As I alluded to in part one of our series, the Merchant Marine Act, more commonly known as the “Jones Act”, appeared to be a bust for America until the 1930s, when President Roosevelt saw an opportunity to revitalize both …

The Storied Tale of the Maritime IndustryA 6-Part Series: The Rise & Fall of American Shipbuilding & Legislative Efforts to Revisit the Jones Act Part I:A Brief History – The Jones ActPrior to World War I, the United States relied …

MOBILE, AL, August 28, 2025, John Keene has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy …

Mobile Pulley, a manufacturer of pumps, dredging equipment, and heavy industrial components, has appointed Stirling Snow as its new Director of Engineering in Mobile, Alabama. Snow brings nearly a decade of hands-on experience in design and engineering, and will help …

The Rise of the Blue-Collar WorkerBy Robert Shuford, CEO, Mobile Pulley Metal casting foundries have served as the backbone of American manufacturing. Though only 1,750 foundries remain today, compared to more than 6,000 in 1955, they are responsible for more …

(June 19, 2025)MOBILE, AL – Mobile Pulley, a premier manufacturer of pumps, dredging equipment, and heavy industrial components, will be exhibiting at the 24th World Dredging Congress & Exhibition (WODCON XXIV), held June 23–27, 2025, in San Diego. The company …