METAL TRADES, LLC

METAL TRADES INC specializes in the maintenance, repair, and programmed servicing of U.S. Army amphibious and logistics vessels, with deep expertise in Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM), Landing Craft Utility (LCU), and Modular Causeway System (MCS) pontoon modules. The contractor delivers cyclical dry-docking, hull cleaning, structural repairs, painting, and emergency remediation work tailored to military watercraft operating in austere environments. Their technical proficiency includes modular system integration, corrosion control, hull integrity restoration, and unscheduled repair response for mission-critical naval assets, ensuring operational readiness under demanding maritime conditions. METAL TRADES INC distinguishes itself through rapid turnaround on unplanned repairs and disciplined execution of preventive maintenance cycles for complex naval platforms. The company maintains a consistent and trusted relationship with the Department of Defense, primarily supporting U.S. Army Watercraft Systems Command. Their work focuses on sustaining the fleet of inland and littoral watercraft essential for logistics, troop transport, and bridge construction operations. All recent contracts reflect direct, mission-driven support to Army Reserve and active-duty waterborne units, indicating a long-standing, operationally embedded partnership. METAL TRADES INC’s primary industry focus lies in Ship Building and Repairing (NAICS 336611) and Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (NAICS 488390). In practice, this translates to hands-on vessel sustainment—not new construction—but the restoration, modernization, and continuous operational upkeep of existing military watercraft. The contractor occupies a niche position as a specialized maritime maintenance provider for non-commissioned, Army-owned logistics vessels, filling a critical gap in the DoD’s inland waterway support infrastructure. As a small business structured as a 2L entity based in Hollywood, South Carolina, METAL TRADES INC operates with a focused, regionally anchored presence. While no federal certifications are listed, their consistent performance on high-tempo, mission-critical contracts demonstrates proven reliability and technical competence within the defense maritime support sector.