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BIRDON

My experience spans the full lifecycle of vessels, and

I’ve helped establish or modernize multiple shipyards by leveraging automation and

Industry 4.0 technologies.” – Tony Ardito, President,

Birdon USA a competitive labor market. “Consistent funding is essential

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Founded in 1977, Birdon has grown into a global defense across the program,” Ardito noted.

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THE TRUMP BUMP projects for the Army, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Navy,

For Ardito, the Trump Administration’s renewed emphasis as well as partnerships with MARAD and the broader Mari- on maritime matters is a tailwind for both Birdon and the wid- time Industrial Base.

er industry. “We appreciate the Administration’s renewed em-

The WCC program exempli? es Birdon’s ability to blend phasis on strengthening the U.S. Maritime Industrial Base,” he engineering expertise, manufacturing capacity, and program said. “The focus on revitalizing domestic shipbuilding aligns management to meet urgent national needs. As Ardito puts with Birdon’s long-term goals.” While speci? c operational it, “This program re? ects the full strength of Birdon’s capa- changes are still forthcoming, Ardito sees the policy shift as bilities—and our commitment to supporting the U.S. Coast a crucial step toward ensuring stable funding for major Coast

Guard mission for decades to come.”

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