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October 2009<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"nighttime-at-the-hay-building-cynthia-farr-weinfeld\"<\/p>\n

Who’s hot, who’s not, and who’s had the moxie not to be bought. Dark horses, IT firms, and old faithfuls crest in our list of the top 100 firms headquartered in Maine.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Commentary by Evan Livada \u2022 Data from Dun & Bradstreet<\/p>\n

“What I find interesting are some of the names I haven’t seen before,” says Livada Securities founder Evan Livada of this year’s Maine 100, our trademarked list of the 100 top for-profit firms headquartered in the state based on total gross revenues from the previous calendar year, the result of a unique partnership of information-provider Dun & Bradstreet and Portland Magazine.<\/p>\n

“Just look at GreenPages Tech Solutions (No. 27), with annual revenues of $100M. They’re an IT company of consultants based in Kittery. They have 300 employees, so it looks like they’re doing something good. The fact that they’ve worked their way up to this point, having been founded in 1992, is interesting to me.<\/p>\n

A lot of the companies popping up have their little niche. Telford Group (No. 36) has just been sold, August 29, to a Milwaukee company. According to the Bangor Daily News, it started as a mom and pop charter air company in the 1980s. Now, their fleet of planes based in Bangor is pulling in $81 million. Maine is always ripe for acquisitions.”<\/p>\n

Which brings us to the strange case of the Sargent Corporation, of Stillwater, Maine (No. 31). “They do heavy-earth work all over the country, like a smaller version of Cianbro (No. 5). The business was started in 1926 in Alton, Maine, by Herb E. Sargent with just a used dumptruck and a dream. In 1988, they sold to Razel, of Paris, France. In 1991, Herb’s grandson, Herb R. Sargent, left the firm to open up a site preparation company in Bangor, Sargent and Sargent. Fast-forward to 2005, when he bought the assets of H.E. Sargent back, from France! Today, they employ 400 people. It was a coup to sell it to the French and even more of a coup to buy it back from them.<\/p>\n

“IDEXX (No. 3) is the greatest Maine success story in the past 20 years, even though its second-quarter sales were down [in 2009] by 5 percent. Not that it’s the only thing they make, but the swine flu kits they’re selling must be going out of there like crazy, what with the hysteria. As I’ve said in the past, because IDEXX is a Wall Street darling, I wouldn’t be surprised if it were a big acquisition by another company in the not-too-distant future. To its credit, its stock has held up pretty well the last year.<\/p>\n

“For sentimental favorites, how about Creative Apparel (tied at No. 91 with Patriot Mutual Insurance), just outside of Augusta, with $35 million in sales? They’re a maker of \u2018military chemical protective garments for military contracts.’ Fatigues? Gabardines? Figures with masks appear on their website. A company rep whispers, \u2018I can’t say.’ Hey, it’s nice to see textiles appreciated in a state when all the mills have become restaurants.<\/p>\n

“Underfoot Shoes (No. 98) is the old Eastland Shoe Company. What a blast from the past it feels like to realize they may still be making shoes in Freeport, even if they’re just shipping them out of there. Their Maine 100 figure is $33 million, employing 55, and it’s good to see another old Maine industry reasserting itself, like lumber and lobsters.<\/p>\n

“Between the lines, you see the list is more and more a function of health care, oil companies, food service stuff-just the necessities for Mainers. It just shows you the state of the economy. Staple products are always in demand, and everybody else is looking over their shoulder to see if they can keep the staff they have, cover their health care, and compete with the rest of the world, which is going full blast.<\/p>\n

“Another sector to admire is the Maine liquor industry-Cold River Vodka, White Rock Distributors (No. 44), and the proliferation of niche beers we have, like Allagash Brewing Co., Gritty’s, and Shipyard. It’s become a very big business, and they’re all thriving. My daughter lives a few blocks away from the Publick House in Boston, and out of 300 beers on tap, Allagash White is No. 1. They seem to be blowing all the right whistles, too, about being very green and hip, using wind power, saving the world one frosty glass at a time.”<\/p>\n

1. L.L. Bean, $1,620,000,000<\/strong>
\n3 Campus Dr., Freeport, 04033. 552-3028.
\nEmployees: 5,700. Christopher McCormick, president.<\/p>\n

