‘Made in Alabama’ presence strong at Paris Air Show with industry leaders
PARIS — At the world’s most prestigious aerospace event, two Alabama companies are taking center stage to showcase their expertise and expand their global reach. SEA Wire and Cable and Alabama Aerospace are representing the state at the “Made in Alabama” booth within the U.S. Pavilion at the 2025 Paris Air Show. Both firms bring advanced technical capabilities,…
Alabama’s aerospace growth story takes off at the 2025 Paris Air Show
Alabama’s aerospace and defense industry’s momentum continues to build with a raft of new investment projects, advancing operations across the state that develop leading products and innovative technologies for markets around the world. Over the past five years, new aerospace investment in Alabama topped $1.5 billion with growth projects from companies including Airbus, United Launch…
Alabama bioscience team heads to Boston for 2025 BIO International Convention
The Alabama Department of Commerce is leading a delegation of the state’s bioscience companies and industry advocates to Boston for the 2025 BIO International Convention, the world’s largest event for the life sciences sector. David Sides, International Project Manager at the Alabama Department of Commerce, is joining representatives from innovative Alabama-based bioscience firms as well as…
Firms launch $33 million project to build aviation facility at Pryor Field
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Alabama — Aleut Real Estate LLC (ARE) this week celebrated he official groundbreaking of a new state-of-the-art hangar facility at Pryor Field Regional Airport in Limestone County, an event marked the beginning of a $32.7 project in aviation infrastructure. The hangar, which will focus on Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) operations for commercial…
Alabama aims to expand global aerospace partnerships at 2025 Paris Air Show
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair is leading an Alabama delegation that includes economic development professionals, company officials and community leaders from around the state on a mission to next week’s 2025 Paris Air Show, the aerospace industry’s premier business exposition this year. The trade event, which attracts decision-makers from the world’s biggest aerospace, aviation and defense companies,…
Alabama officials cheer milestone anniversary of Hyundai’s Montgomery plant
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Alabama officials on Tuesday celebrated Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama’s 20 years of automotive production in Montgomery, praising the automaker’s economic impact, job creation and commitment to quality. Since its grand opening on May 20, 2005, Hyundai Alabama (HMMA) has built 6.2 million vehicles, assembled a workforce topping 4,000 team members, and helped…
Hyundai workers celebrate 20th anniversity milestone of Alabama manufactuirng facility
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) marked the 20th anniversary of its production launch in Montgomery on Friday with a day of celebration for its team members featuring family activities like carnival rides, games and inflatables, plant tours, prize raffles, musical entertainment and a closing fireworks display. Since opening in 2005, HMMA has…
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. Nelson Brothers LLC is a joint venture between Nelson Brothers Inc. and Orica USA Inc. Its decision to grow in Walker County — over…
Commerce earns national honor for AIDT EV Technology Center
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Business Facilities magazine has named the Alabama Department of Commerce to its 2025 class of “Economic Development Organizations of the Year,” highlighting the $30 million Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology Center currently under construction by AIDT, the state’s workforce development agency. The EV Technology Center is a cornerstone of Alabama’s strategy to lead in electric vehicle manufacturing and…
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. This partnership will combine Wastech’s expertise in agricultural solutions with Pursell’s cutting-edge coating technology to create…
