Economy German appliance maker Miele selects Alabama for its first U.S. factory The world’s leading manufacturer of premium domestic appliances has selected Opelika as the location for a U.S. manufacturing hub. StaffDecember 8, 2023
Economy Auto parts maker Shinhwa plans $114 million Alabama expansion The growth project will create 50 jobs and add a new 170,000-square-foot production building on Shinhwa’s campus in Auburn. StaffAugust 16, 2023
Economy Trendco USA announces Alabama facility, creating 292 jobs for Macon County Trendco USA plans to invest $43 million to launch a manufacturing operation in a Tuskegee logistics hub. StaffAugust 10, 2023
Economy Area Development Magazine recognizes Alabama third year in a row Area Development considered the $10.1 billion of capital investment put toward several projects in the state during 2022. Samuel StettheimerJune 8, 2023
Economy Kronospan announces $350 million expansion in Oxford This $350 million investment will create 125 new jobs. StaffMay 26, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Recognizing our engineers This Engineers’ Week is a great opportunity to thank an engineer. Maury D. GastonFebruary 21, 2023
Economy Hyundai Mobis plans EV battery module plant in Montgomery The EV battery module plant in Montgomery will eventually employ at least 400 people. StaffOctober 28, 2022
Economy GE Auburn unionization effort canceled days before vote The unionization attempt was part of a nationwide effort to unionize workers at General Electric factories. Jacob HolmesOctober 27, 2022
Governor Gov. Ivey to kick off Made in Alabama Showcase The governor selected 14 top-rated businesses for their work in producing exceptional products. StaffOctober 14, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Labor Day is a tribute to those who manufacture, build and grow We observe Labor Day not to usher in football season but to honor those who labor. Maury D. GastonSeptember 5, 2022