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Ivey announces Motus will bring 90 new jobs to Gadsden

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Motus Integrated Technologies, a Tier 1 supplier of automotive interior products to the world’s automakers, will open a new factory in Gadsden. Motus is investing $15 million in its new manufacturing facility. Motus will create 90 new jobs at the facility, which will manufacture interior automotive parts and headliners. “Motus … Continued
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July 18, 2019

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

DC BLOX holds grand opening

Thursday, DC BLOX, a multi-tenant data center provider delivering the infrastructure and connectivity essential to power today’s digital business, announces the opening of its fourth center facility in Birmingham. “We live in a digital age, and the world is not standing still. DC BLOX’s new data center is certainly a welcome addition to the Birmingham … Continued
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July 12, 2019

Ivey thrilled Pike County received grant to build infrastructure for new Rex Lumber sawmill

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration announced that it is awarding a $500,000 grant to Pike County, Alabama, to make critical infrastructure improvements needed to support the growth of manufacturing businesses in the region, including a major lumber manufacturing facility. This EDA grant will be matched with $500,000 in state of Alabama investment. … Continued
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July 5, 2019

Ben E Keith Foods invests in Coffee County

Wednesday, Ben E. Keith Foods announced plans to build a 425,000 square foot foodservice distribution center in New Brockton, Alabama, located in Coffee County. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced the news on social media. “Big News Coffee County—@BenEKeithFoods is investing $100 million to open an advanced foodservice distribution center in New Brockton, creating 80 jobs!” … Continued
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July 2, 2019

Brooks starts at first base in congressional baseball game

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, started at first base in the annual congressional baseball game. “The Congressional Baseball Game is a great tradition that brings republicans and democrats together at the Washington Nationals stadium where, last year, more than 16,000 fans attended the game,” Brooks said. “I can’t wait to participate in this great American pastime … Continued
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June 28, 2019

Randall Shedd awarded Alabama Agribusiness Council’s legislator of the year award

The Alabama Agribusiness Council awarded their legislator of the year award to State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Cullman, at their annual conference on Monday. “I appreciate the Alabama Agribusiness Council presenting me with their ‘Legislator of the Year’ award last night at their annual conference,” Shedd said on social media. “Agribusiness is Alabama and my district’s … Continued
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June 27, 2019