multitude of sectors. For practical reasons, our Jeaner- by focusing on the customer and providing good support. ette production facility will continue to focus on smaller,

Our use of technology has helped us bridge the gap in cost, trailerable vessels (50’ and under), both Franklin, and even but at the end of the day the customers buy the product for more so, Alabama, have signi