Manufacturing

Maine's five-year ban on the sale of products containing toxic "forever chemicals" was recently extended to several additional product categories including textiles and upholstered furniture.

Here’s a look back at 10 stories that shaped 2025, starting with a photo essay by photographer Tim Greenway from the 2025 Mainebiz Fact Book.

The biweekly column made its debut in 2025 and will continue in 2026.

"Shop Talk Maine," by Big Room MFG in Portland, will be a virtual monthly meetup for industry players on the first Wednesday of every month.

The Manufacturers Association of Maine has teamed with SkillsUSA Maine to strengthen ties between manufacturers and students while opening the door to more career opportunities.

The Trenton home is Zero Energy’s first modular build, prefabricated at Knickerbocker’s Wiscasset facility with installations such as cabinetry, drywall and flooring.

The South Portland-based nonprofit food-business incubator and shared commercial kitchen said it is taking steps to put a financial plan in place to keep services going.

A blacksmith and a specialty knife retailer launched a company that makes and sells hand-forged knives, Japanese-inspired with Western influences, in small batches.

The head of the Manufacturers Association of Maine offers practical suggestions for companies, from a layered purchasing strategy to setting target price in advance.

The midcoast has had a number of key developments of late, including the sale of a major boatyard, a yacht launch by a significant boatbuilder and debate over housing for the “missing middle.”