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Team Alabama talks aerospace jobs at Paris Air Show gathering
PARIS, France — Alabama elected officials and economic development leaders had their eyes on the prize as they gathered in a gorgeous French setting at Les Invalides for a reception hosted by the Huntsville delegation on the eve of the Paris Air Show. The prize? Aerospace jobs. “Nobody is going to out work me this…
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley says state will meet with existing and prospective companies this week in Paris
PARIS, France — Governor Robert Bentley addressed a crowd of nearly 100 economic development officials and local elected leaders from across Alabama at a breakfast this morning at the Marriott Paris – Rive Gauche Hotel. The group has gathered overseas for the 50th Paris Air Show, a biennial aerospace and defense trade show where companies…
Flight plan: Small Alabama city eyes future as aviation hub
ANDALUSIA, Alabama – About 125 miles from Mobile, where Airbus will build its first U.S. final assembly line, is a small Covington County city of 9,000 people that plans to transform its textile-based economy into an aviation hub. Andalusia Mayor Earl Johnson joins other elected officials and economic development experts from around Alabama this week…
Alabama Targets Aerospace Connections at Paris Air Show
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – The Alabama aerospace industry put man on the moon and is now working to take him to Mars. It assembles rockets that blast critical satellites into space and missiles that can strike enemy missiles in flight. It plays a vital role in training the Army’s helicopter pilots and the Air Force’s officers.…
Alabama aerospace sector primed for growth, trade group says
Alabama’s aerospace and aviation sector, which stretches from Huntsville to Mobile, is well positioned for expansion as new projects land in a state with a rich heritage in the industry, according to Jeff Thompson, executive director of the Alabama Aerospace Industry Association. “Aviation has been going on in Alabama for more than 100 years, since…
Made in Alabama to feature on-the-scene coverage of Paris Air Show
A team of top Alabama officials, economic developers and local leaders are heading to the Paris Air Show in a concerted effort to expand the state’s aerospace industry and win new jobs. During the show, which begins Monday, June 17, follow all the details through live reports from Paris on the Made in Alabama website.…
Pharmavite LLC opens Alabama vitamin manufacturing center with 245 jobs
OPELIKA, Alabama — Governor Robert Bentley and representatives of the Alabama Department of Commerce today joined Pharmavite LLC, one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of high-quality vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements, in cutting the ribbon for the opening of the company’s new Opelika facility. Gov. Robert Bentley, Secretary of Commerce Greg Canfield, House Speaker…
Alabama auto industry grows as expanding parts suppliers add nearly 500 jobs
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – The rapidly growing Alabama auto industry is finding a higher gear as three expanding parts suppliers are beefing up their operations in the state and adding a combined 467 jobs. “Alabama is ideally situated in the center of the Southeast auto corridor for new auto industry projects and expansions, particularly suppliers,” said…
Huntsman Corp. kicks off project to manufacture specialty epoxy resins near Mobile
McINTOSH, Alabama – Huntsman Corp. today broke ground for the expansion of a facility here to manufacture specialty epoxy resins, a move that will create new jobs for the area. The Huntsman project will create 150 construction jobs and 25 full-time positions when the expansion reaches full capacity. Governor Robert Bentley said he hopes to…
Alabama earns Area Development’s Golden Shovel Award
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Governor Robert Bentley announced Wednesday that job creation success during the past year has earned Alabama the nation’s top Gold Shovel Award from Area Development magazine. Alabama, Georgia, Texas, and Kansas were named the winners of the magazine’s 2013 Gold Shovel Awards, presented annually to states that have achieved significant success in job creation and economic…