BIW proposes expansion of its East Brunswick facilityCiting production delays due to equipment failures at a 45-year-old “blast and paint building,” Bath Iron Works submitted plans to build a 20,000-square-foot steel preservation facility... |
Islesford boatbuilding program to expand, part of Maine marine education pushA partnership with Acadia National Park is allowing a nonprofit educational boatbuilding program to expand on the island of Islesford, off Mount Desert Island. |
Village Candle taps Eimskip to reach expanding European markets
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Village Candle, the Wells-based manufacturer of scented candles, announced today it has reached an agreement with the international shipper Eimskip that will enhance the company's ability to grow its... |
Verso foresees better sales in 2018 amid plans to restart paper machine in JayVerso Corp. (NYSE: VRS) expects sales to improve in 2018 as it gears up to restart the idled No. 3 paper machine at its Androscoggin Mill in Jay later this year and continues to explore... |
At Auburn Manufacturing, Kathie Leonard stokes a global market for heat-resistant materialsAfter winning a critical product-dumping trade case against China in 2017, Auburn Manufacturing CEO Kathie Leonard plans to expand Auburn Manufacturing's facilities to stay on top of a tough global... |
New Balance lands $17M contract to make sneakers for U.S. military
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The Department of Defense has awarded New Balance a $17.3 million firm-fixed-price contract to provide American-made athletic shoes to initial entry service members upon arrival at basic training. |
BIW's $60M tax break bill passes key hurdleThe Legislature's Taxation Committee voted 8-2 on Tuesday to support a bill that would provide $60 million in tax breaks for Bath Iron Works over the next 20 years. |
Washburn & Doughty wins bid to build $8.8 million state ferryAn East Boothbay shipbuilder said it will add at least 10 to 20 jobs as the result of a state ferry contract awarded last week. |
BIW lands $14.9M contract to proceed in frigate competition
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The U.S. Navy awarded General Dynamics Bath Iron Works a $14.9 million contract for the concept design of the Navy’s planned guided missile frigate program. |
Four other Maine companies receive MTI 'challenge' grants
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In addition to awarding $4 million to Verso Corp. to upgrade and restart the Jay mill's idled No. 3 paper machine and $3 million to Montana-based SmartLam to support its plans to build a $23.5... |
