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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 9 JA N UA R Y 9 , 2 0 1 7 on designing a cost effective solution for individual tow tension control for composites manufacturing. U.S.-made footwear provision now the law President Obama signed the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, which ushers into law a provision that requires the Department of Defense to provide American-made athletic footwear to new recruits upon their arrival at basic training. e provision, known as the Berry Amendment, will be implemented over the course of the next two years and is seen as an oppor- tunity for New Balance's three factories in Maine. First passed in 1941, the Berry Amendment requires the U.S. military to provide its personnel with American- made equipment and uniforms to the greatest extent possible. New Balance has factories in Skowhegan, Norridgewock and Norway. Cianbro lands $27M shipyard contract Cianbro Corp. of Pittsfi eld was awarded a $27 million U.S. Navy contract for construction and dock repairs at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King announced. In November, Cianbro landed a $29 million contract to support repairs and modernization of struc- tures at a berth at the Kittery shipyard. Cianbro is Maine's largest construction company. e work is expected to be completed by May 2019. Waterville shredding company acquired Records Management Center, a Bangor-based provider of data storage, document scanning and confi dential shredding throughout Maine and New Hampshire, along with ShredSafe LLC, have acquired Shredding On Site, a Waterville-based shredding company. e purchase price was not disclosed. e companies will integrate operations to provide secure on-site document and e-media destruction services and sched- uling in a service area that includes all of Maine and New Hampshire. ey will retain all staff , equipment and service scheduling of the Waterville company. e name Shredding On Site also is being retained. e combined opera- tions will have 42 employees. Meet Greg Dalton, Business Banker, Athlete, Mentor and Dad. www.bhbt.com • 888-853-7100 Greg knows the value of a good workout, a good example and good advice. As one of five siblings, dad of four boys, and scout leader,Greg has been around kids all his life, serving as a role model and building relationships. He is known for his patient ear and thoughtful counsel. Playing basketball, coaching tennis or waterskiing with his family, Greg understands the value of teamwork. Looking for a team member to help your business reach its full potential? Call Greg at 1-888-853-7100. Greg, Anne, and the Dalton boys. Contact Nick Sabatine Contact Nick Sabatine at the idea-stage: at the idea-stage: nsabatine@ransomenv.com 207-772-2891 D E V E L O P M E N T D E V E L O P M E N T \ \ D U E D I L I G E N C E D U E D I L I G E N C E \ \ E N V I R O N M E N TA L H E A LT H & S A F E T Y E N V I R O N M E N TA L H E A LT H & S A F E T Y E N V I R O N M E N TA L H E A LT H & S A F E T Y \ \ M U N I C I P A L \ \ U T I L I T Y, E N E R G Y & M A N U F A C T U R I N G Site Planning Site Planning Wastewater Engineering Wastewater Engineering Storm Water Engineering Storm Water Engineering Permitting Permitting Water Supply Engineering Water Supply Engineering GIS Applications GIS Applications Turnkey Brownfield Services Turnkey Brownfield Services Turnkey Brownfield Services Remediation Remediation Funding Assistance Funding Assistance Consulting Engineers and Scientists www.RansomEnv.com BATH Supporting Projects Throughout Maine C E N T R A L & W E S T E R N

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