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MEP Success Stories from Maine

Campfire in a Can Experiences Fiery Growth

Reported Year
2023
Veilleux’s original product was a wax and hemp fire starter that burned for 30 minutes. This initial product was a surprise success and Veilleux, a consummate entrepreneur, continued to work on new designs and new product ideas. The idea of a portable fire in a can made from all-natural materials took root and business began to grow. As sales began

Keeping up with the Ocean's Bounty

Reported Year
2022
Atlantic Sea Farms experienced a sharp decline in orders from restaurant and retail accounts hit hard by the pandemic. Despite these challenges, the team remained committed to fulfilling the harvest contracts they had with local fishermen and lobstermen and staying on track with their strategic growth goals. As a result, the 2021 harvest proved too

Investment in equipment spurs growth

Reported Year
2022
During the pandemic, medical product manufacturers in Maine and beyond needed fast, flexible and accurate materials that reflect the constantly-evolving situation. Medical supply companies, pop-up clinics, health care firms and other businesses have needed to be able to print labels, signage, and packaging quickly so that they can get vital

Puritan Steps Up to Keep the Nation Safe

Reported Year
2022
During the pandemic, as demand skyrocketed for COVID-19 testing kits, Puritan was one of only two manufacturers of COVID-19 testing swabs in the world. Puritan was contacted by the White House and asked to increase production to meet the needs of their COVID-19 testing program. This rapid, demand-driven expansion required an immediate increase in

Two Maine Companies Pivot Together

Reported Year
2021
Covid-19 hit Maine’s boatbuilding industry especially hard. While builders had orders to fill they could not reasonably ask their crews to do their normal jobs which require close proximity. This resulted in a complete shutdown of all of Alfred’s OEM clients. This segment of their business provided in excess of 60% of Alfred’s monthly revenue and

Ntension Has You Covered: From Trade Show Displays to PPE

Reported Year
2021
Prior to the pandemic, NTension was building on its success with major capital investments in both equipment and skilled staff, shipping up to 12 projects a day. When the pandemic hit, NTension’s work evaporated overnight. NTension's projects came to a sudden stop as trade shows worldwide were cancelled and public buildings, which once housed

Facility Site Selection & Process Flow Layout

Reported Year
2021
During the winter of 2018, Susan and her husband purchased the business from her in-laws and were looking to increase profitability while growing the business. Susan needed assistance relocating the business and improving efficiency. At the time, the business was located in the previous owner’s garage with very limited space which was not designed
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