Hyundai workers celebrate 20th anniversity milestone of Alabama manufactuirng facility
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) marked the 20th anniversary of its production launch in Montgomery on Friday with a day of celebration for its team members featuring family activities like carnival rides, games and inflatables, plant tours, prize raffles, musical entertainment and a closing fireworks display. Since opening in 2005, HMMA has…
Jasper Lumber’s $135M project signals growth for Alabama’s forestry sector
JASPER, Alabama — Jasper Lumber Co. is nearing completion on a transformative $135 million investment to modernize its sawmill facility, reinforcing its long-term commitment to its Walker County hometown and the state’s thriving forestry industry. The multi-year upgrade, which began in 2020 and is expected to be completed in 2026, is equipping the facility with…
Honda Alabama launches production of new rugged Passport models
LINCOLN, Alabama — The newest SUVs navigating a path down the assembly lines of the Honda Alabama Auto Plant are built for more rugged destinations once they depart the $3 billion plant and dealer showrooms. Honda Alabama leaders and the plant’s 4,500-plus workers recently celebrated the production launches of the all-new 2026 Passport and Passport TrailSport SUVs.…
Hyundai opens $14 million Care Center as milestone anniversary approaches
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) today celebrated the grand opening of its new Care Center, a $14 million facility designed to enhance the health and well-being of its 4,000 team members. Located at a new central site on the southwest corner of the general assembly building on the HMMA campus, the automaker…
ArcelorMittal plans $1.2 billion Alabama mill to produce electrical steel
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey announced today that ArcelorMittal, one of the world’s leading steel producers, will invest $1.2 billion to build an advanced manufacturing facility in Mobile County to produce a specialty electrical steel that’s used in EV motors and other applications. The project will create more than 200 jobs at ArcelorMittal Calvert, which…
Diageo North America plans $415 million Alabama manufacturing hub
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Premium drinks company Diageo North America announced plans today to open a new manufacturing and warehousing facility in Montgomery with 100 jobs as the company moves to build an increasingly resilient and efficient supply network. The 360,000-square-foot facility will have a multi-million case annual production capacity for Diageo’s leading beverage alcohol brands.…
Austal USA launches second growth project in Mobile, eyes 2,000 new jobs
MOBILE, Alabama — Austal USA, a cornerstone of Alabama’s thriving defense industry, has commenced the construction of a cutting-edge submarine module manufacturing facility (MMF3) in Mobile. This expansion marks another milestone in the company’s ongoing efforts to support the U.S. Navy’s submarine programs, further enhancing Alabama’s role in national defense. The facility, spanning 369,600 square…
Alabama’s auto supply chain growth accelerates with major investments
Alabama’s automotive industry continues its impressive expansion, with new growth projects and investments from key automotive suppliers adding momentum to the sector. Over the last few years, the state’s auto manufacturing sector has attracted more than $5 billion in new capital investment, generating around 8,500 job commitments in projects tracked by the Alabama Department of…
Milestone: Toyota Alabama builds 10-millionth engine at Huntsville facility
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Toyota Alabama announced Thursday that it has officially assembled its 10-millionth engine, an i-Force MAX 2.4-liter, to power an all-new hybrid Tacoma. The engine plant, which first broke ground in 2001, assembles a third of all Toyota engines in North America. “We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone and look forward to…
First Solar inaugurates $1.1 billion Alabama manufacturing facility
TRINITY, Alabama — First Solar Inc. today inaugurated its new $1.1 billion solar panel manufacturing facility in Lawrence County, which is expected to create over 800 new energy technology manufacturing jobs in the state. The facility adds 3.5 gigawatts (GW) of fully vertically integrated nameplate solar manufacturing capacity in the United States. The project was…
