The offer sets up a battle of wills between two of the most dominant and deep-pocketed entertainment companies.
mergers and acquisitions
Buckfield wood products company sold
The new owners of Wells Wood Turning and Finishing intend to expand markets for the 30-person company.
Woodard & Curran acquires California firm
RMC Water & Environment becomes the 26th office of Maine’s biggest engineering firm, which is based in Portland.
Welding and gas company Maine Oxy merges with Lynox
The two Maine-based companies will operate under the Maine Oxy name.
South Portland limousine company buys Scarborough rival
Maine Limousine purchases Lilley’s to expand its fleet.
Twin Rivers in Madawaska to acquire paper division of New York company
The Maine company expects to maintain the four Burrows mills, which employ about 200 people.
Vassalboro window-making company acquired by Iowa-based Pella Corp.
Duratherm Windows, in business for 49 years, will continue to make its high-end custom products and eventually adopt the Pella brand.
Apothecary By Design acquires Massachusetts fertility pharmacy
This is the second acquisition this year for the Portland company, which specializes in treatments for chronic and complicated conditions.
Texas conglomerate buys Maine-based glass installation company
The Dwyer Group, which operates Portland Glass in northern New England, retains the 20 workers at Cumberland County Glass, including founder Ken Boucher.
Save-A-Lot stores to be sold to Canadian firm
The small, discount grocery chain has nine locations in Maine.