It’s a go! Florida-based Eastern Shipbuilding receives authorization to build three new hybrid-eclectic ferries for WA state
OLYMPIA—Florida-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group has officially received a Notice to Proceed from Washington State Ferries (WSF) to build two, with an option for an additional third, 160-vehicle hybrid-electric ferries for Washington state, the company announced on August 15. “This is an exciting milestone in bringing new hybrid-electric ferries to our fleet,” said David Sowers, Washington State […]
Florida company selected to build hybrid-electric ferries for WSF, sparking local job concerns
Washington State has selected Florida-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group to build three new 160-vehicle hybrid-electric ferries for Washington State Ferries (WSF) at a cost of $714.5 million, a decision that prioritizes cost savings but has raised concerns about bypassing local shipbuilders and its impact on Washington’s economy. “After careful consideration and conversations with legislative leaders, I […]
Marysville-based Echandia slated to begin full-fledged manufacturing by Q3 this year
MARYSVILLE—Maritime electrification company Echandia is set to begin full-fledged manufacturing in Marysville, under the Build America Buy America Act and Federal Transportation Authority (FTA) standards, by Q3 of this year. Echandia was founded by Magnus Eriksson in 2018. Erikkson had worked in the battery industry for quite some time prior, always on the search of […]
Green-maritime manufacturer Echandia opens first US-based facility in Marysville
MARYSVILLE—Leading Swedish provider of maritime battery systems, Echandia, opens its first US-based production facility in Marysville, adding over two dozen living-wage jobs to the region’s expanding Cascade Industrial Center (CIC)—a 4,000-acre manufacturing and industrial zoned land approved by the state legislature to attract businesses to the cities of Marysville and Arlington. “I would really like […]
