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Brasfield & Gorrie expanding Birmingham headquarters, will add at least 80 new employees
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Brasfield & Gorrie is again expanding its Birmingham headquarters, this time breaking ground on a new four-story, 88,000-square-foot building in Birmingham’s Lakeview District. The general contractor’s new $65 million investment will create training and office space, accommodating at least 80 new full-time positions with an average salary of $82,000. “Brasfield & Gorrie’s decision to continue…
Die casting company 2A USA to make $32 million investment to expand Auburn facility
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that Italian aluminum die casting company 2A USA is again expanding its Auburn manufacturing facility with a $32 million investment. The Tier I automotive industry supplier’s expansion will increase production capacity for casting and machining complex and large aluminum components for the heavy truck industry. The expansion…
Defense contractor Duotech cuts ribbon in Huntsville, will create 50 jobs
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Defense contractor Duotech Services recently cut the ribbon on its new 25,000-square-foot facility in Huntsville. The $4 million investment will create 50 quality jobs and support Duotech’s expanding role in the test, repair and remanufacture of electronic systems and subsystems on defense platforms. The facility will have a special focus on missile and…
Epsilon Industries expands Tuscaloosa facility
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama – Epsilon Industries today celebrated the groundbreaking of a major expansion at its Tuscaloosa facility, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth and long-term commitment to West Alabama. The expansion represents a capital investment of more than $15 million and will create 26 new, high-quality jobs. “Epsilon Industries’ decision to grow…
Governor Ivey highlights Alabama success at Farnborough International Airshow
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that Alabama’s strong showing in the Farnborough International Airshow last week resulted in two major industry announcements and more than 50 meetings between the Alabama Department of Commerce’s recruitment team and aviation, aerospace and defense companies. Alabama’s presence and visibility at the Farnborough International Airshow was larger…
Farnborough and beyond: Commerce works to broaden state’s reach in industry recruitment
LONDON, England – The Alabama Department of Commerce’s industry recruiting team at the Farnborough International Airshow this week includes its point men in Europe and South Korea. Christoph Dörr has run Commerce’s European office from Germany since 2019. Last year, Commerce announced the creation of business development offices in Seoul and Tokyo to further the state’s ability…
Farnborough Day 2: Communities meet with existing partners, seek new
LONDON, England – At GE Aerospace’s display at the Farnborough International Airshow, a large digital map displays the company’s investments in Alabama. About 750 employees between its Auburn and Huntsville facilities. Investments of more than $100 million last year alone. Sixty in-state suppliers. “GE was a game changer for us,” Auburn City Manager Megan McGowen…
Workforce training key to Alabama’s sales pitch in Farnborough
LONDON, England – Before he became the state’s first secretary of workforce 17 months ago and before he was a state senator for 14 years, Greg Reed had a career in sales. His pitches are now very different than when he was promoting medical products to physicians and hospitals, but in a way he’s still…
Day 1: Alabama bringing energy to Farnborough International Airshow
LONDON, England – The Farnborough International Airshow kicked off Monday and Alabama is stepping up its presence and energy level at the biennial aviation and defense showcase. The state’s delegation, led by Alabama Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair and Liz Filmore, Governor Kay Ivey’s chief of staff, includes dozens of local officials, workforce and education…
Governor Ivey announces Doncasters expanding in Auburn with $50M facility
LONDON, England – DPC Holdings PLC (Doncasters), recently listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DPC),a leading international manufacturer of superalloys and high-precision casting components used in aerospace and energy sectors, is adding a second Alabama facility, Governor Kay Ivey’s office and Doncasters announced Monday. The new facility in Auburn is a $50 million capital investment and will…