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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

“Since the Huntsville site’s inception in 1973, we’ve continuously invested in innovative processes and equipment to help our customers reduce air pollution, and we’ve continuously invested in our most important asset — our people,” said Ray Weed, Huntsville site director for BASF. The milestones, he said, “represent more than just numbers, they symbolize the unwavering dedication and hard work of our teams through

Governor Kay Ivey said the expansion project represents a milestone for Airbus, which announced plans for the Alabama facility in 2012 and has been in constant growth mode ever since. “The relationship between Airbus and Alabama is a shining example of what can be accomplished when great organizations join hands,” she said. “Airbus, a global

Heiche US in Jasper is seeing its back wall come down as it plans to start a $25 million expansion project that is set to end by January, expecting to increasing employment from 65 to 100. The surface treatment facility is a Tier 1 supplier for Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen, as well as a Tier 2

Hundreds of German students attended Germany on Campus today. The event was hosted by the University of North Alabama UNA in Florence. Students from UNA and high schools from the extended area (Ardmore HS, Huntsville HS, and James Clemens HS) attended plus German Consul General Moltmann and several German companies. Thank you to Dr. Linam,

It was an honor to attend the German company and AGP member REHAU AUTOMOTIVE LLC Building Handover Milestone event for their build-up for their new paint line. It was done by German tradition “Richtfest” – a celebration and blessing of the building when last beam or nail is put in the roof. The project is expected to

Aldi, the German-based grocery chain with a cult following, is acquiring the Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket chains, according to a statement released today. Winn-Dixie and Harveys 400 locations across the southeast, including almost 40 Winn-Dixie stores in Alabama. The acquisition also covers locations in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. Harveys operates stores in Georgia and Florida.