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Large-Scale Rolling Covers Improved Production for Huntington-Ingalls Industries, America’s Largest Military Shipbuilding Company

Company:

Huntington-Ingalls Industries

Location:

Pascagoula, MS

Market:

Marine

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Challenge

Huntington-Ingalls Industries (HII) faced the challenge of covering vessels, employees, and materials from the weather as well as modernizing shipbuilding operations. Working in the severe Mississippi climate—consisting of intense heat, high humidity, and frequent rain—raises safety risks and lowers productivity. HII needed a solution that would support large-scale, advanced processes in an ever-evolving industry while protecting equipment and personnel from environmental factors.

Solution

To address the challenges that HII was facing, the company approached Big Top to see if we could bring their vision to life. Working together, large-scale rolling covers were created to effectively solve all challenges: covering operations for protection and efficiency. The rolling covers operate on automated rail systems, creating a more streamlined process. Moving large pieces and parts is much simpler, as cranes can now reach inside the structure to lift parts in or out. Equipment and personnel are protected from environmental elements, helping reduce the need for breaks and minimizing the risk of heat-related illnesses. Through increased efficiency, fewer work interruptions, and reduced costs associated with employees getting sick, HII has been able to improve their overall operations.

Big Top Benefits

  • Clear-Span Design for Maximum Usable Space
  • Turnkey Solutions from Start to Finish
  • Engineered for Specific Project
  • Flexible and Customizable Design
  • Fast Deployment
  • UV-A and UV-B Protection

By providing “a mechanism for them to get out of the heat and out of the rain,” Dianna Grenton continues, “it’s really going to transform the way we do business.”

Dianna Grenton
Engineer at Huntington-Ingalls Industries

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