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Heavy metal
What Uncle Sam's investment in Elmet means for niche
Maine manufacturer
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The road to Greater Bangor
Out-of-state companies are drawn to growth opportunities
without big-city hassles
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manufacturing with lean planning, strong
coordination, and reliable execution.
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