Vince Cable MP announces £34 million contract for South East marine company
While on a visit to Delhi, Vince Cable MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and President of the Board of Trade, announced that Griffon Hoverwork has won a £34 million contract to supply the Indian Coastguard with twelve 8000TD hovercraft.
Speaking from Delhi, Mr Cable stated that “this contract is a very significant step for this Southampton-based firm. Patrolling a coastline as long as that of India is a huge challenge and I am delighted that a UK firm has been selected to help the Indian coastguard in this task. I wish the company every success in their future, and hope this partnership leads on to further cooperation.”
This will be the largest order ever for UK hovercraft and will provide 3 years work for the South East marine company, including extensive training both in the UK and India.
Griffon Hoverwork Ltd are based at the Hythe Marine Park near Southampton.
For more informtion go to http://www.griffonhoverwork.com
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