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…
Siemens Energy plans 120 new jobs in DeKalb County in U.S. expansion
FORT PAYNE, Alabama – Siemens Energy has announced a $1 billion U.S. expansion plan, which will mean 120 new advanced manufacturing jobs for the company’s operations in Fort Payne. The global energy technology company, based in Germany, will expand production of copper and insulated electrical components for generators at the Alabama facility, which opened in 1988 and…
Global chain manufacturer KettenWulf announces new manufacturing operation in Auburn
AUBURN, Alabama – Germany’s KettenWulf plans to invest $34 million in an advanced manufacturing operation in Auburn that will create 70 jobs and serve as the foundation for the company’s future growth in the U.S., Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. Founded in 1925, KettenWulf is a family-owned business that recently marked a century of growth.…
Growing demand drives expansion for Calhoun County business
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama – A longtime family-owned business in Calhoun County is expanding amid significant growth in demand for its products and services. Bryant Machine Co. is investing $3.26 million in the project, which includes 12 new jobs, a new 22,000-square-foot facility and machining equipment. The company specializes in high-quality turning, milling, assembly and engineering services for…
Wire manufacturer plans $176 million expansion in Cleburne County
HEFLIN, Alabama – Wire and cable manufacturer Southwire is launching a $176 million expansion at its plant in Cleburne County, a move that highlights the successful business partnerships in rural Alabama that are fueling prosperity in communities across the state. The project, which will enhance medium voltage cable production and further modernize operations, is expected to create…
Aquatic Leisure Technologies to Launch First U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Opp
OPP, Alabama — Aquatic Leisure Technologies Group (ALT), one of Australia’s largest and most innovative fiberglass swimming pool manufacturers, has announced plans to establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Opp. The project represents a major milestone in the company’s North American expansion and will bring new, advanced manufacturing capabilities to Covington County. The new…
AAMA: Alabama celebrates automotive industry success, highlights continued growth
HOOVER, Alabama – The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association recognized success across the state industry at its annual appreciation dinner last week, highlighting advancements in innovation, strong community partnerships and continued growth in jobs and production. Alabama’s auto industry has roared to life since Mercedes-Benz selected the state for its first U.S. auto plant in 1993, and today…
