L.B.I., INC.

LBI, Inc. is a research, development, engineering, and manufacturing company specializing in innovative marine and naval systems for the Department of Defense, NOAA, and commercial customers. Founded in 1971 by Peter Legnos in Groton, Connecticut, LBI applies expertise in composites, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems to autonomous marine technologies. Key programs include the Air Deployable Arctic Buoy (AXIB) for NOAA, underwater gliders, mine neutralization systems for the Navy's Marine Mammal Program, and unmanned surface vessels. Customers include the Office of Naval Research, Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Electric Boat, Newport News Shipyard, and Bath Iron Works.