Alabama in the News

Hanwha Cimarron kicks off project to open Alabama manufacturing facility

Made in Alabama Sep 16, 2021 | 14:09 pm

OPELIKA, Alabama – Hanwha Cimarron LLC, a maker of carbon fiber-wrapped, high-pressure storage tanks, formally launched a $130 million project today to construct a manufacturing plant in Opelika that will employ 261 people. Hanwha Cimarron broke ground this morning on[…]

Humminbird’s Alabama growth project will add 77 jobs in Eufaula

Made in Alabama Sep 15, 2021 | 10:15 am

EUFAULA, Alabama — Humminbird, a leading maker of marine electronics products, announced Tuesday that it is creating over 75 jobs at its plant in Barbour County through an expansion project that will help the company meet strong consumer demand for[…]

Canada’s Li-Cycle plans EV battery recycling facility in Alabama

Made in Alabama Sep 10, 2021 | 14:27 pm

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama – Canada-based Li-Cycle Holdings Corp., the leading lithium-ion battery recycler in North America, plans to build a recycling facility near the Mercedes-Benz assembly plant in Tuscaloosa County, providing new capabilities within Alabama’s auto industry. The Tuscaloosa location will[…]

Alabama ranks among top states for business in new site selectors survey

Made in Alabama Sep 10, 2021 | 08:22 am

National publication Area Development reports that a survey of site selection professionals once again ranked Alabama among the top states for business, citing a range of factors that contribute to an inviting growth environment. Alabama ranks No. 6 overall in[…]

Alabama firms sign pact to team on projects in South America’s Guyana

Made in Alabama Sep 2, 2021 | 10:45 am

MOBILE, Alabama – Leaders of Myer Marine Services and Hargrove Engineers + Constructors, both based in Mobile, have signed a pact with a firm in Guyana that aims to accelerate the growth of oil and gas sector in the South[…]