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Abbott Labs' rapid COVID-19 tests begin to ship worldwide
September 30, 2020The Chicago-based medical diagnostics company will begin shipping millions of a new test that costs $5 and can get results in 15 minutes, as big orders come in from the U.S. government and the World Health Organization.
September 30, 2020
Poland Spring seeks water sustainability certification for its Maine bottling plants
September 29, 2020Nestle Waters North America is pursuing certification that ensures its water is meeting certain standards both inside and outside of its bottling plants in Poland, Kingfield and Hollis. It also plans to add a 10kw solar array at its Hollis site.
September 29, 2020
Hussey Seating signs key partnership in booming ‘esports’ industry
Updated: September 28, 2020The seating-solutions market at dedicated venues for competitive video-gaming is expected to have high growth potential. Hussey, based in North Berwick, is looking to be part of the growth.
Updated: September 28, 2020
After winning $225K grant, Orono startup moves ahead with ocean-friendly drink lid
Updated: September 29, 2020With help from experts at the Maine Technology Institute, Paramount Planet Product won a National Science Foundation grant for its innovation. MTI has helped dozens of Maine companies apply for such grants.
Updated: September 29, 202051 jobs cut at Jay paper mill still reeling from April explosion
September 24, 2020An April industrial explosion injured no one but forced Pixelle Specialty Solutions to shutter the mill's pulp production. The company laid off 59 workers there in July.
September 24, 2020
Kittery shipyard linked to at least 17 COVID cases
September 18, 2020Seven of the individuals who tested positive were Portsmouth Naval Shipyard workers who commuted together by van from Sanford. That city is also the site of a company where three employees now have been confirmed for COVID-19 exposure.
September 18, 2020
As chilly weather approaches, tasting rooms, now outdoors, seek approval to go inside
September 18, 2020Colder weather is raising concerns for Maine’s wine, beer and spirits producers, who have had to operate their tasting rooms outdoors, even though restaurants are allowed to operate indoors with certain restrictions.
September 18, 2020After pleas from Maine, NH and Vermont, Trump lifts Canadian aluminum tariff
September 17, 2020The governors and several U.S. representatives from northern New England wrote Trump last week in opposition to the 10% tariff, which they say burdens the region's manufacturers and other businesses.
September 17, 2020
Maine companies demand 'bold' state action on climate change
September 16, 2020"Our actions must be intelligent, bold, comprehensive and inclusive," says a Sept. 15 letter addressed to the Maine Climate Council and the Governor's Office of Policy and Innovation, signed by companies from Allagash Brewing to engineering firm
September 16, 2020
UV sanitizing machine, now being tested in Biddeford, could combat coronavirus
September 2, 2020The goal is to produce a safe, easy-to-use conveyor sanitizer that can kill over 95% of surface viral matter of objects placed on the conveyor.
September 2, 2020
MTI awards $2.16M to 10 innovation projects, funding 1,600 jobs across Maine
Updated: September 1, 2020Recipients include Brunswick-based STARC Systems, which was awarded $307,500 towards a $4.57 million project to invest in automated equipment for infection isolation solutions to help stop the spread of COVID-19 within hospitals.
Updated: September 1, 2020
New study: Maine can recover from economic crisis by addressing climate change
Updated: August 31, 2020From a Bar Harbor farmer to a Portland tool maker, climate change is an issue affecting businesses. A new study argues that addressing the issue head on would help Maine tackle climate change and jump start an economy hurt by the pandemic.
Updated: August 31, 2020
DEP awards $130K in grants to seven recycling initiatives across Maine
August 28, 2020The grant recipients range from Ellsworth to Kennebunk, with funded initiatives that include turning food waste into compost and old barn wood into furniture.
August 28, 2020Recently acquired Auburn manufacturer buys Arizona company, predicts job growth
August 27, 2020After being acquired by a private equity firm in May, KICTeam, a maker of high-tech cleaning products, has bought another company in this specialized niche.
August 27, 2020
BIW machinists union approves new contract, ending nine-week strike
August 24, 2020Union employees at Bath Iron Works voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new contract proposal after often contentious negotiations. The deal ends the longest strike in least two decades for the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace
August 24, 2020
Seacoast Mission’s Sunbeam V splashes after year-long refit
August 20, 2020Delivery is expected early October, shortly after the mission moves to new headquarters.
August 20, 2020
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