New Name, Same Face

OUTLET: Inside Business

Jerry Miller, center, CEO of Fairlead Integrated in Portsmouth, which specializes in metal fabrication, stands with Portsmouth Mayor Kenny Wright and Councilwoman Elizabeth Psimas as the three celebrate the announcement of the company’s new name. Fairlead is smaller and more focused than its predecessor company, Earl Industries, which Miller helped found 30 years ago. Two years ago Miller sold the ship repair operations to General Dynamics and now focuses on technology and manufacturing at Fairlead.