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A Guilford manufacturer ramps up production of innovative medical textiles
August 20, 2020When demand for fabric for office furniture dropped off in the pandemic, Duvaltex pivoted to make engineered fabrics used for scrubs and uniforms for frontline health care workers. Its Maine manufacturing plant is in Guilford, Piscataquis County.
August 20, 2020
'Stick to who you are' and other tips from startup stars in Mainebiz forum
August 18, 2020From storytelling to succession planning, five Maine entrepreneurs shared practical tips, insights and mistakes they've made in Tuesday's hour-long virtual Mainebiz Small Business Forum.
August 18, 2020
CEO check-ins, tech leaps: Companies share ‘safe return’ to business lessons
August 18, 2020The pandemic forced businesses to find ways to make employees and customers feel safe.
August 18, 2020
Belfast shipyard seeks competitive advantage with new device
August 18, 2020Front Street Shipyard's 3D cutting machine, which cost $900,000, will cut any shape, size, or material up to a maximum thickness of about 11 inches. The bulk of the investment was paid for with a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
August 18, 2020
UMaine assistive technology spinout UNAR Labs receives NIH award
August 18, 2020The software platform translates visual graphical information into an accessible multisensory graphic using haptic, vibration and audio features.
August 18, 2020
Additional $51M will allow Puritan to boost production of COVID-19 swabs
August 16, 2020All together, $126 million in federal funding will allow the medical device manufacturer to increase production of COVID-19 flock tip swabs to 90 million per month.
August 16, 2020Three new honorees among 12 Maine companies to make prestigious Inc. 5000 list
August 13, 2020The annual list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. contained many names from previous rankings, but also a few newcomers.
August 13, 2020
Maine community colleges respond to crisis, see spike in workforce training
August 13, 2020Hundreds of students are enrolled in scores of new, free, online health care training programs through the seven members of the Maine Community College System.
August 13, 2020
Mechanic Falls fabricator to build parts for second underwater power system
Updated: August 12, 2020The device generates renewable power from free-flowing water currents. It will join a companion device in Igiugig, Alaska, producing enough energy to decrease the community's use of diesel fuel by 90%.
Updated: August 12, 2020
Westbrook manufacturer moves critical customer visits to a new location — online
Updated: August 11, 2020The virtual system uses mini wireless security cameras and USB laptop cameras, dedicated computers, and share and chat functions for real-time communication.
Updated: August 11, 2020
Midcoast authority begins planning reuse of 144 acres it previously gave to Bowdoin
Updated: August 11, 2020The land was returned to Brunswick Landing by Bowdoin College, which originally received it as part of a public benefit conveyance in 2007.
Updated: August 11, 2020
Biddeford's Pepperell Mill campus restores historic chimney stack
August 10, 2020Work on the chimney, long a familiar sight in the city skyline, included fixing loose and open mortar joints and replacing three badly degraded steel bands.
August 10, 2020
Houlton’s Tiny Homes of Maine sees surge of pandemic-driven business
August 10, 2020Some new customers are losing their homes and need a place to live quickly. Others seek to relocate their workspace.
August 10, 2020
BIW, machinists union reach tentative contract agreement to end strike
Updated: August 10, 2020A deal worked out late Friday would continue to restrict Bath Iron Work's use of subcontractors, while protecting worker seniority privileges and providing a modest wage increase. Union members still have to vote on the agreement.
Updated: August 10, 2020
State Theatre building owner buys sizable Portland industrial building for $10M
Updated: August 10, 2020Seller Brockway-Smith Co. is moving to a larger facility 3 miles away at 7 Rand Road.
Updated: August 10, 2020
Bangor’s Coffee Hound wins Big Gig’s virtual pitch-off
August 7, 2020During the pandemic, the company pivoted from primarily café sales to expanded manufacturing opportunities and new wholesale partnerships.
August 7, 2020
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