Maine - Center for Innovation, R&D and Applications in Advanced Materials
Portland, August 15, 2017 - As the home of the world's longest composite bridge, Maine-made composites and hybrid composites are used throughout North America, such as the first building built by Harbor Technology. The hybrid composite railway bridge is located at the Transportation Technology Center in Pueblo, Colorado. Maine is a leading composites manufacturing and top research and testing center with advantages in a variety of areas including: transportation, infrastructure, marine technology and shipbuilding, ballistics and insulation and renewable energy.
Why do advanced materials and composites companies choose Maine?
The superior location, low commercial cost and strong industry expert support make Maine the first choice for R&D and manufacturing of advanced materials and composite materials. Located in the northeastern United States, an eight-hour drive from Maine covers 18% of the US population, including Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. By sea and air, the transportation from the Maine port to the Canadian and European markets is very convenient. Maine has the lowest commercial cost in the northeastern United States compared to other adjacent states, with a single labor cost of up to 10% lower than in other regions. The local government is committed to creating a friendly business environment for the company and providing assistance for newly established growth companies. Commercial incentives such as the Pine Zone project can provide enterprises with a 100% corporate income tax credit for the first five years of operation. World-class education and research institutions support the industry through talent cultivation, R&D funding to improve the patent conversion rate of product technology, and research institutions maintain close relationships with advanced material manufacturers:
Maine University Composites Center
100,000 square feet of ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
Serving more than 300 companies and government agencies
$110 million in research funding and corporate contract investment
Was awarded 26 patents and published 447 papers
Received 39 national and international awards
Composite Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL)
The most advanced polymer analysis laboratory in the northeastern United States
Analytical and test equipment
Cooperation with more than 40 regional companies
Branch of the Maine Composites Alliance
Process development center
Raw forest and agricultural materials testing analysis
Bioplastics, nanomaterials, solid liquid biofuels process
Nanofiber plant capable of producing one ton of cellulose per day
Industry Opportunities for Advanced Materials and Composites in Maine
Aerospace and transportation
Maine has a long history in aerospace and is the manufacturing base for many industry leaders such as Lufthansa Technik, Lockheed Martin, Pratt & Whitney and Textech Industries, the world's largest supplier of aviation seat fire protection (FBLs). Founded in 1904, Textech Industries is one of the earliest textile factories in North America. Their fire protection products are widely used in trains, automobiles and mattresses, industrial blankets and personal protective equipment. CarbonX is a line of flame-retardant protective fabrics for industrial use, often used in oil and gas and even motor sports.
Based on the northeastern United States, close to the European market, low manufacturing costs and excellent industrial chain resources are the reasons why many international aviation manufacturers continue to choose Maine.
Marine technology
Maine's shipbuilding industry spanned four centuries and 450 shipbuilding companies were born. Founded in 1890, the Bath Iron Works shipbuilding company has been a leader in the industry with its innovative spirit. Maine is also home to the luxury small yacht Hodgdon Yachts, witnessing its transition from creation to prosperity. Marine infrastructure solution providers, such as Kenway Corporation, have built the state-of-the-art structural manufacturing foundation for the state.
energy
Based on its strategic geographic advantages, Maine offers exceptional opportunities in wind, crude and natural gas. Market opportunities exist in various fields, including high-pressure composite containers, composite pipe systems, anti-explosive structures, composite foam materials, insulators and buoyancy technologies.
Brunswick Landing: Maine Innovation Center
Covering an area of ​​more than 3,200 acres, the Brunswick Foreign Trade Zone is a high-tech park with nearly 200,000 square meters of commercial and industrial areas. The world-class aviation complex, Brunswick Executive Airport - BXM is located here. Numerous composite materials and advanced materials, light manufacturing, aerospace/aerospace, biotechnology, biomedical, information technology, energy and renewable energy companies are also established in this park. TechPlace is the incubator for technology thrusters and manufacturing in the Brunswick Park, providing shared office space, small offices and manufacturing facilities to facilitate entrepreneurial and early stage companies. Whether it's a store or a space expansion, Brunswick can meet the diverse needs of small and medium-sized companies and large manufacturing companies.
Learn more about Maine!
The Maine Investment and Trade Bureau (MITC) will participate in the North American New Materials Exhibition in Orlando, Florida, from September 12th to 14th, 2017. Welcome to the T83 booth to learn more about resources and opportunities for advanced materials manufacturing and other leading industries in Maine.
You can also learn about investment opportunities in Maine from the Maine Investment and Trade Office (MITC). The Maine Investment and Trade Bureau has developed a new project book for Chinese investors for public inspection. For more information, please contact Maria McIntyre, the representative of the Maine Investment Promotion Agency, and Maggie Chin, the Chinese representative, or visit the official website.
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