Cincinnati Inc Secures Multiple Multi-Million Dollar Contracts to Supply Ship Building Equipment to Support American Military Fleet Growth
HARRISON, Ohio – April 2, 2026 – Cincinnati Inc, a proud leader in American Manufacturing, today announced it has secured multiple multi-million dollar contracts to supply advanced Large Press Brakes and High Tech fabrication equipment to U.S. shipyards & OEM’s supporting American Military ship building programs.
The contracts will deliver Cincinnati Inc’s heavy-duty Large Press Brakes — capable of forming massive steel plates with forces exceeding 2,000 tons — along with integrated High Tech automation and control systems. This precision equipment will enable American shipyards to fabricate critical structural components for military vessels with greater speed, accuracy, and reliability, strengthening U.S. naval capabilities while bolstering domestic production.
“These multi-million dollar contracts demonstrate strong confidence in Cincinnati Inc’s American-made Large Press Brakes and High Tech solutions,” said Jeff Babbie, Sr. Vice President & General Manager of Cincinnati Inc. “We are proud to support American Military ship building efforts by providing the robust, high-precision equipment that U.S. shipyards need. For more than 125 years, Cincinnati Inc has manufactured right here in Ohio, helping keep American Manufacturing strong and our nation’s defense industry secure.”
Cincinnati Inc’s Large Press Brakes feature advanced CNC controls, real-time monitoring, servo-driven technology, and energy-efficient designs that deliver unmatched performance in heavy fabrication. This High Tech equipment is specifically engineered to meet the demanding requirements of modern ship building, including tight tolerances and high-volume production of large-scale hull and structural components.
By supplying this critical ship building equipment, Cincinnati Inc is playing a key role in expanding U.S. shipyard capacity, reducing dependence on foreign suppliers, and reinforcing American Manufacturing leadership in the defense sector.
These agreements further solidify Cincinnati Inc’s reputation as the premier provider of heavy fabrication machinery for ship building, aerospace, and defense applications.
About Cincinnati Inc Cincinnati Inc is a leading American manufacturer of Large Press Brakes, shears, laser cutting systems, and High Tech automation solutions. Headquartered in Harrison, Ohio, the company has delivered quality, innovation, and American Manufacturing excellence since 1898. Cincinnati Inc’s equipment supports demanding applications in ship building, heavy fabrication, and national defense. For more information, visit www.e-ci.com
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