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The AGP German Business Committee will be hosting Matthias Hoffmann, CEO & President of the German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC) South. The meeting will take place this upcoming Thursday at BLG Logistics in Northport, AL. The committee will receive updates on the current German and American business climate, union activities in the South, and other […]

Evonik has named Guido Skudlarek president of the North America region. Bonnie Tully, who had led the region since 2020, is now chief operations officer for North America, focusing on the region’s production sites and business development. Tully once served as head of site service in Mobile. In addition to the Mobile site, Evonik also has a

Workers at the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International plants in Tuscaloosa voted against joining the United Auto Workers union in a vote that ended May 17th. The National Labor Relations Board said workers voted 2,642 to 2,045 against unionizing, according to press reports. About 5,075 workers at the plants — Mercedes-Benz U.S. International in Vance and a

The German economy has shown a marginal upturn in the first part of the year. The latest figures give some hope that Germany may be escaping the economic doldrums. Europe’s largest economy grew in the first quarter of 2024, reversing a slump at the end of last year, according to Germany’s Federal Statistical Office Destatis

Governor Kay Ivey honored the German company Evonik Corporation and four other Alabama companies for their accomplishments in selling products in markets around the world and contributing to the robust exporting activities. Governor Ivey presented leaders of the companies with a 2024 Governor’s Trade Excellence Award at a ceremony at the Old House Chamber in

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International has appointed Federico Kochlowski to President and Chief Executive Officer effective May 1st 2024. Kochlowski will replace Michael Goebel. Goebel – who has served in this role since 2019 – will transition to a new strategic role for Mercedes-Benz production in North America. “I want to thank Michael for his commitment over

In April, the City of Opelika announced its collaboration with The Transatlantic Business & Investment Council (TBIC), in establishing its European office. Located at Kurfuerstendamm in central Berlin, Germany, this office serves as a strategic hub for Opelika to engage with European investors and partners. “As Mayor of Opelika, I am thrilled to announce our partnership

ADS-TEC Energy, a global leader in battery-buffered, ultra-fast charging technology, announced March the appointment of Renato Gross as Senior Vice President of ADSE Inc., the company’s US subsidiary. In this position, Gross will oversee the growth and expansion of ADS-TEC Energy in the US. With all the skills needed to support ADS-TEC Energy’s growth strategy, Gross

A new annual record for Alabama export was set in 2023. Germany was the top destination for export with $5.1 billion – up with 17%. Overall, transportation equipment, which include motor vehicles, auto parts, ships and aerospace products, remained Alabama’s No. 1 export category. Governor Kay Ivey announced last month that Alabama companies exported goods

Rob Geckle, chairman and CEO of Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, speaks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new hangar at Airbus’ U.S. Military Aircraft facility in west Mobile on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Behind him are, from left, Jose-Antonio De La Fuente, head of Airbus U.S. Military Aircraft; Bradley Byrne, president and CEO of