Auto supplier Bolta Werke will create more than 350 jobs at new Tuscaloosa plant
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama – Governor Robert Bentley said today that Bolta Werke GmbH, a member of the Purico Group, will build its first U.S. production facility in Tuscaloosa, expanding the state’s vast network of auto suppliers serving major assembly plants in the region. During a news conference in Tuscaloosa today, Bolta and Purico said they will…
Alabama scores high in Business Facilities ranking as ‘rising automotive powerhouse’
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Expanding production in Alabama’s auto industry means the state is “coming on strong as a rising automotive powerhouse,” according to a new Business Facilities ranking. The publication, which targets site consultants and economic developers, ranked Alabama No. 2 in its annual state Automotive Manufacturing Strength ranking, up from No. 7 in the…
Airbus Americas Chairman: Why Airbus chose Alabama for A320 assembly line
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — In a column for CNBC’s web site, Allan McArtor, chairman of Airbus Americas, explains why Airbus chose Alabama as the home for its most advanced A320 assembly line – a project he calls the “most significant, game-changing event in U.S. aerospace in decades.” While McArtor points to several factors that made Alabama…
Supplier Donghee America to open $48 million Auburn manufacturing plant
AUBURN, Alabama – Alabama Governor Robert Bentley said today that auto supplier Donghee America Inc. plans to invest $48 million to open an Auburn manufacturing plant, creating 80 jobs. “Alabama has a strong workforce and a positive business climate, and that helps us recruit well-paying jobs for the people of this state,” Governor Bentley said.…
DAS North America project means 300 new jobs in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – DAS North America’s turning of the dirt here today was more than a groundbreaking ceremony for the company’s new 300,000-square-foot facility. Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange said the project is a testament to the growing automotive industry in Alabama, which may soon be ranked fourth in the nation for annual production of automobiles. Governor…
Toyota investing $150 million on Alabama engine plant upgrades
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Inc. said today it is investing $150 million to boost machining capacity and the production of V-6 engine parts at its Alabama engine plant. “Toyota Alabama continues to play a key role in our efforts to build engines in the region for our loyal customers,”…
Futuristic Raytheon Alabama factory makes missiles with robots
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – In the futuristic Raytheon Alabama factory, robotic vehicles glide silently across gleaming plant floors, transporting nose cones and other missile parts to the precise spots where they are needed for assembly. The $75 million Raytheon Redstone Missile Integration Facility in Huntsville, however, is not simply a marvel of technological design. The 70,000-square-foot…
Pharmavite LLC opens Alabama vitamin manufacturing center with 245 jobs
OPELIKA, Alabama — Governor Robert Bentley and representatives of the Alabama Department of Commerce today joined Pharmavite LLC, one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of high-quality vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements, in cutting the ribbon for the opening of the company’s new Opelika facility. Gov. Robert Bentley, Secretary of Commerce Greg Canfield, House Speaker…
Alabama auto industry grows as expanding parts suppliers add nearly 500 jobs
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – The rapidly growing Alabama auto industry is finding a higher gear as three expanding parts suppliers are beefing up their operations in the state and adding a combined 467 jobs. “Alabama is ideally situated in the center of the Southeast auto corridor for new auto industry projects and expansions, particularly suppliers,” said…
Bayer CropScience plans state-of-the-art herbicide plant near Mobile
MOBILE, Alabama – Alabama continues to be an attractive site for foreign direct investment. The latest proof: Germany’s Bayer CropScience this week announced plans to build a $396 million, state-of-the-art herbicide plant near Mobile. Bayer CropScience said the new facility will help the company meet a goal of doubling production of glufosinate-ammonium herbicide. The plant…
