Fraser Shipyards to Brief Rep. David Obey, D.-Wis., on Shipyard Funding Use

--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Fraser Shipyards:

When

Tues., Feb. 16, 10 a.m.

What

Jim Korthals, president and CEO of Fraser Shipyards, will conduct a briefing for Rep. David Obey on how the company plans to use the $2 million secured for the City of Superior to assist with the shipyard’s continued upgrades and repairs to its facilities.

Following the briefing, Rep. Obey will speak on the economic impact of the $2 million funding, which was part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act signed into law by President Obama in December. Jason Serck, planning and port director for the City of Superior, Wis., will also address the gathering.

The money will help fund Fraser’s continued commitment to the maritime community through upgrading and repairing its facilities. These changes will include sheet piling and electrical repairs as well as electrical upgrades, which will enable Fraser to work on more vessels and expedite service to its customers while further increasing worker safety.

Fraser Shipyards also will introduce its newest acquisition – Lake Assault Boats – that will help the company add even more new jobs above and beyond the shipyard work. Several of the company’s mission-specific (patrol, fire and rescue) and recreational (hunting and fishing) boats will be on display in the briefing area. Lake Assault Boats has 58 customers in 13 states.

Where

Fraser Shipyards
1 Clough Avenue
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 394-7787
Please park on the west side of the shop as directed by cones and signs.
Map: http://tinyurl.com/FraserShipyards

Media Access

Full media access. Photographers and TV crews welcome. Media kits available at the entrance door of the event; no check-in or registration necessary.

On-site Interview Opportunities