Strategic partnerships Rhoads Industries has recently signed a long-term agreement with General Dynamics Electric Boat to support US Navy submarine construction programs, indicating an opportunity to cross-sell additional shipbuilding, fabrication, and maintenance services to government prime contractors and their subcontractors.

Maritime expansion A major facility expansion at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, including new submarine manufacturing capabilities backed by sizable financing, signals demand for extended supply chains, equipment, and specialized fabrication partners to support scalable maritime projects.

Govt funding leverage Recent financing packages including New Markets Tax Credits and large loans/grants from JPMorgan Chase suggest readiness to invest in growth, presenting a door to discuss complementary financing-associated needs such as equipment upgrades, training, and supplier-network development.

Workforce growth A projected addition of hundreds of permanent jobs tied to the submarine facility highlights a need for skilled trades sourcing, onboarding programs, and local supplier engagement to support increased production capacity and maintenance services.

Integrated tech stack Rhoads utilizes ERP and design/manufacturing tools (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, AutoCAD, Jira) and cloud/network infrastructure (Cisco Meraki, SolarWinds), presenting cross-sell potential for digital engineering services, cybersecurity, data analytics, and optimization solutions to improve project execution and traceability.