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Guest columnist Derek Volk, CEO of Volk Packaging Corp., writes that Maine companies are saddled with high costs, greater tax burden and more regulations than more competitive states.
Development of the former mill, which had an industrial explosion in 2020 and closed last year, will focus on businesses looking to be near forest resources. About 1 million square feet of industrial space will be available.
Landry, a 2021 Mainebiz Woman to Watch, will end a tenure at the Lincoln hospital that includes successfully leading it through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy and reorganization.
The EU Deforestation-Free Regulation is set to take effect in 2025, and could affect U.S. businesses exporting forest commodities and products.
The listing went live this week and has already garnered inquiries from owner-users and investors. Robbins Lumber acquired the plant last year from Pleasant River Lumber Co.
A 2024 Business Leader of the Year, Melissa LaCasse, secured $3.2 million in pre-seed funding and used her skills in distribution, business development and strategic planning to position Tanbark for success.
The 2024 Business Leaders of the Year include the two founders of TimberHP, which is bringing a new form of building insulation to the United States and in the process, creating jobs and a healthier planet.
The funds will assist the company finalize its equipment purchases and installation and begin operations for its molded-fiber manufacturing operation.
Kingfish Maine, Tanbark Molded Fiber Products, Maine Plywood USA, Five Pillars Butchery, Heiwa Tofu and the Holy Donut will receive public funding to pay for upgrades to electrical infrastructure.
Both companies have launched first-in-the-U.S. products, and are now looking to scale up.
Wood fiber insulation pioneers “a movement toward more energy-efficient and healthier living environments,” said one developer.
Carbon storage, long-term forest health, wildlife habitat, and sustainable timber production are part of the mission for a new “climate-smart” timber investment fund.
The Androscoggin Mill closed last year after a tumultuous recent history that included a devastating explosion and a series of layoffs.
One example of the damage was in the Rangeley Lakes region, where a bridge washout closed the vital trucking route of Route 16, forcing an 80-mile detour and driving up costs.
Biochar, a charcoal-like material, is produced by heating organic matter to an extremely high temperature in a low-oxygen environment. The biochar can then store carbon for thousands of years. By putting biochar back into the earth, the carbon is
The new company currently employs 17, but is looking to at least double staff over the next year as operations grow.