2. Fairchild Semiconductor International<\/strong>, $1,574,200,000
\n82 Running Hill Road, South Portland, 04106. 775-8100.
\nEmployees: 9,771. Mark S. Thompson, chairman of the board.<\/p>\n

3. IDEXX Laboratories<\/strong>, $1,024,030,000
\n1 IDEXX Drive, Westbrook, 04092. 556-0300.
\nEmployees: 4,700. Jonathan W. Ayers, chairman of the board.<\/p>\n

4. Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems <\/strong>$816,867,000
\n489 State Street, Bangor, 04401. 973-7000.
\nEmployees: 1,119. Deborah C. Johnson, chief executive officer.<\/p>\n

5. Cianbro Companies<\/strong>, $478,022,000
\n1 Cianbro Square, Pittsfield, 04967. 487-3311.
\nEmployees: 2,323. Peter G. Vigue, chairman of the board.<\/p>\n

6. Wright Express Corporation<\/strong>, $393,582,000
\n97 Darling Avenue, South Portland, 04106. 773-8171.
\nEmployees: 703. Michael E. Dubyak, chairman of the board.<\/p>\n

7. Central Maine Medical Center<\/strong>, $201,500,000
\n300 Main Street, Lewiston, 04240. 795-2700
\nEmployees: 1200. Peter Chalke, president.<\/p>\n

8. Martin’s Point Health Care<\/strong>, $200,806,016
\n331 Veranda Street, Portland, 04103. 774-5801.
\nEmployees: 405. David Howes, president.<\/p>\n

9. Olympia Sports<\/strong>, $191,048,994
\n5 Bradley Drive, Westbrook, 04092. 854-2794
\nEmployees: 2000. Edward Manganello, chairman of the board.<\/p>\n

10. Maine Employers Mutual Insurance<\/strong>, $181,526,803
\n261 Commercial Street, Portland, 04104. 791-3300.
\nEmployees: 250. John T. Leonard, president.<\/p>\n

11. O’Connor GMC<\/strong>, $158,400,000
\n187 Riverside Drive, Augusta, 04330. 622-3191.
\nEmployees: 275. Randall Hutchins, president.<\/p>\n

12. Pine State Trading<\/strong>, $155,300,000
\n8 Ellis Avenue, Augusta, 04330. 622-3741
\nEmployees: 550. Charles F. Canning, Jr., chairman.<\/p>\n

13. Webber Energy Fuels<\/strong>, $150,700,000
\n700 Main Street, Bangor, 04402. 942-5501.
\nEmployees: 700. Mike Sheay, president.<\/p>\n

14. Hancock Lumber<\/strong>, $150,400,000
\n4 Edes Falls Road, Casco, 04015. 627-4201.
\nEmployees: 550. Kevin Hancock, president.<\/p>\n

15. Darling’s Honda\/Nissan<\/strong>, $136,850,646
\n96 Parkway South, Brewer, 04412. 992-1740.
\nEmployees: 350. John B. Darling, president.<\/p>\n

16. C. N. Brown<\/strong>, $131,300,000
\n1 C. N. Brown Way, South Paris, 04281. 743-9212.
\nEmployees: 454. Jinger Duryea, president.<\/p>\n

17. Associated Grocers of Maine<\/strong>, $131,100,000
\n1000 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, 04345. 582-6500.
\nEmployees: 190. David Sleeper, chairman.<\/p>\n

18. Camden National Corporation<\/strong>, $128,830,000
\n2 Elm Street, Camden, 04843. 236-8821.
\nEmployees: 406. Gregory Dufour, president.<\/p>\n

19. Henrietta Goodall Hospital<\/strong>, $128,000,000
\n25 June Street, Sanford, 04073. 490-7048.
\nEmployees: 1000. Darlene Stromstad, president.<\/p>\n

20. Village Car Company<\/strong>, $116,200,000
\n293 Hogan Road, Bangor, 04401. 945-9401.
\nEmployees: 140. John E. Quirk, president.<\/p>\n

