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Gerhardi opens auto parts plant in Montgomery

German auto supplier Gerhardi Inc. opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Montgomery Tuesday. The $41.6 million plant will employ up to 235 people. Gerhardi Managing Director Rienhard Hoffman said the company is excited to launch operations at the state-of-the-art injection molding, electroplating and assembly plant in Alabama’s capital city. “Montgomery has proven itself as … Continued

July 12, 2019

Gov. Kay Ivey making us proud

Gov. Kay Ivey made us very proud by welcoming Vice President Mike Pence and the National Space Council to the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville this week. I watched the three -hour event through live streaming. It was awesome. I was happy to see our Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson on the … Continued

March 29, 2019

Ivey speaks to Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association

Thursday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) addressed the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) at the group’s 4th annual appreciation dinner at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover. Ivey said that the companies that come to Alabama, “want to be a part of a team.” “They can expect hard work, growth, and success,” Ivey said. “They want … Continued

November 2, 2018

Toyota and Mazda to build massive new auto manufacturing plant in Limestone County

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Toyota and Mazda announced that they were building a joint manufacturing plant at a site in Limestone County. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said, “Today is indeed a great day in the state of Alabama.” “Growing businesses and creating opportunities for the people of Alabama is a process. I … Continued

January 11, 2018

Strange Applauds EPA Decision to Withdraw Emission Rule Which Would have Outlawed Most Auto Racing

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, April 18, Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange applauded a decision by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to withdraw a proposed emission rule which effectively would have effectively prevented the use of converted street vehicles for off-street racing. AG Strange said, “I am pleased the EPA listened to … Continued

April 19, 2016