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Todd Nestel,

CEO/President

VT HALTER MARINE

The Case:

W&O

VT Halter Marine (VTHM) designs and builds both The Case: commercial and government vessels. Since November W&O, a leader in the marine industry for more than 40 2018, VTHM has won six major contracts, including the years, operates 17 strategically located global branches with

U.S. Navy’s Polar Security Cutter, which will provide na- more than 330 maritime professionals. From supplying pipe, tional security at both poles, and the ? rst offshore LNG valves and ? ttings to offering advanced technical solutions to

Bunkering ATB for Q-LNG. the marine, offshore and cruise industries, W&O is a leader in technology, service, quality products, and solutions.

The Company:

VTHM designs, builds and repairs a wide variety of ves- The Company: sel, including tugs, ferries, ocean-going vessels such as secu- With over $50 million in equipment in stock, W&O has rity patrol, oil and gas support, logistic support and survey broadened its offerings to include value added engineered vessels. VT Halter Marine has more than 60 years of ex- solutions including pumps, actuation expertise and assem- perience and a strong track record in both the commercial bly, consultancy, and project-management organization. and defense industry segments, we offer solutions from ship W&O has built a well-earned reputation for going the extra design, construction, repair and conversion to maintenance mile to make sure every need of every client is met, form- and support. VTHM shipyards have delivered more than ing win-win strategic partnerships with those we serve. The 2,600 vessels to commercial and government clients in 29 industries W&O serves work 24/7, and so does W&O. countries on ? ve continents. The ? rm harnesses existing W&O focuses solely on the maritime industry with prod- commercial and defense-related project knowhow while in- ucts and services that go far beyond the expected. Repre- tegrating emerging technologies. Customers bene? t from senting the most recognizable brands in industry and offer- seven decades of proven experience invested in each vessel, ing more products at more locations than any other marine reducing risk, increasing interoperability, and providing so- products distributor in the US, no one knows the business lutions in an on-time delivery schedule. better, and no one puts more time, energy and resources

Delivering diversi? ed high-tech maritime products to into serving customers speci? c and unique requirements.

U.S. and international markets, VT Halter Marine meets W&O serves all segments, including commercial shipping, the most challenging design and construction schedules. the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, MARAD, U.S.

VTHM builds to the requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard, barge owners and shipyards that build and

U.S. Navy, ABS and other regulatory bodies and classi? - repair vessels of all sizes. W&O understands the unique cation societies, up to and including vessels up to 50,000 needs of shipbuilding, repair and retro-? tting for all types

DWT. New in 2018, VT Halter Marine debuted the blast of maritime vessels. W&O provides convenient access to and paint facility, a cutting edge, enclosed building that al- complete valve-automation networked systems that are as- lows crews to work in any weather conditions while in an sembled, tested, delivered and ready to install.

environmentally safe atmosphere. This facility allows ship With the recent acquisition of EMI, W&O expanded sections to be prepared, blasted and painted in a controlled its portfolio of products and capabilities to include steer- environment. The facility is also designed for 24/7 operation ing and propulsion control systems, alarm and monitoring in all weather conditions, and uses 100 percent LED light- systems, tank level gauging systems, valve control systems, ing to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint. PA/GA systems, and custom fabricated consoles. EMI’s

The ? rm’s ongoing work and backlog is signi? cant, mixing new suite of Subchapter M compliant systems are speci? - commercial with government projects. https://vthm.com/ cally designed for the inland market. www.wosupply.com

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