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Member Spotlight
Member Spotlight – International Marine and Industrial Applicators (IMIA)
International Marine and Industrial Applicators (IMIA) was founded in 1984 by a group of professionals committed to providing the best surface preparation solutions to the marine industry. The ship repair and new ship construction industry is fast paced and competitive. The nature of the industry places stringent requirements on contractors to…
Member Spotlight – Port of Port Angeles
As a leader in economic development, the Port of Port Angeles has at its core the mission of bringing prosperity to the communities of the north Olympic Peninsula. The Port does this through thoughtful and creative management of people, resources and infrastructure to promote the long-term well-being of the citizens and…
Member Spotlight – Puget Sound Coatings
They been provided painting, coating and surface preparation services for more than 70 years. Serving the Pacific Northwest, Alaska and beyond, we specialize in commercial, industrial and marine projects of all sizes. Industry experts since 1945, we have the experience and know-how to complete any project, no matter its size. Throughout…
Member Spotlight – South Bay Sand Blasting & Tank Cleaning
South Bay Sand Blasting and Tank Cleaning, Inc. is a Minority Owned, self-certified Small Disadvantaged Business, headquartered in San Diego, California. The company was incorporated in 1991 by Canuto T. Lopez who is the sole owner and current President. With sales far surpassing $20 million annually, South Bay Sand Blasting and…
Member Spotlight: E7 Defense
E7 Defense LLC is an active, registered federal contracting vendor and specialized defense consultancy incorporated in the State of Florida that operates primarily as a strategic partner to help commercial organizations navigate, bid on and secure complex government contracts. The firm focuses heavily on pipeline growth and business development through a…
Member Spotlight: Green Toes GRP & Coatings
Green Toes GRP & Coatings, Inc., founded in San Diego, California, in 1994, provides our government and commercial customers excellence in service. The company has worked on Navy destroyers, cruisers, carriers, LPD’s, LHA’s and FFG’s. Contact Info:Phone: (619) 482-1209Address: 1433 Roosevelt AveNational City, CA 91950Website: https://greentoes.com/
Member Spotlight – Metropolitan Solutions
In today’s highly competitive environment, quick turnaround, absolute precision, professional expertise, and personalized attention to your needs matter more than ever. Across our portfolio of environmental testing, training and real estate due diligence services, we pledge to you the best in rapid, attentive client service and dedication to providing you with…
Member Spotlight: Walashek Industrial & Marine
Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc is a premier small-business prime contractor specializing in comprehensive ship repair, marine engineering, and industrial maintenance solutions. Founded in 1986 the corporation has built a forty-year legacy of engineering excellence, delivering high-utility technical services to defense, federal and commercial maritime sectors worldwide. Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia…
Member Spotlight: Vigor Marine Group
Evolving over decades from a strategic collection of best-in-class, specialized marine companies into a premier, unified bi-coastal enterprise, Vigor Marine Group leverages an enduring culture of innovation and a legacy of performance to serve as a trusted, full-service prime contractor in the defense and maritime sectors. By integrating the unique, complementary…
Member Spotlight: W&O Supply
W&O’s origins begin with entrepreneur Herbert E. Goelz, a graduate of Kings Point Maritime Academy and chief mate on liberty ships during World War II. He combined his love for the marine business with his vision to be in every major port in the United States to make W&O the only…
Member Spotlight: DMS America
Defense Maritime Solutions (DMS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of global marine and energy system leader. They specialize in the integration and lifecycle sustainment of power, propulsion, and maneuvering systems for U.S. government vessels. Their commitment extends beyond the initial design configuration and system integration phase, as they provide comprehensive support…
Member Spotlight – Jo-Kell
Jo-Kell, Inc. is an electrical distribution, engineering and solutions provider servicing the military, commercial marine and industrial marketplaces for almost forty years. Jo-Kell is a leading supplier of Navy shipboard and high-tech industrial automation products, systems and services. Jo-Kell is a Woman-Owned Small Business headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia, with offices in…
Member Spotlight: Roxtec Inc
Roxtec, established in 1990 by Mikael Blomqvist in a residential garage in Karlskrona, Sweden, has evolved into the global market leader in flexible sealing solutions for cable and pipe penetrations. The company’s historic trajectory was transformed by its pioneering, proprietary Multidiameter™ technology—an ingenious mechanical system composed of sealing modules with removable…
Member Spotlight: Platypus Marine, Inc.
