Petition filed to disband Warrior Met union
The United Mine Workers of America says it does not expect a move to decertify its members at Tuscaloosa County’s Warrior Met Coal to stand. A petition was filed last week with the National Labor Relations Board to disband the union at the Alabama mine company. – AL.com
Pinnacle acquired by Virginia company
Pinnacle, a Huntsville-based provider of training and services for defense customers around the world, has been acquired by Akima, a Virginia-based provider of products and services to federal agencies. Pinnacle was founded in 2008 by Mike Durant. – Cision
Marathon Robotics opens robot production facility
Marathon Robotics has opened what it says is the nation’s first autonomous ground robot production facility for military and police training. The facility will support the manufacturing of Marathon’s Autonomous Robotic Training Systems, which feature mannequins mounted on armored robots. They will operate on test ranges for military and law enforcement personnel. – 256 Today
Highland Group building indoor practice facility for Madison school
The Highland Group general contractor is building an indoor practice facility for James Clemens High School in Madison. The 10,000-square-foot facility will include indoor batting cages and locker room facilities. Highland has offices in Foley, Huntsville and Panama City Beach, Florida. – The Highland Group
