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Governor Kay Ivey honored the German company Evonik Corporation and four other Alabama companies for their accomplishments in selling products in markets around the world and contributing to the robust exporting activities. Governor Ivey presented leaders of the companies with a 2024 Governor’s Trade Excellence Award at a ceremony at the Old House Chamber in […]

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International has appointed Federico Kochlowski to President and Chief Executive Officer effective May 1st 2024. Kochlowski will replace Michael Goebel. Goebel – who has served in this role since 2019 – will transition to a new strategic role for Mercedes-Benz production in North America. “I want to thank Michael for his commitment over

In April, the City of Opelika announced its collaboration with The Transatlantic Business & Investment Council (TBIC), in establishing its European office. Located at Kurfuerstendamm in central Berlin, Germany, this office serves as a strategic hub for Opelika to engage with European investors and partners. “As Mayor of Opelika, I am thrilled to announce our partnership

ADS-TEC Energy, a global leader in battery-buffered, ultra-fast charging technology, announced March the appointment of Renato Gross as Senior Vice President of ADSE Inc., the company’s US subsidiary. In this position, Gross will oversee the growth and expansion of ADS-TEC Energy in the US. With all the skills needed to support ADS-TEC Energy’s growth strategy, Gross

A new annual record for Alabama export was set in 2023. Germany was the top destination for export with $5.1 billion – up with 17%. Overall, transportation equipment, which include motor vehicles, auto parts, ships and aerospace products, remained Alabama’s No. 1 export category. Governor Kay Ivey announced last month that Alabama companies exported goods

Rob Geckle, chairman and CEO of Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, speaks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new hangar at Airbus’ U.S. Military Aircraft facility in west Mobile on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Behind him are, from left, Jose-Antonio De La Fuente, head of Airbus U.S. Military Aircraft; Bradley Byrne, president and CEO of

German automotive supplier Eissmann Automotive NA has wrapped up an expansion of its Pell City facility. The manufacturer said in 2022 it planned to invest $3.4 million to bring new advanced manufacturing equipment to its new production line. Leaders at that time planned to hire 79 more employees to support the production for new orders. The

Information for German citizens about the permission to retain German citizenship while applying for US citizenship. Bald keine Beibehaltungsgenehmigungen mehr nötig! Noch im 1. Halbjahr 2024 wird das Erfordernis der Beibehaltungsgenehmigung abgeschafft, vermutlich zum Frühjahr. Bis zum Zeitpunkt des Inkrafttretens des Gesetzes würden Sie allerdings weiterhin die deutsche Staatsangehörigkeit verlieren, wenn Sie ohne gültige Beibehaltungsgenehmigung

In his New Year’s message, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz acknowledged the tough global landscape but expressed confidence that “Germany will get through it.” “So much suffering; so much bloodshed. Our world has become a more unsettled and harsher place. It’s changing at an almost breathtaking speed,” Scholz said, according to the text of his speech released by his office

Great news out of Opelika this morning. German manufacturer of premium domestic appliances, Miele, have selected Opelika as the location for a U.S. manufacturing hub that will employ hundreds of workers.Throughout the world, this family-run enterprise, now in its fourth generation, employs a workforce of around 22,300. The company has its headquarters in Gütersloh in