Mega Industries, located at 28 Sanford Drive in Gorham’s Industrial Park, is expanding for the second time within the last five years. The first expansion for approximately 7,000 square feet was approved in 2013. The new expansion, approved in June, will provide an additional 7,242 square feet and is scheduled for completion in early 2019.

Brandon Burgess, Director of Special Projects with Anania & Associates, is the lead person on this project. He is responsible for the design, location, and plans for the expansion. St. Germain Collins was hired as site engineers.

The company had to meet the minimum town standards for the project before being reviewed and approved by the Planning Board. The Gorham Fire and Police departments and the town planner were all involved in ensuring the requirements were met. Thomas Ellsworth, President of Gorham’s Economic Development Committee said, “we are always pleased to see Gorham based businesses doing well and expanding. Mega Industries is a perfect example of growing our commercial sector from within.”

Mega Industries manufactures high-powered microwave transmission equipment for research and commercial use. Some of the parts produced are more than 20 feet long and the proposed expansion area will be better able to accommodate the company’s needs. The expansion will allow longer materials to be handled and moved with more ease and will also add a more efficient and ergonomic flow to the floor space. Additionally, it will allow for all materials to be housed on site.