Alabama community leaders will travel to Farnborough for more ‘Made in Alabama’ opportunities
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – For officials from Dothan, the Farnborough International Airshow is an opportunity to tell aviation and defense companies from around the globe what the south Alabama city can offer them. That includes proximity to the Army’s Fort Rucker and its growing hub for unmanned aircraft training and testing; a regional airport with about…
Farnborough an opportunity for growth for Alabama aviation, tech companies
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Five Alabama aerospace, AI and defense companies will be part of their industries’ premier exhibition next week at the Farnborough International Airshow. The companies will be on site as part of the Alabama Department of Commerce’s industry recruitment and trade mission. “International trade shows like the Farnborough and the Paris Air Shows…
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. The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, leading a coalition of universities, manufacturers and agricultural partners, has been awarded an initial $15 million — with the potential for up to $160 million over 10 years — through the U.S. National Science…
To help launch STEM careers around the globe, Endeavour Scholarship sends students to Space Camp in Alabama
This month’s Farnborough International Airshow near London will showcase the latest and biggest global advancements and innovations in aerospace technology. Recognizing the global need for more young people in the science and engineering sectors that drive that innovation, the week-long expo will also include the awarding of scholarships to attend the U.S. Space &…
Alabama Department of Commerce to lead industry recruitment delegation at Farnborough International Airshow
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – The Alabama Department of Commerce will put on display many of the state’s best economic development assets at the Farnborough International Airshow next week. The biennial expo is one of the world’s premier aerospace and defense sector trade events and past shows have led to major investment announcements for the state. This year’s delegation,…
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. The awards are presented annually to states that achieved noteworthy success in job creation and economic impact. For 21 years, the publication has determined winners based on…
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. The almost $70 million investment will create 130 jobs, company and state officials said. “Alabama is pleased to welcome Vulcaflex to its new North American home in Auburn,” Governor Kay Ivey…
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. The annual conference is described as the epicenter of energy storage, bringing together more than 17,000 attendees, including industry leaders and suppliers from more than 72 countries. Topics ranged from mining and raw materials,…
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. Budhwani is co-founder and CEO-scientist at Birmingham-based CerFlux, a biotech company focused on developing precision oncology…
Kamtec Auto USA to bring $9.2 million investment, 50 jobs to Auburn
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – South Korean automotive supplier Kamtec Auto USA announced this week it will open its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Auburn. The new operation represents a $9.2 million investment and will create about 50 jobs over the next three years. The facility will provide advanced technical components for engine control and electric management…
