Business Alabama Staff
Boeing-built SLS rocket engine test fires successfully
The Boeing-built cryogenic core stage for NASA’s Artemis missions to the moon and beyond successfully completed its eight-minute test burn Thursday at Stennis Space...
Five AU faculty teams competing for $100,000 in funding
The final round of Auburn University’s Launch program, with five faculty teams competing for a share of $100,000 in funding, will take place via...
Birmingham-based Big promotes six employees
Birmingham-based Big has promoted six people, including one to its core agency management team.
“Big is more poised for growth than ever before in our...
Germany, Japan top foreign investment in Birmingham
The strong central Alabama automotive industry continues to be a magnet to foreign direct investment, attracting two of the 2020 headline projects.
Japanese stamping technology...
Atmore’s United Bank buys Town-Country
United Bancorporation of Alabama Inc., based in Atmore, announced today that it is acquiring Town-Country National Bank, based in Camden. TCNB will now operate...
Two Birmingham Companies Partner to Help Clients with Hiring
Two Birmingham companies are partnering on a venture meant to help companies find and retain top talent.
Simpeo On-Demand Talent is a partnership between PEO...
Olin Corp announces production cut at McIntosh plant
Olin Corp. announced today that it plans to cut chlor alkali production at its McIntosh plant by 50%, or about 200,000 tons, with closure...
Rolin Construction is AGC Diverse Business of the Year
Atmore’s Rolin Construction Inc. has been named the 2021 AGC Diverse Business of the Year winner.
Awarded by the Associated General Contractors of America, the...
Homtex poised to lead U.S.-made surgical mask market
HomTex, a textile manufacturer based in Cullman, has received FDA emergency authorization to make Level 1 surgical masks.
It makes reusable and disposable masks in...
Employer reliance on automation and AI speeds up
The COVID-19 crisis has sped up employers’ reliance on automation and artificial intelligence.
Instead of the previous projection of 2030, a report by the Southern...
