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Farnborough and beyond: Commerce works to broaden state’s reach in industry recruitment
LONDON, England – The Alabama Department of Commerce’s industry recruiting team at the Farnborough International Airshow this week includes its point men in Europe and South Korea.
5 days ago
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Alabama higher education’s aviation and aerospace programs, partnerships will be showcased at Farnborough
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Governor Ivey highlights Alabama success at Farnborough International Airshow
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that Alabama’s strong showing in the Farnborough International Airshow last week resulted in two major industry announcements and more than 50 meetings between the Alabama Department of Commerce’s recruitment team and aviation, aerospace and defense companies.
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News in Ag Tech & Food Products
HudsonAlpha’s BRIDGES Engine lands major NSF grant to fuel rural innovation in Alabama and Tennessee
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Alabama’s farmland is about to become fertile ground for a new kind of industry.
3 weeks ago
News in Automotive
Italian auto industry supplier Vulcaflex picks Auburn for first North American facility
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Vulcaflex S.p.A, an Italian manufacturer of synthetic leathers used in the automotive industry, is opening its first U.S. facility in Auburn.
June 18, 2026
News in Bioscience
HudsonAlpha’s BRIDGES Engine lands major NSF grant to fuel rural innovation in Alabama and Tennessee
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Alabama’s farmland is about to become fertile ground for a new kind of industry.
3 weeks ago
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
Eli Lilly, Space Command and other growth help earn Alabama a Silver Shovel Award
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Growth in Alabama’s defense presence and a major pharmaceutical facility announcement helped the state earn a 2026 Silver Shovel Award from the business publication Area Development.
June 23, 2026
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
At Battery Show Europe, Alabama team promotes location, opportunities
An Alabama delegation focused on advancing the state’s battery and electric mobility industry was recently in Stuttgart, Germany for Battery Show Europe.
June 17, 2026
News in Operations & Logistics
StoneX’s Birmingham move will create space for nearly 90 new employees
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Global financial services leader StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX) announced on Thursday the relocation and expansion of its Birmingham office, a move that will add nearly 90 employees over the next three to five years.
May 21, 2026
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
