Company Profile for Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.

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Gulf Island Fabrication fabrication (fab´rikā´sh

n),
n the construction or making of a restoration. , Inc. is a leader in the fabrication of drilling and production platforms, as well as other specialized spe·cial·ize
v. spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing, spe·cial·iz·es

v.intr.
1. To pursue a special activity, occupation, or field of study.

2. structures used in the oil and gas industry. Through its four integrated subsidiary companies, Gulf Island provides clients with a full range of design, construction and maintenance services, all from four adjacent fabrication yards located in Houma, Louisiana The city of Houma (pronounced /homˈɑ/) is the parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, in the U.S. state of Louisiana and the hub of a metropolitan area of over 200,000 residents. . These services include the fabrication of offshore and inshore in·shore
adv. & adj.
1. Close to a shore.

2. Toward or coming toward a shore.

inshore
Adjective

in or on the water, but close to the shore: platforms, living quarters, electrical buildings, process vessels, skids Skids can refer to:

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and small modules, as well as painting and sandblasting Sandblasting or bead blasting^[1] is a generic term for the process of smoothing, shaping and cleaning a hard surface by forcing solid particles across that surface at high speeds; the effect is similar to that of using sandpaper, but provides a more even finish of existing structures, offshore hookups and vessel repair.


Company:                Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.

Headquarters Address:   583 Thompson Road
                        Houma, Louisiana 70363

Main Telephone:         985.872.2100

Website:                www.gulfisland.com

Ticker:                 GIFI(NASDAQ)

Type of Organization:   Public

Industry:               Marine Fabricator

Earnings Release Dates: 1st Quarter: April 30, 2003
                        2nd Quarter: July 23, 2003
                        3rd Quarter: October 22, 2003


Key Executives:         Chairman, President & CEO: Kerry J. Chauvin
                        Vice President: Kirk J. Meche
                        CFO: Joseph P. Gallagher, III

Investor Relations
Contact:                Deborah Knoblock
Phone:                  985.872.2100 Ext. 230
Email:                  dknoblock@gifinc.com

CAO
Contact:                Robin A. Seibert
Phone:                  985.872.2100 Ext. 206
Email:                  rseibert@gifinc.com

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