Canadian company invests in Jasper Lumber leading to expansion and jobs
The investment will triple capacity at Jasper Lumber’s existing sawmill and create additional activity for its other subsidiary companies.
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Heiche plans Alabama manufacturing facility in Jasper
The Heiche plant creates at least 73 jobs and expands Walker County’s footprint in Alabama’s auto industry.
Alabama Commerce Department promotes Made in Alabama Holiday Gift Guide
The 2020 Made in Alabama Holiday Gift Guide is focused on the home, where many of us have been spending unprecedented amounts of time this year.
Hatcher, Knight advance to Democratic runoff in Senate District 26
According to the preliminary election results, State Rep. Kirk Hatcher will face former State Rep. John Knight in a runoff.
Sewell’s annual job fair will be virtual this year
Job seekers will have the opportunity to connect with employers from 10 different industries.
Alabama Commerce Department providing new tools for exporters
The goal of the new program is to give companies new internet marketing tools to elevate their profiles and win business in foreign markets.
Lowe’s will locate distribution center in Bessemer
The bulk distribution facility will allow Lowe’s to provide quicker deliveries to customers across Alabama and the Southeast.
Gunmaker Kimber is moving its corporate headquarters to Alabama
Kimber is now announcing that they plan to move their corporate headquarters to Troy.
New Ford Bronco will use newer, lighter steel made in Alabama at ArcelorMittal
ArcelorMittal is also in preliminary negotiations with Ford on supplying the steel for other vehicles.
Airbus celebrates five years of passenger jet manufacturing in Alabama
The Airbus manufacturing facility in Alabama has now been manufacturing aircraft for five years in the state of Alabama. The first Airbus passenger jet manufactured in Alabama was an A321 christened “BluesMobile” on Sept. 14, 2015. It went to Jet Blue. Since then, 180 A320 family aircraft have been built in Alabama for eight airline … Continued