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Member Spotlight
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: 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 – 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: Pirtek
Located in Rockledge, Florida, the team at PIRTEK USA’s corporate headquarters takes pride in our role as a franchisor and distributor of quality products. As the franchisor, we have committed to providing excellent and continuous support to our U.S. network of more than 100 franchise locations. Franchisees receive assistance in marketing,…
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: 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: MD Marine Electric
Since its inception in 2000, MD Marine Electric—the cornerstone maritime division of the MD Electric Group—has evolved from a specialized regional provider into a globally recognized leader in marine electrical engineering. Founded by David “Mac” Davey to support the Pacific Northwest’s essential tugboat and fishing fleets, the firm now leverages the synergistic capabilities of its…
Member Spotlight: Bender CCP
Privately owned, Bender US was purchased in 2008 by Michael and Randy Potter. In 2010, with a goal of expanding the company’s field service capabilities, the brothers purchased California Centrifugal Pump repair company, CCP, and relocated it to Vernon where it would operate under one roof with Bender US. With each…
Member Spotlight – Delphinus Engineering
Founded in 1994 as a small, diversified professional services company, Delphinus today employs more than 300 professional and technical personnel supporting a customer base that spans the Defense and Federal markets.A successful graduate of the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program, we have evolved into a leading provider of expert services in…
Member Spotlight – Ameri-Force
The Ameri-Force approach to fulfilling the staffing needs of our clients begins by developing a deep understanding of their company culture, needs, and processes. Our goal is to work in conjunction with in-house hiring teams to provide the most qualified and best-fitting candidates possible.We assign an experienced representative to your account…
Member Spotlight – General Dynamics NASSCO
General Dynamics NASSCO–Bremerton is a ship repair and maintenance organization located in Bremerton, Washington and is part of General Dynamics NASSCO, a major provider of shipbuilding and repair services for the United States Navy and commercial maritime industry. Established in Bremerton in 2014, the facility was developed to support U.S. Navy…
Member Spotlight: ASI Service Inc.
ASI Services headquarters, incorporated in 2011, is located in San Diego, California. Since its inception, ASI has provided exemplary workmanship in the marine, industrial, and commercial industries. Focusing on quality and safety over quantity and profit, ASI has established itself as a premiere contractor and employer. Capable of delivering an exceptional…
Member Spotlight: The Sun Building
The Sun Building is 2 blocks from the PSNS main gate, with over 30,000sf suitable for office, light industrial, and storage, and has ample reserved parking. For more detail, please see visit: https://sites.google.com/view/sunbuilding/home Contact Info:Phone: (206) 650-5864545 5th StreetBremerton, WA 98337Website: https://sites.google.com/view/sunbuilding/home
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 – 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: 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 – Clarus Fluid Intelligence LLC
Clarus Fluid Intelligence, LLC, (Clarus) has been part of the Naval technical services industry for almost 20 years and is built on the bedrock of excellence, integrity, and ingenuity. These core values are resolute. Armed with these core values, we identify challenges, develop efficient solutions, and cultivate success. Clarus created the Comprehensive…
Member Spotlight: Green Toes GRP & Coatings
Founded in San Diego, California, in 1994, Green Toes GRP & Coatings, Inc. delivers exceptional service and technical excellence to our government and commercial maritime clients. With over three decades of industry experience, the company specializes in complex maintenance and modernization projects for the U.S. Navy surface and carrier fleets. Our…
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: MARCOM Services LLC
Founded in 2012, MARCOM Services LLC (MSL) is the premier choice for surface preparation and preservation services.For more than a decade, we have provided expert services to all branches of the United States military, Military Sealift Command, and the marine, industrial, and commercial industries. At MSL, we take pride in implementing…
Member Spotlight – Coastal Marine Services Inc.
CMSI and their years of excellent workmanship and customer service have been used to insulate equipment, systems, processes, structures, as well as numerous other specially contracted projects. Structural[Bulkhead and Overhead(Hull Insulation) onboard US Naval Ships is a specialized Industry skill that CMSI has been performing for over two decades]. With quality…
Member Spotlight: USI Insurance Services Northwest
From many great individuals, USI has become one unique industry leader. USI began in 1994 with a single office of $6.5 million in revenue and 40 associates. Today, USI has approximately $3 billion in revenue and over 10,500 associates across nearly 200 offices nationwide. USI has served over 500,000 clients meeting…
Member Spotlight: QED Systems Inc
QED is a highly successful engineering and technical services firm that has proudly supported the U.S. Government, our Nation’s War-fighters and the Maritime Industry since 1969. Our team includes over 500 employees and uses a disciplined engineering and technical approach; established information technology (IT) systems, and highly qualified personnel to develop…
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 – 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: Trade Team LLC
Established in 2004, Trade Team carries forward a distinguished industrial tradition originating in 1875, when Charles J. Colonna founded a marine repair company in Virginia that evolved into Colonna’s Shipyard—the oldest continuously family-owned and operated private shipyard in the United States. Founded by Willoughby Warren Colonna, Jr. Driven by sustained operational…
Member Spotlight: CTR Group
Founded in 1987, CTR Group is a leading staffing and workforce solutions provider specializing in skilled trades, technical, and professional personnel for the maritime, ship repair, and defense industries. With over 35 years of experience, CTR has built a strong reputation for delivering highly qualified talent to support government and commercial…
Member Spotlight: NAVCORCON LLC
A SeaPort-NxG Prime contractor based in Poulsbo, WA, NAVCORCON LLC is an SBA Certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) that provides mission-critical technical and corrosion engineering services to the U.S. Navy Ship Repair Maritime Industrial Base. Anchored by the mantra “BE TECHNICALLY CORRECT,” the firm integrates ISO “Plan-Do-Check-Act” (PDCA) theory to optimize…
Member Spotlight: D2 Industrial Services
D2 Industrial Services is your single source for a wide range of industrial and commercial contracting services. They offer clients the best of both worlds: the consistent performance and systems of a large organization, and the cost effectiveness of a smaller contractor. With offices in northern and southern California, D2 can provide services…
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…
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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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