Carboline accepts Frost & Sullivan Award for North American anti-corrosion coatings new product innovation

Carboline is a global leader in coatings, linings, and fireproofing, and recently accepted the North American Anti-Corrosion Coatings New Product Innovation Award at Frost & Sullivan’s 2018 Best Practices Awards Gala.

“Carboline is proud to receive this recognition and award,” Chris Tiernay, Carboline’s President & COO, said in a statement announcing the award. “Being named as the Frost & Sullivan’s 2018 New Product Innovation Award winner is a testament to our commitment to innovation, our...

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Metal Shark Alabama to build towboats for Florida Marine

The contract signals Metal Shark’s expansion into the steel shipbuilding sector and formal entry into the inland towboat market. Metal Shark photo

Metal Shark Alabama, Bayou La Batre, Ala., has announced a new contract to build three 120’x35′ river towboats for Florida Marine Transporters Inc., Mandeville, La.

The four-decked, welded-steel, USCG Subchapter “M”-compliant towboats were designed by John W. Gilbert Associates Inc., Hingham, Mass., and will be powered by twin Caterpillar 3512C Tier 3 marine diesel engines rated at 1,911 hp each. Construction is underway at Metal Shark Alabama, with deliveries commencing in 2019.

The contract...

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