Alabama in the News

Alabama automakers adopt COVID-19 safety measures as production ramps up

Made in Alabama May 26, 2020 | 12:13 pm

Alabama automakers have been ramping up production following the COVID-19 outbreak, with strict new protocols in place to prevent the spread of the virus. Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz all are implementing similar measures as employees return to work, including[…]

5 ways Alabama is making a difference in the battle against COVID-19

Made in Alabama May 21, 2020 | 15:47 pm

The coronavirus crisis has brought unimagined challenges, but businesses across Alabama have answered the call to help health care workers and their communities through these difficult times. Alabama businesses, from large-scale manufacturers to small family-owned enterprises, have shown a willingness[…]

Partnership to 3-D print face shields grows into network delivering impact

Made in Alabama May 20, 2020 | 14:45 pm

An impromptu mission to produce much-needed protective equipment for Alabama health care workers started with two 3-D printers in a home workshop running around the clock. It’s grown into a coordinated network of partners that includes motivated volunteers, three local[…]

Airbus launches A220 production on new Alabama assembly line

Made in Alabama May 19, 2020 | 11:02 am

MOBILE, Alabama — Airbus said today that it has officially launched production of A220 aircraft at its newly constructed Final Assembly Line hangar at its Alabama manufacturing facility. Airbus also said its workforce in Mobile has begun production of the[…]

Evonik opens advanced biomaterials facility in Birmingham with expansion

Made in Alabama May 13, 2020 | 14:04 pm

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Evonik announced today that it has successfully commissioned an advanced biomaterials facility in Birmingham that will support global demand for the use of its RESOMER-brand bioresorbable polymers with implantable medical devices and parenteral drug products. The expansion[…]