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V I E W P O I N T S W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 3 O C T O B E R 1 9 , 2 0 2 6 We're attorneys. But we're people fi rst. Meet our newest Associates: Tana, who began her legal career clerking for the Maine Supreme Judicial Court; Matt, whose commitment to service led him to volunteer as a Lawyering Fellow in law school; and Kristen, whose fi rst career as an ICU nurse provides unique perspective to her practice. Welcome to the next generation of Bernstein Shur attorneys! bernsteinshur.com Meet Our Newest Associates Tana Tufts Matt Kaplan Kristen Renda From the Editor T ungsten is one of the toughest metals: it's hard, dense and heat resistant — which is possi- bly why it's used in defense products and why the "tungsten" concept has been adapted in at least one pickup truck name. Deputy Editor Renee Cordes looks at a Portland-based manufacturer that's going all in on tungsten. Elmet Group has now become a major supplier for the U.S., and in return Uncle Sam has invested in the company. Renee looks at what's behind the deal and how this tough metal is being employed by a Maine manufacturer. Elsewhere in the issue, Senior Writer Laurie Schreiber looks at how the Bangor area has attracted so many manufacturers, from defense and aeronautics firms to a cheese maker. "It feels like there's good stuff happening in Bangor, pro- fessionally and civically," says one economic devel- opment official. Made in Maine In this issue is a 32-page supplement that focuses on products Made in Maine. From woodstoves to woodworking tools, from cardboard boxes to defense products, Maine manufactur- ers are showing their versatility. e issue includes the best of the Mainebiz "Made in Maine" columns and looks at some of the factors driving the demand for Maine-made products. Peter Van Allen pvanallen@mainebiz.biz Featured @ Mainebiz.biz For a daily digest of Maine's top business news, sign up for the Mainebiz Daily Report at mainebiz.biz/enews Mainebiz offers the latest business news in the Daily Report and the Real Estate Insider newsletters. Here is the top content from Sept. 28–Oct. 9. 1. 40 Under 40: Sam Lebel providing design solutions for builders 2. 2026 40 Under 40 Honorees 3. Distinctive Downeast lobster pound and restaurant is for sale 4. Tenant relationship drives $7.6M deal for Westbrook industrial building 5. 40 Under 40: Alison 'Ali' Lane supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses in Maine 6. Meet the 2026 Mainebiz 40 Under 40 honorees 7. $21.5M Kennebunk medical building deal among top sales for the year 8. Portland tugboat operator buys pier next to proposed soccer arena site 9. Great Falls Construction wraps up Biddeford Primary School addition 10. 40 Under 40: Liam LaFountain mayor on a quest to rebuild trust in government P H O T O / T I M G R E E N WAY 1 In this issue is a 32- page supplement that focuses on products Made in Maine. A Maine manufacturer shows its toughness in getting into tungsten