Alabama in the News

New $54M parts facility will boost Mercedes EV production in Alabama

Made in Alabama Oct 20, 2020 | 14:04 pm

VANCE, Alabama – A new parts facility planned near the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International plant in Tuscaloosa County is expected to add 373 jobs to the sprawling network that supports the state’s auto industry. The $53.6 million, 530,000-square-foot project will primarily[…]

Auto supplier IAC plans Alabama expansions creating over 180 jobs

Made in Alabama Oct 19, 2020 | 11:07 am

MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that International Automotive Components Group North America Inc. (IAC) plans to invest over $55.9 million in expansion projects that will create 182 jobs at two Alabama facilities. IAC is committing $34.3 million[…]

Alabama business leaders meet with Ambassador Lighthizer, key trade official

Made in Alabama Oct 17, 2020 | 10:49 am

VANCE, Alabama – Governor Kay Ivey and a group of Alabama industrial leaders on Friday hosted Ambassador Robert Lighthizer, the U.S. Trade Representative, at the Mercedes-Benz manufacturing complex for a high-level discussion on the Trump Administration’s trade and economic growth[…]

Bronze Valley names first startup class in gener8tor accelerator

Made in Alabama Oct 5, 2020 | 16:32 pm

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Startup accelerator gener8tor announced today the participants selected for 10 Fall 2020 gBETA cohorts, including five promising companies in the program’s inaugural class at the Bronze Valley Accelerator. Birmingham’s Bronze Valley is a non-profit, early stage venture[…]

Global Resources to invest $9.5M in Alabama medical manufacturing venture

Made in Alabama Oct 5, 2020 | 15:05 pm

DOTHAN, Alabama – Global Resources International announced plans today to invest $9.5 million to open a medical manufacturing company in Dothan, creating 70 jobs and expanding local manufacturing capabilities. The company, Advanced Product Solutions, will anchor GRI’s family of companies[…]