21. Bowdoin College<\/strong>, $113,153,000
\n4100 College Station, Brunswick, 04011. 725-3000.
\nEmployees: 600. Barry Mills, president.<\/p>\n

22. Bangor Savings Bank<\/strong>, $109,321,000
\n99 Franklin Street, Bangor, 04401. 942-5211.
\nEmployees: 500. James Conlon, president.<\/p>\n

23. Diversified Communications<\/strong>, $108,909,000
\n121 Free Street, Portland, 04101. 842-5500.
\nEmployees: 412. David H. Lowell, president.<\/p>\n

24. R. H. Foster Energy<\/strong>, $104,000,000
\n110 Mecaw Road, Hampden, 04444. 947-5336.
\nEmployees: 360. Robert H. Foster, president.<\/p>\n

25. J & S Oil Company<\/strong>, $104,000,000
\n867 Western Avenue, Manchester, 04351. 622-1609.
\nEmployees: 150. John F. Babb, chief executive officer.<\/p>\n

26. Colby College<\/strong>, $101,368,000
\n4760 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, 04901. 859-4000.
\nEmployees: 659. Joseph F. Boulos, chairman of the board.<\/p>\n

27. GreenPages Tech Solutions<\/strong>, $100,000,000
\n33 Badgers Island West, Kittery, 03904. 439-7310.
\nEmployees: 150. Ron Dupler, president.<\/p>\n

28. York Hospital<\/strong>, $98,546,221
\n15 Hospital Drive, York, 03909. 363-4321.
\nEmployees: 535. Jud Knox, chief executive officer.<\/p>\n

29. Hammond Lumber Company<\/strong>, $97,000,000
\n25 Mills Road, Belgrade, 04917. 495-3303.
\nEmployees: 325. Donald C. Hammond, president.<\/p>\n

30. Mid Coast Hospital<\/strong>, $90,680,357
\n23 Medical Center Drive, Brunswick, 04011. 729-0181.
\nEmployees: 1000. Herbert Paris, chief executive officer.<\/p>\n

31. Sargent Corporation<\/strong>, $90,000,000
\n101 Bennoch Road, Stillwater, 04489. 827-4435.
\nEmployees: 400. Herbert Sargent, president.<\/p>\n

32. Reed & Reed<\/strong>, $89,181,282
\n275 River Road, Woolwich, 04579. 443-9747.
\nEmployees: 200. Jackson A. Parker, chief executive officer.<\/p>\n

33. Lee Auto Mall<\/strong>, $85,300,000
\n200 Main Street, Westbrook, 04092. 856-6685.
\nEmployees: 259. Don Lee, president.<\/p>\n

34. Bates College<\/strong>, $84,471,413
\n2 Andrews Road, Lewiston, 04240. 786-6255.
\nEmployees: 720. Elaine Hansen, president.<\/p>\n

35. First Bancorp<\/strong>, $81,018,000
\n223 Main Street, Damariscotta, 04543. 563-3195.
\nEmployees: 213. Daniel R. Daigneault, president.<\/p>\n

36. Telford Group<\/strong>, $80,917,032
\n154 Maine Avenue, Bangor, 04401. 262-6098.
\nEmployees: 140. Bob Ziegelaar, president.<\/p>\n

37. Franklin Community Health Network<\/strong>, $80,763,152
\n111 Franklin Health Commons, Farmington, 04938. 778-6031.
\nEmployees: 445. Rebecca Ryder, president.<\/p>\n

38. Downeast Energy<\/strong>, $79,100,000
\n18 Spring Street, Brunswick, 04011. 729-9921.
\nEmployees: 360. John Peters, president.<\/p>\n

39. University of New England<\/strong>, $77,716,462
\n11 Hills Beach Road, Biddeford, 04005. 283-0171.
\nEmployees: 610. Danielle N. Ripich, president.<\/p>\n

40. Redlon & Johnson<\/strong>, $76,200,000
\n172 St. John Street, Portland, 04102. 773-4755.
\nEmployees: 248. Thomas Mullen, chairman.<\/p>\n

41. Radiation Oncology Associates<\/strong>, $74,900,000
\n6 East Chestnut Street, Augusta, 04330. 626-1496.
\nEmployees: 1000. Scott Bullock, president.<\/p>\n

