Five Star

At Nichols Portland we are recognized as a leader and innovator in powdered metal manufacturing, billet and niche pumps applications supporting the automotive and other commercial industries. Nichols Portland also provides systems engineering to its customers. A complete fluid power or fluid transfer package. Nichols Portland is the world’s first manufacturer of gerotors and gerotor pumps, Nichols has more than 85 years of continuous experience in the manufacturing, design, application, testing and validation of these products.  As a Maine-based company we are acutely aware of the growing challenges associated with workforce attraction and are excited to partner with Boots2Roots- a leader and innovator in Maine’s workforce attraction efforts. Workforce attraction affects all Maine businesses, so partnering with Boots2Roots, and hiring former military talent, makes sense for Nichols Portland and the entire business community.

Tom Houck

“A significant challenge for Maine employers is to replenish and grow their workforce. This is a state of great opportunity. That’s one reason why we’re excited that Boots2Roots is helping to bring veterans and their families to Maine. These women and men are motivated, disciplined and talented. We also are confident they will bring to their new jobs the culture of teamwork and safety that they learned in the military. Maine’s future is looking just that much brighter with Boots2Roots.”

Michael P. Bourque
President & CEO

“Boots 2 Roots and Systems Engineering share a deep commitment to workforce development in the state of Maine. Together, we see it as our mission to create successful transition experiences for those who have proudly served our country. Our ex-military employees are valued for their outstanding levels of professionalism, growth-mindsets, and grit to fulfill on the promises we make to our customers and each other. As a 100% Employee-Owned company, we are proud to provide the career opportunities that enable our country’s veterans to grow and thrive”

Matt McGrath
President & CEO, Systems Engineering

“At BIW, we are extremely proud to employ over 800 Veterans. The mission of Boots2Roots – connecting Service Members with employers as they transition from active duty – offers a fantastic talent pipeline to Maine companies like BIW. Moreover, there is a clear synergy between our Veteran Employees and BIW’s mission of building the most advanced surface combatants in the world at a ‘Bath Built, Best Built’ standard.”

Jonathan Mason
Director, Human Resources Services