Platypus Marine operates as one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest full-service indoor shipyards situated on a strategic ten-acre waterfront facility in Port Angeles Washington, directly off the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This prime maritime location delivers exceptional deep-water access, boasting 1,000 feet of deep-water dockage, a 35-foot draft haul-out capability…
Member Spotlight: American Equity Underwriters
AEU is the program administrator for a group mutual association based in Bermuda, American Longshore Mutual Association, Ltd. (ALMA), which is authorized to provide USL&H by the U.S. Department of Labor. In addition, AEU has binding authority with Great American Insurance Company and PMA to provide a companion State Act Workers’ Compensation…
Member Spotlight: Tradesmen International
Tradesmen International provides construction contractors and industrial companies with North America’s best, safety-minded skilled craftsmen, simply because we are the industry’s premier skilled workforce recruiters. From our National Recruiting Center and network of more than 100 local offices, industry recruitment experts with multiple years of construction experience identify top craftsmen who…
Member Spotlight: AMP United
AMP United is strategically located throughout the United States to accommodate various regional military, port, commercial, and industrial installations. AMP United began as a full-scale marine preservation company for Navy and Coast Guard pier-side, emergent, and extended maintenance availabilities. With a long-established background in Industrial & Commercial Coatings, AMP United serves various industries…
Member Spotlight: Precision Analytical Laboratories LLC
Precision Analytical Laboratories is a fully accredited and WA Department of Ecology certified lab and was founded in 2021 to primarily expand the services of the Ship Repair and Maritime laboratory and testing services. We leverage 35 years of front-line experience in environmental compliance and industrial waste treatment and analysis. Our…
Member Spotlight: Shipyard Supplies Inc
Founded in San Diego, California in 2006, Shipyard Supplies was established with a dedicated commitment to delivering premium Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and comprehensive industrial solutions designed to meet the rigorous demands of commercial operations. By prioritizing workplace safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance, the company serves as a vital procurement…
Member Spotlight: San Diego Seal Inc.
Established in 1978, San Diego Seal Inc. operates as a premier stocking distributor and comprehensive supply chain integrator specializing in high-performance sealing devices, mechanical seals and custom-cut gaskets designed for critical industrial applications. Leveraging nearly five decades of technical expertise the organization streamlines procurement processes by locating and supplying an extensive…
Member Spotlight – Oceaneering
In 1964, Mike Hughes and Johnny Johnson formed a Gulf of Mexico diving company called World Wide Divers. The company grew in response to increasing demand for their services and in 1969 merged with two other diving companies to form Oceaneering International, Inc. Since the beginning, the company has transformed from…
Member Spotlight – Aerotek
Bringing Great People and Great Organizations Together ©The key to a successful partnership with a staffing agency is to understand all the services they have to offer. Traditionally staffing agencies were used to provide employees on a short-term basis. Today the staffing industry successfully integrates contingent employees into all levels of a…
Member Spotlight: Frontline Naval-Marine
The New Frontline Naval-Marine Team has multiple decades of experience providing technical flushing services to the Naval industrial base. We always show up with the right people, the right equipment and are committed to safety, integrity, and ethics. Frontline knows what it takes to complete a successful project on time. They are…
Member Spotlight: Tork Systems
Tork Systems is a leading supplier to the military and commercial marine industry. We provide a wide range of valves, pipe and fittings to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, offshore and shipbuilding companies in the United States. Our experienced team has extensive experience in navy and marine piping applications to assist…
Member Spotlight: Levi Mason Industrial
Levi Mason Industrial is a new Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that specializes in marine habitability overhaul including but not limited to -Heads -Galleys -Overhead -Bulkhead panels -Electrical -Pilot House Mods/Overhauls -Staterooms/other berthing space overhauls -Marine furniture removal/installation -HVAC -General Joinery -Door Installation We are also a certified Washington State…
Member Spotlight – Técnico Corporation
Técnico Corporation was founded in 1990 by Rafael Torrech III to provide premier hull, mechanical, structural and electrical support services to the local Master Ship Repair yards in the Hampton Roads, VA area. As a proud and successful graduate of the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) development program for small and disadvantaged…
Member Spotlight: Global, A First Flagship
Global – A 1st Flagship Company is a woman-owned small business with a long-standing history of service to the U.S. Navy dating back to 1964. As a trusted prime contractor, Global provides critical marine support and emergency management services worldwide, specializing in the management and maintenance of the Navy’s inactive fleet…
Member Spotlight: PeopleReady
PeopleReady Skilled Trades is a specialized division of PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI). Since 1987, we have connected tradespeople and work across a wide range of trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, solar installations and more. Whether you need a single tradesperson or require a coordinated effort to dispatch skilled…
Member Spotlight: Superior Skilled Trades LLC
Superior Skilled Trades, LLC (also known as SST) was Founded in 2018 in Rockledge, Florida. Veteran-owned and minority-owned business Certified as a VOSB (Veteran-Owned Small Business) and MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) The Mission is to elevate the standards in skilled trades staffing by delivering qualified, safety-conscious, and dependable professionals who enable…
Member Spotlight – Elcometer Inc.
For more than sixty years Elcometer has been a world leader in the design, manufacture and supply of inspection equipment to the coatings industry.Ever since the first Elcometer gauge was manufactured in 1947, our philosophy has been to provide ‘best in class’ design, quality and service at a competitive price. By…
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The Puget Sound Ship Repair Association (PSSRA) facilitates critical strategic engagement between our membership and Navy Regional Maintenance Center (RMC) leadership. Through general membership and specialized committees, PSSRA provides a formal forum for bilateral dialogue regarding mission-critical challenges.
Our collaborative focus encompasses technical and operational drivers, including Quality Assurance (QA), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), projected workload, NAVSEA Standard Items, and Process Control Procedures (PCP). We invite your organization to contribute its expertise and join a unified voice dedicated to the advancement of the maritime industrial base
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