The Manufacturers Association of Maine (MAME) is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization representing the talented individuals in Maine’s manufacturing ecosystem.

We serve our membership by providing business development support, advocating on behalf of manufacturing with the legislature, promoting careers in manufacturing for young people through education, experiences, and scholarships, and organizing regular networking opportunities to connect members to growth opportunities, better practices, and resources within the State of Maine.

Approximately 1,880 Maine manufacturing businesses employ more than 57,600 Maine residents. The payroll tops $3.6 billion and accounts for 14.5% of wages paid statewide.

The manufacturing industry is Maine’s fourth largest, generating over $6.3 billion dollars of Maine’s GDP. Manufacturing in Maine plays a vital role in the United States and globally in military and defense, aerospace, metal, paper, marine/boat building, semi-conductor, wood, textile, aquaculture, biotech, medical device, electronics, RF and wireless communications, plastics, composites and bio-plastics, and food and beverage manufacturing.

October is Manufacturing Month!

Manufacturing Month is a statewide effort to raise awareness about the strength and diversity of Maine’s manufacturing sector, and to inspire the next generation of workers. Raising awareness is the first step in solving Maine’s workforce challenges and it also strengthens our advocacy efforts in Augusta. The more people understand the value of manufacturing, the more support we can build for policies that benefit our sector and workforce.

We’ll be kicking off with Maritime Industry Day on October 1st at Albacore Park in Portsmouth, NH. This cross-border event brings together students, educators, and industry leaders to highlight career opportunities in the maritime industrial base and sets the tone for a powerful month of awareness and engagement.

2025 Annual Meeting

The Manufacturers Association of Maine will end Manufacturing Month with our 2025 Annual Meeting at the Roux Institute! Join us for a night of networking and tours of the Roux Institute’s Portland campus. We will induct individuals into the Manufacturers Hall of Fame and present the Above & Beyond Award. More details will be coming soon, but registration is now open.