(From MaineBiz) -- A Biddeford manufacturer of protective face shields is now rolling out a new type of shield that could reduce costs for health-care providers and front-line businesses in the pandemic. Read more »
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Small businesses fight the pandemic: Manufacturers, breweries and more change up production
(From MaineBiz) -- In mid-March, Allen Manufacturing Inc. in Lewiston converted all of its production to make face shields and nonmedical cotton face masks. Read more »
Flowfold’s James Morin leaves Gorham company in ‘bittersweet’ goodbye
(From MaineBiz) -- The company's COO and director of sales is moving to Austin, Texas, where he will work for a retail tech startup, he revealed on LinkedIn. Read more »
Startup restarts: Mission-driven pivot sparks growth at two Maine niche textile makers
(From MaineBiz) -- From apparel to PPE, from wallets and bags to face masks, these niche manufacturers realized switching product lines filled a critical need — and also made business sense. Read more »
State hires Gorham company to produce half a million face shields
(From Portland Press Herald) -- Flowfold, partnering with L.L. Bean, plans to double production of the protection gear for health workers caring for COVID-19 patients. Read more »
JAX ramps up ‘humanized’ mouse production for pandemic fight
(From MaineBiz) -- Jackson Laboratory, headquartered in Bar Harbor, is scaling up production of research mice designed to help scientists around the world develop vaccines and treatments for COVID-19. Read more »
MedRhythms gets second patent, launches patient board
MedRhythms Inc. continues to develop its product pipeline. Read more »
Maine expands tax credit program to aid startups
Gov. Janet Mills and the Maine Legislature have expanded the Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit program from $5 million to $15 million. Read more »
HighByte raises $875K in first investment round
The newly raised capital included $250,000 in the form of a long-term, low-interest loan from Maine Technology Institute. Read more »
JAX to expand coronavirus testing for health care workers and hospital patients
Jackson Laboratory, in collaboration with several Maine hospitals, will provide additional coronavirus testing. Read more »