Maine Manufacturing Newswire

University of Maine, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Partner on Research, Training 

University of Maine students and researchers will collaborate with the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on engineering and other science, technology, and mathematics projects under a new educational agreement. The partnership will focus on research and workforce …

At 63, He Entered Maine’s Free Shipyard Training While Collecting Unemployment and Social Security. Then the Paycheck ...

© NiseriN / iStock via Getty Images A Second Act at the Shipyard A 63-year-old machinist in Maine lost his job last winter. He filed for unemployment, started Social Security a few months later, and then heard about a free training program with a path …

Maine Community Colleges awarded grant to boost small manufacturer workforce

AUGUSTA - Maine's Community Colleges are getting 5 million dollars to boost workforce in the state. The federal grant will provide specialized short-term training that prepares students for work at Maine's small and mid size manufacturers. A …

Maine community colleges to expand skilled manufacturing training

Maine Ranks Among Safest States For Kids With Smartphones

Maine has been ranked among the safest states in the country for children who own smartphones, according to a new study from electronics manufacturing company WellPCB. The study placed Maine third overall, behind only Mississippi and Idaho, with a phone …

A northern Maine couple is carrying on the legacy of a mobile Down East pizza business

For more than a decade, the distinctive copper dome of Sabastian’s Wood-Fired Oven was a reliable presence at festivals and events up and down Maine’s coast and into the state’s northern reaches. From Lubec to Belfast, Milford to Fort Fairfield and into …

Waterville reviews $1.89 million plan to upgrade regional emergency communications

Monitor Local is a reporting initiative to meet the local information needs of people in towns across western and downeast Maine with public service reporting on town council meetings, school budget debates, zoning conversations, tax deliberations and more …

As Maine rushes to build more housing, federal 'Build America, Buy America' rules slow progress

Tyler Norod stands on an abandoned lot in Biddeford's historic mill district. The pavement is cracked, and it's overgrown with weeds. This was once the site of a controversial trash incinerator that was seen as eyesore for the community. Once the …

Maine Meat Recall: You May Want To Check That Ground Chuck In Your Fridge Or Freezer

If you purchased any ground beef from the Hannaford's store in Farmington over the weekend, you're going to want to check this out. Read More: Maine Families Lose RVs To Fire, Escape Without Injuries The northeastern supermarket chain issued a …

How the FDA is tackling PFAS in food: Strategy, science and the future of food safety

As scientific understanding of these persistent “forever chemicals” has evolved, regulators have shifted from asking whether PFAS are present in the food supply to determining where they occur, how consumers are exposed and what actions are needed to …

Mechasys and Maine Technical Source Partner to Bring Projected Reality Layouts to Northeastern U.S.Construction Projects

Mechasys partners with Maine Technical Source to bring the XR Projector system and 1:1 projected reality layout tech to Northeastern U.S. construction. YARMOUTH, ME, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mechasys, a global pioneer …

HRSA announces updated 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, limited to drugs subject to a Maximum Fair Price (MFP) for 2026 ...

On August 3, 2026, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) published a notice in the Federal Register (2026 Notice) announcing a new 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program (Pilot Program). The 2026 Notice was announced approximately one year after …

Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – August 2026

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Strategi Consulting: A Jurisdictional Win for SBIR Contractors, PilieroMazza Blog, Lauren Brier, Adel Mansour In Strategi Consulting LLC v. United States, the plaintiff alleged that the United States Air Force (“USAF” or “Agency”) …

Rocking the boat: Sound systems built for life at sea

When the shucking boxes are piled high with scallops, the traps and pots are full of lobster and crab, or the nets are full of salmon, you gotta have sound. You have to rock the boat with whatever genre the captain or crew want, as long as there’s music it …

Meet the South Jersey business making food carts for Jersey Shore vendors and Disney World

Listen to article • 0:00 min In a country-industrial stretch of Hammonton halfway between Philadelphia and Atlantic City sits a concrete-block maze of machine shops, where workers have built thousands of stainless-steel hot-sandwich and coffee carts and …

In Search of Alternatives, Fashion For Good Sets Out To Find What Comes After “Forever Chemicals”

Fashion for Good is developing a benchmark to assess the performance and safety of the latest alternatives to forever chemicals, as the industry continues its elusive search for a more sustainable way to make materials water- and oil-repellant. Called …

Premium Brands posts another record quarter; Clearwater continues to see losses

Premium Brands Holdings Corporation has posted another record-breaking quarter in Q2 2026, while its subsidiary Clearwater Seafoods continues to post losses. Premium Brands posted a record Q2 revenue of CAD 2.4 billion (USD 1.72 billion, EUR 1.49 billion) …

Maine among 25 states suing over Trump's new tariffs

Maine among 25 states suing over Trump's new tariffs, calling them 'pretext' to replace his old ones WASHINGTON —Twenty-five states, including Maine, sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs, calling them a pretext for …

Maine Joins 24 States to Sue Over Trump’s New Tariffs

<p>WASHINGTON (AP) — Twenty-five states sued the <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Trump administration</a> Monday over its latest tariffs, calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes the …

New National Report Says Leadership—Not Sales Methodology—is the Greatest Competitive Advantage for B2B Organizations

The Method Effect, 2026 B2B Sales Performance Report, examining how leadership, coaching and customer understanding are reshaping commercial performance. CALGARY, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Contact The Method Effect …

MILO Live Celebrates Grand Opening of New Manufacturing Facility in Las Vegas

Expanded facility increases live-fire manufacturing capacity and supports continued growth in Southern Nevada LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MILO Live, part of the MILO group within FAAC Incorporated, …

