Founded in 1991, STIDD Systems builds military submersibles and underwater mobility craft, including its Diver Propulsion Device for maritime special-operations forces. The Greenport, Long Island manufacturer works from a 1.5-acre shipyard with 62,000 square feet of manufacturing and design space, on a site used continuously as a shipyard since 1831. STIDD also operates a South Florida training and evaluation facility opened in 2003, and its customers include the U.S. Marine Corps, Special Operations Command, Coast Guard and coalition forces.
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AMETEK SCPFounded in 1993 and part of AMETEK since 2007, AMETEK SCP is a Westerly, Rhode Island manufacturer known for more than three decades of underwater interconnect work. Its engineers develop custom connectivity for naval and defense programs, particularly where systems must withstand pressure and other severe maritime conditions. The company’s quality system is certified to ISO 9001:2015, and it is an approved Level I SUBSAFE supplier.BERWYN, PA
Oceanears / OE EnterprisesFounded in 1991 by ocean engineer Ed Harper, North Canton’s O.E. Enterprises makes American-made underwater speakers and sound systems for diver communication, safety, synchronized swimming and aquatic research. Its equipment has supplied synchronized-swimming sound at the Atlanta, Beijing and Rio Olympic Games, while its U.S. Navy-approved diver signaling devices serve military and security applications. The small company also builds custom systems, including portable units for teams and pool installations.NORTH CANTON, OH
Zodiac Milpro InternationalTracing its roots to the Zodiac company founded in 1896, Zodiac Milpro International makes inflatable and semi-rigid boats for military and professional crews. Its five shipyards in Spain, Germany, Australia, the United States and Canada build craft that are customized for missions ranging from special operations and patrol to search and rescue. The company combines hand-assembled construction with a portfolio of patented marine technologies and supports operators through training, engineering and a worldwide service network.STEVENSVILLE, MD
Hydrasearch Company, LLCFounded in 1962 by Willard G. Triest in Annapolis, Hydrasearch manufactures mission-critical fluid-conveyance systems and specialized components for maritime and aerospace applications. The Stevensville, Maryland company grew from hydraulic valve research into a defense-focused manufacturer whose work includes U.S. Navy underway-replenishment equipment and custom machined parts. Hydrasearch operates from a 95,000-square-foot facility and holds AS9100D certification, building on its longstanding QPL and ISO 9001 credentials.STEVENSVILLE, MD