Shipbuilder HII announced today that it will acquire metal fabrication facilities and equipment from South Carolina-based company W International. These assets will provide support in submarine construction, a top priority for HII as it seeks to meet the Navy's shipbuilding goals. The facility will prioritize constructing submarine modules first, followed by aircraft carrier modules, Newport News Shipbuilding President Jennifer Boykin told reporters. The facility includes 480,000 square feet of additional manufacturing space, and approximately 500 current employees will be invited...
