Alabama is sweet home for foreign companies, investment
Since Alabama said “Willkommen” to Mercedes-Benz two decades ago, the state has become a top destination for major foreign companies looking for a U.S. home for manufacturing plants and other facilities. A major focus of Alabama’s economic development recruitment efforts has long been foreign companies, and it shows. Airbus, the world’s largest maker of passenger…
Alabama’s auto manufacturing industry adding investment, jobs and vehicles after record year
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – The Alabama auto manufacturing industry has been running at full throttle, but it’s poised to gain additional velocity as new investment pours into the state. Manufacturing plants are expanding, new suppliers are establishing operations and the industry’s workforce is growing across the state. The expansion activity means that Alabama, already a Top…
Alabama economic development community looks to attract Airbus suppliers
MOBILE, Alabama – Airbus plans to begin manufacturing its A320 family of passenger jets in Alabama in 2015, and the state’s economic development officials have mobilized to help the aviation giant and Airbus suppliers experience a smooth take-off. Alabama officials will work with Airbus to recruit and select its 1,000-strong workforce and on training programs…