A company executive told selectmen Tuesday that the footwear company now employs 250 people in Skowhegan and the expansion would add another 200 positions.
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In wake of new Nike flap, Poliquin says buy New Balance instead
Former Maine congressman Bruce Poliquin urged patriots to buy American-made sneakers instead of supporting Nike after the shoe giant dropped plans to sell Fourth of July-themed trainers.
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Military recruits getting made-in-USA sneakers, including from Maine
Production is underway at the New Balance plant in Norridgewock.
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Boston area becoming hub of U.S. shoe industry
Innovation may result as Reebok, New Balance, Rockport and others cluster in the city and suburbs as they compete for young skilled workers.
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Obama signs military budget requiring purchase of U.S.-made athletic shoes
The measure is expected to protect the jobs of 900 Maine workers for New Balance, which has three factories in the state.
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At New Balance in Skowhegan, Maine delegation touts bill favoring U.S.-made shoes
Rep. Bruce Poliquin calls the federal government’s delay in adopting such rules ‘shameful.’
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Our View: Save New Balance jobs, but don’t stop there
As manufacturing becomes more mechanized, we need policies that foster other good jobs.
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Final defense bill requires military to supply recruits with U.S.-made footwear
The provision could lead to a significant contract for New Balance, the shoemaker that employs 900 people at three plants in Maine.
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New Balance distances itself from proclamation by white supremacist website
The Daily Stormer voices support for the company after a New Balance official’s agreement last week with President-elect Donald Trump’s opposition to a proposed trade deal.
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New Balance faces social media backlash after pro-Trump comment
A company spokesman said ‘things are going to move in the right direction’ under the president-elect.