Madison company awarded $68 million contract; Saalex expands into Huntsville; 2 Alabama shipbuilders earn national safety recognition; Birmingham chef hosting James Beard dinner

Madison County company awarded $68 million contract

Griffon Aerospace in Madison has been awarded a $67.9 million contract for procurement of Outlaw Gen 3 in support of Operation Epic Fury. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army. â€“ Department of War

Saalex expands into Huntsville

Saalex Corp., an advanced technology systems integrator for the aerospace, defense and federal sectors, is opening an office in Huntsville. Saalex is based in Washington, D.C. â€“ Saalex Corp.

2 Alabama shipbuilders earn national safety recognition

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Alabama Shipyard and Austal USA, both in Mobile, were among 21 shipyards recognized by the Shipbuilders Council of America with its member safety awards for 2025. The recognized shipyards were in 13 states.  â€“ WorkBoat

Birmingham chef hosting James Beard dinner

Kristen Hall, chef at the French bistro La Fete in Birmingham, will host a dinner for the James Beard Foundation on Bastille Day in New York. The dinner will take place July 14 at the foundation’s show kitchen inside Pier 57’s Market 57 food hall. â€“ Bham Now