Alabama auto industry’s rapid growth fueled by billions in new investment
For Alabama’s economic future, the pivotal moment came on Sept. 30, 1993, when executives of Mercedes-Benz arrived in Tuscaloosa with an announcement that shocked the global business community. In the months leading to that day, a Mercedes team had explored potential sites in at least 30 states as a home for the automaker’s first U.S.…
Coca-Cola UNITED to invest $330 million in new Birmingham facility, creating 50 jobs
Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc. (UNITED) plans to invest an estimated $330 million to construct a new Birmingham Coca-Cola facility in the city’s Kingston community that is expected to create up to 50 new jobs and retain over 750 positions in the Magic City. “For over 120 years, Coca-Cola…
Genpak celebrates $22.8 million renovation project at Alabama facility
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Genpak LLC, a leading manufacturer of foodservice packaging, marked a key milestone in a $22.8 million investment project at its Montgomery production facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today. The project reaffirms the company’s commitment to its current workforce of 145 employees but also paves the way for 155 new job opportunities, according…
Raytheon kicks off $115 million expansion at Alabama missile factory
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Raytheon on Tuesday officially launched a $115 million expansion of its Redstone Raytheon Missile Integration Facility, which will increase the factory’s space for integrating and delivering on critical defense programs by more than 50%. The 26,000 square-foot expansion project will also bring an estimated 185 new jobs to Huntsville site, growing the employee…
OMCO Solar plans Huntsville manufacturing facility with 70 jobs
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair announced today that Phoenix, Arizona-based OMCO Solar, one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of steel structures for solar panels, plans to invest over $10 million into its second production facility in Alabama, creating 70 full-time jobs in Limestone County. OMCO is leasing Building 100 in the Huntsville West…
Toyota Alabama kicks off production on new engine line after $222 million project
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Toyota Alabama announced today that it has started production on its i-FORCE 2.4-liter turbo engine line at its Huntsville engine plant, culminating a $222 million investment project launched in 2022. Toyota Alabama said the new engine line will provide powertrains for the all-new Tacoma pickup and reinforces its commitment to diversified powertrains…
Douglas Manufacturing creating 50 jobs with Pell City expansion project
PELL CITY, Alabama — Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair today announced that Douglas Manufacturing Co. plans to invest nearly $11.7 million to expand its production facility in St. Clair County through a project that will create 50 jobs. Founded in 1978, Douglas Manufacturing’s mission is to help its customers make their conveyor systems safer and more…
Myer Companies plans expansion project creating 26 jobs in Mobile County
MOBILE, Alabama — Myer Companies LLC plans to expand its Mobile County industrial operations with a new facility to house its coatings department, creating 26 jobs, according to the Mobile Chamber. Myer, which offers engineering, fabrication, repair and other services to customers in several industries, plans to invest $2.6 million to construct a 10,000-square-foot steel…
Mobile aerospace cluster set for future growth as expansion plans take shape
MOBILE, Alabama — New investments by key players in the Mobile aerospace cluster are setting the stage for future growth at what has become a major production hub for the global aviation industry. Airbus Americas is increasing its investment in the A220 final assembly line at its Alabama manufacturing facility by an additional $18.8 million,…
Appliance maker Miele selects Alabama for its first U.S. production hub
OPELIKA, Alabama — Miele, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium domestic appliances, has selected Opelika as the location for a U.S. manufacturing hub that will employ hundreds of workers, according to an announcement today by Governor Kay Ivey. Germany-based Miele is launching a long-term growth project in the East Alabama city that ultimately will create…
