# Bayou Metals launches dedicated manufacturing line for HII ROMULUS USVs

Bayou Metal Supply & Manufacturing has launched a dedicated manufacturing line in Slidell, Louisiana, to support accelerated construction of HII's ROMULUS unmanned surface vessels. The line provides precision cutting, bending, welding, and assembly of structural components.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-06-08
- Where: Slidell, Louisiana, United States
- Starts operating: 8 Jun 2026
- Status: completed
- Products: unmanned surface vessel structural components
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Bayou Metal Supply & Manufacturing](https://endata.com/companies/92369.md)
- [HII](https://endata.com/companies/39223.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [barchart.com](https://www.barchart.com/press-releases/2363364/hii-partner-bayou-metals-launches-dedicated-manufacturing-line-to-accelerate-romulus-usv-production), 2026-06-08: "As we move from prototype to production, partnerships like Bayou Metals are essential to delivering capability at speed and scale."

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