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Company overview

Built on Skill. Driven by Quality.

SMC has thrived on tackling difficult projects and we’ve built a reputation for on-time, on-budget project completions. We have adapted to make optimal use of our highly qualified manpower and our years of construction experience and institutional knowledge. While SMC has grown over the years, we’ve retained our work ethic and commitment to quality craftsmanship and safe work practices. These are our core values.

Having the capacity to self-perform all major construction trades, we solidify our ability to maintain the frontlines of the current construction market and employ confidence as the industry continues to evolve. Our competitive advantage remains our highly trained workforce, solid financial strength, and hundreds of years of combined construction experience within our management staff.

Leading the way in safety and quality for our customers, we believe our biggest asset is our people. On average, SMC employs 175 employees who are specialized in their fields and committed to meeting and maintaining the highest standard of workmanship and safety.

Code Stamps

NBBI “R” Stamp, Boiler Repair
ASME “S” Stamp for Power Boilers

Quality Control

Manager – Doug McDougal / CEO
Authorized Inspection Agency – Hartford Steam Boiler

SMC is licensed by the State of Maine:

natural gas installations and conversions
Master Electrical License

The History of SMC

1977

Sullivan and Merritt, Inc. was established by Peter Sullivan and John Merritt as an industrial general contractor providing quality construction services to the paper making industry and the power industry in the Northeast United States.

1988

Sullivan and Merritt, Inc. was purchased by Jon F. Lee Senior and Doug Hermann. The company was largely focused on civil structural earthwork as well as the Maine paper mill industry through its mechanical, piping and millwright divisions.

1995

Sullivan and Merritt, Inc. forms Electrical Division.

2006

Sullivan and Merritt Constructors, Inc. was established when two project managers Jon Lee Jr. and Lance Leavitt purchased the company. They began to grow SMC into a well-known company that has a strong presence in the fields of power generation, process piping, instrumentation and boiler work. The services included both general contractor and paper industry construction.

2008

July: Sullivan and Merritt Constructors completed largest project to date, $15 million sawmill expansion.

August: Sullivan and Merritt Corporation awarded first overseas contract, a large pipe fabrication project for a company in Abu Dhabi.

2024

Lucas Vanadestine and Douglas McDougal purchased the company which established Sullivan and Merritt Corporation. They are proud to be following in the footsteps of a 49-year-old tradition with a renewed vision of growth and vitality. Together, Lucas and Doug have a focused vision on supporting the current industrial and commercial markets that have been the backbone of success throughout the years but also look to the bright future of Industry in Maine and New England.

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