Irving

From boats to forest products to wound dressings, a number of manufacturers have facility expansions underway to meet rising demand.

The Ashland sawmill, which is owned by J.D. Irving Ltd. subsidiary Irving Forest Products Inc., plans to double its production from 130 million board feet a year to 250 million board feet.

The Finance Authority of Maine approved the financing for the expansion, which it said is expected to make a significant economic impact on the county and state economies.

The locations range from Brunswick to Houlton, and the new chargers are planned to be in operation next year.

“It’s significant that we were able to attract these high quality, well-trafficked locations within 30 miles of other fast chargers, and that some of the major gas stations are diversifying their business strategies by adding EV charging,” said an industry leader.