Governor Janet Mills today awarded 2023 Excellence in Business Awards to four Maine companies. The awards were presented at a ceremony at Brain House that was postponed from late December.
Established in 1991 by former Governor McKernan, this prestigious annual award recognizes Maine businesses that demonstrate high levels of commitment to their communities, employees, and exemplary performance in manufacturing and service industries. , has been praised.
This year, the awards honor Maine businesses that consistently strive for excellence amidst global challenges.
“We are honored to award the Governor’s Award for Business Excellence to Elmet Technologies, Compotec, Maine Eco Homes and Timber HP.” Governor Janet Mills said:. “Through their success in the business world and direct investment in their employees, communities, and state, these extraordinary Maine companies make Maine the best place in the nation to live, work, and raise a family. We are contributing to this.”
“The Governor’s Award for Business Excellence recognizes the contributions of Maine businesses to the people of Maine and the state’s economy.” said Heather Johnson, Secretary of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development.. “This is one of the most prestigious business recognitions in Maine, and we congratulate each of these recipients. We look forward to watching their future successes.”
The 2023 Governor's Awards for Business Excellence were presented in four categories:
- innovation awardcelebrates and recognizes business excellence through entrepreneurship and innovation.
- Regional Revitalization Awardrecognizes contributions to the revitalization and growth of rural Maine.
- heritage industry awardrecognizes and celebrates business excellence in the agriculture, forestry, manufacturing or marine sectors.
- climate leadership awardwhich recognizes business leadership, innovation or excellence in reducing climate risks and developing new technologies to combat climate change.
The 2023 Governor's Award for Excellence in Business winners are:
Elmet Technologies, Heritage Industry Award: With a heritage stretching back 94 years, Elmet Technologies is the last and only 100% American-owned and operated fully integrated manufacturer of pure molybdenum and tungsten products. Serving a wide range of markets, the company operates out of more than 210,000 square feet of manufacturing space at its headquarters in Lewiston, Maine. Founded in 1929 as the American Electro Metal Corporation, Elmet Technologies was known for decades as a leading manufacturer of light bulb filaments, producing more than 1 billion filaments annually. Today, the company manufactures products such as molded parts that stabilize airplane wings, high-precision parts for satellite applications, and collimators and electrodes for CT scanning equipment.
Customers trust Elmet to manufacture tungsten and molybdenum into a variety of shapes, including powders, foils, sheets, rods, wires, cubes, spheres, blocks, rods, and other shaped parts. Elmet controls all processes employed, from powder mixing to pressing and sintering, thermal and mechanical processing, and precision machining. Customers have come to expect high quality products, as evidenced by their critical role in robotic surgical control. Last year, Elmet played a key role in manufacturing components aboard the Orion spacecraft, which was installed on top of the Space Launch System rocket program, part of NASA's Artemis I program, which successfully launched on November 16, 2022. was recognized on the international stage. .
Compotec Co., Ltd. Innovation Award: Compotech Inc. is a leading defense technology company focused on transforming the capabilities of the U.S. military through innovative hardware and software solutions. Compotech saves lives by developing cutting-edge products and technologies to protect U.S. soldiers. The company's efforts include focusing on the capabilities of the U.S. military through innovative bomb- and ballistic-proof hardware, redeployable shelters, and software solutions that keep military personnel safe. Compotech remains focused on its people and sustainability. In 2023, the company was able to double its revenue and hire more than 20 new employees. In 2023, Compotec was ranked #990 on the prestigious INC. 5000 list of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies. Compotech was the second largest privately held company in Maine, but has grown an astonishing 599% over the past three years, ranking it 13th in the nation as the fastest growing manufacturer. I did.
Main eco-housing/regional revitalization awards: Main Eco Homes (MEH) is a general contractor and custom home builder specializing in the construction of energy-efficient and environmentally friendly homes and commercial buildings. Founded in 2009, the company was founded with the goal of building healthy communities that are physically, financially and mentally healthy. MEH has accomplished this by building his 250+ homes, 60 cottages, 200+ rental units, and a health and wellness center in a community of 55+ people. Soulful Health Club, a free community concert series, and plans to build multiple commercial buildings, including Maker's Mill in downtown Bridgeton, which will include a brewery, market cafe, riverside retail, Maker's Co-op space, apartments, and office space. We are planning to build a development. MEH also plans to revitalize Bridgeton, Maine by building his 66-room boutique hotel downtown on the river with access to Highland Lake. Main Eco Homes was recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by Maine Biz in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
TimberHP, Climate Change Leader: Go Lab, Inc. d/b/a TimberHP is an innovation company in Maine's historic forest products industry. The company produces high-performance wood fiber insulation that is healthy for people and the planet. Made from renewable resources, the company's products are a sustainable alternative to more resource-intensive and toxic insulation materials. TimberHP processes certified wood chips into building insulation materials used in construction and renovations that are water-resistant, fire-resistant, and sound-proof. This renewable, fully recyclable and carbon-storing product creates energy-efficient buildings. After GO Lab, Inc. purchased the former UPM paper mill in Madison and renovated it in 2021, TimberHP became North America's first wood fiber insulation manufacturer. The mill's revitalization leverages Madison's aging infrastructure and creates new job opportunities for a community with multigenerational ties to the state's forest products industry.
Clockwise from top left: Elmet Technologies, Timber HP, Maine Eco Homes, Compotech
