Birmingham News fileAlabama Gov. Bob Riley wants the more than 50 German companies with Alabama operations to be joined by more businesses from their country.
MONTGOMERY -- Gov. Bob Riley has announced plans for a five-day industry hunting trip to Germany.
Riley announced plans for the trip Thursday after meeting with Germany's ambassador to the United States, Klaus Scharioth, and Counsel General Lutz Goergens.
Riley said he will meet in Germany with officials from a company that is considering locating in Alabama.
Riley said he and the German officials discussed strengthening the partnership between Alabama and the European country.
More than 50 German-based companies are located in Alabama. Those include the Mercedes automobile manufacturing plant in Vance and the ThyssenKrupp steel processing facility being built in Calvert.
