UMaine Mentioned in BDN Article on Economic Boost to Ashland Region

The University of Maine was mentioned in a Presque Isle Star-Herald article published in the Bangor Daily News about officials celebrating job creation at four forestry-based businesses in Ashland. One of the businesses — shingle manufacturer Ecoshel — worked with UMaine’s Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) to produce cedar shingle panels. Brian Kirkey, CEO of Ecoshel, gave a tour of the facility and explained how the company worked with UMaine to create state-of-the-art equipment that will reduce waste and improve production, according to the article.