Pennant Marine

Established in 1973, Fire Protection Specialists provides fire protection solutions for residential, commercial and industrial properties. The company specializes in the installation of sprinklers and fire pumps, as well as foam, pre-action, deluge, and wet and dry pipe systems. It offers design, fabrication, maintenance, repair, inspection, training and 24-hour emergency services. Fire Protection Specialists provides services to corporate headquarters, retail centers, condominiums, apartment complexes, warehouses, hospitals and casinos. Its project list includes Andalusia Elementary School, Singing River Hospital, Walgreen's Drug Store, Grand Casino, Biloxi Medical Center, Pensacola Christian College and Fort James Paper Company. The company is a member of the Associated Builders and Contractors. Fire Protection Specialists is located in Mobile, Ala.

Established in January 1975, ARC Controls Inc. deals in precision welding and heat treating/heat processing of metals. The company specializes in exotic metals, such as titanium, hastelloy, stainless steel, etc. Its capabilities include vertical boring mill, horizontal boring milling, sawing and computer numerical controlled plasma/oxy-fuel burning, to name a few. ARC Controls Inc. has affiliations with the American Welding Society and National Welding Supply Association. The firm also fabricates and repairs diving equipment, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and piping. It serves customers in the industrial, marine and governmental sectors.