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Accelerator Success: Maine PFAS testing lab rebrands to reflect growing national reach

December 19th, 2025
Photo Credit, Maine Biz/Tim Greenway

Dirigo Labs Accelerator Alumni Katie Richards was featured in Maine Biz. Her company formerly Maine Laboratories, rebranded to PFAS Laboratories to better reflect growing demand.

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