42. Maine Coast Memorial Hospital<\/strong>, $74,507,690
\n50 Union Street, Ellsworth, 04605. 664-5311.
\nEmployees: 658. Rich Malaby, chairman of the board.<\/p>\n

43. Nyer Medical Group<\/strong>, $71,200,000
\n1292 Hammond Street, Bangor, 04401. 942-5273.
\nEmployees: 351. Mark Dumouchel, president.<\/p>\n

44. White Rock Distilleries<\/strong>, $68,300,000
\n21 Saratoga Street, Lewiston, 04240. 783-1433.
\nEmployees: 205. Paul G. Coulombe, chairman.<\/p>\n

45. Fabian Oil<\/strong>, $65,658,248
\n19 Oak Street, Oakland, 04963. 465-2000.
\nEmployees: 40. Edward J. Fabian, president.<\/p>\n

46. Marden’s Surplus & Salvage<\/strong>, $65,000,000
\n184 College Avenue, Waterville, 04901. 873-6111
\nEmployees: 1000. Harold A. Marden, president.<\/p>\n

47. Yankee Ford Sales<\/strong>, $60,800,000
\n165 Waterman Drive, South Portland, 04106. 799-5591.
\nEmployees: 150. D. R. Arnold, president.<\/p>\n

48. Everett J. Prescott<\/strong>, $60,300,000
\n32 Prescott Street, Gardiner, 04345. 528-1851
\nEmployees: 275. Peter Prescott, chief executive officer.<\/p>\n

49. Bar Harbor Bankshares<\/strong>, $60,026,000
\n82 Main Street, Bar Harbor, 04609. 288-3314.
\nEmployees: 139. Joseph M. Murphy, president.<\/p>\n

50. American Dreamspace<\/strong>, $60,000,000
\n1725 Main Street, Sanford, 04073. 324-6700.
\nEmployees: 4. Brian Sullivan, president.<\/p>\n

51. Redington-Fairview General Hospital<\/strong>, $58,425,817
\n46 Fairview Avenue, Skowhegan, 04976. 474-5121.
\nEmployees: 500. Richard Willett, chief executive officer.<\/p>\n

52. Kennebunk Savings Bank<\/strong>, $55,511,151
\n104 Main Street, Kennebunk, 04043. 985-4903.
\nEmployees: 200. Joel W. Stevens, president.<\/p>\n

53. R. H. Reny<\/strong>, $53,540,881
\n731 Route 1, Newcastle, 04553. 563-3177.
\nEmployees: 425. Robert D. Reny, president.<\/p>\n

54. Wright-Ryan Construction<\/strong>, $53,468,501
\n10 Danforth Street, Portland, 04101. 773-3625.
\nEmployees: 90. John Ryan, president.<\/p>\n

55. Maine Community College System<\/strong>, $53,153,422
\n323 State Street, Augusta, 04330. 629-4000.
\nEmployees: 1200. John Fitzsimmons, president.<\/p>\n

56. Charlie’s Motor Mall<\/strong>, $52,600,000
\n465 Western Avenue, Augusta, 04330. 622-7327.
\nEmployees: 130. Charles Shuman, president.<\/p>\n

57. Johnson & Jordan<\/strong>, $52,592,771
\n18 Mussey Road, Scarborough, 04074. 883-8345.
\nEmployees: 260. Michael Johnson, president.<\/p>\n

58. Rowes Special Credit<\/strong>, $52,110,437
\n91 Main Street, Westbrook, 04092. 854-2555.
\nEmployees: 132. Wallace E. Camp Jr., president.<\/p>\n

59. Nappi Distributors<\/strong>, $50,500,000
\n235 Presumpscot Street, Portland, 04103. 774-6341.
\nEmployees: 165. Frank Nappi, president.<\/p>\n

60. Mercy Hospital<\/strong>, $50,003,157
\n144 State Street, Portland, 04101. 879-3000.
\nEmployees: 1400. Eileen F. Skinner, president.<\/p>\n

61. BGI Eastern Traders<\/strong>, $50,000,000
\n99 Atlantic Highway, Nobleboro, 04555. 529-2113.
\nEmployees: 20. Kerin Resh, partner.<\/p>\n

