Manufacturing

“This ship’s construction will incorporate many improvement strategies recommended by our shipbuilders,” said BIW’s president.

STARC Systems' new plant expands the company’s manufacturing capacity, warehousing and shipping operations at Brunswick Landing,, including three full shipping bays to support increased production and distribution.

“Drone operations and aerial photography were particularly challenging due to the wind, causing delays in some scene documentation,” the Maine State Fire Marshal said.

The effort will be led by the Manufacturers Association of Maine at Align Precision, a company headquartered in Arizona with 103 employees in Maine.

“The impact of this emergency will be felt for years to come,” the Maine State Fire Marshall said of Friday's deadly explosion at Robbins Lumber.

The advanced composites center will join two other specialized manufacturing facilities, creating a hub for advanced manufacturing, metal and composite fabrication and technology development.

Manufacturing continues to play a vital role in Maine’s economy. In recent years, the sector has experienced meaningful growth and remains one of the state’s strongest contributors to private sector wages.

Graduates of a free, three-week Manufacturing Technician Training course are guaranteed an interview with Bath Iron Works. Many go on to lucrative careers at the shipyard or at other manufacturers.

Less than a year after exiting Chapter 11, the Madison-based maker of wood-fiber insulation landed backing from New York-based FTAI Infrastructure.

The local investment group performed a substantial build-out to attract Brock Corp., with with 15,000 employees worldwide, to Maine and specifically to the property.