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From Workshop to Worldwide Waters: American-Made Fly Rod InnovationBefore a Sage fishing rod ever gets into the hands of an angler, it passes through dozens of other hands on the production floor.Time. Skill. Immense pride in crafting and perfecting what will eventually roll out the door and across the globe, from Alaska to South Africa, Montana to Mongolia.“Every team member plays a vital role in bringing a Sage rod to life and central to each worker’s process is not only a dedication to craft, but a keen understanding and appreciation of teamwork,” said operations director Eric Ludwig.It’s a heritage four...

The Impact of Employee Ownership on Manufacturing CultureRichard Schwarz, CEO of SAFE Boats InternationalAs Kitsap County celebrates National Manufacturing Month, it's essential to recognize local industry leaders, such as SAFE Boats International, a world-renowned manufacturer of swiftwater patrol boats. Based in Bremerton, SAFE Boats has developed a global reputation for quality and performance. Richard Schwarz, CEO of SAFE Boats, says, “We started inventing custom designs and supporting technology like our industry-leading and patented foam collar for impact and floatation. We created sound-dampening hull designs to reduce acoustics and noise pollution in the cabin. We optimized our V-shaped hull and deadrise...

Advancing Proven Solutions in Maritime TechnologyOctober 8, 2024 – Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) today announced an expansion of its footprint in the Pacific Northwest with the opening of its Bremerton Maritime Tech Facility in Bremerton, Washington. This state-of-the-art center of excellence and engineering hub will help to advance maritime technology and operational proficiency. Expanding upon Booz Allen’s specialized engineering resources to tackle growing client challenges across the Department of Defense (DOD), the Bremerton Maritime Tech Facility is a cutting-edge hub that supports defense clients with pioneering solutions in maritime uncrewed and autonomous vehicle technology, as well as immersive engineering and...

Reposted from Kitsap Sun, by Tom Banse Washington State StandardWashington State Ferries on Thursday published an invitation to bid on building five new hybrid-electric ferries, an overdue achievement that promises to eventually bring more reliability to cross-Sound ferry service.It’s the first time in more than 50 years that the state will accept bids from shipyards nationwide to construct its vessels. Going out to bid on this contract also represents a major step toward electrification of the WSF fleet. But it’s been choppy getting to this point with a years-long delay and rising costs. And the difficulties procuring the new boats...