Maine-based boatbuilder Lyman-Morse has started construction on a new 15,000-sq.-ft. Advanced Composites Center in Thomaston, Maine, expanding its advanced manufacturing capabilities beyond traditional marine construction.

The facility is expected to be completed in summer 2026 and will be ITAR compliant.

A New Hub for Composites and Additive Manufacturing

The new center will support:

• composite fabrication
• rapid prototyping
• structural component manufacturing
• custom-engineered assemblies
• stainless-steel additive manufacturing using SS316L 3D printing

It will become the third building on Lyman-Morse’s Elltee Circle campus, joining its workboat manufacturing division and technology facility.

Built for Larger and More Complex Projects

The clear-span facility will include:

• radiant-floor heating for controlled composite work
• compressed air systems
• vacuum pumps
• IT infrastructure
• two 5-ton overhead cranes
• renewable energy systems

These features are designed to help the company handle larger structures with better process control and efficiency.

Strategic Industry Insight

Lyman-Morse is positioning itself as a fully integrated advanced manufacturing partner for:

• marine
• industrial
• defense
• specialty fabrication

The move reflects a wider trend in composites manufacturing: companies are combining composite fabrication, CNC machining, metal additive manufacturing and assembly under one roof to support more complex, multi-material projects.

Final Thought

The new Advanced Composites Center is more than a facility expansion. It shows how marine manufacturers are moving into broader advanced manufacturing roles, especially where composites, metal fabrication and defense-ready production capabilities overlap.

Last Updated on 11/05/2026 by Jota Machinery