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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
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July 12, 2019

Alabama receives Gold Shovel Award for economic development efforts

Thursday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that Area Development, a national business publication, has selected Alabama for its Gold Shovel Award, recognizing the state’s economic development success in 2018. “Companies from all over the world have discovered that Alabama offers the competitive advantages they need to succeed, particularly when it comes to assembling dedicated, … Continued
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June 17, 2019

Ivey announces YKTA will create 650 jobs at Huntsville plant

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) was in Huntsville Wednesday for a ceremony where it was announced that Y-tec Keylex Toyotestsu Alabama will create a new auto parts manufacturing plant that will create 650 new jobs. “YKT Alabama is a significant addition to the growing automotive cluster centered around the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing U.S.A. auto assembly … Continued
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May 23, 2019

Japanese automakers disappointed with Trump’s finding on auto tariffs

Japanese automakers announced Tuesday that they were disappointed that President Donald Trump concurred with a Commerce Department finding that auto imports are a national security threat. JAMA Chairman Akio Toyoda expressed his “profound disappointment” in Trump’s proclamation, which concurred with the conclusion of the Commerce Department’s Section 232 report classifying auto and auto parts imports … Continued
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May 22, 2019

Alabama sets new record with 2018 economic development projects

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday that companies locating new facilities in Alabama or expanding existing operations invested $8.7 billion in growth projects during 2018, establishing a new annual record for the state. These economic development projects were outlined in the comprehensive 2018 New & Expanding Industry Report. The report predicted that these investments will … Continued
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April 29, 2019

Mazda-Toyota auto plant breaks ground in Limestone County

Friday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) joined Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A. to break ground on their new $1.6 billion plant in the City of Huntsville. The jointly owned-and-operated automotive production plant is expected to create 4,000 new jobs. The Limestone County automobile plant is the largest economic development project landed by the state of Alabama … Continued
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November 19, 2018

Site Selection magazine rates Alabama No. 8 in business climate

National publication Site Selection rated Alabama number eight in its business climate analysis. The high rating reflects the states consistent attractiveness for high-value economic development projects. Alabama No. 8 was tied with Indiana overall. In a survey that is a major component of the Site Selection analysis, site selection consultants and corporate real estate executives … Continued
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November 12, 2018

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
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November 2, 2018

Madison County GOP holds rally in Huntsville

Tuesday, October 23 over 700 people attended the Republican rally and barbecue dinner in Huntsville. Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville), Attorney General Steve Marshall, Lieutenant Governor candidate state Representative Will Ainsworth (R-Guntersville), Chief Justice candidate Tom Parker, Secretary of State John Merrill, and Public Service Commissioner Jeremy Oden all addressed the overflow crowd. “You are now … Continued
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October 29, 2018

Brooks urges USDOT to approve grant for Huntsville rail intersection near Toyota-Mazda plant

Tuesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao expressing support for the City of Huntsville’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant application. Congressman Brooks office said that if the grant money is awarded it will be used to address growing safety and congestion concerns at … Continued
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September 12, 2018