Alabama auto industry drives into new era with brainpower jobs, deeper skills
As Alabama’s auto industry has grown over the past two decades, so have the jobs and the sophisticated skill sets required to keep production humming. The majority of the positions at the state’s three auto assembly plants are in production, but the automakers have also built up their ranks of other highly-skilled professionals. At Honda…
Lenzing Alabama expansion: $293M investment, 163 jobs
MOBILE, Alabama – Austria-based Lenzing AG announced plans today to invest $293 million to expand production at its Alabama fibers plant, creating 163 new and permanent positions over three years. The Mobile County factory was the first commercial operation in the world to produce and market Lyocell, an eco-friendly, botanic fiber used in clothing and…
How Mercedes is Preparing for the Future in Alabama
Mercedes-Benz’s Alabama operation recorded important milestones in 2022 when the automaker opened a battery plant and launched production of its first electric vehicles in the state. Of course, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, as the Alabama operation is known, is accustomed to venturing into new territory. After all, MBUSI blazed the trail for Alabama’s auto industry when…
TEAM PLAYER: Alabama-made Airbus A321 to make Iron Bowl flyover
MOBILE, Alabama — Airbus said today that an Alabama-built A321 will perform a flyover at Saturday’s Iron Bowl match-up in Tuscaloosa. The aircraft, destined for delivery to Delta Air Lines next month, is scheduled to fly over Bryant-Denny Stadium following the National Anthem and prior to kick-off, which is currently scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Saturday.…
BASF to expand capacity at Alabama plant
MCINTOSH, Alabama – German chemical manufacturer BASF plans to spend more than $200 million to boost its worldwide plastic additives business, with a portion of the investment slated for the company’s plant in southwestern Alabama. At the Washington County facility in McIntosh, BASF will expand production capacity in a move that is expected to strengthen…
CEO: Polaris Alabama project ‘transformational’ for company
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama —At a ceremony marking the grand opening of Polaris Industries’ new Alabama manufacturing facility today, CEO Scott Wine called the investment in the new Huntsville production center “transformational” for the company. Minnesota-based Polaris announced plans for the sprawling Alabama plant early last year and launched Alabama production of its Ranger off-road vehicles and…
Mueller Milestone: 4 million Albertville-made fire hydrants
ALBERTVILLE, Alabama – Mueller Co. is marking a major milestone in the Alabama city it turned into the “Fire Hydrant Capital of the World” – the 4 millionth hydrant off its Albertville production line. To highlight the achievement, Mueller officials hosted a small celebration on Monday for employees, family members, retirees, community leaders, legislators and…
MöllerTech plans $46M Alabama auto parts plant with 222 jobs
CENTREVILLE, Alabama — German automotive supplier MöllerTech announced today that it will invest $46.3 million to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bibb County, creating 222 jobs in Alabama’s growing auto sector. “Attracting investment and new jobs to Alabama’s rural counties is a key priority in our overall economic development strategy, and MöllerTech’s manufacturing facility in…
Honda Alabama hosts students for National Manufacturing Day
LINCOLN, Alabama — Alabama high school students got a behind-the-scenes look at Honda’s Talladega County auto assembly plant this week, part of an event designed to spark young people’s interest in highly-skilled manufacturing jobs. More than 200 students from 20 area schools spent Thursday and today at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama for National Manufacturing Day. “This…
Made (and tested) in Alabama: State-built cars first get test track workouts
Before Alabama-made vehicles hit city streets and neighborhood roads, they get a workout on the test tracks at the state’s three auto assembly plants. Banked curves, bumpy asphalt, smooth straightaways and skid pads are just some of the features that help put the models through paces that are designed to simulate all kinds of driving…