62. M. W. Sewall & Company<\/strong>, $48,700,000
\n259 Front Street, Bath, 04530. 442-7994.
\nEmployees: 165. Edward Sewall III, president.<\/p>\n

63. Northern Maine Medical Center<\/strong>, $48,178,483
\n194 East Main Street, Fort Kent, 04743. 834-3155.
\nEmployees: 550. Martin Bernstein, chief executive officer.<\/p>\n

64. Norway Savings Bank<\/strong>, $47,952,000
\n261 Main Street, Norway, 04268. 743-7986.
\nEmployees: 267. Robert Harmon, president.<\/p>\n

65. Northeast Bancorp<\/strong>, $46,200,898
\n500 Canal Street, Lewiston, 04240. 786-3245.
\nEmployees: 258. James D. Delamater, president.<\/p>\n

66. Community Health Counseling Services<\/strong>, $45,830,748
\n42 Cedar Street, Bangor, 04401. 947-0366.
\nEmployees: 540. Joseph H. Pickering, executive director.<\/p>\n

67. Geiger Brothers<\/strong>, $45,500,000
\n70 Mt. Hope Avenue, Lewiston, 04240. 755-2000.
\nEmployees: 400. Eugene G. Geiger, president\/CEO.<\/p>\n

68. Maine & Maritimes Corporation<\/strong>, $45,313,000
\n209 State Street, Presque Isle, 04769. 760-2499.
\nEmployees: 138. Brent M. Boyles, president.<\/p>\n

69. Stephens Memorial Hospital Association<\/strong>, $44,853,638
\n181 Main Street, Norway, 04268. 743-5933.
\nEmployees: 380. Timothy Churchhill, president.<\/p>\n

70. Bill Dodge Bck-Pntc-Gmc-cdillac<\/strong>, $44,100,000
\n2 Saunders Way, Westbrook, 04092. 854-3200.
\nEmployees: 150. William Dodge, president.<\/p>\n

71. PowerPay<\/strong>, $44,000,000
\n280 Fore Street, Portland, 04101. (877) 877-3737.
\nEmployees: 75. Stephen P. Goodrich, president.<\/p>\n

72. Stonewall Kitchen<\/strong>, $43,501,279
\n2 Stonewall Lane, York, 03909. 351-2713.
\nEmployees: 400. Jonathan King, treasurer.<\/p>\n

73. Port City Auto Auction<\/strong> (\/Acadia Auto Auction), $42,900,000
\n8 Murray Road, Carmel, 04419. 941-2345
\nEmployees: 125. E.D. Wescott, president.<\/p>\n

74. Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution<\/strong>, $42,894,656
\n50 Industrial Park Road, Saco, 04072. 284-4591.
\nEmployees: 106. Kevin Savage, chief executive officer.<\/p>\n

75. Medical Care Development<\/strong>, $42,773,026
\n11 Parkwood Drive, Augusta, 04330. 622-7566.
\nEmployees: 619. Mark Battista, president.<\/p>\n

76. Androscoggin Bank<\/strong>, $42,554,539
\n30 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, 04240. 784-9164.
\nEmployees: 180. Steven Closson, president.<\/p>\n

77. Gorham Savings Bank<\/strong>, $42,196,000
\n64 Main Street, Gorham, 04038. 839-3342.
\nEmployees: 110. Christopher Emmons, president.<\/p>\n

78. Calais Regional Hospital<\/strong>, $42,000,000
\n24 Hospital Lane, Calais, 04619. 454-7521.
\nEmployees: 220. Michael K. Lally, chief executive officer.<\/p>\n

79. Maritime Energy<\/strong>, $40,800,000
\n234 Park Street, Rockland, 04841. 594-4487.
\nEmployees: 170. John Ware, president.<\/p>\n

80. PM Construction<\/strong>, $40,358,117
\n19 Industrial Park Road, Saco, 04072. 282-7697.
\nEmployees: 40. Phillip Morin, chief executive officer.<\/p>\n

