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The jumbo hopper barge, shown above after launching by Jeffboat, is the first barge built since the yard reopened for new construction.

Jumbo Hopper Barge Launched

By Jeffboat Is First Built

Since Reopening For Construction

Jeffboat, Jeffersonville, Ind., a Lines, Inc., recently held ceremonies subsidiary of American Commercial to launch the first barge built since its yard reopened for new construc- tion in February 1989.

The jumbo hopper barge, built for

Falco Line of Vicksburg, Miss., is the first completed of five hopper barges ordered by Fred Farrell and Larry Lambiotte, owners of

Falco.

Mr. Farrell, Louisville Mayor

Jerry Abramson and Jefferson- ville Mayor Dale Orem partici- pated in the launch by cutting the restraining ropes with axes.

Falco will utilize the 200-foot by 35-foot by 12-foot barge, which is classed by the American Bureau of

Shipping, to transport lime on the

Mississippi River.

In his pre-launch statements,

Robert Greene, president of Jeff- boat, applauded the dedicated ef- forts and quality work of Jeffboat's employees. "We would not be able to celebrate today's launch without the dedication, spirit, and teamwork from each employee," commented

Mr. Greene.

Jeffboat's workforce has risen to approximately 240, an increase of 170 since the new construction re- opened. The outlook still appears favorable and it is anticipated that an additional 75 employees could be added by the end of the year.

American Commercial Lines, a subsidiary of CSX Corporation of

Richmond, Va., is one of the na- tion's largest inland marine trans- portation companies, with affiliates in barging, marine construction, re- pair and communications.

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Furuno East Coast

Distribution Center Opens

Furuno's new warehouse and dis- tribution center in Denton, Md., is now open to serve the company's expanding customer base in the eastern half of the U.S. This facility, more than double the size of the former plant in New Jersey, pro- vides 30,000 square feet of office and warehouse space on an 11-1/2- acre property to give dealers even better access to finished goods, parts and technical assistance.

The grand opening was attended by about 100 people, including many officials from the State of

Maryland, Caroline County, and lo- cal communities. Shigeru Kuni- tomo, managing director of Furuno

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Caroline County, is on the eastern shore of Maryland about 60 miles east of Baltimore. This location was chosen because of its centralized po- sition and close proximity to major air, trucking and ocean shipping ter- minals.

According to Bill Dupre, presi- dent of Furuno, this increased ca- pacity and new, dedicated staff will greatly improve Furuno's efficiency and ability to support sales efforts in the Eastern U.S.

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Mr. Jensen is the fleet engineer for the Marine Services Division of the M.A. Hanna Company, a Cleve- land-based Fortune 500 company with interests in formulated poly- mers and natural resources.

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