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Alabama exports reach $23.7 billion in 2025, with shipments to 190 countries
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – May is World Trade Month, and recently released data on Alabama’s exports underscore the importance of global trade to the state’s economy. It also highlights momentum behind efforts to diversify and expand the state’s international reach.
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Alabama exports reach $23.7 billion in 2025, with shipments to 190 countries
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – May is World Trade Month, and recently released data on Alabama’s exports underscore the importance of global trade to the state’s economy. It also highlights momentum behind efforts to diversify and expand the state’s international reach.
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Alabama exports reach $23.7 billion in 2025, with shipments to 190 countries
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – May is World Trade Month, and recently released data on Alabama’s exports underscore the importance of global trade to the state’s economy. It also highlights momentum behind efforts to diversify and expand the state’s international reach.
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Alabama exports reach $23.7 billion in 2025, with shipments to 190 countries
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – May is World Trade Month, and recently released data on Alabama’s exports underscore the importance of global trade to the state’s economy. It also highlights momentum behind efforts to diversify and expand the state’s international reach.
3 weeks ago
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Alabama’s BIO International delegation to promote state’s investment, opportunities
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – When Dr. Karim Budhwani leads a discussion session at BIO International’s annual conference in San Diego next week, he’ll be wearing his signature Iron Man bow tie along with a “Made in Alabama” pin on his lapel.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
