Full speed. Wednesday’s event, opened by George Moutafis, newly appointed CEO of Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG), and Jan Allman, CEO of Fincantieri Marinette Marine, brought together experts such as Vice Adm. Rick Hunt, Dr Cynthia Cook, Hon. Russell Rumbaugh, and Dr. Stacie Pettyjohn.
- It demonstrated the strengthening of collaboration between the US government, Fincantieri, and the world of institutions, defense industry, and think tanks.
Decoding the news. Fincantieri is looking to the future by reinforcing every aspect of its presence in the United States.
- The company drives innovation, delivering mission-focused platforms and embracing digitalised shipyard solutions.
- It is also broadening its supplier network to secure long-term industrial resilience, while investing in training and upskilling the next generation of American shipbuilders.
- Fincantieri is setting new benchmarks for environmental responsibility and operational efficiency through its Sustainable Shipyards
What Folgiero said. Hosting the event in D.C., Pierroberto Folgiero, Ceo and Managing Director of Fincantieri, gave the closing remarks:
- “This is a defining moment for American shipbuilding—and Fincantieri is here to stay. We are not just investing in infrastructure; we are investing in the future of maritime security, industrial innovation, and the skilled workforce that powers it,” the Fincantieri CEO said.
- “With a new management team leading our U.S. operations, we are accelerating our commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities.”
The Context. Fincantieri has been operating in the US since 2009, becoming a strategic and trusted partner.
- Fincantieri has invested over $800 million in the US facilities, partnered with over 900 suppliers in 43 states.
- The Italian partner brings to the table a proven industrial model, a resilient supply chain, and an experienced workforce of over 3,000 employees in Wisconsin.
State of play. Fincantieri’s goals for the renaissance of US shipbuilding are ambitious and far-sighted.
- +3000 employees and over 800 expected jobs by 2027
- Icebreaker and cable-laying ships in support of the US National Security Strategy
- Enlargement and modernisation of Jackssonville yard for Manteinance, Repair and Operations (MROs)
- Creation of an engieering hub in Wisconsin
- Extended partnership with Universities
- Innovation Antenna in the Silicon Valley
