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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 21 S E P T E M B E R 3 0 , 2 0 1 9 package and transport the finished product? With our product, you know what it is — 90% wood, a little bit of glue and, depending on the applica- tion, a little bit of added chemicals like fire retardant or waterproofing. It's a simple and elegant approach to completing the building envelope. MB: What does your partnership with the forest industry look like? JH: at's what allowed us to get a leg up on the rest of North America. We've talked with many people in Maine's forest products industry. ere's a huge number of dimensional lumber manufacturers in Maine; they all produce residuals. We have a pro- cess that's species agnostic. MB: How will mill operations roll out? JH: We have a phased ramp-up. First, at this time next year, is loose-fill insulation. at can be produced by getting the wood handling and fiber drying process going, then packaging that product. We intend to produce boards and 'batts' by spring or summer the following year. MB: How many homes does 180,000 tons of chips insulate? JH: About 10,000 individual homes, although the product is applicable to multi-family and large projects. MB: Competitive value? JH: Our product is competitive in terms of energy conservation. Other advantages include vapor permeability and better soundproofing than other products on the U.S. market. GO Lab Inc. 137 High St., Belfast Founded: 2017 What the company does: Manufactures sustainable, non-toxic wood fiber insulation Contact: (207) 338-1566 info@golab.us / golab.us A new urban neighborhood comes alive. The Dunham Group is proud to support clients like WEX, bringing new opportunities to Portland and Southern Maine. Portland, ME dunhamgroup.com 207.773.7100 Local Knowledge. Regional Focus. Global Reach. Hello WEX! Call or Visit Us Online. Since 1989 Local Decisions Be Budget! 800.924.4229 www.bdtme.com Problems Solved. Budget Document Technology is an industry leader in providing digital solutions for document creation, production, and distribution. Helping Maine get business done! • Multi-functional Color & B&W Copiers • Printers & Scanners • Postage & Mailing Equipment • Software & Network Solutions • Managed Print Services We thought this was a great fit for Maine.