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Maine Shellfish Developers specializes in the production of oysters, focusing on sustainable and ecologically sound practices. The company operates a shore-side facility where it cultivates both oyster seedlings and mature oysters, ensuring resilience against climate change and environmental risks. In addition to oysters, Maine Shellfish Developers provides a variety of seafood and shellfish products, catering to diverse customer needs and promoting sustainable food and agriculture technologies.

Junora LTD is a manufacturer based in Biddeford, Maine, specializing in rotary and planar sputter targets for the thin film deposition industry. Founded in 2017, the company provides a diverse range of thin film deposition products, including rotary and planar targets, as well as target fabrication services, engineering design, and precision machining. Junora offers its products in various materials such as aluminum, copper, indium, lithium, silver, tin, zinc, and custom alloys. The company's solutions cater to markets that require thin film coatings applied through vacuum deposition, enabling clients to access a wide array of sputtering targets through established manufacturing processes.

Paramount Planet Product is a startup based in Orono focused on reducing ocean pollution through the development of low-cost, compostable plant-based packaging. The company's innovative products mimic the characteristics of plastic while being environmentally safe, as they are designed to break down in ocean environments without causing harm. By utilizing ocean compostable materials, Paramount Planet Product aims to enhance packaging performance while minimizing environmental impact. Their commitment to creating fish-friendly packaging addresses the urgent need for sustainable solutions in single-use items, allowing customers to adopt environmentally responsible practices in their operations.

Neuright is a biotech company that develops theragnostic devices for peripheral neuropathy. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Orono, Maine.

Acadia Harvest Inc. is a seafood farming company based in Franklin, Maine, established in 2011. The company specializes in land-based, indoor marine fish farming using recirculating aquaculture systems. Acadia Harvest focuses on the cultivation and marketing of high-value fish species, including yellowtail and black sea bass, while promoting sustainable practices in seafood production. By operating in an integrated, zero-waste facility, the company aims to reduce reliance on ocean fishing and contribute to more sustainable seafood supply chains.

Acadia Harvest Inc. is a seafood farming company based in Franklin, Maine, established in 2011. The company specializes in land-based, indoor marine fish farming using recirculating aquaculture systems. Acadia Harvest focuses on the cultivation and marketing of high-value fish species, including yellowtail and black sea bass, while promoting sustainable practices in seafood production. By operating in an integrated, zero-waste facility, the company aims to reduce reliance on ocean fishing and contribute to more sustainable seafood supply chains.

Acadia Harvest Inc. is a seafood farming company based in Franklin, Maine, established in 2011. The company specializes in land-based, indoor marine fish farming using recirculating aquaculture systems. Acadia Harvest focuses on the cultivation and marketing of high-value fish species, including yellowtail and black sea bass, while promoting sustainable practices in seafood production. By operating in an integrated, zero-waste facility, the company aims to reduce reliance on ocean fishing and contribute to more sustainable seafood supply chains.

Arcast produces research and production vacuum and inert atmosphere melting frunaces for reactive and refractory metal alloys typically used in shape memory and advanced material alloys. They specialize in building vacuum arc melters and induction furnaces using the latest in a cold crucible and clean melt technologies. Arcast, based in Oxford, Maine, is today's emerging leader in advanced melting and metal powder atomisation technologies, with a diverse international customer base.

Acadia Harvest Inc. is a seafood farming company based in Franklin, Maine, established in 2011. The company specializes in land-based, indoor marine fish farming using recirculating aquaculture systems. Acadia Harvest focuses on the cultivation and marketing of high-value fish species, including yellowtail and black sea bass, while promoting sustainable practices in seafood production. By operating in an integrated, zero-waste facility, the company aims to reduce reliance on ocean fishing and contribute to more sustainable seafood supply chains.

Cerahelix, Inc. is a company based in Orono, Maine, that specializes in the design and manufacture of ceramic membrane filters for a variety of applications, including water purification, resource recycling, and biomass processing. Founded in 2011, Cerahelix develops bio-derived products utilizing patented DNA template technology to create sub-nanometer pores in ceramic membranes. This innovative approach allows for the effective filtration of minute particles, enabling the separation of salts, metal ions, and other impurities at the molecular level. The company offers a range of products, including single-channel elements for laboratory and small pilot studies, multi-channel elements for commercial applications, and filter element housings. Additionally, Cerahelix provides laboratory test systems for research and development purposes. Its products serve multiple industries, including food and beverage, mining, pharmaceuticals, and waste-to-energy.