FirstPark is part of a diverse and growing business community in Central Maine. From healthcare and technology to manufacturing, finance, education, and professional services, companies locating here become part of a region with the talent, institutions, and business connections to support long-term growth.
Manufacturing
Alcom
Winslow
Founded in 2006, Alcom is North America’s leading aluminum trailer manufacturer, producing 160-plus standard trailer models under brands including Mission, SnoPro, and CargoPro. Grown from three employees to more than 1,000 across six plants nationwide, its Winslow headquarters remains the company’s original home.
www.alcomusa.com
Technology
CGI
Waterville
CGI is one of the world's largest IT and business consulting firms, with a significant presence in Waterville. Its Maine operations focus on technology and government services, and its local footprint reflects the region's ability to attract and retain skilled technology workers.
www.cgi.com
Construction
Cianbro
Pittsfield
One of the largest 100% employee-owned construction companies in the United States, Cianbro is headquartered in Pittsfield — less than 20 miles from FirstPark. A full-service contractor with more than 4,000 employees operating in 40+ states, Cianbro offers the full range of pre-construction, design-build, and construction management services for industrial, infrastructure, and commercial projects.
www.cianbro.com
Education
Colby College
Waterville
Three miles from FirstPark, Colby is a top-25 national liberal arts college that has invested more than $45 million in downtown Waterville revitalization. With approximately 2,400 students and a newly established Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Colby is one of the region's largest employers and one of its most significant economic drivers — a college that is actively reshaping the city around it.
www.colby.edu
Manufacturing
DuraMag Bodies
Waterville
DuraMag manufactures high-strength aluminum work truck bodies from a 150,000-square-foot facility in Waterville, serving construction, service, and landscaping fleets across North America. Once one of Maine’s fastest-growing companies, DuraMag is now part of a larger specialty vehicle group while keeping its production rooted in Central Maine.
duramagbodies.com
Manufacturing
Elanco
Winslow
Elanco is a global animal health company with a manufacturing facility in Winslow. Its presence in the region reflects the depth of Maine's manufacturing workforce and the viability of operating pharmaceutical-grade production here.
www.elanco.com
Manufacturing
Huhtamaki
Waterville
Huhtamaki's Waterville mill produces foodservice and packaging products and employs approximately 470 workers represented by United Steelworkers Local 449. The Finnish-headquartered global company has operated in Waterville for decades and ratified a new contract in 2024, signaling ongoing commitment to the community.
www.huhtamaki.com
Agriculture
Johnny’s Selected Seeds
Winslow
Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Winslow, Johnny’s Selected Seeds is a 100% employee-owned seed producer and merchant serving farmers and gardeners nationwide, with a research farm in nearby Albion. Its growth from a farmhouse attic startup to an internationally recognized seed company reflects the depth of Central Maine’s agricultural roots.
www.johnnyseeds.com
Healthcare
MaineGeneral Health
Augusta
MaineGeneral is the region's dominant health system, serving a population of approximately 180,000 across Kennebec and Somerset counties. Its $312 million Augusta hospital, opened in 2013, and the Alfond Cancer Care Center represent a major sustained investment in the region's healthcare infrastructure — and one of its largest employers.
www.mainegeneral.org
Manufacturing
Midstate Machine
Winslow
A division of Precision Holdings, Midstate Machine operates 125,000 square feet of precision manufacturing space in Winslow, serving aerospace, defense, power generation, and oil and gas customers. With 201–500 employees and more than 46 multi-axis CNC machining stations, it is one of the region's most technically sophisticated manufacturers.
www.midstateusa.com
Science & Laboratory
Northeast Laboratory Services
Winslow
Northeast Laboratory Services provides environmental testing and analytical laboratory services across New England. Its presence in Winslow reflects both the region's skilled workforce and its ability to support technically demanding operations with specialized quality and compliance requirements.
www.nelabservices.com
Manufacturing
Orion Ropeworks
Winslow
Orion Ropeworks has been manufacturing rope in North America since 1856 — one of the region's great heritage manufacturers. Under new ownership since 2020, the company is expanding, with a seven-figure investment planned over the next several years. Its 1,000-plus rope formulas serve industrial, government, and retail customers across the continent.
www.orionropeworks.com
Forest Products & Paper
Sappi North America
Skowhegan
Sappi's Somerset Mill in Skowhegan completed a $500 million rebuild in 2025 — the largest capital investment in its history and one of the largest manufacturing investments in Maine in years. The mill employs approximately 780 people and has now positioned itself as one of North America's most advanced producers of solid bleached sulfate paperboard for food, beverage, and consumer goods packaging.
www.sappi.com
Construction
Sheridan Construction
Fairfield
In business since 1947, Sheridan is a full-service commercial design-build and construction management firm headquartered in Fairfield, less than 5 miles from FirstPark. The only certified Butler Builder® in Maine, Sheridan has designed and built more than 3,000 buildings across Maine and New England, including industrial, commercial, institutional, and municipal projects.
www.sheridancorp.com
Technology
T-Mobile
Oakland (FirstPark)
T-Mobile's customer contact center at FirstPark is the park's largest employer and an anchor tenant — a Fortune 500 company operating at scale in Oakland, Maine. Its presence is a direct signal that the region's workforce, infrastructure, and connectivity meet the demands of a major national employer.
www.t-mobile.com
Forest Products & Paper
TimberHP
Madison
TimberHP reopened the former Madison Paper Industries mill — which closed in 2016 — to manufacture wood fiber insulation products. It is a compelling example of Maine's capacity to transform legacy industrial sites into sustainable manufacturing operations, and a signal of growing investment in bio-based building materials.
www.timberhp.com
These businesses represent a cross-section of the region. Central Maine is home to hundreds of additional employers across every sector. For a complete picture of the workforce, visit our Workforce page.