martedì 2 settembre 2014

Hodgdon at 2014 Monaco Yacht Show: a taste of Maine …

Maine is a special place. Not just because it has over 5,600 km of saltwater coastline, not just because it has the best lobsters on earth, not just because of its rich heritage in boat building and not just because it has some of the most authentic people you’ll find anywhere but because it is all of that and more. That was true 5 generations ago when Hodgdon
was founded, and its true today. These are the roots of the oldest American boat-builder. Whether its world class yachts, magnificent interiors, advanced composite wonders for the Navy or tenders that compliment the world’s finest superyachts, there is no denying, Hodgdon may build for the world, but we are from Maine.

Having started in 1816 during the era of clipper ships, Hodgdon is America’s oldest boat builder. Still family owned, today this East Boothbay, Maine company has evolved into a leader in advanced composite construction while maintaining exceptional skills for world class traditional and modern interiors. The company’s divisions include high end superyacht interiors (up to 80M), custom sail and power yacht construction (up to 60M), defense contracting and custom superyacht tenders.

The company currently employs over 150 employees, most of whom are skilled and highly skilled labor. These and other contracts are putting pressure on Hodgdon to hire additional skilled labor. These and other contracts are putting pressure on Hodgdon to hire additional skilled labor. Hodgdon is a fifth generation family run company still located in the heart of Maine’s famed Boothbay R

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