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“This ship’s construction will incorporate many improvement strategies recommended by our shipbuilders,” said BIW’s president.

Graduates of a free, three-week Manufacturing Technician Training course are guaranteed an interview with Bath Iron Works. Many go on to lucrative careers at the shipyard or at other manufacturers.

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works is a full-service shipyard specializing in the design, building and support of complex surface combatants for the U.S. Navy.

Two Maine nonprofits which support housing stability have been awarded grants of $250,000 each from the TD Charitable Foundation, the funding arm of TD Bank U.S.

The new Pier Support Center, adjacent to where BIW's first Flight III destroyer is being completed was built to house mechanic space for trades heavily involved in waterborne construction.

The agreement includes compounding wage growth of 28% over the four-year contract, up from the 23.8% the shipyard initially proposed.

“General Dynamics continues to make record profits off our labor…” said a labor representative. The shipyard said the proposed contract “includes historic annual wage increases…”

Rocky's Ace Hardware, a 100-year-old family-owned chain based in Springfield, Mass., will add to its Maine footprint with the purchase of Kenebunk Ace Hardware in York County.

“This free training program has proven itself to be extremely effective at giving people the foundational skills they need to take on challenging and rewarding careers in shipbuilding,” said BIW’s director of training.

Previously the organization's COO, Vendt had stepped into the role of interim leader this past July, following the departure of former CEO Rob Gray.