Nova Scotia's Mobile Valve Secures $8.9-Million Contract for River-Class Destroyers
Family-owned Mobile Valve has won an $8.9-million contract from Irving Shipbuilding to supply specialized valve products for Canada's River-class destroyer fleet, tripling its workforce and outgrowing its Mount Uniacke facility.
Mobile Valve, a family-owned business founded in Mount Uniacke, Nova Scotia, in 1969, has been awarded an $8.9-million contract by Irving Shipbuilding to support the construction of Canada’s future River-class destroyer fleet. The contract involves sourcing specialized valve products for critical systems, including firefighting equipment and aircraft tie-down systems.
Combined with previous work, the total value of Mobile Valve’s contracts for the first three River-class ship sets now exceeds $16.5 million. The company began its naval work more than 15 years ago with the Department of National Defence on Victoria-class submarines and has also contributed to the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS) program.
The growing relationship with Irving Shipbuilding has driven significant expansion at Mobile Valve. The company has tripled its workforce from 10 to 30 employees, with ten positions created directly through its work with Irving. About half of the current staff supports Irving Shipbuilding programs. Due to this growth, Mobile Valve has outgrown its Mount Uniacke facility.
Mobile Valve is one of several Nova Scotia firms participating in the National Shipbuilding Strategy, which has awarded more than $5.38 billion in contracts and investments to businesses across the province. LamSar Inc., based in Pictou County, received a $34.6-million contract to support the River-class destroyers, while Chester-based Hawboldt Industries supplies custom-engineered marine deck equipment and heavy cranes for Irving Shipbuilding.