Pharmavite LLC opens Alabama vitamin manufacturing center with 245 jobs
OPELIKA, Alabama — Governor Robert Bentley and representatives of the Alabama Department of Commerce today joined Pharmavite LLC, one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of high-quality vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements, in cutting the ribbon for the opening of the company’s new Opelika facility. Gov. Robert Bentley, Secretary of Commerce Greg Canfield, House Speaker…
Alabama auto industry grows as expanding parts suppliers add nearly 500 jobs
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – The rapidly growing Alabama auto industry is finding a higher gear as three expanding parts suppliers are beefing up their operations in the state and adding a combined 467 jobs. “Alabama is ideally situated in the center of the Southeast auto corridor for new auto industry projects and expansions, particularly suppliers,” said…
Bayer CropScience plans state-of-the-art herbicide plant near Mobile
MOBILE, Alabama – Alabama continues to be an attractive site for foreign direct investment. The latest proof: Germany’s Bayer CropScience this week announced plans to build a $396 million, state-of-the-art herbicide plant near Mobile. Bayer CropScience said the new facility will help the company meet a goal of doubling production of glufosinate-ammonium herbicide. The plant…
HS Automotive Alabama to invest $12 million in expansion creating 100 jobs
ENTERPRISE, Alabama – Governor Robert Bentley joined officials of HS Automotive Alabama Inc. today to announce that the company will invest $12 million to expand its facility in Enterprise and add 100 new jobs for the area. The company is a Tier I automotive supplier for the Hyundai plant in Montgomery County. HSAA produces weather…
Hyundai’s Alabama plant aims for record production output in 2013
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — It was just two short years ago that Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama announced its annual economic impact on Montgomery County and the State of Alabama. That annual economic impact was $1.5 billion in the county and $2.8 billion in the state, and that was for 2010. Since that time, HMMA, which produces the…
Vector Aerospace expanding Alabama helicopter overhaul facility
ANDALUSIA, Alabama — Vector Aerospace is adding more than 75 jobs as it invests $3 million to expand an Andalusia facility that maintains and overhauls helicopters for the U.S. military and other customers. Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley said new aerospace jobs like those being created by Vector “put Alabamians back to work with well-paying jobs.” “Alabama…
Mass production of Acura MDX starts at Honda’s Alabama assembly plant
LINCOLN, Alabama – Honda’s Alabama assembly plant recorded a milestone today with the beginning of mass production of the 2014 Acura MDX – the first time the automaker has made a model from its luxury line at its Southeastern manufacturing base. Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley, who was on hand to celebrate the moment, noted that…
GE Aviation provides boost to Alabama aerospace sector with Auburn facility (with video)
AUBURN, Alabama – The Alabama aerospace sector is getting a lift from GE Aviation’s latest project – a $75 million facility making jet engine components in Auburn that will create as many as 400 jobs once it ramps up to full production. GE Aviation says the 300,000-square-foot plant will produce precision, super-alloy machined parts for…
Rising exports of Alabama-made goods expand state’s role in global economy
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — “Made In Alabama” increasingly translates as “Sold Around The Globe” as exports of Alabama-made goods have posted solid gains in recent years. Alabama companies shipped their products to 188 countries in 2012, a record year for exports for the state. With overseas shipments of automobiles leading the way, exports from Alabama have…
Developers launch AlabamaAerosupply, a website for aerospace suppliers
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — A group of economic development organizations across Alabama have come together to launch AlabamaAerosupply, a website for aerospace suppliers interested in a facility location near the Airbus final assembly line. Airbus broke ground on its first U.S.-based assembly line at Mobile Brookley Aeroplex on Monday, April 8. The new Airbus Alabama assembly line will…
