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w w w . i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m M a y 2 0 15 • I NSIGH T | 13 Wichita (LCS 13) had its keel laid in February. Billings (LCS 15), as well as Indianapolis (LCS 17) and to be named LCS 19 are in the construction phase. Nearly 900 suppliers across 43 states are contributing to the Freedom-class LCS program. » THE LAKESHORE Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Sheboygan Counties Manitowoc Company patents protected e U.S. International Trade Commission ruled in favor of Manitowoc Company in its patent infringement and trade secrets case against Sany Heavy Industries and Sany America, based in Peachtree City, Ga., regarding its variable counterweight technology. "Innovation has always been a core value of our organization and key to our success over imported or exported during the 2014 season, a 3 percent increase from the previous year. e majority of cargo passing through the port includes bulk commodities such as limestone, sand, aluminum and fuel. ere are 15 active terminal operators at the port. » THE NORTHWOODS Florence, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto Counties Navy orders more ships from Marinette Marine e U.S. Navy has issued a Lockheed Martin-led industry team a contract modification for one fully funded 2015 Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) valued at $362 million, along with $79 million in advanced procurement funding for a second ship. e award also includes a priced option for one additional fiscal year 2016 ship. Marinette Marine is building [continued ] » ships in the style of the first LCS, the USS Freedom, for the Lockheed Martin team. "We are proud to continue this partnership with the Navy in building the advanced Freedom-variant littoral combat ship," says Joe North, vice president of Littoral Ship Systems at Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training. "ousands of people across the country contribute to this important program and will continue to do so as we transition to the new frigate upgrade in the coming years." e contract modification is for construction of LCS 21 and LCS 23, the 11th and 12th Freedom variant ships. e first ship on this 2010 contract, the Milwaukee (LCS 5), was christened and launched in 2013, and is slated to be delivered to the Navy this summer. Detroit (LCS 7) was launched in 2014. Little Rock (LCS 9) and Sioux City (LCS 11) are in construction, with LCS 9 christening and launch planned for this summer. Better health care for your employees at a lower cost to you. e Aurora Accountable Care Network is now e Aurora Network. x47961 (04/15) ©AHC Learn more about the carriers who offer this innovative new product and if your business is eligible. The Aurora Network is available to most self-insured groups of 250+ and fully insured groups through Aetna and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. Aetna is the brand name used for products and services provided by one or more of the Aetna group of subsidiary companies. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name used by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin and Compcare Health Services Insurance Corporation, independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. The Aurora Network is an innovative and affordable health care solution designed to offer employers financial predictability and a healthier workforce. That's because Aurora was built on the concept of fully integrated health care, a delivery model that provides higher quality care at a lower cost. For years we've been proving that it works by beating the state and national averages for cost trends. No matter the size of your business, exceptional care doesn't need to be expensive. Get The Aurora Network working for your business. Call us today. 800.720.2012 Find us online at aurora.org/TheAuroraNetwork