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Alabama Chemistry Council Meeting
September 25 | Virtual & In Person at the Manufacture Alabama Office
Join Manufacture Alabama and the Alabama Chemistry Council for a meeting to discuss the most pressing issues and opportunities impacting the sector. This half-day program, open exclusively to chemical manufacturers (both members and non-members) will feature updates from the Alabama Department of Commerce, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), and the American Chemistry Council. Conversations will center on sector-specific challenges, regulatory priorities, and opportunities for collaboration across Alabama’s chemical manufacturing community.
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Save the Date for Makers and Movers 2025
October 15 | US Space and Rocket Center
Manufacture Alabama and the Alabama Trucking Association are excited to unite for the second Makers & Movers- this time in Huntsville!
Join us on Wednesday, October 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the US Space and Rocket Center for a luncheon that explores the synergy between Alabama’s movers and makers, exploring how these two groups complement and benefit from one another.
The luncheon will feature an engaging panel discussion featuring the best and brightest. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired by those driving progress and innovation across the state.
Registration will begin September 9.
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Building a Brighter Future: Toyota Invests in Childcare Centers for Manufacturing Team Members
Toyota is taking bold steps to support working parents as the company adds four, all-new childcare centers across its manufacturing footprint. New centers will serve parents at Toyota North Carolina, Toyota Mississippi, Toyota Alabama and Toyota West Virginia, building upon two existing childcare facilities for Toyota’s Kentucky and Indiana plants. Each of the new childcare centers is being developed in collaboration with third party, high-quality childcare providers and will align with plant production schedules, helping to ensure that team members can balance work and family responsibilities.
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Members Celebrate National Aviation Day
Members celebrated National Aviation Day on August 19, a time to honor the innovation, progress, and vision that have defined the aviation industry since its earliest days. Alabama plays a vital role in this legacy, with manufacturers across our state contributing world-class products and technologies that keep the aviation sector strong.
Read more on how Boeing celebrated National Aviation Day.
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Members Celebrate National Intern Day
Members celebrated National Intern Day on July 31, recognizing the bright, driven students and young professionals who are gaining hands-on experience and helping build the future of Alabama’s manufacturing workforce.
Read more on how Mazda Toyota Manufacturing celebrated its interns.
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Austal USA Receives Contract and Commences Construction on Second Offshore Patrol Cutter for US Coast Guard
Austal USA has received a contract option award from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for the construction of the second Stage 2 Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) and the acquisition of long lead-time material to support construction of a third Stage 2 OPC. The US $273 million option is part of a contract that includes options for up to 11 OPC’s, with a potential value of US$3.3 billion. Construction of the second OPC, Icarus (WSMM 920), has commenced at the company’s Mobile, Alabama, shipbuilding facility.
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ArcelorMittal completes the acquisition of Nippon Steel Corporation’s interest in AM/NS Calvert
The facility, now renamed ArcelorMittal Calvert, was originally acquired by ArcelorMittal and NSC in 2014 from ThyssenKrupp for total consideration of $1.55 billion. The operation was originally built at a cost of approximately $5 billion. It commenced operations in 2010 and has a flat rolled steel capacity of 5.3 million metric tonnes, annually. It is one of the most advanced steel finishing facilities in North America.
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GE Appliances Invests a Historic $3 Billion Commitment to American Manufacturing
GE Appliances makes the biggest investment in GE Appliances history since Appliance Park was built—and they're doing it right here in America. In the last decade, they have invested $3.5 billion in the U.S. They announced a $3 billion, five-year plan to build more U.S.-made products and create more American jobs.
Read more.
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Mazda Toyota Manufacturing establishes partnership with North Alabama schools
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing’s LIGHT program is partnering with Morgan County and Huntsville City Schools to support students as they step into their careers. The program will provide an instructor’s aide to classrooms in these districts who can help share industry knowledge and technical skills to both students and staff.
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Lockheed Martin awarded $9.5B missile contract, boosting operations at Alabama plant
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $9.5 billion contract to increase production of two of the U.S. military’s most advanced long-range missiles—both of which are manufactured at the company’s Pike County facility in Troy, Alabama.
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As we enter the last quarter of 2025, businesses face a rapidly evolving legislative and tax environment. One of the most significant recent developments is The One Big Beautiful Bill Act—a wide-ranging piece of legislation poised to reshape key aspects of tax compliance and business planning strategy.
Join BMSS for this insightful and timely webinar as they break down the implications of the Act and equip you with practical, strategic guidance for year-end tax planning. Whether you're a business owner, CFO, or financial advisor, this session will help you make informed decisions before the year ends.
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New Tax Provision Lets Manufacturers Deduct Qualifying Facility Costs Upfront
A new provision introduced in the One Big Beautiful Bill—Section 168(n)—could be a game-changer for manufacturers. It allows businesses to fully expense the cost of qualifying production property, meaning you can deduct the entire cost of certain property in the year it's placed in service. So, if you're investing in new facilities or expanding existing ones, this could lead to significant upfront tax savings.
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| | The Southern Automotive Conference will be held October 7–9, 2025, at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama. This annual event brings together OEMs, suppliers, and industry leaders from across the region to discuss the latest trends in automotive, including workforce, EVs, AI, and smart technologies. Attendees will also have opportunities for networking, exhibits, and the Innovation Test Track® competition. | | The Southeast Mine Safety & Health Conference will be held October 29-31 at the Ross Bridge Resort in Birmingham. The conference will apply intellect, passion, and cooperation in mine safety and health issues to meet and develop an annual program that projects the mining community forward to zero injuries and illnesses and provides opportunities to network with industry and regulatory representatives. | | |
September 10-12 | Annual Meeting
October 3 | Manufacturer of the Year Awards
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