81. Mount Desert Island Hospital<\/strong>, $40,357,450
\n10 Wayman Lane, Bar Harbor, 04609. 288-5081.
\nEmployees: 310. Arthur Blank, president.<\/p>\n

82. Saint Joseph’s College<\/strong>, $40,138,625
\n278 Whites Bridge Road, Standish, 04084. 892-6766.
\nEmployees: 300. David B. House, president.<\/p>\n

83. Vaughn Thibodeau & Sons<\/strong>, $40,000,000
\n1 Ammo Industrial Park, Bangor, 04401. 941-9859.
\nEmployees: 160. Lynn Lakeman, president.<\/p>\n

84. InterMed<\/strong>, $39,372,706
\n100 Foden Road, South Portland, 04106. 828-0361.
\nEmployees: 370. W. R. Wright, chief executive officer.<\/p>\n

85. The Sheridan Corporation<\/strong>, $37,503,597
\n33 Sheridan Road, Fairfield, 04937. 453-9311.
\nEmployees: 33. Douglas L. Cutchin, president.<\/p>\n

86. Lincoln Paper and Tissue<\/strong>, $37,200,000
\n50 Katahdin Avenue, Lincoln, 04457. 794-1030.
\nEmployees: 400. Keith V. Scotter, member.<\/p>\n

87. Vermont Hardware<\/strong>, $36,206,343
\n212 Canco Road, Portland, 04103. 775-5666.
\nEmployees: 50. Kenneth Nelson, president.<\/p>\n

88. Kennebec Savings Bank<\/strong>, $36,070,800
\n150 State Street, Augusta, 04330. 622-5801.
\nEmployees: 75. Mark Johnston, president.<\/p>\n

89. Biddeford Savings Bank<\/strong>, $35,703,000
\n254 Main Street, Biddeford, 04005. 284-5906.
\nEmployees: 34. Rene Roy, chairman.<\/p>\n

90. Consolidated Constructors and Builders<\/strong>, $35,622,206
\n65 Bradley Drive, Westbrook, 04092. 464-2626.
\nEmployees: 200. Beth L. Sturtevant, president.<\/p>\n

91. Patriot Mutual Insurance<\/strong>, $35,000,000
\n14 Maine Street, Brunswick, 04011. 725-1776.
\nEmployees: 48. Lincoln Merrill, president.<\/p>\n

91 (Tie). Creative Apparel<\/strong>, $35,000,000
\n318 Augusta Road, Morrill, 04952. 342-5830.
\nEmployees: 300. George Rybarczyk, partner.<\/p>\n

93. Nickerson & O’day<\/strong>, $34,654,241
\n35 Airport Road, Brewer, 04412. 989-7400.
\nEmployees: 46. Karleton S. Ward, chief executive officer.<\/p>\n

94. Down East Community Hospital<\/strong>, $34,227,824
\n11 Hospital Drive, Machias, 04654. 255-3356.
\nEmployees: 220. Lynnette Haskell, chief financial officer.<\/p>\n

95. CPM Constructors<\/strong>, $34,000,000
\n30 Bonney Street, Freeport, 04032. 865-0000.
\nEmployees: 60. Eldon Morrison, president.<\/p>\n

96. Group Home Foundation<\/strong>, $33,683,142
\n61 Little River Drive, Belfast, 04915. 338-2080.
\nEmployees: 257. Harold Siefken, executive director.<\/p>\n

97. Butler Bros. Industrial Suppliers<\/strong>, $33,490,748
\n2001 Lisbon Road, Lewiston, 04240. 784-6875.
\nEmployees: 48. Patrick F. Butler, president.<\/p>\n

98. Underfoot Shoes<\/strong>, $33,000,000
\n4 Meetinghouse Road, Freeport, 04032. 865-6314.
\nEmployees: 55. James B. Klein, president.<\/p>\n

99. Outsource Works<\/strong>, $32,700,000
\n41 Canal Street, Lewiston, 04240. 777-5701.
\nEmployees: 800. Paul Rubin, executive director.<\/p>\n

100. Wolfington Group<\/strong>, $32,400,000
\n254 Western Avenue, Augusta, 04330. 622-1706.
\nEmployees: 86. Harry Wolfington, president.<\/p>\n

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