Skowhegan factory expansion (Central Maine MADE)
New Balance Athletics, Inc., Skowhegan, Somerset County, Maine
Skowhegan factory expansion (Central Maine MADE) in Skowhegan, Maine is New Balance Athletics, Inc.’s plant for athletic footwear (MADE U.S.). Status: operating as of February 19, 2026 (opened). New Balance Athletics, Inc. announced $65 million and 200 jobs. Primary source: webwire.com, checked November 1, 2026.
- Status
- Operating
- Announced investment
- $65 million
- Announced jobs
- 200
- Industry
- Other manufacturing
- Sheet
- ME-03
- Revised
- November 1, 2026
Status timeline
- Announced (reported)tradeandindustrydev.com
- Openedwebwire.com
Filled dots are confirmed by a company, state, SEC or federal source. Dashed dots come from news reports only. Investment and job figures are as announced, not achieved.
Plant facts
| Company | New Balance Athletics, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Plant | Skowhegan factory expansion (Central Maine MADE) |
| Location | Skowhegan, Somerset County, Maine |
| Industry | Other manufacturing |
| Product | Athletic footwear (MADE U.S.) |
| Announced investment | $65 millionAs reported at announcement |
| Announced jobs | 200 |
| Last checked | November 1, 2026 |
Sources
- New Balance 2025 results release (expanded Skowhegan factory opened) (company release, webwire.com, checked November 1, 2026)
- Trade & Industry Development: Skowhegan expansion, 200 jobs (news report, tradeandindustrydev.com, checked November 1, 2026)
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