KEY TAKEAWAYS: Louisiana marine supplier expanding product lines for naval customers New offerings include ergonomic helm seating and bridge shading systems Expansion aligns with growing U.S. shipbuilding and modernization focus President Glynn Grantham says reliability remains central to comp any strategy   In-Mar Systems and its affiliate In-Mar Solutions said Wednesday they are expanding marine equipment offerings aimed at supporting the evolving operational needs of the U.S. Navy and the broader U.S. maritime industrial base. The Louisiana-based companies, headquartered in Gonzales, said the move reflects growing demand for shipboard systems tied to fleet modernization, shipbuilding activity and increased focus on operational readiness. The firms have supplied components to Navy, Coast Guard and commercial vessels for more than four decades. President Glynn Grantham said the expansion builds on longstanding product lines focused on ship safety and performance. “Reliability at sea is non-negotiable,” Grantham said. “Our legacy product lines are focused on systems that crews depend on every day, whether during routine operations or high-stress scenarios.” Historically, the company has provided firefighting equipment, heavy-duty marine window wiper systems and other shipboard hardware designed for demanding operating conditions. These systems play a role in damage control, visibility and overall vessel safety. The latest additions include helm seating designed to improve ergonomics during extended watch periods, as well as marine window-shading systems intended to reduce glare and improve bridge visibility. Company officials said the products reflect increasing attention within naval ship design to crew effectiveness and human-factors engineering. The announcement comes as U.S. naval shipbuilding activity remains in focus. The Navy’s newest Ford-class aircraft carrier, the USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79), recently began builder’s sea trials, a phase that tests ship systems at sea before formal acceptance. Industry suppliers often view such milestones as indicators of ongoing modernization demand. Defense policymakers have also highlighted the need to expand U.S. shipbuilding capacity amid rising strategic competition with China, creating potential opportunities for maritime equipment manufacturers. Grantham said the company aims to grow alongside those industry trends. “Our goal is to address the specific challenges of our customers by providing solutions that meet their needs,” he said. “As shipbuilding ramps up, we’re committed to growing alongside the entire industry and supporting the Navy’s mission with dependable, well-engineered products.” Founded more than 45 years ago, In-Mar Systems and In-Mar Solutions manufacture, distribute and represent marine equipment focused on safety, visibility and operational reliability for military and commercial maritime customers. ...read more read less