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V O L . X X X I I N O. X X I V O C T O B E R 1 9 , 2 0 2 6 22 M A N U FA C T U R I N G / I N T E R N AT I O N A L T R A D E F O C U S Maine & Co. helped understand the region, evaluate locations and make connections. "TurbineOne was the fastest project we've ever turned around — months, not years," says DelGreco. "But they had done a lot of research and it's a differ- ent type of company — venture-backed, high-growth, an experienced senior team who knew exactly what they wanted. As soon as we put the site in front of them, they said, 'at's what we want.'" TurbineOne also "had tremendous support from state and local economic development leaders and the University of Maine community," says De Coster: "People have been willing to make intro- ductions, answer questions and help us navigate everything from facilities to workforce planning. ere is a genuine enthusiasm for bringing new technology and defense work to the region." Last-mile delivery Amazon's Maine projects include four last-mile delivery stations. A 60,000-square-foot Hermon facility, with parking, loading docks for tractor- trailers and staging and loading areas. is under construction at 1674 Hammond St., at the former Bangor Drive-In, which closed in 2021. Last year, Amazon's first delivery station in the state opened in Caribou. Delivery stations are planned for Gorham and Waterville, says Jonathan Greeley, Amazon's head of economic development for New England. Florida avionics Palmetto, Fla., engineering firm R Cubed Engineering LLC works in advanced avionics and unmanned air- craft systems technology, largely focused on miniaturizing existing systems. An "innovation division" at 1178 Hammond St. in Bangor will be its first new division, expanding capabilities in light manufacturing, rapid prototyping and federal contract support. e expan- sion will accommodate growing demand. "Bangor offers the infrastructure, talent potential and strategic access necessary to support our federal custom- ers while contributing to the region's advanced prototype manufacturing and high-tech economy," says RaNae Contarino, R Cubed's CEO. Logistics infrastructure Proximity to Bangor International Airport and I-95, support from Maine & Co., logistics infrastructure and a desirable quality of life, higher-edu- cation assets and access to a skilled workforce made Bangor a good choice, says Contarino. "Boil it down — right place, right time," she says. e project reflects Bangor's com- mitment to supporting high-tech growth and collaborative economic development, says Anne Krieg, director of Bangor's community and economic development department. And it aligns with state goals, says Duguay: "Maine has the skilled work- force, infrastructure and long-term commitment needed to help companies grow and succeed, while positioning the state as a competitive destination for other out-of-state firms considering future investments." Laurie Schreiber, Mainebiz senior writer, can be reached at lschreiber @ mainebiz.biz » C O N T I N U E D F RO M P R E V I O U S PA G E SERVING MAINE & NEW HAMPSHIRE ACROSS 34 LOCATIONS WWW.HAMMONDLUMBER.COM/CAREERS QUALITY MANUFACTURERS OF EASTERN WHITE PINE & HEMLOCK SINCE 1953 QUALITY MANUFACTURERS OF EASTERN WHITE PINE & HEMLOCK SINCE 1953 BELGRADE F I L E P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y E P S T E I N C O M M E R C I A L R E A L E S TAT E F I L E P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y R C U B E D E N G I N E E R I N G The 8,840-square-foot building at 1178 Hammond St. in Bangor was the "right place, right time" for R Cubed Engineering's expansion from Florida into Maine. R Cubed Engineering's RaNae Contarino says Bangor offers infrastructure, talent potential and strategic access.

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