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Mercedes-Benz pivots from EV-only to powertrain diversification
Mercedes-Benz is poised for a multifaceted product offensive. The German luxury automaker said it will deliver new and significantly updated models to its showrooms globally by
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth welcomed German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius in Washington, D.C.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth welcomed German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius in Washington, D.C. The meeting focused on developing a roadmap for US security
Mercedes-Benz CEO to keynote upcoming BBJ event
A big name in Alabama’s manufacturing scene is coming to Birmingham for an upcoming BBJ event. Federico Kochlowski, president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Inc. (MBUSI),
Alabama Businesses Navigate Economic Uncertainty Brought About by Tariffs
Faced with uncertainty, many Alabama businesses are in a wait-and-see mode regarding their plans, according to executives at some of the state’s banks Macke Mauldin,
Germany’s Butting selects Alabama for HQ and its first U.S. production facility
Butting, a global stainless steel pipe manufacturer, announced plans today to establish its North American headquarters and first United States production facility in Baldwin County
Alabama Stands Out at German Industry Fair
In a powerful display of collaboration and economic ambition, a delegation from Alabama recently traveled to Germany to participate in LIGNA, a world-leading trade fair for
Mercedes-Benz Q2 Sales Fall 9% Impacted by Tariffs
German carmaker Mercedes-Benz said on Monday its second-quarter unit sales of cars and vans fell 9%, citing the impact of tariffs. Deliveries fell to 547,100
Adah International sells to German firm
A fellow Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Inc. (MBUSI) supplier has bought a majority stake in Adah International. pmX GmbH purchased 85% of Adah International this spring,
ADS-TEC Energy Joins Alabama Mobility and Power Center
The German company, ADS-TEC Energy, announced that they have joined the Alabama Transportation Institute’s Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Center, where they work alongside the
Governor Ivey Celebrated Mercedes-Benz U.S. International for its Role in Enhancing Alabama’s Global Business Reputation Through Robust Export Activity
Governor Kay Ivey today recognized five outstanding Alabama companies for their international success, presenting them with the 2025 Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards during a ceremony
Bundestag elects Merz as German chancellor in 2nd vote
Conservative leader Friedrich Merz has been elected as new chancellor in the second round of voting in the Bundestag, the lower house of the German parliament.
State Establishes New Economic Development Funding Source
Per Birmingham Business Journal Economic development in Alabama has a new state funding source. The Alabama Development Fundwill become effective June 1 next year. It will
