Athens auto seatmakers expanding; Birmingham hardware icon to close; Lululemon plans Montgomery shop

Systems Automotive Interiors Alabama and Toyota Boshoku AKI cut the ribbon on a $50 million plant in Athens

Athens auto seat makers expanding

Systems Automotive Interiors Alabama and Toyota Boshoku AKI cut the ribbon on a $50 million plant in Athens and announced plans to add 100 more workers to its present 400. The plant supplies Mazda Toyota in Huntsville.  – Thomas

Huffstutler’s Hardware to close

Homewood’s Huffstutler’s Hardware, founded in 1930, is planning to close. It has been in its present location on Homewood’s Central Avenue since the early 2000s.  — BhamNow

Lululemon plans Montgomery shop

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Athletic apparel retailer Lululemon has announced plans to open a shop next month in The Shoppes at EastChase. Lululelmon has 600 stores worldwide, including in Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, Birmingham and Mobile. — Montgomery Advertiser

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