Taber to work on LCS, JHSV components

MOBILE, Ala. - Taber Extrusions will build components for a littoral combat ship and joint high-speed vessel being built by Austal USA of Mobile, Ala. The work will be done at Taber's two manufacturing facilities, one in Gulfport, Miss., and the other in Russellville, Ark. Austal will use Taber extrusions for decking, superstructure and bulkheads. The work is for the LCS Jackson and JHSV Fortitude. (Source: Mobile Press-Register, 06/08/11)