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RIBCRAFT

USA, LLC

The Case:

Built to order in the United States, RIBCRAFT is the only manufacturer who specializes exclusively in building professional grade rigid in? atable boats (RIBs). Serving all

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The Case: sionals, state and local governments, and private industry,

Louisiana Cat is one of Caterpillar’s largest and most expe- RIBCRAFT has developed one of the most reliable and rienced marine dealers, and every Cat Marine Engine comes recognized brands in the RIB market.

with over 80 years of experience. Cat Marine Engines are durable and dependable, which is why customers worldwide The Company: choose Cat engines for marine power over any other brand. RIBCRAFT designs and builds safe, durable, perfor-

Whether it’s an offshore service vessel, a passenger vessel, or an mance oriented professional grade rigid in? atable boats inland pushboat, Louisiana Cat has the right Cat engine for (RIBs) ranging in size from 15-41’ that ful? ll a variety of your hardworking ? eet. missions from patrol and rescue to passenger-for-hire and military operations. Every boat is built to industry recog-

The Company: nized standards featuring RIBCRAFT’s trademark deep V

Louisiana Cat has been proud to represent Caterpillar commercial grade ? berglass hull, full length lifting strakes, for 4 continuous generations in the state of Louisiana, pronounced bow sheer, and a heavy duty multi-chambered offering superior value and an exceptional customer ex- tube. RIBCRAFT takes pride in working with each cus- perience. In 1991, Louisiana Machinery Co. became the tomer to build a professional grade RIB that is perfectly statewide dealer for Cat equipment in Louisiana, purchas- suited for the task at hand, resulting in a boat that pro- ing ? ve additional locations, moving the corporate head- vides unparalleled performance regardless of the sea condi- quarters to Reserve, Louisiana. This allowed the company tions. RIBCRAFT specializes in building mission speci? c to grow the engine and generator business in the marine patrol and rescue boats, support and workboat vessels, dive and petroleum markets. Nearly half of the ? rm’s business boats, and USCG Certi? ed passenger for hire vessels. RIB- comes from Power Systems Sales, Parts and Service. Today, CRAFT designs and builds RIBs to meet the emergent re- the company has locations across Louisiana and the gulf quirements of military and government agencies with cur- coast and continues to focus on the needs of customers in rent contracts with the United States Navy, United States the diverse heavy equipment markets throughout Louisi- Department of Fish & Wildlife Service, and United States ana as well as the global engine markets worldwide. Air Force. The Sub Chapter T Certi? ed tour boat market has also kept production busy with numerous recent deliv-

Primary Product / Service eries and more under contract. Beyond military agencies

The Power Systems headquarters, located within the Port and tour boat operations, RIBCRAFT remains dedicated of Iberia in New Iberia, Louisiana, is a ISO 9001 DNV to building rescue and patrol boats for First Responders.

GL certi? ed design, fabrication and customized packaging RIBCRAFT continues to ful? ll its ongoing contract with operation which designs and builds to the most demand- the United States Navy to provide 7-meter RIBs that will ing offshore requirements for diesel and natural gas prime serve as deployable ready service lifeboats for search and power, standby and gas compression applications. Louisi- rescue missions onboard US Naval ships around the world. ana Cat consistently ranks as the top Caterpillar marine RIBCRAFT recently delivered a specialized RIBCRAFT engine dealer in the Americas, offering dockside service in 7.8 patrol boat to the U.S. Department of Fish & Wildlife

Morgan City and ? eld service support to marine custom- Service with a Hypalon hybrid foam collar and featuring ers globally. www.LouisianaCat.com twin Mercury diesel outboards. http://ribcraftusa.com/

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