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Alabama team heads to SelectUSA to expand foreign investment wins

5 days ago | madeinalabama.com | Jerry Underwood

Businesses based in countries around the globe continue to find a welcoming home in Alabama, as the state’s foreign direct investment (FDI) reached $3.5 billion last year, driving job growth in several key industries. Communities across the state attracted 50 FDI projects during 2024, resulting in more than 3,700 job commitments in automotive manufacturing plants, shipyards, sawmills and other workplaces, according to a report from the Alabama Department of Commerce.
Hyundai workers celebrate 20th anniversity milestone of Alabama manufactuirng facility

1 week ago | madeinalabama.com | Jerry Underwood

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) marked the 20th anniversary of its production launch in Montgomery on Friday with a day of celebration for its team members featuring family activities like carnival rides, games and inflatables, plant tours, prize raffles, musical entertainment and a closing fireworks display. Since opening in 2005, HMMA has produced 6.27 million vehicles, beginning with the 2006 Hyundai Sonata.
Nelson Brothers picks Alabama over other sites for $19.4 million expansion

2 weeks ago | madeinalabama.com | Jerry Underwood

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair today announced that Nelson Brothers LLC, a global provider of specialty chemical products and commercial explosives, has selected its home state for a major expansion project. Nelson Brothers LLC is a joint venture between Nelson Brothers Inc. and Orica USA Inc.
Commerce earns national honor for AIDT EV Technology Center

2 weeks ago | madeinalabama.com | Jerry Underwood

MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Business Facilities magazine has named the Alabama Department of Commerce to its 2025 class of “Economic Development Organizations of the Year,” highlighting the $30 million Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology Center currently under construction by AIDT, the state’s workforce development agency. The EV Technology Center is a cornerstone of Alabama’s strategy to lead in electric vehicle manufacturing and advanced automotive innovation.
Alabama’s Pursell Agri-Tech teams with Wastech on fertilizer venture in Malaysia

3 weeks ago | madeinalabama.com | Jerry Underwood

SYLACAUGA, Alabama— In a groundbreaking move, Alabama-based Pursell Agri-Tech is teaming with Wastech Group, an integrated agricultural and landscaping solutions provider based in Southeast Asia, to establish a state-of-the-art facility in Malaysia dedicated to the production of advanced controlled release fertilizers.
Powering the future: Alabama charges ahead in the South’s growing ‘Battery Belt’

1 month ago | madeinalabama.com | Jerry Underwood

The Alabama Department of Commerce is joining forces with Alabama-based partners this week at The Battery Show South to highlight the state’s growing presence in the advanced battery and electrification sectors — a strategic move to attract future investment as the Southeast continues to solidify its reputation as the nation’s “Battery Belt.”Held in Atlanta, The Battery Show South brings together key players from across the evolving regional value chain in the battery industry.
Jasper Lumber’s $135M project signals growth for Alabama’s forestry sector

1 month ago | madeinalabama.com | Jerry Underwood

JASPER, Alabama — Jasper Lumber Co. is nearing completion on a transformative $135 million investment to modernize its sawmill facility, reinforcing its long-term commitment to its Walker County hometown and the state’s thriving forestry industry. The multi-year upgrade, which began in 2020 and is expected to be completed in 2026, is equipping the facility with advanced, high-technology equipment that will significantly increase efficiency and production capacity.
SEEDS program helps position Lawrence County for job creation, growth

1 month ago | madeinalabama.com | Jerry Underwood

A $2.7 million grant from Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program will allow the Lawrence County Industrial Development Board (LCIDB) and local officials to expand an industrial site in the North Alabama county. The SEEDS program is a statewide initiative designed to assist local governmental entities with funds for the development of industrial property and the acquisition of new land for industrial and business use.
Rural Alabama on the rise: Billions in investment driving job creation

1 month ago | madeinalabama.com | Jerry Underwood

Rural Alabama is experiencing a surge in economic growth, with more than $7 billion in new investment since 2020 fueling nearly 9,000 job commitments across the state’s targeted rural counties. The momentum continued throughout 2024, as $1.7 billion in fresh investment flowed into key industries, generating 1,700 new job opportunities and strengthening rural communities across the state, according to a new report from the Alabama Department of Commerce.
SEEDS grant to boost economic growth efforts in rural Fayette - Made in Alabama

1 month ago | madeinalabama.com | Jerry Underwood

FAYETTE, Alabama — Alabama’s groundbreaking SEEDS program is providing a $733,700 grant to enable officials in Fayette to purchase property for a prime industrial site that will accelerate economic growth in the rural region. The Industrial Development Board of the City of Fayette (Fayette IDB) plans to purchase land to establish the North Fayette Industrial Site.