Proudly representing nearly 29,000 of Maine's workforce.
The Manufacturers Association of Maine (MAME) is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization comprised of over 200 members in Maine and beyond.
We serve our membership by providing Business Development, Member Services, Manufacturing Career Connections (MCC) and Networking and Events. Our focus is offering members value-added services such as legislative advocacy, scholarship programs, career connections for students and job seekers and networking opportunities and events.
Approximately 1,850 Maine manufacturing businesses employ more than 56,700 Maine workers. The payroll tops $3.6 billion and accounts for 12% of wages paid statewide.
The manufacturing industry in Maine realizes over $6.2 billion dollars in GDP. Manufacturing in Maine plays a vital role in the US and Globally in military and defense, aerospace, metal, paper, marine/boat building, semi-conductor, wood, textile, aquaculture, biotech, medical device, electronics, wireless communications, plastics, composites and bio-plastics, studio and food and beverage manufacturing.
Thank you to everyone who attended MAME’s 2023 Annual Gala
Boots2Roots received the Above and Beyond Award for their endeavors in workforce development. Chuck Bates from General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, and Michael Doody from Ward Cedar Log Homes were inducted into the Manufacturers Hall of Fame. Ward Cedar Log Homes is celebrating their 100th year in business! Charlie Tarling and Steve Sullivan from D&G Machine Products were also inducted into the Hall of Fame this year, but were unable to attend. Educate Maine was in attendance to discuss the work they have been doing to connect manufacturers with apprenticeship programs in the state of Maine. If you did not talk them or you would like to know more, we will be hosting a joint webinar with them on November 29th. Details are down below. And finally a big thank you to Maine Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Heather Johnson for being our keynote speaker!