Business Alabama Staff
Eissmann Automotive expands in Pell City
The automotive supplier is investing $3.4 million in new equipment for a new production line in its plant in Pell City.
Great Southern Wood investing $13 million in Mobile plant
Great Southern Wood Preserving plans a $13 million investment in its Mobile plant, adding a dozen more jobs.
Gulf Distributing opens major warehouse in McCalla
Longtime coastal distributor moved into Birmingham market with acquisition of Supreme Beverage Co.
BCA names new CEO
Helena Duncan takes command of the Business Council of Alabama, a statewide business association. She is the first African American to serve in the role.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport adds fire and rescue facility
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport opened a new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Station and added two new trucks.
Hyundai Motor Group lines up EV battery supplier
Hyundai Motor Group and SK On Co. Ltd. have partnered to secure a supply of EV batteries in North America, including for its Alabama-made models.
USDA breaks ground on soil research buildings at Auburn
New soil research buildings in Auburn will house the National Soil Dynamics Laboratory
Master Boat Builders chosen to build two tugboats
Master Boat Builders, of Coden in Mobile County, has been awarded a contract to build two tugboats for Moran Towing Corp. of Connecticut.
Northrop Grumman’s counter UAS system passes test
The Counter Unmanned Aerial System live fire test targeted the system’s quick integration of new sensors.
Crosswhite to retire as Alabama Power CEO
Mark Crosswhite, CEO of Alabama Power since 2014 and an employee of the company since 2006, will retire effective Dec. 31.
