Mercedes to invest $4 billion in Alabama plant, marks 5 millionth vehicle built in state
VANCE, Alabama – Mercedes-Benz plans to invest $4 billion at its Tuscaloosa County plant by 2030, as the German automaker continues to build on a legacy that launched Alabama’s dynamic automotive industry. Company officials announced the move today at a ceremony where they also unveiled the latest versions of the GLE and GLS SUVs and…
Associated MetalCast to expand Oxford operations, creating 50 jobs and $6.24 million investment
OXFORD, Alabama – A precision metal casting and manufacturing company will expand its Alabama operations in a $6.24 million project that will create 50 jobs and add new equipment and technology across Calhoun and Talladega counties. Associated MetalCast plans upgrades at two facilities in Oxford, as well as the skilled manufacturing positions that will be added over…
Calhoun County industrial park slated for SEEDS investment topping $2 million
OXFORD, Alabama – The Calhoun County Economic Development Council has been awarded more than $2 million to expand a local industrial park and help position the region for new jobs and investments. The funding, through Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program, will aid in the development of a newly acquired 115-acre property, expanding the…
M&H Valve advances Anniston operations with $19 million in advanced manufacturing technology
ANNISTON, Alabama — M&H Valve is investing $7.6 million in automated production systems at its Anniston manufacturing facility, focusing on advanced technology designed to improve efficiency, precision and production flow. The investment brings the company’s total capital commitment to more than $19 million over the past year as the McWane Inc. division modernizes equipment and expands…
Phos Window brings $21M expansion, 100+ jobs to Fort Payne
FORT PAYNE, Alabama — A $21 million manufacturing expansion is bringing more than 100 new jobs to Fort Payne as Phos Window significantly scales its vinyl window production operation in DeKalb County. The Fort Payne City Council approved incentives Tuesday to support the project, which will more than triple the size of the company’s facility near the…
Auto supplier plans to spend $430 million, create more than 1,300 jobs at former Gadsden steel mill site
GADSDEN, Alabama – Global automotive supplier Minth Group Limited plans to turn a former steelmaking site in Gadsden into its largest-ever campus in a $430 million investment that will create more than 1,300 jobs, the company announced today. The project is slated for the 400-acre brownfield site that was the previous location of Republic Steel and Gulf…
Shinhwa expands Auburn operation with $37 million investment in advanced tooling capabilities
AUBURN, AL — Shinhwa Auto USA Corporation is strengthening its manufacturing footprint in Auburn with a $37 million expansion that will bring advanced tooling capabilities and vertical integration to its Alabama operations. The strategic investment incorporates Italian toolmaker SAPP S.p.A. into Shinhwa’s Auburn operations, creating approximately 20 highly skilled engineering and technical positions while positioning the…
DeKalb County secures SEEDS grants to sharpen competitive edge for industrial sites
FORT PAYNE, Alabama — DeKalb County is making a strategic investment in its industrial future. The DeKalb County Economic Development Authority has secured two Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) grants from the State of Alabama, unlocking nearly $100,000 in funding for critical site assessment work at industrial parks in Fyffe and Collinsville. The awards are…
Faith Technologies to invest $79 million in Opelika manufacturing expansion
OPELIKA, Alabama – Faith Technologies (FTI) plans to open an advanced manufacturing facility for modular solutions in Opelika, a significant new investment that will grow the region’s skilled workforce. The company will spend more than $79 million to transform the former JoAnn Stores Distribution Center in the Northeast Opelika Industrial Park. The move will create about 200 full-time jobs with an…
Manufacturing Madness returns to celebrate the coolest thing Made in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Alabama’s manufacturers build some of the most technically advanced, economically vital products in the world – and now they’re going head-to-head to prove it. Manufacture Alabama has launched the second annual Manufacturing Madness: The Coolest Thing Made in Alabama, an online bracket-style competition that invites the public to celebrate the products rolling off factory…
