Zekelman to create 91 jobs with Alabama projects valued at $6 million
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair announced today that Zekelman Industries plans to invest over $6 million to expand steel tube production at its facility in Jefferson County, creating a combined 91 jobs. Chicago-based Zekelman will invest nearly $2.3 million to upgrade the manufacturing capabilities and production capacity at its existing Atlas Tube facility…
Austal to add over 1,000 jobs with expansion of Mobile shipyard
MOBILE, Alabama — Austal USA announced plans today to expand its Mobile shipyard with the construction of an additional waterfront assembly facility to support the growth of shipbuilding in Alabama’s Port City. The expansion project, fueled by a capital investment of more than $288 million, is set to create 1,032 new jobs over the next…
Governor Ivey celebrates Alabama manufacturers on ‘Made in the USA’ Day
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey praised Alabama’s robust manufacturing sector today in honor of “Made in the USA Day,” highlighting its role in driving economic growth statewide through high-quality jobs and products in demand worldwide. Governor Ivey emphasized Alabama’s status as a powerhouse in U.S. manufacturing, ranking in the top 5 states for manufacturing…
Shape Corp. celebrates opening of second Alabama production facility
TANNER, Alabama — Shape Corp., a global Tier 1 automotive supplier, officially opened its second Alabama production facility today after completing a $74 million growth project that will create over 100 jobs in the coming year. Michigan-based Shape, which opened a plant in nearby Athens in 2016, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning at the…
Auto parts maker Samkee Corp. opens first U.S. factory in Tuskegee
TUSKEGEE, Alabama — Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair joined officials of Samkee Corp. and local leaders today to mark the opening of the auto parts maker’s new production facility in Tuskegee Commerce Park. South Korea-based Samkee invested $128 million to build its first U.S. factory, which will employ over 170 people at full operation while providing…
Allied Mineral Products breaks ground on $23.5M expansion at Alabama plant
PELL CITY, Alabama — Alabama Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair announced today that Allied Mineral Products LLC (Allied) is investing $23.5 million to launch an expansion of its Pell City plant that produces a variety of heat containment refractory products used in industrial applications. Allied executives and employees joined state and local officials today in groundbreaking…
Toyota Alabama to expand production with 350 new jobs in Huntsville
Toyota is expanding the production capabilities at its Huntsville engine factory with a $282 million investment while also adding more than 350 new, high-quality jobs with long-term stability, according to an announcement today by Governor Kay Ivey. The growth project pushes the total investment in Toyota Alabama to more than $1.7 billion and affirms the…
Alabama auto industry’s rapid growth fueled by billions in new investment
For Alabama’s economic future, the pivotal moment came on Sept. 30, 1993, when executives of Mercedes-Benz arrived in Tuscaloosa with an announcement that shocked the global business community. In the months leading to that day, a Mercedes team had explored potential sites in at least 30 states as a home for the automaker’s first U.S.…
Coca-Cola UNITED to invest $330 million in new Birmingham facility, creating 50 jobs
Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc. (UNITED) plans to invest an estimated $330 million to construct a new Birmingham Coca-Cola facility in the city’s Kingston community that is expected to create up to 50 new jobs and retain over 750 positions in the Magic City. “For over 120 years, Coca-Cola…
Genpak celebrates $22.8 million renovation project at Alabama facility
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Genpak LLC, a leading manufacturer of foodservice packaging, marked a key milestone in a $22.8 million investment project at its Montgomery production facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today. The project reaffirms the company’s commitment to its current workforce of 145 employees but also paves the way for 155 new job opportunities, according…
