Economic Development

Manufacturing

Waynesboro, Ga. lands $28 million investment from European manufacturer

The state of Georgia landed a landmark manufacturing investment that illustrates rapidly increasing demand for power. European company Ritz Instrument Transformer plans

Automotive

Automakers contribute $10.8 billion to Alabama, report says

Alabama’s four automaking plants and affiliated factories contribute $10.8 billion to the state’s economy. That’s according to a new report from Autos

Technology

EFC announces $210m investment in Texas semiconductor market

EFC Gases & Advanced Materials has announced a $210m investment in a brand-new manufacturing facility in McGregor, Texas, to support the semiconductor

Workforce Development

Alabama industry leaders to explore state’s EV future at August summit

How does Alabama transition to electric power in its transportation infrastructure and economy? Leading automotive, research and energy experts will converge in

Alabama

Alabama Department of Commerce’s “Made in Alabama” website gets update with new tools

To raise awareness of the many advances taking place across the state, the Alabama Department of Commerce today launched a new version

Shipping and Logistics

Two giant new cranes arrive at Port of Mobile’s container terminal

Two giant new container cranes arrived Wednesday at the Port of Mobile, where they will add capacity to an APM Terminals container

Arkansas

Steve Forbes Talks Arkansas Economic Growth at ‘Bacon + Eggonomics’ Event

Steve Forbes, chair and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media, was the keynote speaker at the “Bacon + Eggonomics” breakfast Friday in Little Rock,

Steel and Metals

Taber Extrusions Plans $60M Expansion of Russellville Facility

Aluminum extrusion and metal fabricator Taber Extrusions of Russellville on Tuesday announced a $60 million expansion of its facility that will introduce the largest

Construction

Liebherr investing $176 million, creating 180 new jobs in Lee County

The Mississippi Development Authority announced Tuesday that Liebherr, one of the largest manufacturers of construction equipment in the world, is locating distribution

Automotive

Toyota president talks ‘Project Iceberg’ expansion

It’s doubtful Susann Kazunas had an opportunity to fully soak in her promotion to president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas Inc. before pivoting to ensure the

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