Duotech Services Establishes Huntsville, Alabama, Operations
Defense contractor Duotech Services has established operations in Huntsville, Alabama. The $4 million project is expected to create approximately 50 jobs.
08/12/2026
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Recent Project Announcements
Epsilon Industries Expands Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Production Operations
Advanced manufacturing company Epsilon Industries plans to expand its operations in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The more than $15 million project is expected to create 26 jobs.
08/05/2026
Doncasters Plans Auburn, Alabama, Manufacturing Operations
Superalloy manufacturer Doncasters plans to establish operations in Auburn, Alabama. The $50 million project is expected to create approximately 70 jobs.
08/03/2026
Redwire Expands Huntsville, Alabama, Production Operations
Aerospace and defense manufacturer Redwire Corp. plans to expand its operations in Huntsville, Alabama. The project is expected to create approximately 150 jobs.
07/24/2026
Italy-Based Vulcaflex S.p.A Plans Auburn, Alabama, Manufacturing Operations
Italy-based automotive materials manufacturer Vulcaflex plans to establish operations in Auburn, Alabama. The approximately $70 million project is expected to create 130 jobs.
06/20/2026
South Korean-Based Kamtec Auto USA Plans Auburn, Alabama, Manufacturing Operations
Automotive supplier Kamtec Auto USA plans to establish operations in Auburn, Alabama. The $9.2 million project is expected to create approximately 50 jobs over the next three years.
06/12/2026
Korea-Based DUCK IL USA Expands Auburn, Alabama, Manufacturing Operations
Korea-based automotive electronics manufacturer DUCK IL USA plans to expand its operations in Auburn, Alabama. The approximately $21 million project is expected to create 21 jobs.
05/30/2026
StoneX Group Expands Birmingham, Alabama, Operations
Financial services company StoneX Group Inc. expand its operations in Birmingham, Alabama. The approximately $11 million project is expected to create roughly 90 jobs.
05/28/2026
Virginia Transformer Plans Colbert County, Alabama, Manufacturing Operations
Power transformer manufacturer Virginia Transformer plans to establish operations in Colbert County, Alabama. The project is expected to create 1,100 jobs.
05/20/2026
Buffalo Rock Company Plans Loxley, Alabama, Distribution Operations
Beverage distributor and bottler Buffalo Rock Company plans to establish a new distribution facility in Loxley, Alabama. The $10 million project will relocate approximately 100 jobs to Baldwin County.
05/07/2026
Southern Classic Food Group Expands Brundidge, Alabama, Production Operations
Food manufacturer Southern Classic Food Group plans to expand its operations in Brundidge, Alabama. The $14.2 million project is expected to create 82 jobs in Pike County.
05/05/2026
Japan-Based JST Plans Guntersville, Alabama, Manufacturing Operations
Japan-based electronics manufacturer JST Corp. plans to expand its operations in Guntersville, Alabama. The $500 million project is expected to create 80 jobs in Marshall County.
04/22/2026
GMB USA Plans Opelika, Alabama, Production Operations
Automotive and industrial components manufacturing company GMB USA plans to establish operations in Opelika, Alabama. The more than $9 million project is expected to create 75 jobs.
04/20/2026
Mercedes-Benz Expands Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, Production Operations
Automaker Mercedes-Benz plans to expand its operations in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
04/14/2026
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