Golden Dragon copper tubing plant will provide boost to rural Alabama county
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – The Golden Dragon copper tubing plant, now under construction in Wilcox County, will create at least 300 jobs and could serve as a model for rural economic development, according to reports on the al.com web site. The $100 million Golden Dragon manufacturing project is considered a significant economic development victory for rural…
Alabama’s auto manufacturing industry adding investment, jobs and vehicles after record year
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – The Alabama auto manufacturing industry has been running at full throttle, but it’s poised to gain additional velocity as new investment pours into the state. Manufacturing plants are expanding, new suppliers are establishing operations and the industry’s workforce is growing across the state. The expansion activity means that Alabama, already a Top…
Alabama candy manufacturer tastes sweet success in overseas markets
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama– From a modest candy factory tucked away in a corner of suburban Birmingham, Scott Green satisfies sweet-tooth cravings in more than 50 countries across the globe. Green’s firm, Creative Concepts in Irondale, produces Pucker Powder, a sugary confection that is dispensed from custom-designed machines to fill plastic tubes in colorful layers. The company…
Alabama economic development community looks to attract Airbus suppliers
MOBILE, Alabama – Airbus plans to begin manufacturing its A320 family of passenger jets in Alabama in 2015, and the state’s economic development officials have mobilized to help the aviation giant and Airbus suppliers experience a smooth take-off. Alabama officials will work with Airbus to recruit and select its 1,000-strong workforce and on training programs…
