News / Economy / State Resource Fiber plans to build a bamboo products manufacturing plant in Sulligent Resource Fiber plans to invest $3.6 million in the Lamar County facility. Brandon Moseley / January 19, 2021
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. Brandon Moseley / January 4, 2021
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. Brandon Moseley / December 29, 2020
Sewell introduces legislation to expand new markets tax credit The bipartisan legislation will preserve access to the New Markets Tax Credit for underserved communities. Brandon Moseley / December 15, 2020
Sewell votes in favor of National Apprenticeship Act The bill would invest more than $3.5 billion to create nearly one million new apprenticeship opportunities. Brandon Moseley / November 23, 2020
Sewell’s annual job fair will be virtual this year Job seekers will have the opportunity to connect with employers from 10 different industries. Brandon Moseley / November 16, 2020
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. Brandon Moseley / November 16, 2020
Hyundai adds new SUV to vehicles manufactured in Montgomery The next-generation Tucson, Hyundai's best-selling U.S. model, will be built in Montgomery. Brandon Moseley / November 11, 2020
Sewell named winner of manufacturing award "She is a true advocate for manufacturers as a leading member of the Ways and Means Committee," said MEMA President and CEO Bill Long. Brandon Moseley / November 10, 2020
Buffalo Rock Company to expand operations in Birmingham, invest $75 million The company has purchased more than 1 million square feet of new warehouse and office space in the city. November 9, 2020