Alabama sporting goods supplier opened its doors nearly 125 years ago
Hicks Inc. is still reeling them in.
List: Alabama’s Largest Private Companies 2026
Ranked by number of Alabama employees.
Buffalo Rock is full fizz ahead after 125 years in business
Buffalo Rock Co. manufactures nearly a billion units annually, selling to more than 7 million consumers and 15,000 retail customers.
Private company survey is underway
Business Alabama is conducting its annual private company survey. The resulting list will be ranked by number of Alabama employees.
Royal Cup to purchase Farmer Brothers Coffee
The all-cash transaction between Birmingham-headquartered Royal Cup and Texas-based Farmer Brothers is expected to close by late June.
Drummond wins $256 million in defamation trial
Jury finds accusations about misdeeds in Colombia were false.
List: Alabama’s Largest Private Companies 2025
Business Alabama's listing of private companies in Alabama, ranked by most recent sales figures available as of press time.
Private company survey is underway
Business Alabama conducts annual survey of private companies with locations in Alabama for listing in the July 2025 issue.
A last glance at the business of 2024
Health care institutions and various manufacturing plants made headlines in 2024.
Alabama’s Largest Private Companies 2024
A listing of Alabama's largest private companies ranked by most recent sales figures available as of press time.