Austal lands potential $3.3 billion contract
The U.S. Coast Guard awarded Austal USA, based in Mobile, a contract worth a potential $3.3 billion for the design and construction of up to 11 offshore patrol cutters
Austal steels the ships
Mobile shipbuilder, long a provider of aluminum ships for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, opens second line to make steel vessels.
Hanwha Solutions sets to work on Shell hydrogen refueling infrastructure
High-pressure tanks from the Hanwha Cimarron facility in Opelika will support California’s effort to decarbonize its energy use.
Largest Manufacturers 2022
A listing of Alabama's largest manufacturers, ranked by the number of employees. Among Alabama's largest manufacturers is Anniston Army Depot.
Austal USA wins $128 million dry dock contract
Austal USA has been awarded a $128 million contract to design and build an auxiliary dry dock for the U.S. Navy.
Master Boat Builders wins contract for tug
Master Boat Builders has been awarded a contract for a 4,000-ton tug for PNE Marine Holdings Inc. It will serve as a sister ship to the tug Polaris.
Outokumpu makes emission-minimized stainless steel
Stainless steel producer Outokumpu has introduced its newest product, emission-minimized stainless steel called Circle Green.
Fontaine awarded $38 million Army contract
Springville-based Fontaine Commercial Trailer Inc. has been awarded a $38 million contract from the U.S. Army to procure 25-ton semi-trailers.
Masters of civilian boatbuilding
Master Boat Builders, a third-generation company, is constructing the most advanced tugboats in the country.
Boise Cascade acquires Coastal Plywood
Boise Cascade Co. has acquired Coastal Plywood Co. and its two manufacturing locations, one of which is in Chapman in Butler County.