AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDefense & Manufacturing: Lockheed Martin won a up-to-$35B, seven-year THAAD procurement to quadruple interceptor production, with major Alabama ties including new munitions capacity in Troy and a next-generation interceptor facility in Courtland. Industrial Reshoring/Jobs: U.S. Steel is investing $475M in Fairfield Tubular Operations for a quench-and-temper line plus training and storage, aimed at higher-value heat-treated steel products. Auto/Materials Supply Chain: Michelin says it will wind down BFGoodrich tire production in Tuscaloosa by 2028 and consolidate nearly all output to Fort Wayne, with worker support packages expected. Mining & Defense Inputs: Westwater Resources filed a Section 404 permit application for the Coosa Graphite Deposit, as the U.S. pushes more critical-minerals processing on military installations. Food Safety: FDA upgraded a Zapps/Dirty potato chip recall to Class I over potential Salmonella exposure, sold in Alabama and many other states. Local Economy & Workforce: JPMorganChase plans to more than double community banking centers, adding community managers and new Huntsville, Alabama, locations to reach 5 million people with financial health education. Energy & Cost Pressure: A note on affordable energy highlights how electricity and fuel pricing can shape economic growth.
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