Southwire to expand Florence manufacturing campus, add 120 jobs
FLORENCE, Alabama — As part of ongoing modernization efforts, Southwire, one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers, announced plans today for an expansion of its manufacturing campus in Florence that is expected to increase production capacity by 30% and create approximately 120 jobs. “At Southwire, we’re making a multi-year investment of more than…
Premier Tech opens $33 million U.S. headquarters, tech hub in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Canada-based Premier Tech on Tuesday officially commissioned a new state-of-the-art U.S. headquarters for its Systems and Automation business group in Montgomery, culminating a $33 million investment project. The 167,000-square-foot Alabama facility will become Premier Tech’s new solution hub for its American clients, allowing for increased reaction time and an enhanced customer experience. Premier Tech’s Systems…
Walmart plans $350 million in high-tech upgrades at Alabama distribution hub
CULLMAN, Alabama — Retail giant Walmart announced plans today to invest $350 million to add high-tech robotics and automation technologies to its regional distribution center in Cullman. The investment will improve the hub’s productivity, enabling it to double shipments and keep the shelves stocked at the Walmart stores it serves. It will also serve to…
Mexican airline takes delivery of Airbus jet in milestone for Alabama facility
MOBILE, Alabama — Airbus said today that Mexico’s ultra-low-cost airline Volaris has taken delivery of an A320neo from Airbus’ U.S.-based production facility in Alabama, marking the first time a non-U.S. airline to take delivery of an aircraft produced at the site. With this aircraft, Volaris — Latin America’s largest A320neo Family operator — will expand…
VT MAE adding 200 workers at Mobile aircraft overhaul facility
MOBILE, Alabama — VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering Inc. plans to add 200 jobs as it equips its Mobile facility to convert and modify Airbus A320 Family passenger jets as cargo aircraft, providing another boost to the region’s aerospace/aviation sector. “This expansion project builds on Mobile’s soaring success in the aerospace industry, further solidifying our position as…
Space & Rocket Center marks milestone with Space Camp Ops Center
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, a global leader in STEM training for students, is blasting into the future with a new state-of-the-art facility that will provide next-level education opportunities. On Friday, Governor Kay Ivey and Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield joined Space & Rocket Center officials and local leaders in Huntsville for…
‘Building 100’ in I-85 logistics hub opens amid ambitious growth plans
TUSKEGEE, Alabama — The Regional East Alabama Logistics (REAL) Park, which aims to supercharge economic growth in the Tuskegee region, is open for business with the commissioning of the first building in the logistics hub. Doster Construction Co. and Farpoint Development announced this week that construction has been completed on Building 100, an expandable 168,000-square-foot…
Mercedes’ Alabama operation gears up for all-electric Maybach SUV
Mercedes-Benz’s Alabama operation is preparing to take the automaker’s concept of the ultra-luxury automobile to an electrifying new level, with the upcoming production launch of the 2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 sport utility. Mercedes debuted the head-turning vehicle this week, saying “the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV sets the new benchmark in the all-electric top-end luxury SUV segment”…
Honda Alabama opens $16 million customization facility
LINCOLN, Alabama — Honda has launched a new facility at its Alabama Auto Plant that is dedicated to the installation of accessory option packages on its vehicles. The $16 million, 66,000-square-foot Post-Production Option facility will house a program that outfits the automaker’s light-truck lineup with features designed to add extra performance and function, including bronze…
Toyota Alabama launches $49 million solar project for engine plant
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Toyota Alabama’s engine manufacturing facility will soon be relying on the sun to generate over 70% of its power needs thanks to a 168-acre, $49 million solar project announced today. At a press briefing this morning, Toyota Alabama, Toyota Tsusho America Inc. (TAI) and Huntsville Utilities outlined a power purchase agreement to…
