Several have said they may be able to produce masks, face shields, gloves and other equipment to help in the coronavirus fight.
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Family dispute could trigger sale of Maine legacy wood products business
A co-owner of Hardwood Products Co. in Guilford has asked a court to dissolve the partnership behind one of the biggest employers in central Maine.
Groups to double Maine scholarship funding for trades, manufacturing
Nearly $100,000 will be provided for scholarships to Maine high schools and employers in skilled trades and the manufacturing sector.
Portland-based ImmuCell reports big revenue boost for 3rd quarter
The biotech company said it has eliminated a production bottleneck that restricted sales in 2018 despite increased customer demand.
Windham equipment manufacturer sold to Massachusetts firm
New owners of Schlumpf USA said the Windham facility will expand.
Hussey Seating buys warehouse as part of $8.2 million expansion
The company had been renting space in the 45,000-square-foot building in Sanford and decides to purchase it as part of a multiyear project to upgrade its manufacturing capabilities.
Marc A. Thiessen: Dems own NAFTA if they don’t back Trump on trade
They would love to dump the agreement, as the president threatens to do, without giving him a win on his own proposal.
Lewiston manufacturer will play key role in Sunday’s Super Bowl
Jones & Vining makes the 16 foam pads that fit inside the Riddell SpeedFlex helmets worn by more than half of the players in the NFL.
Job growth expected to slow in 2019, economists say
While 2018 was a year of surprising job growth, there are warning signs of a slowdown in housing to manufacturing and projected weakening in U.S. and global growth.
Developers emphasize industrial, office use in ‘Plan B’ for Falmouth plaza redevelopment
The alternative project would forgo a hotel and multi-level parking garage in favor of manufacturing and warehouse space.