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The cost of a long‑planned construction project at Evonik Industries’ plant in South Mobile County has more than doubled, though public officials say the company is not requesting additional tax incentives. The German-based chemical manufacturer now estimates its Theodore plant expansion at $380 million, up from $176.5 million when the project was announced in 2022—an […]

Area soccer players and coaches will have an excellent opportunity to improve their skills and be seen by coaches representing some of the world’s top teams this summer. Eintracht Frankfurt, one of the top clubs in the German Bundesliga, is bringing a multi-day soccer event to John Carroll Catholic High School in late June. All

Mercedes-Benz has completed and opened its new bridge and access road, providing a direct connection between the plant’s marshalling yard and its domestic marshalling yard in Tuscaloosa. The project, which began construction in 2025, is expected to reduce shuttling costs by 70% and create an efficient path from production to dealer delivery. The company states

ADS-TEC Energy Inc. has appointed Kelly Nelson as Managing Director of ADS-TEC Energy Inc., based in Auburn, Alabama, to lead its North American business. The appointment reinforces the company’s focus on scaling its presence in a key growth market for battery-based energy storage and ultra-fast charging solutions. Kelly Nelson holds a Master’s degree in Environmental

Evonik, one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies, celebrated 50 years of production at its Mobile, Alabama, site with a tree dedication and time capsule ceremony on April 24 at its Theodore campus. The event commemorated the site’s rich history while emphasizing Evonik’s ongoing commitment to the local community and future generations. During the

Mercedes-Benz recently released a long-form video highlighting the company’s history in Alabama and the transformational impact of its investment in Tuscaloosa County. Mercedes-Benz remains one of Alabama’s most significant economic development success stories and continues to shape the state’s automotive leadership. Host Sarah Harman and Mercedes‑Benz CEO Ola Källenius in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The home of

Construction has begun on the expansion of Straehle + Hess USA, Inc.’s Auburn facility, which will allow the company to organize its logistics more efficiently and to prepare for new business coming into operation later this year. Straehle + Hess is a manufacturer of technical textiles for automotive interiors used by various global car brands,

Last month, Ulf Kranz, President & CEO, Miele Manufacturing Inc. in Opelika, announced that they had celebrated the assembly of the 10,000th oven and range. Just a little over one year after launching production, Miele Manufacturing Inc. has reached this significant milestone. This achievement marks a strong first year for the young operation and highlights the company’s rapid

Mercedes-Benz plans to invest $4 billion at its Tuscaloosa County plant by 2030, as the German automaker continues to build on a legacy that launched Alabama’s dynamic automotive industry. Company officials announced the move today at a ceremony where they also unveiled the latest versions of the GLE and GLS SUVs and marked a production

Siemens Energy has announced a $1 billion U.S. expansion plan, which will mean 120 new advanced manufacturing jobs for the company’s operations in Fort Payne. The global energy technology company, based in Germany, will expand production of copper and insulated electrical components for generators at the Alabama facility, which opened in 1988 and currently has about