Parts maker ILJIN to invest $100M in Auburn operation, creating 160 jobs
AUBURN, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey announced today that ILJIN, a leading automotive and industrial bearings and chassis manufacturer, is investing nearly $100 million in a new operation in Auburn. The company’s new facility will employ about 160 people and will allow ILJIN to expand into the aluminum forging market. “ILJIN’s decision to locate its…
Builders Supply Co. kicks off $10.6 million expansion project in DeKalb County
FORT PAYNE, Alabama — The Alabama Department of Commerce and Builders Supply Co. announced today that the family-owned company plans to invest $10.6 million in a new manufacturing facility in Fort Payne, creating 10 new full-time jobs. With this growth project, Builders Supply will expand its third-generation operations in Fort Payne with a new 23,000-square-foot…
Airbus marks milestones in project to build new A320 assembly line in Mobile
MOBILE, Alabama — An expansion project that will double the production space at Airbus’ U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile is passing key milestones as it moves forward on schedule for completion next year. Airbus recently held a “topping out” ceremony for a new A320 Final Assembly Line (FAL) that’s under construction as the centerpiece of…
Zekelman to create 91 jobs with Alabama projects valued at $6 million
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair announced today that Zekelman Industries plans to invest over $6 million to expand steel tube production at its facility in Jefferson County, creating a combined 91 jobs. Chicago-based Zekelman will invest nearly $2.3 million to upgrade the manufacturing capabilities and production capacity at its existing Atlas Tube facility…
Austal to add over 1,000 jobs with expansion of Mobile shipyard
MOBILE, Alabama — Austal USA announced plans today to expand its Mobile shipyard with the construction of an additional waterfront assembly facility to support the growth of shipbuilding in Alabama’s Port City. The expansion project, fueled by a capital investment of more than $288 million, is set to create 1,032 new jobs over the next…
Governor Ivey celebrates Alabama manufacturers on ‘Made in the USA’ Day
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey praised Alabama’s robust manufacturing sector today in honor of “Made in the USA Day,” highlighting its role in driving economic growth statewide through high-quality jobs and products in demand worldwide. Governor Ivey emphasized Alabama’s status as a powerhouse in U.S. manufacturing, ranking in the top 5 states for manufacturing…
Shape Corp. celebrates opening of second Alabama production facility
TANNER, Alabama — Shape Corp., a global Tier 1 automotive supplier, officially opened its second Alabama production facility today after completing a $74 million growth project that will create over 100 jobs in the coming year. Michigan-based Shape, which opened a plant in nearby Athens in 2016, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning at the…
Auto parts maker Samkee Corp. opens first U.S. factory in Tuskegee
TUSKEGEE, Alabama — Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair joined officials of Samkee Corp. and local leaders today to mark the opening of the auto parts maker’s new production facility in Tuskegee Commerce Park. South Korea-based Samkee invested $128 million to build its first U.S. factory, which will employ over 170 people at full operation while providing…
Allied Mineral Products breaks ground on $23.5M expansion at Alabama plant
PELL CITY, Alabama — Alabama Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair announced today that Allied Mineral Products LLC (Allied) is investing $23.5 million to launch an expansion of its Pell City plant that produces a variety of heat containment refractory products used in industrial applications. Allied executives and employees joined state and local officials today in groundbreaking…
Toyota Alabama to expand production with 350 new jobs in Huntsville
Toyota is expanding the production capabilities at its Huntsville engine factory with a $282 million investment while also adding more than 350 new, high-quality jobs with long-term stability, according to an announcement today by Governor Kay Ivey. The growth project pushes the total investment in Toyota Alabama to more than $1.7 billion and affirms the…
