manufacturing
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PublishedOctober 8, 2024
Largest union at Sappi’s Skowhegan paper mill holds rally amid contentious contract negotiations
Sappi company officials said in a statement they were 'disappointed' that members of United Steelworkers Local 4-9 rejected its offer and authorized a strike.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2024
Union at Sappi’s Somerset Mill in Skowhegan authorizes strike, plans rally
Members of United Steelworkers Local 4-9 voted Sept. 20 to authorize a strike and are a planning a rally for Tuesday, a news release said.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2024
Madawaska paper mill to receive nearly $10 million Maine tax credit
Twin Rivers Paper Co. Inc. was the only mill eligible for the tax credit meant to help modernize equipment and save jobs. A state report recommends more transparency about business incentives.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2024
Elmet Technologies partners with Australian mining company to secure long-term source of critical tungsten
The $30 million deal will lay groundwork for securing strategic supply of critical metal with applications in defense, medical and aerospace industries.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2024
South Portland surfing startup cuts back on waste by turning fishing nets into boards
Blueprint Surf Co. is engineering 3D-printed surfboards meant to last longer than traditional foam and fiberglass ones.
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PublishedAugust 4, 2024
Bath pastry maker clears obstacles for recent immigrants seeking jobs
Gagné Foods provides free transportation and makes adjustments to support the new Mainers who keep gourmet pastries rolling off the production line.
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PublishedJuly 30, 2024
New Balance to close Norridgewock factory, move operations into expanded Skowhegan facility
The transition to the consolidated manufacturing facility, to be called 'Central Maine,' will begin this fall. All jobs at the Norridgewock site will be transferred to Skowhegan, the company said Tuesday.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2024
Biden’s legacy: Far-reaching accomplishments that didn’t translate into political support
Historians and political advisers say history will be kinder to President Joe Biden than voters have been.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2024
UMaine creating $4.5 million Food Innovation Lab
The production and processing facility planned for the Orono campus is expected to support growth in Maine's food and beverage manufacturing sectors.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2024
State distributes $3 million to boost sales of Maine-made goods
Forty-six Maine companies received a share of the grant funding as part of the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan.
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