Environment ADEM to hold public hearing Tuesday on rendering plant proposal A rendering plant converts packing house waste, kitchen grease and livestock carcasses into industrial fats and oils. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 21, 2021
Economy Resource Fiber plans to build a bamboo products manufacturing plant in Sulligent Resource Fiber plans to invest $3.6 million in the Lamar County facility. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 19, 2021
News Canadian company invests in Jasper Lumber leading to expansion and jobs The investment will triple capacity at Jasper Lumber’s existing sawmill and create additional activity for its other subsidiary companies. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 4, 2021
News Heiche plans Alabama manufacturing facility in Jasper The Heiche plant creates at least 73 jobs and expands Walker County’s footprint in Alabama’s auto industry. Brandon MoseleyDecember 29, 2020
Congress Sewell introduces legislation to expand new markets tax credit The bipartisan legislation will preserve access to the New Markets Tax Credit for underserved communities. Brandon MoseleyDecember 15, 2020
Congress Sewell votes in favor of National Apprenticeship Act The bill would invest more than $3.5 billion to create nearly one million new apprenticeship opportunities. Brandon MoseleyNovember 23, 2020
Economy Sewell’s annual job fair will be virtual this year Job seekers will have the opportunity to connect with employers from 10 different industries. Brandon MoseleyNovember 16, 2020
Economy Alabama Commerce Department providing new tools for exporters The goal of the new program is to give companies new internet marketing tools to elevate their profiles and win business in foreign markets. Brandon MoseleyNovember 16, 2020
Economy Hyundai adds new SUV to vehicles manufactured in Montgomery The next-generation Tucson, Hyundai's best-selling U.S. model, will be built in Montgomery. Brandon MoseleyNovember 11, 2020
Congress Sewell named winner of manufacturing award "She is a true advocate for manufacturers as a leading member of the Ways and Means Committee," said MEMA President and CEO Bill Long. Brandon MoseleyNovember 10, 2020