Alabama leaders kick off EV Technology Center project to boost training
TANNER, Alabama — Alongside state and local leaders, Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair today celebrated the official launch of construction on a cutting-edge $30 million workforce training center at the Alabama Robotics Technology Park near Decatur. This new facility is set to propel the state’s automotive industry into the future by equipping workers with the skills…
Advanced engineering firm IS4S plans growth project in Marion County
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair announced today that Integrated Solutions for Systems Inc. (IS4S), a small business specializing in advanced engineering and management solutions, plans to invest $2.1 million to establish a new Research and Development (R&D) center in rural Marion County. The project will create 13 high-paying full-time engineering positions over the…
Alabama’s auto supply chain growth accelerates with major investments
Alabama’s automotive industry continues its impressive expansion, with new growth projects and investments from key automotive suppliers adding momentum to the sector. Over the last few years, the state’s auto manufacturing sector has attracted more than $5 billion in new capital investment, generating around 8,500 job commitments in projects tracked by the Alabama Department of…
Milestone: Toyota Alabama builds 10-millionth engine at Huntsville facility
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Toyota Alabama announced Thursday that it has officially assembled its 10-millionth engine, an i-Force MAX 2.4-liter, to power an all-new hybrid Tacoma. The engine plant, which first broke ground in 2001, assembles a third of all Toyota engines in North America. “We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone and look forward to…
Parts maker ILJIN to invest $100M in Auburn operation, creating 160 jobs
AUBURN, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey announced today that ILJIN, a leading automotive and industrial bearings and chassis manufacturer, is investing nearly $100 million in a new operation in Auburn. The company’s new facility will employ about 160 people and will allow ILJIN to expand into the aluminum forging market. “ILJIN’s decision to locate its…
Logistics firm TQL plans Huntsville office in expansion of Alabama footprint
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Total Quality Logistics (TQL), the second-largest freight brokerage in North America, announced plans today to expand its presence — and its workforce — in Alabama with a new office in Huntsville. TQL, a global leader in third-party logistics, has selected Bradford Office Park within Cummings Research Park, the nation’s second-largest research park,…
Alabama, industry leaders highlight AMP Center’s impact on EV industry
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — State and industry leaders gathered Monday at the Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Center in Tuscaloosa to discuss the center’s work to support Alabama’s automotive industry through research and innovation in the electric vehicle (EV) space. The AMP Center is a world-class research and development hub for creating and sustaining modern mobility…
NASA ships Alabama-made space hardware to Kennedy for next SLS flight
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — A key piece of space flight hardware, manufactured at Alabama’s Marshall Space Flight Center, is on its way to Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the first crewed mission of NASA’s Artemis program. Last week, Marshall workers in Huntsville rolled out the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for Artemis II and loaded…
‘Masters of the Air’ creators highlight Maxwell’s strategic role in WWII
When the creators of “Masters of the Air” were wrapping up the epic television series depicting the exploits of American B-17 crews over European skies during World War II, they made a trek to Alabama to make sure they nailed the story. Documentarian and producer for Playtone Productions, Kirk Saduski, and screenwriter John Orloff came…
Alabama team uncovers potential growth projects at Farnborough Airshow
LONDON — Alabama’s business recruitment team completed its mission to the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow with its sights set on over a half-dozen growth project opportunities and fresh insights into the trends shaping the future of aerospace, aviation and defense. While in London and at the Farnborough exhibition venue, the Alabama working team engaged in…