MCE Expands Fluid Handling Portfolio Through Partnership with ARO® Fluid Management

MCE and ARO® Fluid Management partner to offer diaphragm pumps, parts, and accessories across MCE's network. ZELIENOPLE, PA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Motion & Control Enterprises (MCE) today announced a new …

Brabazon Launches Rebuilt Brabazon.com; 45+ Years of Compressed Air, Vacuum, and Pump Expertise at Customers' Fingertips

Brabazon launches a rebuilt website with 24/7 emergency support, free engineering tools, product guides, and faster access to local experts. GREEN BAY, WI, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brabazon Pump, Compressor & Vacuum has …

PacketViper Introduces Dark Space Monitor, Bringing Automated Moving Target Defense to Every Port an Adversary Probes

PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PacketViper today introduced Dark Space Monitor, the capability that delivers dark space monitoring, detection, and prevention within its Automated Moving Target Defense platform …

Increased Costs Reshape the American Shopping Cart, Southern Professionals Contend the Value Channel Is Where Brands Win

With ~75% of U.S. households trading down, the veteran broker urges CPG brands to rethink how they win at Walmart, Sam's Club, and the dollar channel. BENTONVILLE, AR, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consumer prices are cooling, …

ASAP Semiconductor Approved as a Supplier for Parker Meggitt's North Hollywood Manufacturing Facility

California-based distributor ASAP Semiconductor announces its approval as a parts supplier for Parker Meggitt's North Hollywood manufacturing facility. ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The California-based …

South Florida Flight School Dragon Flight Training Academy Acquired by Alpha-Tech Aviation Services

Acquisition preserves a Pembroke Pines aviation business and the legacy of co-founder Anh-Thu Nguyen while supporting continued pilot training in Broward County PEMBROKE PINES, FL, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dragon …

Japanese Sake Meets TOKYO SILVER: JOEKR Presents the 'Kintai Bridge and Sakura' Collection

JOEKR presented its creations with TOKYO SILVER artisans at Dassai's "Art and Dassai, Dassai and Art" event at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi. MEGURO-KU, TOKYO, JAPAN, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JOEKR, the accessory and silverware …

Beyond Backup: Vast Edge Turns NetSuite Backup Data into AI-Powered Compliance and Recovery Intelligence

New AI capabilities deliver compliance monitoring, risk alerts, recovery insights, and a conversational AI assistant for real-time NetSuite backup analysis. SUNNYVALE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vast Edge today …

A' Manufacturing and Processing Machinery Design Awards 2026 Call for Entries Announced

A' Manufacturing and Processing Machinery Design Awards 2026 welcomes innovative industrial machinery and factory automation solutions worldwide. COMO, CO, ITALY, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, A' Design Award & …

thinkbridge Launches ERP Consultant Partner Program to Turn ERP Work into Client-Owned Assets, Outcome-Based Guarantee

Program pairs ERP consultants with thinkbridge's AI-native capability, replacing vendor-licensed implementations with right-sized, client-owned systems AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- thinkbridge, a leader in …

Thailand Opens Virtual Gateway for Global Buyers at Bangkok RHVAC 2026 and Bangkok E&E 2026 Online Edition

Bangkok RHVAC 2026 and Bangkok E&E 2026 Online Edition will connect international buyers with Thai exhibitors from 24 to 28 August 2026. BANGKOK, THAILAND, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Department of International Trade Promotion …

Inside a High-Speed Factory: The Step-by-Step Lifecycle of a Two-Piece Aluminum Can

SHANDONG, SHANDONG, CHINA, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When consumers open cold craft beer, soda, or sparkling water, the lightweight aluminum container held in hand feels deceptively simple. Beneath that sleek exterior lies one of the …

Five Trusted Chinese High-Temperature Grease Manufacturers 2026: Advancing Industrial Lubrication Solutions

Exploring Leading Chinese Suppliers Delivering Advanced High-Temperature Lubrication Solutions for Global Industrial Applications CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HANGZHOU, China — August 7, 2026 — This brief …

China Intramedullary Nails Manufacturers for Vietnam’s Long-Bone Fracture Treatment Market

NANJING, JIANGSU, CHINA, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- China Intramedullary Nails Manufacturers are providing Vietnamese hospitals and orthopedic distributors with practical solutions for long-bone fracture treatment through integrated implant …

How China Orthopedic Trauma Implant Suppliers Support Hospital Procurement in the Middle East Market

NANJING, JIANGSU, CHINA, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- China Orthopedic Trauma Implant Suppliers are becoming important partners for Middle East hospitals seeking reliable orthopedic implant sourcing solutions. Their support is not limited …

Five Reputable CNC Machining Service Providers in China : Delivering PrecisionEngineered Industrial Machining Solutions

Exploring China’s leading CNC machining providers offering precision manufacturing, custom parts, and reliable industrial solutions. CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jiangsu, China, August 7——CNC machining is …

Five Reputable Cast Parts Manufacturers in China 2026: Delivering High-Performance Industrial Casting Solutions

Exploring trusted casting suppliers with expertise in precision manufacturing, material processing, and global industrial supply. CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SHANGHAI — China’s cast parts manufacturing base spans …

Five Reputable Rollable LED Screen Manufacturers in China 2026: Pioneering Flexible Display Innovation

Exploring leading manufacturers delivering advanced rollable LED display solutions for commercial, entertainment, and smart applications. CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Guangdong, China ，August 7, 2026——Onumen …