NORFOLK, Va. , Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News shipbuilding department has begun production at another campus in Norfolk to continue the shipyard’s progress toward greater effectiveness and efficiency. shipbuilding.
The Newport News Shipbuilding Norfolk campus is located on leased land in Fairlead in the Lambert’s Point area, in a progression known as Fairwinds Landing. NNS shipbuilders have been working on the site for several months to build metal panels that will shape the Gerald R assemblies. -Enterprise. Ford carrier class (CVN 80).
“This is a wonderful example of how we innovate, think differently and empower when it comes to building the aircraft carriers our country needs,” explained Les Smith, vice president of business for NNS (CVN 80), Doris Miller (CVN 81). and long-term aircraft carrier programs. ” Combining our dynamic workforce with this additional capacity is already producing positive effects and we look forward to seeing wonderful synergy as a result of this intentional investment. “
In addition to the Enterprise Panel’s production work (CVN 80), the site is freeing up a critical garage area at Newport News’ main naval shipyard for other programs, adding the production of nuclear-powered submarines. The Norfolk campus also allows for long-term expansion. Opportunities.
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HII’s investment, along with the Navy’s investment, is helping to make the new campus possible. NNS leaders and shipbuilders joined city of Norfolk leaders, Navy officials and Fairlead leaders to mark the opening on Monday.
Rear Adm. Casey Moton, director of programs for aircraft carriers, said the Norfolk campus is a wonderful example of what can be achieved when the Marine Industry team combines to drive new efficiencies in shipbuilding systems and invest in the industry’s long-term. . the grassroots and the personnel and communities that comprise them.
“I think the fact that we’re going to increase capacity and at the same time make it less difficult for painters who paint in this realm with shorter commutes and smart parking, is not only smart for them, but hopefully it will attract more. other people to the shipbuilding industry,” Moton said.
Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander spoke about the importance of collaboration: “As an important corporate citizen in our region, HII and its remarkable shipbuilders are an important force in protecting our national security and shaping the long-term of defense,” said Alexander. “HII for choosing to invest in Norfolk and reaffirming our commitment to progress by creating dozens of highly sought-after jobs in our city.
NNS is the country’s designer, builder and refueler of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and one of two shipyards capable of building nuclear-powered submarines for the Navy. Three Gerald R-class aircraft carriers are being built lately. Ford: John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), Enterprise (CVN 80) and Doris Miller (CVN 81).
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