Manufacturing and Distribution

Air Hydro Power acquired by Houchens Industries

Houchens Industries, an S Corp. ESOP, is acquiring Air Hydro Power. Air Hydro Power has a location in Birmingham.

Coca-Cola United will invest $85 million in Georgia facility

Birmingham-based Coca-Cola Bottling Company United will invest $85 million to expand its warehouse in Macon, Georgia

Austal christens USS Augusta

With a splash of bubbly over the bow, Austal USA christened the USS Augusta — the 17th Littoral Combat Ship built by the Mobile-based shipbuilder.

Smucker’s shoots for $1 billion in Uncrustables sales

A $1 billion plant under construction in McCalla, a new R&D facility in Ohio and an expansion in Colorado are key to expanding Smucker's Uncrustables brand.

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.

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.

First Solar chooses Lawrence County for solar module plant

The $1.1 billion photovoltaic solar module manufacturing facility will employ more than 700 when in operation.

Silver Ships appoints Steven Clarke to CEO

Steven Clarke has been appointed to the role of CEO at Silver Ships in Mobile. Clarke is a co-owner of the company, joining the team in 2015.

Historic Alabama: U.S. Foil Company

R.S. Reynolds' aluminum reduction plant in Listerhill was in production until 1980.

McCalla manufacturer produces EV chassis components

Mobis, which operates a production plant in McCalla, has been chosen to provide chassis elements for Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles.

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