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Construction Partners to invest $20 million in new Dothan headquarters
DOTHAN, Alabama — A homegrown Alabama success story is reinforcing its roots.
March 19, 2026
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Fast-growing AI tax software firm SmartWiz to add 66 high-paying jobs in Birmingham
October 22, 2025
Alabama expands aviation training to meet soaring industry demand
October 17, 2025
Airbus inaugurates new A320 Final Assembly Line at Mobile facility
October 14, 2025
News in Aerospace & Aviation
Alabama aerospace team marks successful week at Singapore Airshow
CHANGI, Singapore – Alabama’s aerospace industry is poised for additional growth, following a week of successful recruitment efforts at the Singapore Airshow.
February 13, 2026
News in Ag Tech & Food Products
Alabama’s Pursell Agri-Tech teams with Wastech on fertilizer venture in Malaysia
SYLACAUGA, Alabama— In a groundbreaking move, Alabama-based Pursell Agri-Tech is teaming with Wastech Group, an integrated agricultural and landscaping solutions provider based in Southeast Asia, to establish a state-of-the-art facility in Malaysia dedicated to the production of advanced controlled release fertilizers.
April 21, 2025
News in Automotive
Mercedes to invest $4 billion in Alabama plant, marks 5 millionth vehicle built in state
VANCE, Alabama – Mercedes-Benz plans to invest $4 billion at its Tuscaloosa County plant by 2030, as the German automaker continues to build on a legacy that launched Alabama’s dynamic automotive industry.
5 weeks ago
News in Bioscience
Pharmaceutical giant Lilly plans $6 billion advanced manufacturing plant in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – Eli Lilly and Company plans to invest more than $6 billion in a new advanced manufacturing operation in Huntsville, where it will produce next-generation medicines, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today.
December 10, 2025
News in Chemicals
Nelson Brothers picks Alabama over other sites for $19.4 million expansion
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair today announced that Nelson Brothers LLC, a global provider of specialty chemical products and commercial explosives, has selected its home state for a major expansion project.
May 02, 2025
News in Defense
EDPA launches statewide technology attraction strategy focused on founders
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), in coordination with the Alabama Department of Commerce and Innovate Alabama, today announced a comprehensive statewide strategy to recruit and support high- growth technology companies.
October 10, 2025
News in Forestry Products
Georgia-Pacific to invest $800 million in Alabama River Cellulose Mill
PERDUE HILL, Alabama — Georgia-Pacific announced today that it plans to invest $800 million to modernize, expand and streamline the production capabilities of the company’s Alabama River Cellulose mill, making the Monroe County facility the largest softwood pulp mill in the U.S.
September 10, 2025
News in Metal & Advanced Materials
Global chain manufacturer KettenWulf announces new manufacturing operation in Auburn
AUBURN, Alabama – Germany’s KettenWulf plans to invest $34 million in an advanced manufacturing operation in Auburn that will create 70 jobs and serve as the foundation for the company’s future growth in the U.S., Gov. Kay Ivey announced today.
January 26, 2026
News in Mobility
Airbus inaugurates new A320 Final Assembly Line at Mobile facility
MOBILE, Alabama — Airbus on Monday celebrated the inauguration of its new A320 Family Final Assembly Line (FAL) at its campus in the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley, marking a major expansion of the company’s U.S. manufacturing presence and a milestone moment for Alabama’s aerospace industry.
October 14, 2025
News in Operations & Logistics
Alabama Port Authority kicks off Montgomery rail facility project
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — The Alabama Port Authority, in partnership with CSX, today broke ground on the Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF), a state-of-the-art facility that will enhance freight mobility and stimulate economic growth throughout the region.
February 27, 2025
News in Technology
Construction Partners to invest $20 million in new Dothan headquarters
DOTHAN, Alabama — A homegrown Alabama success story is reinforcing its roots.
March 19, 2026
