Blount Industries Inc.

Shipyards

Blount Industries Inc., often known colloquially as Blount International, is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of replacement parts, equipment, and accessories for the lawn and garden, forestry, and agriculture industries. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

Blount is perhaps best recognized for its chain saw equipment and is renowned for its Oregon brand of saw chain, which is a well-regarded product among professional loggers and hobbyists alike. Over the decades, the company has diversified its product line to include a wider range of equipment and accessories, including lawnmower parts, agricultural machinery components, and various other tools and maintenance goods.

Key aspects of Blount Industries include:

Product Lines: The company manufactures a wide array of products including saw chains, guide bars, sprockets, lawnmower blades, gardening tools, and agricultural equipment. They also produce industrial cutting products.
Brands: In addition to the Oregon brand, Blount owns several other brands including Carlton, Woods Equipment, and SpeeCo. These brands serve different segments of the market but share a focus on delivering high-quality, reliable products.
Global Presence: Blount International has a significant international footprint, with manufacturing, distribution, and sales operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. This global presence allows them to serve a diverse and extensive customer base effectively.
Innovation and Quality: The company places a strong emphasis on innovation and quality control. Blount invests heavily in research and development to continuously improve its product offerings and maintain competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Customer Focus: Blount emphasizes strong relationships with its customers through a comprehensive support network, including extensive customer service, technical support, and training programs.
Corporate Responsibility: Blount International is also keen on corporate social responsibility, with initiatives aimed at sustainability, community involvement, and ethical business practices.

In recent years, the company has seen ownership changes. In 2016, Blount International was acquired by affiliates of American Securities LLC and P2 Capital Partners, LLC, which has impacted its operations and strategic direction.

Overall, Blount Industries remains a staple in its industry, known for durable, high-performance products favored by professionals and hobbyists worldwide.

Ships

GRANDE MARINER

Passenger Ship | Flag: United States | Port: WARREN, RI

Maritime News

China Shipowners' Association Opposes U.S. Port Fees

30 minutes ago

The China Shipowners' Association opposes a U.S. proposal to slap hefty port entry fees on ocean cargo carriers that own or have ordered vessels from China, saying it violates international rules and U.S. laws, according to a statement seen by Reuters on Thursday.U.S. President Donald Trump's administration aims to partially pay for an American shipbuilding comeback with those fees, according to a draft executive order seen by Reuters.The CSA's members include China's COSCO Shipping, which is expected to be among the hardest hit by the fees proposed by the U.S. trade representative as part of that agency's investigation into China's growing domination of global shipping.

Environmental Disaster Most Likely Avoided After North Sea Ships Collision

8 hours ago

Fears of an environmental disaster eased on Wednesday, two days after a container ship ploughed into a stationary U.S. fuel tanker off northeast England, as the vessel's owner said the detained captain was a Russian national.The Portuguese-flagged Solong had crashed with no obvious explanation into the larger Stena Immaculate, a tanker carrying jet fuel for the U.S. military.Huge fires and explosions charred the Solong and left the Immaculate with a gaping hole, but owner Stena Bulk said most of its jet fuel cargo remained intact.Stena Bulk Chief Executive Erik Hanell said only two of 18 fuel tanks had leaked, or about 10% of the cargo.

Video Captures Ship Impact on Stena Immaculate

23 hours ago

Newly released video footage captured by advanced AI-powered cameras has provided crucial insights into the collision between the container ship MV Solong and the U.S.-flagged tanker Stena Immaculate off the port of Grimsby earlier this week.The footage, recorded by Orca AI’s SeaPod lookout unit mounted on the anchored tanker Ionic Aspis, reportedly shows the exact moment of impact. The recordings include two separate videos: one from the system’s day cameras, highlighting the dense fog that likely obstructed the Solong crew’s visibility, and another from thermal cameras, which vividly captures the container ship's approach and the explosion upon impact.

Fire Contained, Most Jet Fuel Intact on Stena Immaculate

yesterday

The majority of the jet fuel aboard the U.S.-flagged tanker Stena Immaculate remains secure despite a collision with a container ship off the British coast, the tanker's owner, Stena Bulk, reported on Wednesday. Only two of the vessel’s 18 fuel tanks have leaked.The incident occurred on Monday when the Portuguese-flagged container ship Solong struck the Stena Immaculate, which was carrying jet fuel for the U.S. military. British authorities have since arrested the captain of the Solong on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.The fire that had engulfed the Stena Immaculate has now been extinguished, according to Stena Bulk's Chief Executive Erik Hanell.

Salvage Ops Set to Begin as Fire Diminishes on Stena Immaculate Tanker

yesterday

A fire onboard the Stena Immaculate oil tanker has greatly diminished with no visible flames, as initial salvage activities begin in the North Sea, the manager of the vessel Crowley reported.Crowley said it is working closely with U.K. agencies to support the incident response, salvage and environmental impact mitigation operations resulting from container ship Solong striking the tanker Stena Immaculate while at anchor on Monday, March 10.Worth noting, Solong’s owner has characterized the event as a collision rather than an impact with a stationary vessel.A fire onboard the Stena Bulk-owned oil tanker Stena Immaculate has greatly diminished with no visible flames, Crowley said.