Auburn Manufacturing Inc. is a U.S. company based in Mechanic Falls, Maine.[1][2] The company produces heat- and fire-resistant fabrics for industrial use, supplying the United States Navy and other customers.[3][4] Auburn Manufacturing services industries such as glassmaking, mining, and shipbuilding, using domestic-made materials.[5][6]
Founded in 1979, Auburn Manufacturing is known for its disputes with Chinese competitors over unfair trade practices.[7][8] The company manufactures amorphous silica fabric and other products, which it sells to 30 countries.[9][10] In 2022, Auburn Manufacturing experienced double-digit growth, citing "strong global demand."[11] In 2023, the company ramped up production and hiring due to demand from defense and industrial customers.[12]
In July 2023, President Joe Biden visited Auburn Manufacturing, praising the company for weathering “decades of economic storms.”[13][14] Lauding Auburn Manufacturing’s record, Biden noted that 2023 has been the company’s best year to date.[15] Kathie Leonard, owner of Auburn Manufacturing, claimed, “[Biden's] focus on domestic manufacturing has increased demand for products like ours.”[16]CNN subsequently highlighted Auburn Manufacturing as an example of America's "factory boom."[17] Celebrating the growth of blue-collar work during his visit, Biden pointed to rising investments in construction projects by Auburn Manufacturing and other companies.[18]
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^Journal, Christopher WheelockSun (2022-10-01). "Women in Small Business: Kathie Leonard created her own career ladder at Auburn Manufacturing". Lewiston Sun Journal. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
^Borneman, Jim. "Auburn Manufacturing To Supply Protective Fabrics To U.S. Navy | Textile World". Retrieved 2023-02-24.
^Journal, Christopher WheelockSun (2023-03-19). "Working: Kris Profenno keeps products moving and on time at Auburn Manufacturing Inc". Lewiston Sun Journal. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
^"Biden to visit Maine for first time as president, tout manufacturing gains". Yahoo News. 2023-07-28. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
^Journal, Christopher WheelockSun (2023-02-14). "Auburn Manufacturing prevails against Chinese on silica fabric dumping". Lewiston Sun Journal. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
^"Maine business could be a model for new federal export program launch". newscentermaine.com. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
^Journal, Christopher WheelockSun (2023-02-14). "Auburn Manufacturing prevails against Chinese on silica fabric dumping". Lewiston Sun Journal. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
^"Maine business could be a model for new federal export program launch". newscentermaine.com. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
^Journal, Christopher WheelockSun (2023-03-19). "Working: Kris Profenno keeps products moving and on time at Auburn Manufacturing Inc". Lewiston Sun Journal. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
^"Auburn Manufacturing ramps up production and hiring". Mainebiz. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
^WGME, Dan Lampariello (2023-07-28). "Pres. Biden touts manufacturing in Auburn, signs Executive Order to boost American made products". WGME. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
^House, The White (2023-07-29). "Remarks by President Biden on Helping Workers and Innovators Invent and Make More in America | Auburn, ME". The White House. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
^Journal, Christopher WheelockSun (2023-07-27). "Auburn Manufacturing Inc. has endured and persevered". Lewiston Sun Journal. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
^Hirschkorn, Phil (2023-07-30). "President Joe Biden highlights Bidenomics, touts manufacturing growth on visit to Maine". WMTW. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
^Mena, Bryan (2023-09-09). "America is in a factory boom again. Even a recession may not bring it down this time | CNN Business". CNN. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
^Mena, Bryan (2023-09-09). "America is in a factory boom again. Even a recession may not bring it down this time | CNN Business". CNN. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
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