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W W W . M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 15 M A R C H 9 , 2 0 2 0 F O C U S M A N U F A C T U R I N G CONFLUENT MAINE Windham, Maine BUILDING ON OUR PROMISE Confluent Maine ( Formerly Tube Hollows International ) A former lumber-storage building was transformed into a world-class precision manufacturing facility. W W W. S H E R I DA N C O R P. C O M At Sheridan, this is how we build on our promise. Expanding capacity for success. Bar Harbor Bank & Trust helped John Tauriello, president of Wallace Building Products, purchase the business in 2012. We continue to provide financing solutions tailored to his needs, which helps John stay competitive and keep up with demand. He was able to increase productivity with new equipment, and improved cash flow by using a line of credit. To see this and other success stories, go to www.barharbor.bank/success-stories. Call 207-669-6811 today to connect with our Commercial Banking team. We help businesses write their own success stories. Member FDIC Personal Banking · Business Banking · Wealth Management Over 50 locations in Maine, New Hampshire & Vermont " Marie, our banker, truly listened to what our vision was to grow this business." —John Tauriello "We're more relevant, more effective and more efficient." — Rob Tod Allagash Brewing P H O T O / T I M G R E E N WAY feel pressure to make all of the ideas a reality here," he said, pointing to suc- cesses like Two Lights, which blends beer and sparkling wine. Tod, a James Beard Award winner whose company became a Certified B Corp last year, said there are so many ideas even he doesn't get to try them all, adding: "If you are a brewery, you need to innovate." Renee Cordes, Mainebiz senior writer, can be reached at rcordes @ mainebiz.biz

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