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…
Fratco breaks ground on Fort Payne pipe plant, creating 60 jobs
FORT PAYNE, Alabama — Fratco, a century-old leader in corrugated plastic pipe manufacturing, has officially broken ground on a new, state-of-the-art production facility in Fort Payne. The company’s expansion into Alabama represents a major investment in the region’s industrial base and will create approximately 60 new jobs in manufacturing, logistics and administration. The Fort Payne location…
Airbus inaugurates new A320 Final Assembly Line at Mobile facility
MOBILE, Alabama — Airbus on Monday celebrated the inauguration of its new A320 Family Final Assembly Line (FAL) at its campus in the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley, marking a major expansion of the company’s U.S. manufacturing presence and a milestone moment for Alabama’s aerospace industry. The new A320 FAL represents the latest step in Airbus’ long-term commitment…
Wellborn Cabinet celebrates opening of new Alabama cabinet plant, targets 400 jobs
OXFORD, Alabama — Wellborn Cabinet inaugurated its new, $28 million manufacturing facility in Calhoun County with a ceremony this week that marked a milestone for the region’s growing manufacturing sector. The 250,000-square-foot First Haven Cabinetry facility began operations in August and currently employs 85 people. Located on 60 acres in the Oxford West Industrial Park, the new facility…
SAC 2025: Gov. Ivey touts growth, innovation in Alabama auto industry
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey told industry figures at the Southern Automotive Conference (SAC) today that the auto sector will continue to thrive across the region — driving both economic growth and job creation. “I think we all agree that ‘Made in the South’ is more than a slogan,” Governor Ivey said, referencing the…
Owens Corning to open state-of-the-art shingle manufacturing facility in Prattville
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey today announced that Owens Corning, a building products leader, is making a significant investment to construct a new shingle manufacturing facility in Prattville, providing a massive economic boost to Autauga County. The facility is expected to create nearly 100 skilled manufacturing jobs, according to the Alabama Department of Commerce. The new plant…
Airbus celebrates 10 years of aircraft production in Mobile, driving growth in Alabama’s aerospace sector
MOBILE, Alabama — Airbus is marking a major milestone at its U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile — a decade of commercial aircraft production on Alabama soil. Since launching operations in 2015 with a team of around 300, Airbus has grown into a major force in the nation’s aerospace sector. Today, the Mobile site employs more…
Master Boat Builders expands Alabama shipbuilding operations with $7.8 million project
CODEN, Alabama — Master Boat Builders Inc., a vessel and workboat manufacturer, today announced that it has invested $7.8 million to modernize and expand its shipbuilding operations in Mobile County by adding a new fabrication shop and floating drydock. The Mobile Chamber said today that the expansion project creates 85 new jobs, adding to Master…
