Automotive
Van Hool NV Building First U.S. Manufacturing Plant In Tennessee
The bus and coach manufacturer will invest more than $47 million and create nearly 640 jobs in Morristown’s East Tennessee Progress Center, a Select Tennessee Certified Site.
Two International Companies Expanding In Mecklenburg County, NC
KURZ and Yokohama Tire Corporation will invest a total of nearly $24 million and create 146 jobs combined.
ATLASBX Locating First U.S. Manufacturing Facility In Tennessee
The South Korean automotive battery manufacturer will invest $75 million and create 200 jobs in Clarksville, TN.
Automotive Supplier Investing $10.8M In Tennessee Expansion
Adient will expand its automotive seating plant in Lexington, TN, creating approximately 200 new jobs.
Dorman Products Investing $55M To Expand In Tennessee
The automotive parts manufacturer will create approximately 215 new jobs at the Tennessee-Kentucky Industrial Park in Portland, TN.
Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Greg Canfield, Alabama Department of Commerce
Greg Canfield, Secretary, Alabama Department of Commerce discusses landing Toyota-Mazda’s $1.6B investment, workforce development initiatives, foreign direct investment, food processing, and more.
VW Will Build New Atlas SUV In Tennessee
Volkswagen will invest approximately $340 million to bring the vehicle to market, in addition to approximately $900 million already invested to expand the Chattanooga plant for Atlas production.
Locations For The Automotive Industry: Light Truck Takeover
While auto sales are expected to decrease in 2018, manufacturers can still bank on the larger market share of SUVs and CUVs to help keep the industry afloat.
DENSO Investing $190M In Tennessee
The global automotive supplier’s expansion will create 320 manufacturing jobs in Athens, TN.
Missouri Lands Faurecia’s $60M Manufacturing Facility
The new 250,000-square-foot automotive manufacturing plant will bring 300 new jobs to the Kansas City metro region.
Alabama’s 2017 Exports Set New Record
Alabama exports totaled a record $21.7 billion last year, thanks in large part to increased overseas shipments of automobiles, aircraft components, chemicals, paper, and minerals.
January / February 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 1)
The January / February 2018 Issue features the State of the Year and Deal of the Year winners, an exclusive interview with Arkansas’ governor, plus a look at utilities, automotive, food processing, and aerospace & defense.
Aisin Drivetrain Investing $16M In Indiana Expansion
The Japan-owned manufacturer of automotive and heavy equipment parts will expand its Crothersville, IN operations, creating nearly 50 jobs.
Nikola Motor Company Chooses Arizona For $1B Investment
The company will create more than 2,000 jobs at its new hydrogen-electric semi-truck manufacturing headquarters facility in Buckeye, AZ.
Innovative Vehicle Solutions Expanding In South Carolina
The custom commercial vehicle builder will create 108 new jobs in Charleston County, SC.
Atlanta Lands Groupe PSA North American Headquarters
After a yearlong, nationwide search, the French automobile and motorcycle manufacturer has chosen to establish its new North American headquarters in Atlanta, GA.
Novelis Investing $300M In Kentucky Automotive Finishing Plant
The expansion will create approximately 125 new jobs and accelerate delivery of innovative, lightweight aluminum solutions to growing U.S. market.
Sumitomo Machinery Investing $10M In Virginia Expansion
The expansion of the company’s manufacturing operation in Chesapeake, VA will create 26 new jobs.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles To Invest Over $1B In Michigan
FCA will modernize its Warren Truck Assembly to produce Ram Heavy Duty trucks, relocate truck production from Mexico, and add 2,500 new jobs.
Canada Investing Over $33M In Automotive Growth
Eleven companies in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia will receive support from the federal government to advance automotive tech, create more than 2,600 jobs.
Listen Now: Living And Learning In Lubbock, Texas, With John Osborne, CEO, Lubbock EDA
Lubbock EDA CEO John Osborne discusses business climate and downtown revitalization in the Business Facilities Podcast.
2023 Deals Of The Year
Entries for Deal of the Year awards spanned industries, investment types, and winning strategies. Here are the stories of this year’s picks.
2023 State Of The Year: Opportunity Awaits In Texas
A robust business climate and strategic growth during 2023 earns the Lone Star State this recognition.
[VIDEO] Get More for Your Business in Ardmore. Oklahoma
The ADA owns three industrial parks and several single sites and buildings, giving our organization both the power and incentive to negotiate favorable terms for expanding companies.
Location Spotlight: Ohio Electric Cooperatives
Ohio consistently ranks as one of the top U.S. destinations for new corporate facilities, meaning prime sites are quickly snapped up. Economic development officials and private developers are working cooperatively to ensure the pipeline of immediately-developable sites stays full with diverse location opportunities.