The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG), a global leader in high-performance watercraft design and manufacturing, has opened a new manufacturing facility in Edenton, North Carolina. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to the American market and will serve as the primary hub for building and delivering its full Naiad commercial vessel range across the Americas.
The new U.S. base will enhance service capabilities and streamline the delivery of Naiad’s Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) to commercial and governmental clients across North and South America. This facility is vital to TWPG’s mission to provide customers with a competitive advantage through superior design, innovation, and localized support.
The Naiad brand, known as the “4×4 of the sea,” is trusted for search and rescue, law enforcement, and commercial operations worldwide and will now be built in North Carolina.
“Establishing our manufacturing presence in Edenton, NC, is a pivotal moment for The Whiskey Project Group,” said Darren Schuback, Chief Executive Officer. “This is more than just a new facility; it’s a commitment to our American customers and partners. We are bringing our proven expertise and a legacy of building the world’s most capable watercraft directly to the U.S. market, with the ability to offer build slots now to meet the growing demand for our vessels.”
The new Edenton facility reinforces TWPG’s strategic vision of global growth and localised service, complementing its existing manufacturing footprint in Australia and New Zealand. The expansion will create skilled jobs in the local community, leveraging the region’s rich maritime heritage and contributing to the local economy.
The Naiad commercial range, including the versatile Watchtower Class, mission-focused Shadow Class, and custom tourism platforms, can be ordered from the new North Carolina facility.
