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The Nichols Portland Lighthouse Logo

As we've moved forward with our long-term, strategic plans, it was clear that we required a more developed marketing plan, starting with a new logo representing what we want to highlight in our organization - who we are, what we do, and how we want to be known.

A Storied History

It starts with the Nichols name, representing a precision product that has been known globally for more than a century.

W.H. Nichols and the Nichols family had an entrepreneurial spirit that led them to be leaders in technology development, including being the first to develop the process to manufacture gerotors in the 1920s. Though the Nichols family is no longer involved with the company, this entrepreneurial spirit and focus on manufacturing precision products continues today as a foundation of Nichols Portland Incorporated.  

A Look at Our Logo

Why include a lighthouse in our logo? Because it has multiple representations.

The first is that the home of our original manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters is located in Portland, Maine.  Of the many beauties of Maine, Portland Headlight is an iconic lighthouse that is known throughout the world and is located in the Portland region. We are proud to be part of the Portland community.

Second, the lighthouse also represents our vision as a partner for our customers.  As lighthouses share a beam of light to guide ships in the sea, Nichols Portland, Inc. believes in technology development and product that will guide our customers through their supply chain activity.

Our vision is to offer our customers precision products based on the latest technological developments.

With the foundation of our Nichols Portland LLC and Alpha Precision Group brands, we expect that Nichols Portland, Inc. will continue to be a shining light for our communities, employees, and customers.